I ran 22 miles today!!! 22!! That's the longest run during training. Thank goodness. It was hard and the wind was HORRID. I felt like one of those cartoon people leaning against the wind but not actually going anywhere. But overall, it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought that it would be. I have had a really hard time with the 18 and 20 milers. I didn't even completely finish the 20. My knees have been really bad but I cut back on my runs during the week as far as distance, got some anti-inflammatory ointment from my orthopedic doctor and pop Advil like an addict. They were much better today. the doctor said that if I'm going to keep running after the marathon, I have to get orthopedics. But you can't make those kinds of changes 3 weeks before the marathon so I'll have to do that later.

I have $200 more to go. Follow up letters are going out tomorrow. Hopefully, that will take care of it. I have a commitment of $100 from one couple but I'm not sure they can do it. We'll see.

Anna is doing okay, relatively speaking. Her family is trying to wait until after October 11th when she has her next MRI to make any decisions about continuing treatment. They hope to not have to make any before then. One of Anna's friends that she met through staying at the Children's Hospital passed away last Friday. He was 10 years old. 10 years old. Middle age at the age of 5. Once again I'm astounded at the strength of faith his family has shown throughout. Please pray for them and for Anna and her family. I know that her time is limited, but pray that it can last as long as possible without suffering.