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	<title>Challenge to Conquer Cancer - Cycling Relay to Austin, TX &#187; Jeni Schumacher</title>
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		<title>Top 20 reasons why i do the challenge&#8230;..</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:43:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Top 20 reasons why I will always participate in the Challenge 20. I get smarter: I learn new words like Cartilager Crossword puzzles actually can be solved in 8 hours What not to do on the Trace – Mark H. What happens when you run your wheel through animal poo How many bottled waters [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Top 20 reasons why I will always participate in the Challenge<br />
20. I get smarter:<br />
I learn new words like Cartilager<br />
Crossword puzzles actually can be solved in 8 hours<br />
What not to do on the Trace – Mark H.<br />
What happens when you run your wheel through animal poo<br />
How many bottled waters does it take to shower and brush your teeth. (9)<br />
Slayer has a new meaning and makes me smile instead of squishing my face so I look like a cabbage patch doll<br />
Who has the fastest phone…. Ron</p>
<p>19. Funny stories and happenings- a lot of funny stories. When you are sleep deprived, hungry, and well….. not very clean, you will say anything to make anyone laugh, even if it means throwing yourself under the bus… Not sure Ron will ever be the same after the CARscares. Someone please play with Jeni. Did someone turn off the air back here. Where did Martha Laura and Ashley go? Are they still in the back?</p>
<p>18. Natchez Trace is an amazing place to pray and to feel one with God. You find yourself being held by God’s hands the entire ride. The trace is like a giant hug enveloping your body. The trace makes you feel like you really are loved by your team, by God and the energy that comes off the trace carries you through many many miles.</p>
<p>17. Because I like the recovery beverages, even if I haven’t exercised</p>
<p>16. Snuggling for 5 days straight- sometimes for more than 5 hours</p>
<p>15. No Cell phone reception can actually be a good thing:<br />
It allows you to hug your kids that much harder when you see them<br />
It also allows you to hug your husband even tighter then you normally would when you see him after a looooong sweaty shift of cycling and he doesn’t care…..<br />
It allows you to focus on things like your team mates and what they are experiencing<br />
It allows you to recharge your love for your work.<br />
You think about brushing your teeth more- it was a 10.5 hour day in the van…..what can I say</p>
<p>14. I learn things about myself that I didn’t know before:<br />
How long I can bite my tongue…… 10hours and 33 minutes.<br />
Again, how many bottled waters it takes for a shower<br />
That I can pee anywhere<br />
That I can actually travel 10.5 hours in a car and not go crazy if I skipped my meds<br />
Too much chips and salsa= a long time in a small room with a sink. And they don’t taste good the second time around when on a bike.<br />
I can be as small as I want<br />
That I can pedal when I don’t want to pedal<br />
I can exfoliate in a van<br />
Baby Wipes really do feel refreshing</p>
<p>13. I can get a great AB workout in the Van</p>
<p>12. I feel like a kid in the car instead of an adult.</p>
<p>11. I love seeking out new adventures with close friends</p>
<p>10. People do Crazy Funny things that you would never in a million years expect to see them do normally.</p>
<p>9. It brings out the good in everyone.</p>
<p>8. The Challenge is contagious, infectious, inspiring, empowering, and it gives you a sense of peace, and warm fuzzies when strangers come up and tell you a story….. and then thank you for riding the ride.</p>
<p>7. Because I am using my God Given Talents to give back to others.</p>
<p>6. I have an excuse not to eat healthy</p>
<p>5. Because I like to climb:<br />
Mountains<br />
Cars<br />
Stairs<br />
Into fountains<br />
Statues<br />
Monuments<br />
Cars<br />
Over, Under, around and through<br />
….. and I never thought I would say I like to climb</p>
<p>4. I get to use a walkie talkie</p>
<p>3. I get a free massage almost every day</p>
<p>2. Because it makes a difference- an honest to goodness difference. Strangers thank you for making a difference and you know in your heart, your mind, and your body that you are doing the right thing……. When a stranger hands you $60 after you just finished riding your last leg on Highway 7 and you wanted to quit 30 minutes before that. Having strangers thank you ….. Having strangers thank you, having strangers thank you……</p>
<p>The number one reason why ……. Well of course it is going to be a good one:</p>
