Learn
to get in touch with the silence within yourself, and know
that everything in life has purpose. There are no mistakes,
no coincidences; all events are blessings given to us to
learn from. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
Running for the Stars
Liz is a marathoner - and life is never a Sprint. This journey
is just a litte tougher and maybe a little longer than most.
It is important to us that all of you are able to share this
long run. Many of you have trained with Liz, or joined her
on marathons run across the USA. This is a marathon where
Liz will reach further than ever before - all the way to the
stars. Stay with us...we've got a lot more running to do.
Liz has written about her Cancer Journey,
which started a year ago. It's a powerful bit of writing,
as she goes into detail about the symptoms and pains and treatments
and worries and uncertainties...and hopes. Click
here to read it, but be forewarned it's a very honest
portrayal of this, her most challenging marathon of all.
We will be posting a status in the area below periodically
under News Updates. You can submit
a message that will be forwarded to Liz by clicking on the
link above or at the bottom of this page. If you don't hear
back from her right away it doesn't mean she feels too bad
to write - it may be simply that she's too busy living life
at the moment!
news updates
10-August-08
- Liz updates her Cancer Journey
Test
results and an upcoming trip to NORWAY!!
Read
more from Liz and her latest update on her Cancer Journey:
Click
here.
24-Jul-08
- Happy Birthday Liz
Birthday
greetings to Lizzy! WOOOHHHHOOOO!!!
17-Mar-08
- Ms. Liz goes to Washington!
This
past week I was in Washington DC as an advocate for C3 –
Colorectal Cancer Coalition. Sometime ago I
saw an ad for Call on Congress with C3 and
I was interested and applied to go, I have no problem talking
to people so I went and I am so glad I did, it was an incredible
week! I spent all day on Monday being trained and learning about
our governmental system of getting a Bill through both Houses,
geez it is a wonder how anything gets done, but it does! On
Tuesday I spent the day on Capitol Hill meeting with members
of Congress from my state, speaking for those that can no longer
speak for themselves. You can see pictures
from the trip here. There are currently three Bills before
the House of Reps and one in the Senate: HR 1738, HR 1926/ S
1164 and HR 3060. If passed, these bills will provide coverage
of nearly every butt in America that should be screened for
colorectal cancer: those belonging to the poor and underserved,
the elderly and those with private insurance; click
here to read about them. I will be back next year, this
year was the 2nd annual and there were 35 of us and next year
we want hundreds and I hope to bring a few more with me, I know
my Mom is in, are you?!
Click
Here to submit a message
with your own thoughts, best memories, ideas, prayers.
7/24:
From Kiersten
Dear Liz
- Happy Birthday! Have a wonderful birthday celebration
this weekend. I am looking forward to seeing you and
celebrating your life next weekend. Take care - with
love - Kiersten
1/18:
From Janet O'Malley, Austin, TX
Liz
- I just visited your site after you shared the link
with me on The Colon Club board (this is JOM - thanks
for sharing your knowledge for my brother-in-law) and
I am in awe of your story, your site, and how much life
you have! Very inspirational to all!!! Thanks for sharing.
1/11:
From Jodi Watson, Draper, UT
Hi
Liz,
I
just read your story on your website. What an amazing
person you are. Absolutely amazing. What strikes me
is your great attitude and beautiful smile.
I was just diagnosed with thyroid cancer in November
and will not have to endure nearly the amount of trauma
that you have gone through. One day at a time, right?!
Thank
you for being an inspiration to me.
12/3:
From Ron Horton, Charlotte, NC
This
weekend we ran the Victory Junction Gang Half Marathon.
You
can see pictures here. It is a great race for a
great cause, Victory Junction Gang Camp was started
by the Petty family of NASCAR fame and benefits chronically
ill children. I thought about the struggle those kids
go through and the strength they and their family must
have - but then, I've already seen that strength in
you and your family. I also have seen the way your family
cares for others, from here to Africa. That caring comes
back to you, as so many of us are still lifting you
up in our prayers for continued recovery and healing
so that one day all of this is just a collection of
"do you remember when?" stories. Keep that
walking training going, RnR isn't that far away!
11/1:
From Carol Wilson, Charlotte, NC
Dear
Liz,
Ron
just told me about your site. I am numb to think about
all you have endured. I thank God that it looks as though
you now have good hope for the future.
He
says you read my site (http://www.carolwilsonupdate.blogspot.com/)
as well. Then you know that I got off way easier than
you did, but my prognosis isn't so good. God knows!
Your long journey with getting a diagnosis makes me
wonder whether they've really got mine right after all.
(They said "primary peritoneal ovarian type"
but never anything more specific.) Anyway, after 44
chemo treatments, we're back to the drawing board since
the CA 125 numbers are up to 354. Still, I feel well.
Go figure! God is good.
Your
story is amazing. I'm glad Ron told me about it.
10/19:
From Barbara Parker-Sanders, San Antonio/Laredo
I'm
so excited...I decided yesterday morning to join your
mom in the 13 mile walkathon....don't know how to train
but will learn this next week. Roger Soler(Soler Sports),our
running guru will help me! Last time I talked to him
some thieves had stolen all his running shoes...dirty
rats!
I love it that you're doing so well...that's my candle
on your web page from Texas. I love your sig. too
[Webmaster
note: The response to Joyce's request to light a candle
for Liz has been simply overwhelming. To keep this home
page small enough to load quickly, we've moved LOTS of
candle pictures to the Archive pages - just click on the
link below to see so many expressions of love and prayer
from all around the world. We will still keep the most
current messages on the Home Page].
These
bracelets are in teal, the color of ovarian cancer support.
If you would like one,
just click
here to send me an email, be sure to include your
snail mail address, and we'll get it to you asap!
We are now including all
current posts on this page,
including those who run or Walk for Liz
The song that is playing is "Perfect
Time " by Maire
Brennan. It was posted by Tom, Liz's brother - who wrote
this: As always, keep those candles lit against the
darkness of Fear. Trusting in Love, however it is you
conceive it, keep one palm toward the sky or mother earth,
and the other toward Liz..
You can control the playback by using these buttons
Maire
Brennan - Perfect Time
Believe me
I'm not afraid
Teach me
To learn your ways
Carry me
Under your wings
In your perfect time
Only
you
Can dreams come true
Only you
Can make me shine
Only you
Can days be right
In your perfect time
I
know You told me that I'm not alone
You know I couldn't do it on my own
See my eyes are older now
Broken dreams behind
Fill my heart with precious love
I know it's there to find
Believe
me
I'm not afraid
Teach me
To learn your ways
Carry me
Under your wings
In your perfect time
Only
you
Can dreams come true
Only you
Can make me shine
Only you
Can days be right
In your perfect time
precious
love
You gave me
precious love
I know forgiveness is the key not pride
I want to heal this pain I hold inside
Free my fears and promise me
That you won't let me go
You're the one to comforrt me
The past my God You know
Believe
me
I'm not afraid
Teach me
To learn your ways
Carry me
Under your wings
In your perfect time
Only
you
Can dreams come true
Only you
Can make me shine
Only you
Can days be right
In your perfect time
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