Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
Checking in with updates from Nashville
Hello everyone!
Just filling you guys in with a few new updates since my last post. I did get shin splints and oh how they have been painful. I have never had shin splints before in my life and I hope I will never get them again.
Kate and I also got new shoes! Shin splints are slowly going away, mileage is going up. It is about time. I'm working on getting my runs plugged into a website, map my run, for viewers to look at. Until then, I run after work during the workdays and parks over the weekend. I work near Vanderbilt and Belmont which allows me to run on sidewalks. Weekend park runs involve greenways around Nashville. This is a runner friendly city that is for sure.
Weather has been decent. It was awesome here for awhile. Mild, no humidity but that has all changed recently. Rainy, lets just say we are making up for the drought we had last year.
Kate had her 27th B-day, Sept. 21st. Happy Birthday honey!!!! I got her the running shoes and Beatles Rockband. She loves it!
We have been to Auburn twice to see the Auburn Tigers play. Our latest trip was a very memorable one, the WVU game. We had about 4" of rain come down right before the game started. It made sitting in the stadium soaking wet horrible but Auburn made up for it. We are 3-0! War Eagle!!
Finally, I thought I would leave you guys something to associate with me while I run. Here are my top five running song I have on my IPOD:
1) Welcome to the Jungle - Guns and Roses
2) Send the Pain Below - Chevelle
3) Oil and Water - Incubus
4) The State of Massachusetts - Dropkick Murphy
5) Dig - Incubus
I also want to keep thanking everyone for their support! This is coming together so nicely and I'm very excited for that first run!!! Dec. 5th here we come!
Just filling you guys in with a few new updates since my last post. I did get shin splints and oh how they have been painful. I have never had shin splints before in my life and I hope I will never get them again.
Kate and I also got new shoes! Shin splints are slowly going away, mileage is going up. It is about time. I'm working on getting my runs plugged into a website, map my run, for viewers to look at. Until then, I run after work during the workdays and parks over the weekend. I work near Vanderbilt and Belmont which allows me to run on sidewalks. Weekend park runs involve greenways around Nashville. This is a runner friendly city that is for sure.
Weather has been decent. It was awesome here for awhile. Mild, no humidity but that has all changed recently. Rainy, lets just say we are making up for the drought we had last year.
Kate had her 27th B-day, Sept. 21st. Happy Birthday honey!!!! I got her the running shoes and Beatles Rockband. She loves it!
We have been to Auburn twice to see the Auburn Tigers play. Our latest trip was a very memorable one, the WVU game. We had about 4" of rain come down right before the game started. It made sitting in the stadium soaking wet horrible but Auburn made up for it. We are 3-0! War Eagle!!
Finally, I thought I would leave you guys something to associate with me while I run. Here are my top five running song I have on my IPOD:
1) Welcome to the Jungle - Guns and Roses
2) Send the Pain Below - Chevelle
3) Oil and Water - Incubus
4) The State of Massachusetts - Dropkick Murphy
5) Dig - Incubus
I also want to keep thanking everyone for their support! This is coming together so nicely and I'm very excited for that first run!!! Dec. 5th here we come!
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Post from our Mother, Parker's Nana
Wow! Just one week and Parker’s Pride has already raised $550 for Children’s Hospital and Pastoral Care. Thank you, everyone!
This is Parker’s Nana. I am 55 years old and anyone who knows me, knows I am not an athlete or a fitness freak. I prefer cooking, eating, reading and painting to more active pursuits. But when Bryan and Matt put together Parker’s Pride, I signed on right away. I can’t run the St. Jude’s, but I can walk. I can’t finish a marathon, but I can finish a 5 or 10 K. I will do it for our precious Parker, for my sons Bryan and Matt, and for Children’s Hospital and their Pastoral Care Department.
Pastoral Care stayed close beside us during Parker’s three days in intensive care at Children’s. They listened to us, wept with us, comforted us. When Bryan mentioned that he wished there was music for Parker, a CD player and sweet children’s CD’s appeared in his crib. When Bryan mentioned baptism, a christening in ICU was arranged. When he asked about organ donation, they helped us understand what needed to be done. While the doctor gave us the terrible news that Parker was gone, they held our hands and prayed with us.
These wonderful ministers are on staff at Children’s 24-hours a day, 7 days a week to help families (many from out of town) cope with their children’s illnesses and injuries. We want to make sure the support and comfort of Pastoral Care at Children’s Hospital will be there for all families who arrive at Children’s Hospital with their little ones. We know they will need it.
