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Back to Running My Race

June 29, 2007 By Dale Fletcher 2 Comments

It was 93 degrees and humid… sweat was dripping down my forehead and into my eyes… the kind of sweat that is salty – and it stung… but it was all good. Today was my first run in more than 6 weeks. In the last 40 years I can probably count on one hand the number of weeks that I have not gotten a run in. Six weeks seemed like a lifetime.

I was able to run because today I met with my Urologist for a 6-week-post surgery checkup and he cleared me for unrestricted exercise and physical activity. I am a runner at heart so I wanted to celebrate this news with a run right away. It didn’t matter that when I arrived home it was the hottest part of the day and very humid. I am sure that you runners will be able to relate to this. When you are accustomed to regular exercise and it is taken away from you for any reason, it can be a challenge. I have been able to take brisk walks for the last month but it’s not like going for a good run!

Recovery from the prostate surgery is going well all in all. The next medical checkup will be a PSA check in late August- 3 months post-surgery to ensure that it is a zero reading confirming that there is no remaining cancer.

Over the last week, when I talk with my family and friends they tell me that they can tell that my voice is stronger. The voice exercises for the paralyzed vocal cord seem to be making a difference. Praise God!!!

It is good to be back to “running my race!”

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Comments

  1. Janice says

    July 2, 2007 at 7:02 PM

    Hi Sweetheart,

    It is SO great to see you out there running again, and yes, I definitely hear your voice returning! It was a special moment today to hear you read from Sarah’s devotion. And, over the past months, you have consistently been such a positive and uplifting role model to us. I have watched you run your race with faith, humility, grace and strength. Every step of the way, I have been reminded of what is truly required to TRUST, and abide in Him, knowing that His plan is perfect. Thank you, for being a man of Godly character and encouraging me to continually grow deeper in my faith.

    447
    Your Jel

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  2. Drew says

    June 30, 2007 at 8:55 PM

    Great news Dad! It was wonderful to hear your voice today! I will be praying for a ‘zero-level’ test in August.

    I love you.

    drew

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