<p>Watching Krista dance with her husband and the smile they had on each other’s faces when 1 year and 1 week ago she was given 2 weeks to live….. and because now she CAN ride…. And I CAN ride, and all those that I honored on this ride that are dealing with the effects of this disease and….. I know for every right foot that goes around that pedal… I am investing my sweat and my leg’s to help change the direction of cancer….. That someday I may not ever need to say….. I can’t ride in the sun, or I can’t ride because of my surgery, or that I have lost a loved one or a friend has lost a loved one.</p>
<p>Last year it was accepting the card I have been dealt with for me and my daughter, the year before it was about honoring my father, The first year, it was all about meeting amazing people who truly believe in you, who care what happens to you, who want to see you beat this disease, and who do not judge you on your looks, the level of cancer you have.</p>
<p>This year it was about watching someone else cross the finish line when she thought she would never be on a bike, in Texas, with her husband, and having a team full of people cheering her on every…..step….. of the way…….. Seeing her beautiful smile, listening to other warriors and their cry for hope and their shouts of joy for their accomplishments in their battle. This year, it was about them, not about me….. not about my family and our battle, it was about pushing that behind me, and seeing what the TEAM sees when we honor a warrior. It was about getting to learn more about a person, deeply, truly and telling them DO NOT GIVE UP. It doesn’t matter how old you are or how young you are. What matters to us is knowing we care, we want to see you pull through and not let cancer define you. Empower yourself, get moving, feel good again, and let us help you in any way possible.</p>
<p>Thank you Austin, Thank you Ron and Jennifer, Thank you C3 family, and most important thank you to all of you how have supported this ride, I wish we could take you on the journey when we ride so that you can see how much heart and soul is poured into making this happen. If it were not for the supporters we could not be out there spreading the message. I am sure I have a few more blogs in me…. But until then, continue reading…. Many of us are living off of less than 3 hours of sleep per day for the past 9 days….. so our thought process is a little slack.</p>
<p>Ps<br />
I Love you twins, Thank you Karen and Mark and Nina for taking care of our precious little girls. Thank you to all of my family and friends who asked how they can help.<br />
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1308" src="http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Krista-and-Todd-Dinner.jpg" alt="Krista and Todd Dinner" width="239" height="320" /></p>
<p>Krista and TC at the LiveStrong Dinner Saturday Night 2011</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:17:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeni Schumacher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[O my goodness gravy&#8230;. so when you have to ride in a wicked uncomfortable van for 10.3 hours you come up with some pretty creative ways to take your mind off of your ADD and wanting to bolt through the van door and just run to the stupid hotel&#8230;. A BLOG from Sandman- Jeff to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>O my goodness gravy&#8230;. so when you have to ride in a wicked uncomfortable van for 10.3 hours you come up with some pretty creative ways to take your mind off of your ADD and wanting to bolt through the van door and just run to the stupid hotel&#8230;.</p>
<p>A BLOG from Sandman- Jeff to home</p>
<p>Bike ride is great! I like all my mates on my team.  I have become very close with two bikes in a pod with our Dream Maker who has a tired personality and is never without a story from the Natchez Trace.  He tells really dark stories which make all of us delusional out loud.  I have to stop blogging soon.  I know I promised a long bike ride  today, but this morning I washed my cycling shorts and cleats and put them out to dry on the van’s  iPhone.  It looks like it is getting ready to rain cats and Hamdamboogers (pink panther voice).  I better get off my possum and get my stars off the moon before I run out of my foggy underwear.  I promise to Facebook my wheels off before my bottom hits the pillow tonight&#8230;. or tomorrow&#8230;. or maybe i will write next Friday.</p>
<p>Your Loving GU maker,<br />
Jeff, AKA Sandman<br />
Thanks Dream Team for another fun filled day in the van… does anyone know how hard it is to sit in a van for 10.5 hours with ADD?  OMW…. You have know idea if you don’t have ADD….. it was torture… my teamy’s are the bestest ever… o wait I already said that one time before.. ok wait, ahhhhhh<br />
