Well, it’s almost time to sign up again for the Bike MS Sam’s Club ride! Are you ready?! I know I am. : ) I’m also looking forward to the Awards Party tomorrow night at Union Station! I love to see the teams and enjoy the camaraderie that comes from joining forces to beat MS.
It’s been a crazy September and start to October. My birthday was this past Friday. I spent almost 19 hours on the road to visit with my family for less than 12 hours. It’s crazy but they are my family and it becomes clear every time we leave their house, why we must return the following month. My mom was in the hospital almost a full week. They couldn’t find out what was wrong with her. They finally released her with some medications in hopes of helping out with her medical problems. Now, even more than ever, I will make it a point to visit and stay with her as long as I can. Having lost my grandma in June helped me realize that I must make the most out of every minute I can spend with those I love. And I will.
Because of all the hectic-ness, I haven’t been on my bike since mid-September. That worries me. My cycling is my therapy for dealing with life’s stressful times. Because I haven’t been on my bike, I’ve been getting migraines more steadily, my insomnia is worsening, and it’s just hard to cope with all of that. I have a ride in less than 22 days and I am not so sure I’ll be ready for it. Because we have activities with the kids, I will not be able to ride again this weekend. Of course, I do have my 24Cycle classes, but they are truly not the same as actual bike riding. We’ll see. As a mother and wife, these things take precedence over cycling – especially in the off-season (as my husband puts it).
On a great note, registration opens up tomorrow. I realize I will have to give up my title as Nontraditional rider for the 2011 Bike MS ride. I truly enjoyed blogging for you and hope that some of my posts gave those of you out there with families and hectic work schedules a boost to get out and ride. After juggling schedules and arranging kids’ stuff and household duties, it all becomes worth it to feel the wind in your hair and the sun on your face. Yes, yes it does!
Well, then, what are you waiting for!? tomorrow, I will have my $15 registration fee and I will be at the awards party at Union Station to sign up for the 2011 Bike MS Sam’s Club Ride. The question is – WILL YOU?
See you there!
