tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75176872441679747792024-03-12T22:41:01.915-07:00The Threlkeld AdventuresMy Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882868383420553843noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517687244167974779.post-68219128520117768132014-10-07T16:19:00.001-07:002014-10-07T16:20:42.933-07:00Two weeks in EcuadorBeer tastes better on the road. Even though we've only been drinking domestic Ecuadorean beers. The import tax is so high in this country (which successfully promotes domestic production) that even a Corona costs $6 at most bars. Instead we've been drinking Brahma Grande, Club and Pilsener, all for around $1.50 for 20oz of lite deliciousness. <div>Traveling through this country has been very eye-opening as it marks my first visit to South America and seeing how many people live in conditions much different than mine in the US.</div><div>Long bus rides unfold displays of living at what I can presume is folks living at likely less than $2 a day. Many houses wouldn't even pass for abandoned shacks in the states. Dogs roam freely, barely surviving the cars, trucks and buses passing each other up hills and around tight curves. Trucks pass by loaded with families. Babies riding shotgun on siblings laps. Entire families sharing a tiny motorcycle to get around town. Yet so many people we encounter are happy and more than content. Makes me realize how much of consumer-based society we live in in the US. Without our iPhones, iPads, and whatever anyone else "needs," we consider our lives incomplete (Admittedly, I'm currently typing this on my iPad, though when I realized my iPhone was in my pocket playing in some large surf, I didn't sweat it). Just check out Facebook. How many posts in your feed include somebody complaining about their sports team losing, or their phone being lost, or the the traffic on the way to work. Really? If that's what warrants complaints in your life, than stop and realize just how fortunate we are to live in a country where we have access to unlimited clean drinking water. That alone should put things in perspective. </div><div>We could all (by all I mean many citizens of first world countries) learn something from traveling through countries poorer than ours. We could learn that happiness is an intrinsic thing. Strip away all the perceived necessities and see what kind of happiness you're capable of producing. </div><div>For now, stop and smell the roses. 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So let's see...a year ago, I was starting a Master's in Social Work program. In October, I had a three week break and delivered a Eurovan for friends to Colorado and then spent almost a week in Iceland. By November is was snowing, I started skiing, and couldn't stop. A trip into Baxter State Park in February sealed my fate. I dropped out of school, got a job bartending, and started putting away money for a new adventure. I wasn't sure what it would look like, but I knew that I wanted to pursue my passion of being in the mountains with my friends (ideally on skis, bikes, crampons, or rock shoes).<br />
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After sneaking out of my cancer diagnosis with a little scar, getting divorced, selling the house, losing many of my belongings in a house fire and quitting my teaching job at Portland High School, I really started to re-prioritize my life. Fun first, everything else second. I've sold everything down to the point that the essentials fit in my little Nissan Versa hatchback with my roofrack. Skis, climbing gear, camping gear, clothes, laptop and camera. What else do I need?<br />
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I've learned that life is just too precious to talk about the things I want to do and now is the time to just make them happen! After deciding to move west for the winter (and potentially longer, I really have no idea), I decided to look into a trip overseas before I started driving west. A quick search of the interwebs found really cheap tickets to Ecuador! After a little hemming and hawing, I pulled the trigger and bought a ticket! Soon after two of my friends decided to join me and now we take off tomorrow!<br />
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Let the adventure continue!<br />
