Day 552 Tragedy In Tulsa and This Journey Is Critically Important

Day 552

Tragedy In Tulsa and This Journey Is Critically Important

This isn�t how I planned on starting out this Saturday post. But as I sat down to write early on this Sunday morning, I was made aware of something that just zapped me. I didn�t know Bethany, I didn�t read her blog, even though she lived and blogged not even 100 miles from my doorstep. We just never found each other in this worldwide weight loss blogging community, I wish I had known her. I�ve learned this morning that her desire to lose weight was fueled by many reasons, but most pressing was a heart condition. She was only 33 when she passed away late Friday night of a heart attack while shopping in Tulsa. I read her post this morning from Thursday and had chills overcome me, because I knew it was her last post before this tragedy. Normally when I feature someone�s blog address, it�s a positive happy thing. Not today. It�s so sad. Bethany leaves behind a family, including a husband and two young boys. You can visit her blog and if you have the time, leave your condolences. I�m sure her family will read your words. http://bethanymcdonald.blogspot.com Rest in peace Bethany. Your family is in my prayers.

This journey is life or death. It�s serious business. I remember about a year ago, a friend of mine commented �wow, you�re so over-dramatic, lighten up a little!� No, no, no! This is too important to lighten up a little! If you�re struggling to keep a hold of this weight loss road you�re on---don�t ever give up. You�re too important. Bethany wasn�t giving up either; she was working hard and moving forward. This whole tragic situation makes me thank God for the blessings in my life�and it reinforces the importance level of this mission. Call me over-dramatic if you wish, but where is your importance level? The time is now my friend. Live, learn, laugh, love, lose weight, get in shape---do it all like you�ll live to be 100. This journey is about living. But never minimize the importance level of what you�re doing in your pursuit, because we�re not guaranteed tomorrow.

Now what do I say? You know what? I�ll give you a quick re-cap and close it down for today. I woke up early, I blogged, had a good breakfast, and a decent indoor workout. I went back to bed and slept for several hours as the blizzard raged outside. I reported to the studio shortly after 4pm for announcing duties during the storm. Met a friend for dinner, and then retired back to my place for a goodnights rest before having to return to the studio at 6am Sunday morning.

We�re headed to Stillwater Sunday. Amber and Courtney will accompany me as we visit and catch up with the family. We don�t make that 45 mile trip enough. Thank you so much for reading. Goodnight and�

Good Choices,
Sean