MY TEAM ROCKS!</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:30:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeni Schumacher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am so tired I can’t even think straight. My body is all wiggidy wacked. Not that I sleep a lot normally and the almost full moon (not milts &#8211; or Taylors) isn’t helping except lighting the Trace for us at night. I am amazed by the amount of food I can consume in one [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am so tired I can’t even think straight.  My body is all wiggidy wacked.  Not that I sleep a lot normally and the almost full moon (not milts &#8211; or Taylors) isn’t helping except lighting the Trace for us at night.</p>
<p>I am amazed by the amount of food I can consume in one sitting at a Mexican eatery in the middle of Tennessee.  I don’t think I will eat chips and salsa for a LOOOOONg time.  Kept retasting them- not fun on a bike.  BLAHK.  </p>
<p>So our next shift I was really excited about.  We knew we would be seeing Laurens&#8217; Path along the way.  Found out that the DA I hit last night was the start of Laurens&#8217; Slayer title.  So it was ON like DONKEY KONG.  We rode into the Sunset path of what the Lemon Bonkers whom allowed us to enjoy after their EPIC ride.  Like for real&#8230;. 1 man down, a chick with stitches, and 4 cat 4 climbs&#8230; all those Paris MT repeats paid off.  It was so nice to see pretty fall colors and fairy tunnels.  (My twins call fairy tunnels when they see a tree tunnel where the tops of the trees form a tunnel.  We like to think that is where the fairies sleep at night.  Something my wonderful mom passed along to us.  And yes Rene that is where the Fairy Godmother sleeps who found your keys.) </p>
<p>Sorry folks, ADD meds are wearing off&#8230;. where was I &#8230; O yea&#8230; we saw 19 DA* and smelled at least 5 that were unaccountable for.  (Dead Animal)  Thanks Laurens, we were screaming and laughing at the top of our lungs every time we saw one.  <img src='http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>One thing I am extremely thankful for is the mesh of our team.  The dream team&#8230;. we have no drama.  We ride for unselfish reasons, we think like a team, we act like a team and we ride like a team.  When one Teamy isn’t feelin good we do all that we can to make them as comfortable as possible.  I love this team.  LOVE IT.  Even tho it is tight in the van, when you get off from an awesome Moon Lit trace&#8230; we snuggle up and get warm. We don’t even care that we are exfoliating each other’s arms&#8230;. I never thought I would see the day that I saw.. germafobia Ron share lip balm&#8230; isn’t that swapping germs?  Who cares&#8230;.we are having a McDreamy ride.  </p>
<p>The sun was setting and I thought of Nicole&#8230; my sweet little girl, who isn’t going to be little much longer.  First 12 where for you sweetness. And I ended on 10 for my dad.  Loved thinking about all the funny things and memories.  Morgan my love&#8230; as soon as I saw the fairy tunnel&#8230; I Yelled Fairy TUNNEL&#8230;. the team was quite clueless so I enjoyed sharing our little secret.</p>
<p>(bare with me folks I am runnin on 4 hours of sleep in 2 days I know my thoughts are all over the map&#8230;. hang with this ADD chick just a little longer&#8230; )</p>
<p>So on the ride, of the Dream Teams Embarkment to the Trace&#8230;. we had to pull over every 10 min due to traffic.  It was challenging to pull over in the MIDDLE of big rollers and try to get the legs moving again&#8230; One stop tho made it fun. That would be the HILL TOP MEMORIES BAR.  We found ourselves stopped at a 4 way allowing traffic to pass and noticed a small white bar on the other side of the road with 2 cars in it.  We joked and said man I could use a drink&#8230; obviously we were not being serious, but low and behold this man came running out yelling HEY COME BACK AND GET A DRINK TO GO!!  Oh I love a challenge&#8230;. hmmm hey Ron&#8230;. Ron, &#8220;O we soooo should..&#8221; Jeni, &#8220;HEY IS IT CLEAR?&#8221; Ashley, &#8220;CLEAR BACK!!!&#8221;  and a big U ee in the middle of our ride landed us into MEMORY LANE.  Ron and I rolled up in our Bikes INTO the bar&#8230; yes we Rolled in&#8230; The whites of the Eyes in the bar where well lit for sure in more ways than one.  We had a great visit with our friends and as we said our goodbyes, the owner, John says&#8230; &#8220;Dude, stop in next year we will have your picture on the wall you can autograph it&#8230;. (I always had a dream of being famous&#8230; too bad I can’t remember what town I will be famous in&#8230; darn it.) &#8230;.. we neva (never) get thangs (things) like the-is  (this) here!&#8221; The-is is too cool, we get Bikers like with motors n stuff but not, like people on bikes, riding to Texas&#8230;. &#8221;  I think Ashley and I counted 5 times the older gentleman asked us &#8220;&#8230;..now, where ya&#8217;all goin??????&#8221;  He even let us take a few shots at pool. Well until we got thrown out for fighting&#8230; I think Keith got the photos.  And off we went&#8230; I was looking forward to where our NEXT stop would be&#8230; </p>