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<br />My Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882868383420553843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517687244167974779.post-72698511266366268782013-07-15T08:33:00.001-07:002013-07-15T08:34:31.490-07:00It can happen<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHNrR8tsxB1HklE8pa1um52Ser0PyOrX4YyxBOP269eEbXxV2eoMVEkt7sLteLKJxP3LcZBlpX3lMUDKC9mplEq-WSJlhEfiHq5MPG_5qVTI2-QJHTA0Mb5SsRA3N34JlfaknZ-_YKTAg/s640/blogger-image-565124231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHNrR8tsxB1HklE8pa1um52Ser0PyOrX4YyxBOP269eEbXxV2eoMVEkt7sLteLKJxP3LcZBlpX3lMUDKC9mplEq-WSJlhEfiHq5MPG_5qVTI2-QJHTA0Mb5SsRA3N34JlfaknZ-_YKTAg/s640/blogger-image-565124231.jpg"></a></div>I'm sitting on the train out of Seattle, heading south to Portland to head east to Maine...I should be home in around 24 hours from now. Let the fun begin...<div><br></div><div>Anyways, now that I'm giving an effort to writing this blog, I find myself thinking about what I should blog about, and if it really means anything to anyone. Like I've said before, I have no amazing insights to life that are unique. There are too many amazing people out the in the world who have way more experience than I do and can really see things for their simplest parts.</div><div><br></div><div>What I do know though is the past three weeks have been pure bliss. I mean seriously, there have been but few moments where I wasn't completely present and immersed in what I was doing. The whole thing just got better and better. But wait! It's not over yet! I can chose to live this way all the time, right? Okay, maybe I need to work, have health insurance and have a roof over my head (sometimes), but really, the way I've felt on this vacation does not have to end when the wheels touch down on the east coast tomorrow.</div><div><br></div><div>There were a few themes that kept coming up over the past few weeks and I think they helped me maximize my fun out here but can also help maximize fun in life in general!</div><div><br></div><div>Now these two ideas are certainly not new. Not at all. And they can potentially seem conflicting, but I'll try to do my best to explain how I utilize them.</div><div><br></div><div>First, be deliberate. Deliberate in your thoughts, deliberate in your words and deliberate in your actions. It's your choice, but turn those positive thoughts into powerful, positive actions. If you have a hard time not letting your mind run wild with self-doubt, start small. Say to yourself, "I'm going to wake up tomorrow and drink a glass of water before I do anything else." Do you know how much drinking a glass of water first thing in the morning can do for you? If I had to take an uneducated but reasonable guess, I'd say 99.99% of us go through life dehydrated. It's a simple thing you can do to improve your mood, eat less food and generally be in better spirits. Drink water. Start simple, be deliberate.</div><div><br></div><div>Now here's where this might get confusing to some...don't be outcome oriented. I don't mean blow off drinking that glass of water, but don't stress too much if you miss a green light, or someone cancels on you for dinner, or the back country camping permit you were really hoping for went to somebody else right before you got to the ranger station (might have happened to me and it worked out beautifully)...It all just means that something else will come of it, and if you can deliberately choose to be open to outcome, then everything will go your way because you're not outcome oriented! Does that make sense?</div><div><br></div><div>What it really comes down to for me is control the controllables and let go of everything else. The less you're focused on the destination and more on the journey is when things start getting really good.</div><div><br></div><div>Make your life, but don't jump the tracks if it all goes haywire because it probably will from time to time...Choose to be strong and don't forget to let others help you along the way when you can't get there yourself.</div><div><br></div><div>Thanks for reading and feel free to leave a comment if you're so inclined!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>My Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882868383420553843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517687244167974779.post-14839102738993969942013-07-08T15:28:00.001-07:002013-07-08T15:28:36.288-07:00Some pics from the trip this far<div>So I rolled into Leavenworth late last night thanks to Greyhound and Amtrak to meet up with one of the greatest, Dave Heinbach. DH and I hadn't seen each other in 12 years, and despite both of us living through some serious life, it hardly seemed like a day had passed. We woke this morning, got in a few pitches before the heat was too much, then went for a very refreshing swim in the Wenatchee River that runs right through town. Perfect start to the end of my trip. I'll be here for a week and then work my way back to Maine. Weather looks pristine so I know we'll get out into the mountains as much as possible in our given time. Figured I should post up some photos of my travels thus far to provide some good eye candy for those of you vacillating about a trip to the Pacific Northwest...just go already! It's amazing here!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkRIE9D5VkhYnFmQE2lwuJ3lJWljbjr_PzLWnD99zWl9GriOgcQKe3zvWk4ZGiv35-BjTYEI8nc_ERdVfT0Sm7IaMXPwtEwkEzzJuzsrHIJa46DAWvNTSAjWlBtINw4LF_jVie2TA6VHY/s640/blogger-image--1289093453.