Hi Brad and M. things are crazy here at Stovepipe Wells. i am sitting in the crew van and it is almost 10 at night trying to get a signal. i am unable to get many pictures out because the signal is so weak. i happen to be listening to the rain pour down right now as i write.
Lisa is doing great. we finished stage one at 1:18 am this morning. it was the first real nights sleep that we have had since we begun. my cell phone is no longer working so i can not send any pictures that way. brad if you think about it please send me your phone number. i have no way to get it.
things were tuff for Lisa as you would expect. suffering is part of what Lisa does, and she does it well. you would be hard pressed to find a woman as kind as Lisa. even when in pain and struggling, she is always thinking of those around her. she is kind to everyone, even at 2 am.
Lisa has handled herself like the pro that she is. strong beyond words. she says that she would not have made it if it had not been for SISTER Mary Beth.
Lisa has had some strange challenges while out on the course. one night she was attacked by a bat that had gotten caught in her hair. Last night, just as the sun was getting ready to set, she was having hallucinations and thought she saw indians climbing the mountains with no robes. this sent her into a silly spell and she did not even realise that the crew had put her feet into an icy water bath to cool them off and help to reduce the swelling. this is always painful but was done before she even realized it.
she has absolutely enjoyed the route that had been created for her to run. it was very scenic and beautiful. early this morning as she touched the Badwater plaque where the race will start on Monday morning, she had great relief. she had done it and with few problems physically. her feet are in great shape and her stomach held out till the end where it started to give here a hint of a problem. she feels very determined and knows that many prayers will get her through, that and having Sister Mary Beth by her side. that is am amazing duo!
here is a picture of her finish. i will try to get a few more out. please feel free to use any quotes that you think may be beneficial. sorry bout the spelling :)
day two. quiet springs ranch. chuck met the crew and visited at breakfast. came on the course a few time to see. had this sign made for the sister with cold drinks and a canopy that his ranch family had set up for Lisa and the rest of us. we had a very nice visit at quiet springs ranch!
day three, sister and Lisa hit the road together.
M, you wanted a close up of Lisa's face. here it is.
Lisa Suffers. She runs for a purpose. She runs for Aids Orphans.
i will try my best to find ways to get more pictures out. this is very slow and hard and things are so crazy busy.
everyone is doing well. Sister MB is amazing! GOOD NIGHT! LC
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