tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053030335037533161.post2634744726739389704..comments2024-02-05T03:05:30.896-06:00Comments on PowerMultisport: 5 years continued - part 3Tri-Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164926140098806417noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053030335037533161.post-591546827793132902010-08-25T08:52:17.875-05:002010-08-25T08:52:17.875-05:00James, I am now your follower. I really like your ...James, I am now your follower. I really like your posts and how you express your feelings. You are an inspiration! You daughter and wife were very beautiful people! I am sure they would be very proud of you for moving on with your life and not getting stuck in steps 1 and 2. You are a brave and very strong man! God is very proud of you!<br><br>Peace!Silvianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053030335037533161.post-68211884180447786762010-08-25T08:53:31.382-05:002010-08-25T08:53:31.382-05:00I hope that you sharing this with us will give you...I hope that you sharing this with us will give you a sense of accepance for who you are. I understand how you might feel that you were not "yourself" because you had this part of you that we did know know. I respect you so much for being open about this. We now know you so much better. There may be some who will be uncomfortable because of the information that you have shared with us. Those people have their own secrets and might not know how to relate to someone who is so open. I hope that when I hugged you last night, I did not hurt your sunburn.Becky Rydernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053030335037533161.post-86284349069522834102010-08-25T09:48:53.246-05:002010-08-25T09:48:53.246-05:00James, I echo what Becky says. I think you are an ...James, I echo what Becky says. I think you are an angel. Not that I believe in all of that, but I do believe that some things happen, and some people are chosen to be the bearers of stories and experiences that get shared and passed to the benefit of all. Thank you James. P.S. it was great to see you on the Trace the other day! I was in the process of getting my butt was getting kicked by Laura and Jessi.Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13061231036755945077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053030335037533161.post-56562562920205505612010-08-25T10:37:53.640-05:002010-08-25T10:37:53.640-05:00Thank you for sharing. It was and continues to be ...Thank you for sharing. It was and continues to be powerful. I just want to say that I'm glad to know you...truly...Strongest person I know.Coreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13083223381819786330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053030335037533161.post-59533063820511998102010-08-25T10:48:17.763-05:002010-08-25T10:48:17.763-05:00It is sad to me... that I take things for granted ...It is sad to me... that I take things for granted every day. What you have written this week has really struck a nerve. Currently in the process of becoming a better person to those around me.<br><br>It is not until something like this comes out and you know that a friend has gone through this that you have to sit back and re-evaluate your life and your choices.<br><br>I ask myself, what would I do if Heather was taken from me. I don't think I could function. <br><br>Unfortunately emotions are not calculated and can never be linear. This is the difference between humanity and science I guess.Matty Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13447270565189789394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053030335037533161.post-80902105704324245322010-08-25T11:52:26.884-05:002010-08-25T11:52:26.884-05:00James, Thank you for sharing your experiences with...James, Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. They are very moving and have given me a lot to think about. I enjoy sharing blogs with everyone becasue I get to learn about ins and outs of nutrition and training, today you have given me much more think about and I will never be able thank you enough for that.Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13437314017747453700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053030335037533161.post-89067525118342923542010-08-25T13:27:24.994-05:002010-08-25T13:27:24.994-05:00You should be a proud father. How beautiful! An...You should be a proud father. How beautiful! Anyone who reads your posts this week walks away with something more, in some way. I hope you walk forward after this week with a stronger sense of healing. I also hope you know your friends are behind you in your journey forward. <br><br>I love the last paragraph. This summer my blog should be Run'n & Cry'n but - no more. I'm moving forward too. Cool weather's on the way, getting stronger after each run, & we will be move'n faster this fall. Can't wait to follow your journey to the Mardi Gras marathon and BOSTON. (although it's wrong that you BQ'ed on your 1st try - ha ha - it took me 15 tries - yes, I've been told I'm hard headed)Happy Feet 26.2http://www.blogger.com/profile/07319635538117315117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053030335037533161.post-6407169698388043512010-08-25T14:35:46.013-05:002010-08-25T14:35:46.013-05:00I've read all 3 of these posts and I still hav...I've read all 3 of these posts and I still have no idea what to say, which is rare. I guess where I get to is that end of it all you took the worst possible situation that could ever happen and dealt with it in such a way that you are where you are today. That is frickin' incredible.Patrick Mahoneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17181637044657605057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053030335037533161.post-62547542669279615142010-08-25T14:43:25.445-05:002010-08-25T14:43:25.445-05:00Love that injection of humor :)the part about &quo...Love that injection of humor :)<br><br>the part about "I felt like I was somehow betraying myself - not being able to say things" is really resonating with me today. There are dumb secrets I keep from the world and I definitely haven't felt like myself in a long while. Some days I seem to make progress with it and others... major steps back.lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17720800873803974929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053030335037533161.post-18311152159169676222010-08-25T18:26:04.884-05:002010-08-25T18:26:04.884-05:00Yes, the injection of humor made my smile. Very ca...Yes, the injection of humor made my smile. Very catchy titles :)<br>I am so glad that sharing your story on paper has shown you how far you have grown.Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670285801305828606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053030335037533161.post-241496568701128522010-08-25T19:07:10.961-05:002010-08-25T19:07:10.961-05:00Ok, you've blown me away here! What an amazing...Ok, you've blown me away here! What an amazingly brave, strong person you are. Thanks so much for sharing this with us.misszippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16816276167373260149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053030335037533161.post-56835187911492116902010-08-25T21:46:23.270-05:002010-08-25T21:46:23.270-05:00I am blown away by your strength and courage for s...I am blown away by your strength and courage for sharing your story with us. Your daughter is absolutely beautiful. I hope that your posts have helped you reach the level of acceptance even more.Aimeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17553067128072502179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053030335037533161.post-65671206423401880022010-08-26T06:24:59.961-05:002010-08-26T06:24:59.961-05:00Again, I am at a loss for words. I read all 3 pos...Again, I am at a loss for words. I read all 3 posts and what I come away with more than anything else is a very powerful lesson - appreciate every moment you have with your loved ones. Don't take anything for granted - which I know I have for sure. Thank you for sharing your story.Caratunk Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042653100322091843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053030335037533161.post-51972143197469810452010-08-26T11:59:29.147-05:002010-08-26T11:59:29.147-05:00Hi James,First of all your daughter is so beautifu...Hi James,<br>First of all your daughter is so beautiful and I can tell how proud that you are of her!<br><br>Secondly, I am in awe of your strength. All of these posts are so lovely and you have touched my heart by sharing something so personal. Thank you:)Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01016242849142019105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053030335037533161.post-19791022241746239542010-08-26T21:25:06.147-05:002010-08-26T21:25:06.147-05:00The strength that emanates from your words makes f...The strength that emanates from your words makes for a powerful lesson. Thank you once again for sharing. <br><br>You should be proud, she is beautiful.Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08125640729727220332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053030335037533161.post-38428353125561606142010-08-26T22:54:50.347-05:002010-08-26T22:54:50.347-05:00I gotta tell you James, from a man to a man, You a...I gotta tell you James, from a man to a man, You are a beautiful person! <br><br>Thanks for your writing these past few days. I shared your link on my blog, because, I think, people need the perspective of your unimaginable experience. This perspective can only create a better world around those who read your story. <br><br>As I have taken your wisdom, I am giving you my strength in return, for you to use it at your will. <br><br>Thanks.<br><br>NeilBarefoot Neil Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02314081507877138432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053030335037533161.post-41316624418149219212010-08-27T08:09:11.764-05:002010-08-27T08:09:11.764-05:00Hi James, i too found your blog thru Ginny's b...Hi James, i too found your blog thru Ginny's blog. i read your posts twice yesterday and i could not stop thinking about you and your family all night long and still this morning. what a horrific and tragic thing, i'm so sorry. Of course i couldn't help but cry when i read your posts but then when i read the part about how you are doing now and your additude towards it i stopped crying because i got the impression from you that you wouldn't want me to cry, instead, you would want me to feel happy that you were so lucky to have those people in your life and experience such love. Your strength is just unbelievable. thanks for having the courage to share your story with all of us, you and your family have certianly made an impact on all our lives!!Bethany + Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15378086868631816980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053030335037533161.post-2624647357220836782010-08-27T23:41:29.485-05:002010-08-27T23:41:29.485-05:00Thank you for reminding me what, and who is the mo...Thank you for reminding me what, and who is the most important in my life. Aside from that you have left me speechless...I second the previous posts.Kirk (MyBestTri)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16084203608270177341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053030335037533161.post-36840257034331887972010-08-28T04:51:58.421-05:002010-08-28T04:51:58.421-05:00You are a very special person! It is difficult to...You are a very special person! It is difficult to reopen deep wounds even in light of healing. I, also, echo Becky's thoughts. At this moment God has used you to refocus your readers on what is important in life. Vulnerability is something we all try to avoid; but at times it is what we need for healing to take place. Your daughter's beautiful. You will "always" be strong to me!!Robbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18262960828634188252noreply@blogger.com