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkRIE9D5VkhYnFmQE2lwuJ3lJWljbjr_PzLWnD99zWl9GriOgcQKe3zvWk4ZGiv35-BjTYEI8nc_ERdVfT0Sm7IaMXPwtEwkEzzJuzsrHIJa46DAWvNTSAjWlBtINw4LF_jVie2TA6VHY/s640/blogger-image--1289093453.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMR8vmdHlLEPjmMwv5HEj22Z65jxvZLMUKZPeBoYR77X2ZyhSTjrK14eBbTmH1awIXPL1nMBbhe6nhbYBQ7_MFXUgValdT2MkjANX1qYFERXNSc_lnffY0Ei612-zCIJHmQ294_MInV1c/s640/blogger-image--1013696812.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMR8vmdHlLEPjmMwv5HEj22Z65jxvZLMUKZPeBoYR77X2ZyhSTjrK14eBbTmH1awIXPL1nMBbhe6nhbYBQ7_MFXUgValdT2MkjANX1qYFERXNSc_lnffY0Ei612-zCIJHmQ294_MInV1c/s640/blogger-image--1013696812.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjseYiKbYTs1kWBWHYH6oD9_38m90FJrJGwQO6s6ePhMiP5OeT1gwpatYJvV3r6a5q9KOSjLN0BAi1-FGYaLWSL4a613_JR2mf-445OaCA7dG1OFt7TEqzVInHMXcbmcOGh3jRXx1pz_4c/s640/blogger-image--691922647.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjldSXygNbWKpf2RSp92EbJMAOnLQ1TuCBqFVU8_HOwXUKJq7Ox7LIQbXNKgo9MuWlqy3j667653sZVfQN57zkvQPdTwU0mc9jvnAasPWvIUEyliI5-DyEcV5RSEL8FoDZ6-pBzUzAWd8k/s640/blogger-image-95845910.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This trip has been an absolute blast so far. I've seen old friends, made new ones, swam in the Pacific and high alpine lakes beneath huge volcanic peaks, climbed at Smith Rocks and now I'm enjoying a refreshing iced coffee before heading up to Devil's Lake for an afternoon swim with my sights on climbing South Sister tomorrow. The weather here in Bend is hot, but the river that runs through town has provided ample opportunities to cool off.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I headed into the Mt Jefferson Wilderness this past weekend and got into thinking about why I'm blogging. These days it seems like everyone has a blog. Without much scientific research (read: none at all) I can find a blog for anything, from how to make interesting things out of old shoe strings to stories of people's opinions on local politics, and building aluminum can sculptures to sharing the day to day experiences of life...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm starting to think that this blog is going to have something for everyone, beautiful photos (hopefully), travelogues and most importantly, thoughts on living deliberately. As a young(ish) cancer survivor, I also hope to provide hope to those who need it. After my diagnosis and my amazing opportunity to be a part of the Colon Club's Colondar, I've received emails and Facebook messages from people around the country who have been affected by cancer or have loved ones that have been affected. They've been gracious enough to share their stories with me and thankful to see positive outcomes from what is absolutely a 100% life changer. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Everyday, I'm grateful and feel sooooo lucky. My cancer was stage one, it didn't metastasize anywhere and I didn't have to endure chemo or radiation. Many others aren't so lucky. I've lost friends and loved ones to cancer. It sucks. However, everyday we wake up and have a choice. Not everyone is going to like hearing this, but we can choose happiness, sadness, eagerness, anxiousness, fear, love, hopelessness or optimism. I'm currently reading Eckhart Tolle's "The Power of Now," and it's powerful. EVERYONE should read it. Ultimately there is nothing but the now. We have to make sure we're making the most of it because it's all we have and who knows for how long we'll have it...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So here's my insight for today: whatever makes you happy, do it. If its flying a kite, or knitting a sweater or going for a run, or playing with your kids, just do it. You'll be happy. And when you're happy it will make others happy. No one I know encounters angry people and afterward says, "Wow! That was awesome! I wish I could deal with angry people everyday!" Angry people use their anger to mask their pain. I believe happiness is a great natural remedy for a lot of pain in the world, so choose happiness, be nice, and don't mess with the people who serve your food :-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm off to do what makes me happy--heading into the mountains!</div>My Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882868383420553843noreply@blogger.com0Downtown Bend Bend44.0593 -121.314855tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517687244167974779.post-41631145332350374482013-06-28T09:04:00.001-07:002013-06-28T09:35:24.206-07:00Two years ago today...<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL-WNDSAIqdVq_ab-arpCUipC_K6tnlp4WuxeVCBSiBbAhRYc6bcXbqPeb7PxgFDRc5v_KtwmKBiAk7SbG9CAG80w7uFwmEBauJ529UjU8RVaIlkkzMphaAO0PFK0QCk4WMztPcxn5TXo/s640/blogger-image--1015512252.