[Silly Sally]

<p>To my dear Team LIT family ...</p>
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<p>I just wanted to drop in and say hello and that I've thought about you lots since Gustav's passing.  Sorry I haven't been around much, I've been pretty well in hermit mode for obvious reasons ... just doing my best to get through each day and take care of the T-man as well.  The grief is still extremely raw and I feel overwhelmed by even the smallest responsibility.  Just taking life one day at a time, and when it's too hard, I take it moment by moment ...</p>
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<p>Trying to keep my chin up ... I miss my little Gustav so much ... there are no words.  <img alt="sad10.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_8_131317735522314" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/sad10.gif"></p>
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<p>I know I've missed a lot of people's birthdays and if I haven't been posting to wish you happy birthday, I want you to know that with my nifty Team LIT calendar, I know when your special dates have been and will be, and I think of you ... For all those races that I've missed cheering you on, and the fun reports I haven't read, I'm sorry I haven't kept up, but I always BELIEVE in you and I am so proud of your accomplishments.</p>
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<p>You, my Team LIT family, are an inspiration to me and when I've felt really down and felt like I was crumbling, having you there to prop me up has been a life-saver ... and I mean that literally.</p>
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<p>I hope to be back posting more sometime in the future, sooner rather than later, but for the moment, all my energy is being used on this tremendously difficult journey.</p>
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<p>By the way, just in case you have been wondering ... the T-man is doing fine ... he's been quiet too but is doing okay.  I'm happy he was able to complete his school year successfully and will be starting Grade 11 soon.  He also turned 16 recently, very handsome and tall, and has gotten really fit since he's been living with me.  He'll be running his first half marathon on Aug 28 while I'll be running a full, both in memory of Gustav.</p>
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<p>with much love,</p>
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<p>Sally </p>

 

[Thor]

<p>And with MUCH LOVE right back atcha, beotch! (Said in a very loving way.)</p>
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<p>You're family. No need to apologize when things get busy. We are always here for you. And hey, being family, we may disappear on YOU once in a while too. But we're family. We congregate back here to make it all right again.</p>
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<p>You hang tough, girl. You have a tough month ahead. We will be pulling for you and ready to lend a shoulder. So keep that chin up! And keep smiling, because I don't know anyone who does it better!</p>

 

[Tri-Tammy]

<p>What Thor said! </p>
<p>I know my family speaks about you often as you are our family! </p>
<p>Hang in there- we aren't going anywhere!!!</p>

 

[jenotter]

<p>You're on my mind every day, my friend! I can only imagine the raw emotion you are feeling...especially this month. Like Tammy said, we aren't going anywhere. That's the great thing about the LIT family!</p>
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<p>Big hugs to you!!!!</p>

 

[pcsronbo]

<p>{{{hugs}}}</p>

 

[MBannon]

<p>Take as long as you need, Silly.  We'll wait.</p>

 

[SpartyGirl]

<p>We are here.  Whenever you need someone to hold you up - we're here.</p>

 

[4boysmom]

<p>I don't post here much anymore, but you certainly have been in my thoughts.  Thanks for the update.</p>

 

[Yo Sake]

Good to see you here and thanks for sharing your feeling. I am thinking of you/your family a lot. Take one day, one step at a time and please be kind to yourself. Hugs...

 

[Silly Sally]

<p>I've just read all of your replies and I have tears in my eyes ... your continued support and compassion mean so much to me.  Though I have not met most of you, it's incredible how this virtual LIT family has become so important to me  Your dedication and consistency in friendship is remarkably much like how you are with your training and racing and also with your family and other friends.</p>
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<p>I am in awe of and also humbled by how extraordinary you all are as individuals ... Thank you so much for your love.</p>
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<p>xo Sally</p>

 

[cak73]

<p>MWAH!!!</p>
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<p>Sending you hugs and smooches, silly girl!</p>
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[Silly Sally]

<p>Ha ha, I'd forgotten that my friend and I had given you a dance demo!  I tell you, it wasn't easy dancing on that surface with sandals that wanted to come off!  Can't wait to see you guys again soon ... I'm sooo tempted to make a weekend trip to Boston just to visit friends.  Never enough time when I go down for a dance convention ...</p>
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<p>Sally</p>