Running Update:

7/6  9.2 miles in 1:35:08

7/8  3.1 miles in 28:21

7/9  5.0 miles in 45:22

7/11  5.0 miles in 47:01

7/13  12.1 miles in 2:04:33

7/15  5.0 miles in 44:25

Just about at 100 miles per month now, and hope not to drop below that until October.

Jane Update:

Back at NIH tonight.  Had a rough time getting here with all the storms up and down the east coast, but arrived in one piece (if a little behind schedule).

Jane is a seasoned traveler now, of course.  As soon as we are seated on the plane she whips out the Aircraft and Safety Instructions brochure from her seat pocket.  She informs me as to where the closest exit is, if it’s in front or behind us; where the second closest exit is; and which exit to use for a water landing.  Then she checks to see if there are life vests under our seats.  Finally, she pulls out SkyMall and tells me all the things we should buy.

We’re at NIH for a longer than usual visit this time.  Tomorrow is our full day with physical exam, eye exam, EKG, anesthesia consult, and cardiac echo; then Thursday is Jane’s MRI.  Hoping for good news.

NF Update:

In my latest effort to spread the word about neurofibromatosis, I entered a contest to be featured on the cover of an upcoming Runner’s World magazine—not realizing I had to have people to vote for me!  (I thought the essays I entered would just be read by the editors.)  So, if you have a Facebook or Twitter account, I am asking you to vote!  Here is the link:  http://covercontest.runnersworld.com/entry/489/

Helen Update (again):

It was a big week or so for Helen,  She got her ears pierced on the 5^th, then braces on the 14^th!  Ouch!