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL-WNDSAIqdVq_ab-arpCUipC_K6tnlp4WuxeVCBSiBbAhRYc6bcXbqPeb7PxgFDRc5v_KtwmKBiAk7SbG9CAG80w7uFwmEBauJ529UjU8RVaIlkkzMphaAO0PFK0QCk4WMztPcxn5TXo/s640/blogger-image--1015512252.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div>I was diagnosed with colon cancer at the age of 30...today, I'm in Portland, Oregon getting ready to head into the hills with friends. For those that know me and have helped me weather this storm, I am forever indebted. <div>I always think I should have some incredible insights and poignant observations about life and what it all means, but these past two years have taught me that I don't know much at all. There are no certainties in life. I do know this though...Give it your all. Too many opportunities pass us by without much recognition on our part other than, "That would be such a cool thing to do," or "Wow, I wish I could doing that." Well you know what? You can! I know people have obligations, families, mortgages, jobs, responsibilities, but take a moment, breathe, and ask yourself, "Do I make too many compromises? Am I always putting others ahead of me and ignoring my own needs?" If you find yourself answering yes to those questions, then really think about what you want your life to be about. How do you want people to remember you when you're gone? How do you want to feel during those last few breaths? No one can tell you when that will come, but you can damn well bet that you'll feel better about the end when you can look back on your life and say, " I went for it."</div><div>Today, go out and whatever it means to you, go for it.</div>My Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882868383420553843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517687244167974779.post-66741901952774000532013-06-25T12:40:00.001-07:002013-06-25T12:40:59.762-07:00Let the adventure...<div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmiWHHKG2p3yHEhdqVfZzArQJVks30PbtYpaKC1PrWtr1Wjycdk8BD59UxUT293UGba4vEhEx_gOfzcr2m05trSG8p1cI1uvfoXgw7ahCcpmWrIRcOSSH8i_3xmlNEgu6A0WkmLJKdY9w/s640/blogger-image-883372401.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmiWHHKG2p3yHEhdqVfZzArQJVks30PbtYpaKC1PrWtr1Wjycdk8BD59UxUT293UGba4vEhEx_gOfzcr2m05trSG8p1cI1uvfoXgw7ahCcpmWrIRcOSSH8i_3xmlNEgu6A0WkmLJKdY9w/s640/blogger-image-883372401.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This trip marks an end and a beginning. The end of feeling like someone else was in the driver's seat, bouncing down a circuitous mountain road with sharp, precipitous drops on either side and no brakes...Okay, that might be a bit of an exaggeration, but seriously, cancer, divorce, house fire...enough was enough. I had to take back control of the steering wheel. It's been no easy process...it's required pain, loss, sadness, regret, guilt and uncertainty. However the positives have been the seeds that have sown this beginning as well. Hope, courage, strength, will, desire and trust. Nurturing those and believing in them have allowed me to create this new beginning. I've left my job, moved out of my house, donated many things to GoodWill, got accepted to graduate school for the fall and now I'm waiting for my flight on my first or two forays this summer to the west coast. First Oregon and Washington to visit friends and climb in the mountains, and second to Alaska for more of the same. Believe in what you want, but I believe that we manifest our thoughts into our lives. If that's the case, I've somehow manifested an unplanned overnight at the San Fran airport tonight because of a delayed flight and a missed connection ;-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The adventure begins...</div>My Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882868383420553843noreply@blogger.com0Logan International Airport Boston42.368246 -71.015141tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517687244167974779.post-12495121366582104332013-05-16T07:33:00.001-07:002013-05-16T07:34:37.110-07:00February BreakGot out for a few days over vacation and trekked up to the Harvard cabin with our sights on climbing something in Huntington Ravine. We hiked up Thursday night, expecting conditions to clear for Friday, and when the early morning avalanche forecast came back in our favor, we quickly packed up and headed out the door. We'd heard and then saw that the top outs of Damnation and North were a little thin and with two other parties heading to Pinnacle, we made our decision to climb Odell's and enjoy a little sunshine on this beautiful day! Paul and I opted to climb sans rope as both of us had soloed Odell's before and the conditions were pretty ideal. We topped out into the Alpine Garden around 10 into brilliant sunshine and zero wind. Unbelievably ideal and kind of hard to believe for the last week of February, but we milked two hours of lounging around catching sweet rays of vitamin D before heading back down. While some people need sun and the beach to cure the winter blues, we just needed some sun and a great day in the mountains.<br />
