12 More Days!!!

In less than 2 weeks, I will toe the line at the New York City Marathon!! I am really excited but also a little scared. My training was interrupted while dealing with the loss of my mom and those fears of not being ready are there. When I think of it they are there before every race. My goal for NYC is not to set a personal record, but to savor and enjoy every painful minute of the experience. The NYC marathon is one of the toughest to get into. Over 100,000 enter, only 43,000 get in. I feel blessed for the opportunity to run. Who knows if the chance will come again?

I will run this race in memory/honor of my mom. She was there both times my sister ran the NYC marathon and so wanted to be there to watch me. She was so excited when I got in. I ordered a special shirt to wear with her photo on it. I know she will be lending me her angel wings when it gets tough (which I hope is no earlier than mile 22 ;-) )

At this point my training is what it is. Now I just need to pray for good weather.

It's Time to Get Back on the Horse!

This past few weeks has been torture for me. I have had no energy or desire to ANYTHING, let alone run. I have been looking forward to the NYC Marathon all year, but am now feeling scared that the 2 weeks without running much will hurt me.

Tomorrow I am running with a few friends in hope I can get back on track! My mom was always a HUGE support to my running. NYC was and still will be run for her. I will need her wings more than ever this time.

Miss Lillie's Memorial Service

On Saturday, October 3rd, family and friends gathered for my mom's memorial service held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Winder, GA. It was a beautiful sunny day.

Miss Lillie's Memorial Service

Hello,

As some of you know, on Monday, I lost my beloved mother Lillie (or Miss Lillie as we called her). She was an extraordinary person and I loved her more than words can even begin to say. Below are the memorial service details if you are interested in attending:

Saturday, October 3, 2009-10:00 AM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
36 Sims Road
Winder, GA 30680
Directions

In lieu of flowers, we request donations in memory of Lillie Simmons be made to:
The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
2250 North Druid Hills Road, Ste. 250
Atlanta, GA 30329

Please pass this information on to whoever may want to know.

Thanks,
Angie

RIP My Dear Sweet Mother

September 21st. The day my mom brought us into this world and the same day she left it. At 6:20 am yesterday morning my mom went to heaven. Words cannot express the pain that fills my heart. I know I will see her agian someday, but I want her back now! I WANT MY MOMMY!!!

God Bless Miss Lillie

On Monday, September 14th, my sweet mother went into cardiac arrest suffering (as the doctors called it) catastrophic brain damage with no hope of recovery. Tomorrow David and I will travel to Atlanta to hold her hand and give her a million kisses as they take her off life support and she passes through this life and into the next.

While I know she would want to go in peace, surrounded by her family and that she is going to a better place where my dad and her mom are waiting with open arms to receive her, I am dying inside. How will I find the strength to get through the rest of my life without my sweet Miss Lillie? My heart is broken in 10 million pieces.

9/11 Eight Years Later

I can't believe that after 8 years, footage of the 9/11 attacks makes me anxious, sad and scared. I guess that is a good thing. It helps me to always remember. That day changed my life for the better. I saw this video today and thought "this could be my story", even though I was 1o blocks away. Check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkWc_EKLs4E