I'm really trying to battle it but it's kind of tough. I know it's perfectly natural. I expected it, and you may recall that I also promised I would not let it get to me. I'm talking of course about the troublesome low you can fall into after reaching a significant high. I'm sure that's one reason so many people quickly sign up to do another Ironman or opt for some other kind of physical challenge. It's to avoid facing the big, "is that all there is" question.
Maybe wise old John has an answer?
I went for part one of my treatments today. The scan part was kind of tough. Forty five minutes on the table with my head strapped down and nothing to drink the whole time. Unless you count the disgusting shot of lemon juice that they pumped into my mouth halfway through. It was intended to stimulate my saliva glands but it also nearly gagged me! As I suspected they first injected some radioactive stuff into my veins and then took the images with what they called a high definition gamma camera. Tomorrow's the needles!
For some reason it seems like I'm not done with this blog yet. Maybe when I'm certain I have no readers left?
....and on answers...
“I was gratified to be able to answer promptly. I said, "I don't know."---Mark Twain
“At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want."---Lao Tzu
"It is not enough for me to ask question; I want to know how to answer the one question that seems to encompass everything I face: What am I here for?"---Abraham Joshua Heschel
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peter
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Just to let you you can add me to your fan list...you certainly have a fan in me! I am an avid reader. I enjoy your take on life, your courage and your humour!!
Thank you for sharing so much and for doing it so well!!
Hey Peter, thanks for writing.
Love Deb
Old John has an answer for everything!
To be honest, I cannot imagine accomplishing such a huge goal and then NOT feeling "is that all there is?". I think you need to try to put it into perspective. I am going to repeat myself now and tell you once again.....go looking for opportunities to help others who are less fortunate than you. Go volunteer at the cancer clinic, (what an inspiration you could be, especially for young people who have been diagnosed with cancer)or your nearest old folks home (soon enough you may be living there) I would bet anything that when you are spending time with these people, you will not feel "is that all there is?"
Love Old John
Old John....I concur with you!
OMG who's John?? I really like him!
fat chance you are going to run out of readers...bullshit attracts...
well I of course have to add my two cents - a little late because my internet is only working half the time and I keep forgetting to call them till I go to use it at night.
First - WECLOME HOME IRONMAN!!!
You have fans all over the place. I was to tell you congrats from all the people at St. Joe's who have been following your progress but last time I tried to post that my internet went out just as I finished writing. And tons of other people I know called me after the Janine Grespan follow up piece. YOU are famous my man!
second - I agree with Roo - Old John is a very smart man!
Third - I agree with Elly and Queen Bee - it'll be a while till your readers lose interest, especially if you keep sending me personal little love notes.
I wanted to line your driveway with "Welcome home Ironman" signs but Teresa's grandchild screwed up all my plans.
Love you!
Hello Peter. Burt and I are running the Toronto Marathon on Oct.19th. Burt is running the 1/2 marathon. This will be my first full marathon in 12 years. I'm sure at mile 25 I will be living in the moment. I can understand if you can't make it. You provided much of the inspiration!
Joe
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