<p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..and that stop would be McDonalds.  O gross&#8230;.  I can’t imagine a cheeseburger tradition like this any other way&#8230;. Hopefully i can upload a pic.  You really can order on a bike at the drive thru.  My abs hurt from laughing so hard.</p>
<p>As the moon lit our path for the rest of the 48 miles we had many Team moments of sharing and mindless talking.  </p>
<p>Keeping it g rated&#8230; schools and kids can skip this (I would like to take this moment to thank the Rockin T train for allowing me to rest&#8230;. but I think I caught something from Lisa&#8230;. I just finished mine 3 days ago and now I have it again&#8230; not fair Lisa&#8230;. NOT FAIR.  I don’t like having 2 in a row. Let alone one&#8230;. but as hard as you are working I will let it pass&#8230; we are so glad to have taking freakin AWESOME pictures&#8230;. love the glow bike one.  Wish you could up load and show peeps that one.) </p>
<p>Hoping for more Spontaneous adventures with my awesome team&#8230;.</p>
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		<title>My creative juices are not flowing</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:24:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeni Schumacher</dc:creator>
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		<title>we got dotted</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:43:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well our shift last night was amazing. The weather was cooperative and the support we have rock!! We rolled out of GHS without any problems. One thing I noticed is that this year we only had 2 riders that were leading out of GHS that have had cancer. Me and Siddens. Wierd feeling. Emotions were [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Well our shift last night was amazing.  The weather was cooperative and the support we have rock!!  We rolled out of GHS without any problems.  One thing I noticed is that this year we only had 2 riders that were leading out of GHS that have had cancer. Me and Siddens.  Wierd feeling.  Emotions were definately running high.  I was so thankful to see family and friends coming out to support.  One in particular really got me&#8230;. Toya.  My little polka dot&#8230;. Thank you&#8230; thank you so much for coming out and sending us off. You have no idea how much that means to me.  I know I am not riding the polka dot&#8230; but once a polka&#8230; always a polka and we even have Perry&#8217;s dot on our window and Taylor&#8217;s sleeve that you made is on our wheel.  For those of you who dont know&#8230;. Perry was a dear friend of mine that we lost 2 years ago to a massive heart attack&#8230; not related to cancer but his dad had passed away the year he road&#8230;.. it was an amazing year for the dots&#8230;.. Closer in many ways to many family members that had lost their loved ones&#8230;. JD finally got the Cancer Ride&#8230; Why we ride, it was very emotional.<br />
This year is totally new. Dream Team. I am thrilled to have 24 hour entertainment from Scott &#8211; my boston bud, and Ron- the Dream Maker, Dawn- my roomy from college (3rd year with C3) Martha Laura &#8211; veteran &#8211; AKA Good Night and her cous. Ashley lil bit- AKA Sleep Tight, and a newbee sag support Jeff.<br />
Our first night wasnt as bad as I thought.  The windy cold air was a little tough on my lungs but I made it without stopping.  I love riding at night, and the night was beautiful. No animals&#8230; well except for the dead one I ran over because SCOTT didnt call it out.  Never ran over a DA before&#8230;  it was creepy.  Other that that&#8230; smooth ride.<br />
Pulled into the Jameson Inn and took over the Polka Dots Room.  Ron got to say good morning (as it was 3:30am when we got there) to his wife- Jen.. we got to hug the dots&#8230; and off they road into the night lite sky.<br />
So, why the title we have been dotted??  they left DOTS on our windows&#8230; and a goody bag of chocolate on our hood.  Thank you dots&#8230;. may your night ride be lite with cool glowsticks&#8230; hugs and kisses&#8230;. miss my dots, and lovin the dream team.  To the Trace we goooooo. HI HO HI HO&#8230;.. Yippee I O.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 19:28:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeni Schumacher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well Beth Rusch and I have joined forces and are attempting to make history with our fundraiser.  We have had a HUGE and I mean HUGE turnout for the silent auction.  I think we hit almost every small business there is in Greenville.  