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<br />My Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882868383420553843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517687244167974779.post-26673090035897459702011-10-29T05:11:00.000-07:002011-11-28T05:18:25.234-08:00Baldface Loop<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirpwN3vYdgC21uH2lT23RQqxDd53rZawwFrEeCSdMcfe_FGept35dKHaj3ewB3yquV7tV1MFfPLN3VajcAcsLmvpLOP3KSi1zaWofnO5-9TwSUaZ0BJ9tyeU3NxgWR89LRg5csXE5KuII/s1600/Baldface10.29.11-3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirpwN3vYdgC21uH2lT23RQqxDd53rZawwFrEeCSdMcfe_FGept35dKHaj3ewB3yquV7tV1MFfPLN3VajcAcsLmvpLOP3KSi1zaWofnO5-9TwSUaZ0BJ9tyeU3NxgWR89LRg5csXE5KuII/s400/Baldface10.29.11-3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680034723045410978" border="0" /></a><br />Trying to get through some of the trips I've done over the last few weeks...definitely been busy and been having fun! Here's a little peek at the Baldface Loop that Doug, Paul and I hiked the last weekend of October. 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Doug, Mark and I rolled out of Portland around 7:30 and were hiking by 9:15. Temps were cool. Little wind. Endless views. Perfect fall New England day! Brought the dogs with us and they were beat by the time we got back down to the car. All in all it was a great day out with excellent friends.My Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882868383420553843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517687244167974779.post-6449877834306079422011-10-10T09:28:00.000-07:002011-10-10T10:21:51.311-07:00Pemi Loop!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKT-ZizW1VEE5YC3misytA2uWQg7eFY5FdLs14VuXHPgSJzZTVsGB2aPuukZ-US0Bl0cY0Jj5GsDCWAHtihEDX-NkEfLpWTNsWYY-nHZlm-DEmkIJhbcBP7psIVExXV3jjzhAcWNj-7Fc/s1600/Pemi.Loop-14.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKT-ZizW1VEE5YC3misytA2uWQg7eFY5FdLs14VuXHPgSJzZTVsGB2aPuukZ-US0Bl0cY0Jj5GsDCWAHtihEDX-NkEfLpWTNsWYY-nHZlm-DEmkIJhbcBP7psIVExXV3jjzhAcWNj-7Fc/s320/Pemi.Loop-14.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661913646042487906" border="0" /></a><br />So I don't know how I talked Mark and Nate into doing this hike with me, but I must have left out little details like: 25 miles, lots of elevation gain and loss, super rough terrain, etc... Well they signed on and we met up at Mark's at 5:45 yesterday morning. We rolled into the Lincoln Woods Visitor Center a little before 8 and were on the trail shortly there after...<br /><br />We made good time to the first turn off that really began the day. Up 4 miles to Mt. Flume and then along Franconia Ridgeline we went. Lots of steps, lots of people and lots of wind! It must have been blowing around 40 mph and there were a few time I almost got blown off my feet! There were literally lines up to the summits so we did the best we could to get ahead of the masses and skirt around the idiots who think it's a good idea to take breaks in the middle of the trail. Once we hit Lafayette we didn't even stop because we knew that once we started the descent over to Garfield we'd ditch the crowds. It was nice to be reasonably alone again, but we were only half way through the hike and really had to buckle down and find the mental strength to continue. We were sore, tired, hungry and thirsty, but we kept going. Not really an option at that point. It's cool how when you commit to a situation like this hike, the only way to go is ahead. Turning around or sitting down and spending the night wasn't an option.<br /><br />We finally stocked up on water, got some food in our stomachs and hammered out the last 11 miles to the car. By the time we got there, all three of us were totally over hiking and only wanted to eat, drink, and go to bed...today of course, I'm ready to go again!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAgZxquvltLvay5xsUHJMnEhClFbqiCq6GiDts9PH0K_RARsOY_apsgG6TG9H8FGlC1rLxGsY6XCzwDd6fxpOFWetHI_0YEmoGWPM-A1TxxW3oPmzksaJosaRQ6d_uAArQOUSbnSFzhSw/s1600/Pemi.Loop.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAgZxquvltLvay5xsUHJMnEhClFbqiCq6GiDts9PH0K_RARsOY_apsgG6TG9H8FGlC1rLxGsY6XCzwDd6fxpOFWetHI_0YEmoGWPM-A1TxxW3oPmzksaJosaRQ6d_uAArQOUSbnSFzhSw/s320/Pemi.Loop.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661911971381375058" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcoyyKKbVijWKTQUWmMEt_re9ICxPUgkOo3I7Bd6lVJqZrxeezBH4edUkJNDl9lpQKmFuSi9g9xQK_ie6PhCXmyGTEFg2_iEIEx8NmkHqDH4I8op1FZLayXDnVdPMAEIsFehNFB5MpnKs/s1600/Pemi.Loop-8.jpg"><img style="display: block; 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<br />I know it's been a while since you've heard from me, but don't let it discourage you. In fact, there's a lot to be encouraged by!
