Well, the time has finally come!!! Race day is tomorrow!! I can not believe time has gone by this fast. I have been training steadily and feel comfort in knowing that God is with me every step of the way and helping me in this new journey. I will bike 13 miles in Beauty and the Beast tomorrow starting at 9am. This has been a physical and emotional challenge for me personally. I have pushed myself farther and harder in more ways then I had imagined. I feel this is just the beginning.
I am nervous, scared and excited all at the same time. I hope I have prepared enough yet, still wonder what the race holds for me tomorrow. Life seems to be the same way. We have days where we are strong and confident then others where we have doubts and insecurities about our abilities. We don't know what the future holds but all we can do is prepare and lay our future in God's hands. When I started my fight against cancer my first words were " This is a test, I will pass. I will run my race, and win." That phrase holds true to so many areas of my life. I have passed the test of cancer, I have won that race. This life has so many tests, bumps and curves in the road. If we give up at the first curve that is thrown at us how will we ever reach the wonders and beauty of what lies around that bend? I am not saying it is easy, or it won't be hard, but it is life. We are here for the long haul. Persevering through those trying races and coming out being stronger and more confident will reap rewards. I have had many races in my life, each one, weather it's physically, mentally, or spiritually, I have persevered. Some have taken me longer then others, and some were a piece of cake. I will add this race to my collection. Whatever this life brings I feel I am ready and willing to take it on! In every situation ask yourself, "This is a test, I will pass. I prepared and have God on my side.I will run this race and win!"
I will keep every one posted with pictures and the outcome of tomorrows big race! Thanks for letting me share my life in the new journey I am taking.
So excited for you! Have a blast and take in the beautiful scenery along the way. Wish we could be there to send you off but will not be able to make it! Love you Tiff and am amazed by you!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! Good luck, Tiffany!!! Xoxo
ReplyDeleteThanks guys!!! It was amazing! Ashlee- How am I just now finding your blog!? lol
ReplyDeleteHey Tiffany....amazing to come across your story as it mimics mine by quite a bit....and as you probably have encountered there don't seem to be many of us out there that have survived for as long...
ReplyDeleteIn a nutshell....I am a childhood cancer patient who has now been living with my disease for over 17 years now...wow...weird to think it's been that long actually....although the road has sure been long. Chondrosarcoma right tibia was my original diagnosis..recurrences and knee replacement with limb salvage surgery and more recurrences and so many mets to mention..but so grateful to have found a treatment in germany that has gotten rid of everything for the last few years and I am so beyond grateful to have found it...
all the best to you...I am going to read through your blog some more as I am impressed and interested in the road you have taken with your treatments...as I know for most patients with this much history and recurrence..the road is most often not even possible..
I wish for you all the happiness in the world, as I know how much you deserve every bit...and you and I are kindred spirits who have endured more than any young adult should every have to consider...
best to you...Lisa Q.
Lisa-
ReplyDeleteSooo happy to hear your going 17 years strong! I would love to stay in touch! You can email me through passingthetest98@aol.com. You are right about having been through so much at such a young age. Treatment in Germany? Wow. I would love to hear about that! I know your road has not been easy, but we are here and by the grace of God we will continue on! Thanks for reading and please do check back for new posts!