Woot!! Woot!!

Whew, Jed put up a post today. He has run his first thousand miles! I have to tell you, that is really hard to wrap my mind around. Even in the days when I was in great shape dancing, I know I would never have been able to do this much. A thousand miles. The post mentioned that he had merely another three thousand to go. My feet are hurting in sympathy. I want to find more ways to gather support for this run. I did get word today that the Kansas City Star wanted to do a story on him when he gets to Missouri. I have not been able to contact him to let him know they are interested. but I am excited about the possibilities this could have to spread the word. I can only hope that the more people who know about this, the more who may find it in their hearts to donate to the foundation who will be the benefactor of this incredible journey. If any of you read this post, and missed the link to the page to donate,.....please go to www.firstgiving.com/jedediahbrown . If you have a dollar, it would help. The year Jed was born, my father lost his battle with thyroid cancer. Jed never got to know him, and yet is so much like him in so many ways. The mountain man part of Jed is somehow my father living on. When my oldest brother was only six years old, he died of lukemia. Just a few short weeks before Jed began his run, a dearly loved uncle died of lung cancer. That same uncle's wife is fighting cancer right now, just two months after losing her beloved husband to the ravages of the disease. Jed has known a number of people he really cared about that fought and are still fighting this disease. He has done well, and in the words of the V Foundation, he NEVER NEVER NEVER GIVES UP. God Bless you for this Jed. I am more than proud of you. I have told you before, and I tell you again, you are my hero.