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<br />So I'll take everyone on a bit of a trip to see what the past 4 weeks have looked like since I got out of the hospital. First of all, I have to give huge thanks and hugs of appreciation to the wonderful staff on the Gibson Pavilion at Maine Medical Center, especially Deb and Jess who were night nurses and simply amazing. I wish everyone had their kindness and dedication. Between them and my wonderfully beautiful wife, my recovery has been smooth and seamless. Of course there's also huge thanks to my INCREDIBLE surgeon, Dr. Sara Mayo. I would happily trust my life to her any day of the week, though Tuesdays are her colon days :-)
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<br />I got out of the hospital 4 weeks ago today. Being wheeled out of the front door and whisked away to our new home in North Yarmouth was kind of surreal. I know I had it relatively easy and only had to spend six nights in the hospital, but it's really amazing how easily we take basic stuff for granted. Seeing the ocean, going 60 miles per hour, breathing fresh air, having your dog rest his head on your arm, even feeling the sun on your face. Don't forget that. Cherish every moment.
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<br />Getting home was fabulous. No longer did the hospital smell resonate in my olfactory...food had flavor...I didn't have to wheel around my IV cart...
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<br />My energy certainly wasn't back, so the first few days were spent resting and relaxing and moving slowly. We were kind of worried about how I'd do on the stairs, but those worries proved futile. In the hospital, the biggest relief to my pain came in the form of walking, so we brought Kahsi's old treadmill back to our house and put it upstairs for my use. When ever I was feeling the slightest bit of discomfort, I'd get on that thing, at it's slowest setting, and walk for 10-15 minutes. Amazing what getting your legs moving can do for you. My dad came up to help with things around the house and he was here when Robin came by Wednesday evening to drop off a truly incredible gift...a brand new John Deere riding lawnmower! Along with it came the biggest card I'd ever seen with everyone's names who contributed to this gracious offering. I'm happy to say that while I couldn't mow right away, it's my new favorite piece of equipment and the lawn looks immaculate now. Thanks to everyone from the bottom of our hearts. Your generosity and love is what makes this life so wonderful.
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<br />Kahsi and I had quite a few appointments during the first two weeks of me being home. We got my staples out (which makes for a very cool scar), we met with a genetic counselor and an oncologist.
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<br />The results from the pathology report had indicated that my cancer hadn't popped up because of any environmental factors but actually it was a genetic form of cancer. We weren't really sure what that meant and what the repercussions were until we met with the genetic counselor and the genetic oncologist. While I'm still waiting for some more test results, the general consensus is that I have something called Lynch Syndrome. According to statistics, 3-5% of colon cancer is caused my Lynch Syndrome. Basically what it means is that I've had an 80-85% chance of getting colon cancer throughout my lifetime. It also means that I have a 50-60% chance of getting it again, along with other types of cancers, though those percentages aren't nearly as high. So while on the surface it might seem like this sucks, I'm actually psyched to get this news because knowledge is power. I know now that my life will consist of a litany of tests to identify any cancers in their beginning stages and we can root them out immediately. Without this knowledge I could go years and years without getting further check ups. Now I get to have annual colonoscopies, upper GI endoscopies, abdominal CT scans (not in perpetuity though as they would actually give me cancer at some point!), and lots of blood tests to see if any tumor markers are present. To be perfectly honest, I say bring it on! One of the big lessons of this whole ordeal is that the uncertainties will always be there, but when it comes to internal workings, it's way better to find out what's going on early. I can handle a day of prepping for a colonoscopy once a year...it's not a big deal in the grand scheme of things.
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<br />Later that week we met with oncology and got some spectacular news...no chemotherapy! My oncologist, Dr. Devon Evans, said that people with Lynch Syndrome are less likely to recur than people without it, and that chemotherapy drugs are less effective on Lynch Syndrome cancers as well. So with those two things known, he said there was a 1% chance that chemo might actually do some good. Hooray! While both Kahsi and I had been mentally preparing for chemo, it was a HUGE relief to learn I wouldn't undergo any treatments and I could focus solely on recovering from surgery and getting stronger.
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<br />Now that it's been 4 weeks, I'm feeling tremendously better. I actually just went for a 4-mile trail run on the beautiful network of trails that is right down the road at Pineland Farms. Temps were cool, a little rain in the air, and the latest Mumford & Sons album on the iPod...couldn't ask for a better recharge.
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<br />Now I'm gearing up for the school year to start in a few weeks and I'm looking forward to getting my feet back under me and continuing on this great journey with my wife, friends and family...and of course our dog, Kai.