So, I am walking about 40 minutes a day, 5 days a week right now to get ready for the St. Jude’s. When I am tempted to sit down in front of the tv, I think about Parker and I put on my walking shoes. When that little voice in my head says 30 minutes walking is good enough, I think about the families who are sitting outside of ICU at Children’s and I keep going. The good news is I am enjoying walking and feeling stronger every day. I hope you’ll follow the journey of Parker’s Pride. I hope you can donate to Children’s Hospital and Pastoral Care.
This is Parker’s Nana. I am 55 years old and anyone who knows me, knows I am not an athlete or a fitness freak. I prefer cooking, eating, reading and painting to more active pursuits. But when Bryan and Matt put together Parker’s Pride, I signed on right away. I can’t run the St. Jude’s, but I can walk. I can’t finish a marathon, but I can finish a 5 or 10 K. I will do it for our precious Parker, for my sons Bryan and Matt, and for Children’s Hospital and their Pastoral Care Department.
Pastoral Care stayed close beside us during Parker’s three days in intensive care at Children’s. They listened to us, wept with us, comforted us. When Bryan mentioned that he wished there was music for Parker, a CD player and sweet children’s CD’s appeared in his crib. When Bryan mentioned baptism, a christening in ICU was arranged. When he asked about organ donation, they helped us understand what needed to be done. While the doctor gave us the terrible news that Parker was gone, they held our hands and prayed with us.
These wonderful ministers are on staff at Children’s 24-hours a day, 7 days a week to help families (many from out of town) cope with their children’s illnesses and injuries. We want to make sure the support and comfort of Pastoral Care at Children’s Hospital will be there for all families who arrive at Children’s Hospital with their little ones. We know they will need it.
So, I am walking about 40 minutes a day, 5 days a week right now to get ready for the St. Jude’s. When I am tempted to sit down in front of the tv, I think about Parker and I put on my walking shoes. When that little voice in my head says 30 minutes walking is good enough, I think about the families who are sitting outside of ICU at Children’s and I keep going. The good news is I am enjoying walking and feeling stronger every day. I hope you’ll follow the journey of Parker’s Pride. I hope you can donate to Children’s Hospital and Pastoral Care.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Thank You
I wanted to take the time on my first blog to thank John Stone and his team for getting the blog and website going. I also appreciate all the support from friends and family. This wouldn't be possible without all your support and effort. Please spread the word about the blog, website, and the soon to arrive Facebook page. The more exposure we get the more children and families we can help. Tomorrow John and I have a conference call with an old friend, Clint Deshazo, who has committed to organizing a themed charity event. Clint has hosted the White Out and Black Out Party which raised money to help cancer patients.
Training to date has been going great. There was a little asthma set back but I got it under control now. I have quickly discovered to much fun during football game weekends can make the long runs harder. However, I still made time to run on Auburn's campus and bumped into Erin Martin, Joy Standridge, Katy Allan, and Melissa Mayfield taking pictures at Samford Hall. I paused for a pic before finishing my run.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Active Site up and running, just like Bryan and Me
http://www.active.com/donate/parkerspride
If you would like to make a donation to Children's Hospital Pastoral Care Department, please click above. I think we are going to set this up so it will permanently be on the blog and not just in an updated post.
Updates on Matt:
Within the past week I have ran over 20 miles. This amount of running has caused some pain in my shins which has me slightly concerned.
Never the less, I have enjoyed my runs. The weather here in Nashville has been wonderful. High in the low 80's and over night lows in the low 60's. Kate and I discovered a wonderful green way trail that will help us train over the next couple of months. We got to see a beautiful sunset the other day, as well as lightning bugs putting on a show.
I wonder how my brother is doing with his runs? He did mention that he ran 40 laps around a track!?!?! I was amazed. I would have gotten bored...
Till next time, hopefully an Auburn victory and 15 miles under my belt.
If you would like to make a donation to Children's Hospital Pastoral Care Department, please click above. I think we are going to set this up so it will permanently be on the blog and not just in an updated post.
Updates on Matt:
Within the past week I have ran over 20 miles. This amount of running has caused some pain in my shins which has me slightly concerned.
Never the less, I have enjoyed my runs. The weather here in Nashville has been wonderful. High in the low 80's and over night lows in the low 60's. Kate and I discovered a wonderful green way trail that will help us train over the next couple of months. We got to see a beautiful sunset the other day, as well as lightning bugs putting on a show.
I wonder how my brother is doing with his runs? He did mention that he ran 40 laps around a track!?!?! I was amazed. I would have gotten bored...
Till next time, hopefully an Auburn victory and 15 miles under my belt.
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