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Good morning,

Just checking in to let you know how I'm doing. The last week and a half or so have been kind of rough. I normally have my Remicade infusions every eight weeks and by the last week or two I'm pretty tired, a little gassy and have some general soreness. I just don't feel great, but not necessary "bad". I was to have had my infusion on April 2, but it didn't arrive in the mail so I had to push it back. April is a killer month for me at work and because I need a whole day off to get my infusion, I wasn't able to reschedule until next week. I'm really physically exhausted. It's a strong reminder that just because I'm able to function pretty normally, and I've had a long period of remission...I'm not normal. I need regular "care" for lack of a better word.

In my training I was up to about 50 minutes pretty smoothly, and was getting in regular 5k's at about 30 minutes. My "fast" miles were under 9 minutes. I know that isn't great in a general sense, but for me and for not having worked out for awhile up until February, it was pretty good. This last week plus has been painful because to get my 10 minute miles I feel like I'm completely exerted. In addition, our weather has turned again so we've had snow, cold rain, wind...yuck. So, today I'm actually asking for your prayers. This is one of those times where though I know I have choices, sometimes none of the choices really seem that great. I could just miss a day of work and get my treatment sooner, possibly staving off getting sicker but absolutely putting some big signature kind of projects in jeopardy. Or, I can try to slow down, get in a little more rest, focus on my projects and try to hang on to my hat until next Tuesday. The latter is my choice because my work means so much to me and I'm trying so hard to make a name for myself in my new role as assistant director of public relations. I love MSU and I really believe in some of my ideas...I can't just leave them hanging. And,I'm not doing THAT badly... Like I said, it isn't that I feel horrible, I just don't feel good.

I guess its a good reminder to appreciate the days when I do. THanks for checking in and happy trails. As always, I appreciate your support. Please log onto my fundraising page and give as generously as you can.

Jodie