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<br />Thanks to everyone for everything. I honestly can't tell you how amazing everyone has made me and us feel. From dinners to compost bins to lawnmowers to just coming over and hanging out...thank you!
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<br />We'll see you out in the mountains!
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<br />My Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882868383420553843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517687244167974779.post-12251407869230597932011-07-15T15:04:00.000-07:002011-07-15T15:50:22.856-07:00Cancer Free!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf0IOq0vc3xMK8c3yk-7sJAqSndotrHC1E5dPwckv-_e2JfS9fZtoVEFrzpHTeBWCv3r0Qpiki1bQzPvpcq2tJ0kpDIC60bB0IF3hozWRKfwSqte-WWN2HpTxm0Bvz_37ejqlwJk1sS7s/s1600/love-birds.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 113px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf0IOq0vc3xMK8c3yk-7sJAqSndotrHC1E5dPwckv-_e2JfS9fZtoVEFrzpHTeBWCv3r0Qpiki1bQzPvpcq2tJ0kpDIC60bB0IF3hozWRKfwSqte-WWN2HpTxm0Bvz_37ejqlwJk1sS7s/s320/love-birds.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629715029367289426" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvXX4CjcFOtc9uzItM5a_dL5mYK4LnNLvVhKpDSt5i79tnielXxxuftzwnBOTHmIAaH3fwXFn53RidQOp1zgT0lw35l2PMqbitT5aNjuIx2GOKE8fbF7Tz6lcWfZ5gqEEDhXwUkAsDoBU/s1600/Cancer-Free%2521%2521.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 113px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvXX4CjcFOtc9uzItM5a_dL5mYK4LnNLvVhKpDSt5i79tnielXxxuftzwnBOTHmIAaH3fwXFn53RidQOp1zgT0lw35l2PMqbitT5aNjuIx2GOKE8fbF7Tz6lcWfZ5gqEEDhXwUkAsDoBU/s320/Cancer-Free%2521%2521.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629715025548896418" border="0" /></a><br />Greetings Everyone,<br /><br />After successful surgery on Tuesday and almost three full days in recovery we got great news this morning from our surgeon, Dr. Sarah Mayo. The pathology report came back today with the best news possible. The cancer did not spread through the lymph nodes or through the colon wall putting me at Stage 1. Basically this means that the surgery was able to remove the cancer from my body and we'll wait to see how this effects further treatments (i.e., chemotherapy). Things are progressing with my recovery (albeit it slowly) and each day brings new challenges for the seemingly simple. My big accomplishment for the day was finishing one saltine cracker...in just under 3 hours! Kas has been the most helpful wife, nurse, cheerleader and companion. She gets me up to take nice long walks down the florescent lit hallway. She's always ready with a cool washcloth for my forehead and she gives the best foot-rubs in the world. I am truly blessed.<br /><br />Some of the hard things right now are not having the energy I'm used to, managing the pain post-surgery and generally not feeling like myself. Some of the best things are knowing I'm cancer free (feels really good to say that!) and feeling the love and support of great friends and family. Also knowing I'm in great hands here in the hospital (Chip...the nurses love the care-package...nice move buddy). Looks like I'll be heading home in the next couple days. Kas and I will try to do our best to let everyone know what we need when we know we need it.<br /><br />Thanks everybody for all your awesomeness! When you said you'd "see me on the other side of cancer"...guess what...I'm here!!<br /><br />B&KTMy Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882868383420553843noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517687244167974779.post-35112915620654415462010-11-26T13:13:00.001-08:002010-11-26T13:23:45.600-08:00Farm Livin'Spent Thanksgiving at Billy and Heather's up in Castine. Great family, great food, and great post-dinner coma. We drove back to Ron and Jeanne's at Farm Livin' on Verona Island and when we woke up this morning we got our first glimpse of snow for the season! Had to walk the grounds, which are totally different than Jeanne's summer-time garden master pieces, and shoot photos. 