Comments on: Six Minutes of Joy

By: TGIM. « SkiMoab

TGIM. « SkiMoab — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:05:35 +0000

[...] perfect start to the week. Ben and I met up at 6:45am to ride Deer Creek South Fork, a.k.a. “Joy“. Ben was itching to break in the new steed, his Redline Monocog Rigid SS 29er. Ben Admiring [...]

By: rick

rick — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:49:02 +0000

fatty:

I don’t know you and I’ll probably never meet you, but I am deeply touch by your family’s courage. I especially am inspired by Susan’s and your resilience. Though I only visit your site occasionally, I take inspiration: my father is dying, nothing will change that but this record helps me help and love him during the time he has left.

By: Big Tibble, Big Tease | Dyna Fat Loss

Big Tibble, Big Tease | Dyna Fat Loss — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 01:03:26 +0000

[...] recently gave you a clue about the next big Fat Cyclist fundraiser for the Lance Armstrong Foundation. It was a very [...]

By: Fat Cyclist » Blog Archive » Big Tibble, Big Tease

Fat Cyclist » Blog Archive » Big Tibble, Big Tease — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:37:34 +0000

[...] recently gave you a clue about the next big Fat Cyclist fundraiser for the Lance Armstrong Foundation. It was a very [...]

By: Deborah

Deborah — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:33:16 +0000

…also made a donation.
Livestrong.

By: Deborah

Deborah — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:24:04 +0000

Thanks Fatty.

I wiped my eyes and immediately added Ode to Joy to my i-pod.

All my best to you and your brave family.
Deb

By: ChefJT

ChefJT — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:38:32 +0000

Always wonder what that piece of music was written for…now I know.

Cupcakes to you, Susan and the children.

Joe S.

By: Neil

Neil — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:39:59 +0000

That video is awesome!! The back story and the music combined with Joy almost made me cry. I will donate to Livestrong asap.. I’ve been meaning to for a long time.. I’m glad you had your Joy.. even if it was only for 6 minutes….

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By: korymu

korymu — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 04:53:15 +0000

Fatty – “Long time reader, first time commenter”… First, I’m so sorry for your situation, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Know that you are not alone in this. Secondly, great video – the shadow of you at the end is so cool! But you need to pick it up on your descents… :) BTW – what type of cam are you using?
Much love to you and your family.

By: Barb

Barb — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:45:08 +0000

I just found your blog thru Lance’s Tweets, too. Your story is touching me close to my heart. I hear you, as I nursed my husband through cancer as well as my little brother, losing them both too early. I experienced twice exactly what you are writing about – trying to balance the meds between pain and lucidity; feeling helpless; not being able to understand what they are saying; wishing desperately for a few more hours or even minutes to talk and be your old selves again….Good for you for taking your bike out once in a while, and for being able to find Joy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. And thank you for bringing back the memories of my loved ones. Strangely, the pain of their memory brings them close again, if only for a short time.