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We met up with Kahsi quickly, grabbed some lunch, and then he and I hit Lake Union for a little kayaking and we gassed up the motor boat for a potential outing later that evening.<br />The forecast was dismal, so we decided against a wet boat ride and instead opted for a great dinner with some of Adam's friends.<br /><br />Sunday came too quickly and after a great brunch with Kahsi, I wandered around the Pike Place Market checking out all the vendor's offerings while she went back to the conference. I hadn't been to the market for 7 years or so, but it's just as I remember it, even on a dreary Sunday morning.<br /><br />Without cooperative weather on Monday we made the call to not head into the mountains but rather to the beaches and parks of Seattle. 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Pretty impressive feat and also a great interactive site to explore. The locks act as a connector, not just between the waterways, but between the bike paths too.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnA0gwkaZpQMi0x55n8KmpvdAB3ehraTispW9kNBSqD4MZoPhZPMp3eQbJ_RsTNI3GOIpVfmlUbL3zDVeyLClWT0tMt5tuJUWiWjLtTp_Ry0K9V_FgG_-2JMdwtdXfxGa6GKcw2Dk3HMI/s1600/Seattle21.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnA0gwkaZpQMi0x55n8KmpvdAB3ehraTispW9kNBSqD4MZoPhZPMp3eQbJ_RsTNI3GOIpVfmlUbL3zDVeyLClWT0tMt5tuJUWiWjLtTp_Ry0K9V_FgG_-2JMdwtdXfxGa6GKcw2Dk3HMI/s320/Seattle21.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541261957865772402" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgadcvcPb4hV9xi0yFSJSuvmTu_hlUu2eyd5v_BaXod56AJ0XPW-uxEKYz94vLbZLc2brkfa-Rg7y8HUai506f8vT6YB0OVTc_Gr0GAmBqj3JHkATdC1DYF2H6WX7vX2SrYhExQtcK7M2U/s1600/Seattle20.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgadcvcPb4hV9xi0yFSJSuvmTu_hlUu2eyd5v_BaXod56AJ0XPW-uxEKYz94vLbZLc2brkfa-Rg7y8HUai506f8vT6YB0OVTc_Gr0GAmBqj3JHkATdC1DYF2H6WX7vX2SrYhExQtcK7M2U/s320/Seattle20.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541261939914964018" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMaT9TBSZkv4qBLHeoe13TpIxJpLrW3wIcyGrMr_Py0sMJ9Q7HWQVr2p9E63G8tIpMyIMDQG_-fuhuzyiq3EbVcprJ971_ipTKQrqNnAm39WOrtxSieT_DxcwY0jlOL6fKnyERjZWI30w/s1600/Seattle19.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMaT9TBSZkv4qBLHeoe13TpIxJpLrW3wIcyGrMr_Py0sMJ9Q7HWQVr2p9E63G8tIpMyIMDQG_-fuhuzyiq3EbVcprJ971_ipTKQrqNnAm39WOrtxSieT_DxcwY0jlOL6fKnyERjZWI30w/s320/Seattle19.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541261922805088242" border="0" /></a>These final 2 shots are taken from the beach at Golden Garden park, just north of down town. Despite the inclement weather, there were still a few souls out there braving the elements in pursuit of their sports.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha65P69ng1a5wM8TfjkaM6ZEPOG-Qv1FF0JxGESmRWvu7zKAjDd2cSMInjBYhb34pvyngEbkupJBIJe_GCwx-sadrVh9XEsqJ6PjIQXS2Ymr9Ak2axKjdV7ajH7LmRdu9FbwBQc2hgDjs/s1600/Seattle18.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha65P69ng1a5wM8TfjkaM6ZEPOG-Qv1FF0JxGESmRWvu7zKAjDd2cSMInjBYhb34pvyngEbkupJBIJe_GCwx-sadrVh9XEsqJ6PjIQXS2Ymr9Ak2axKjdV7ajH7LmRdu9FbwBQc2hgDjs/s320/Seattle18.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541261912401476674" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYTqfGoczud7_d-8wfFsHt4PfhkzDqKnVgfVB5QRpYtXrMJO58ghmmGhUSVIVvKrmlkHIOU0OOAJOwQN717FxjnTR6zoEYptG-StmduDsyNejsKg3vLSumFHfZZ10CyAj949lWlcVvsoM/s1600/Seattle17.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 114px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYTqfGoczud7_d-8wfFsHt4PfhkzDqKnVgfVB5QRpYtXrMJO58ghmmGhUSVIVvKrmlkHIOU0OOAJOwQN717FxjnTR6zoEYptG-StmduDsyNejsKg3vLSumFHfZZ10CyAj949lWlcVvsoM/s320/Seattle17.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541261886893265282" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ZSmbEtp-q8BNq118bThov7QAkQLs5C5NTv-_UUUILTEnlnYHg6wDZfeyDTnicxW8PNT4XrzgasRSMpDpCUlK6r-n_caxFvt69xTVp_MPwx0FqZQJZgwi9L1y6G0XqyGOUyzkyVKC1OM/s1600/Seattle01.jpg"><br /></a>My Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882868383420553843noreply@blogger.com0