PostCards from Paris, GreenCo Beverage, Paws and Claws, Petals Boutique, and Pedal [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Well Beth Rusch and I have joined forces and are attempting to make history with our fundraiser.  We have had a HUGE and I mean HUGE turnout for the silent auction.  I think we hit almost every small business there is in Greenville.  PostCards from Paris, GreenCo Beverage, Paws and Claws, Petals Boutique, and Pedal Chic, High Cotton, Soby&#8217;s, Monkey Joe&#8217;s, Elephant trunk, Style by Becca, Christina Nicole, Guy Stevens, Massages from Kelly Vanleeunwen, Brad McKay, Heather Forbes, and Massage Envy, West End Spa and River Falls Spa, Cook Station, Liz Daly, Carolina Tri, Great Escape, Ride On Bicycles, Anytime Fitness, RoadWaves Fitness, YMCA and we still have more asks out there&#8230;. that is like HUGE! </p>
<p>The Silent Auction is for the Big Event&#8230; The AWESOME event.  We deemed it &#8230; RockOut4Cancer.  4 Amazing bands under one HUGE roof.  THE HANDLEBAR!  The event is this saturday as in tomorrow&#8230; 6/17/2011 and I gaurentee it will rock your socks off.  We are on facebook too. </p>
<p>Every event has to have a goal.  Both Beth and I are determined to reach $10,000 or more.  No we are not greedy either.  I have a personal goal which is to reach $20,000.  I am not an overachiever&#8230;I am doing this to raise awareness.  For my Dad who passed away of melanoma, my grandfather (mom&#8217;s side) who passed away of melanoma, and for me &#8211; yup melanoma here too, and for my daughter who has had skin cancer and is only 11.</p>
<p>Oddly enough Beth and I made an immediate connection when we met each other 2 years ago.  She lost her best friend to melanoma&#8230;.. and her best friend&#8230; has the same birthday as I do.  There is definately a reason that God had us cross paths. </p>
<p>Now, you put the Event Coordinator of Greenville, and Jeni (i will give myself a worthy title here&#8230;.) Queen of Philanthropy and you will have a rockin evening&#8230; </p>
<p>I am not going to sit around and let this disease consume my life.  I am going to fight.  And with friends like the C3 group (challenge to conquer cancer) I have a chance to win the battle with research.  Join us!  Tomorrow.  Make a difference.  Please.  We have a right to celebrate life and to kick Cancer&#8217;s BUTT! </p>
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<p>Hope to see you there. <span style="color: #00ff00"><strong>RockOut4Cancer</strong> at<span style="color: #000000"><strong> the H</strong></span></span><strong>andlbar</strong>. Downtown Greenville. 7-12. Tickets are on sale now for $12 if you wait to purchase at the door&#8230;. $15.  So BUY NOW!  we close the head count at 500!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=195812800453795">http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=195812800453795</a></p>
<p>Here is the event on Facebook&#8230;.. Check out these bands!</p>
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		<title>I am ready&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:46:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeni Schumacher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I tried really hard to get rid of my lonely feelings of missing my team&#8230;. So I hopped in to the backseat thinking this would help. No it did not. Learning to feel again, Learning to breath again, Learning to own Cancer and not letting Cancer own you. These are a few of my favorite [...]]]></description>
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<p>I tried really hard to get rid of my lonely feelings of missing my team&#8230;. So I hopped in to the backseat thinking this would help. No it did not.<br />
Learning to feel again, Learning to breath again, Learning to own Cancer and not letting Cancer own you. These are a few of my favorite things&#8230;..<br />
My 3rd year is a charm for me. I went into this year with a surgery on my mind, with being ashamed of my skin that is all wacked to H. E. double hockey sticks and low self confidence. Then I met Mark Knight. If you have not had the pleasure of meeting this amazing cancer survivor you NEED TO! He shared with me a tad bit of his journey and that he has forgotten how to feel. He has allowed Cancer to control him and consumed him. I have allowed Cancer to take over my self esteem. Not the same but some what. As He and I crossed the finish line He had a tear in his eye and said&#8230;. &#8221; I Can&#8221; ( bear with me here.. I am aDD I will get to the point in a moment) I thought of I CANcer. I FIGHT. I WIN. I Persevere&#8230; I can.. over come my fears of my scars&#8230; Just like Mark crossed the finish line and said&#8230;. I am ready to feel again. I am ready to ride my BIKE. In my head I thought I am ready to feel good about me&#8230;. I have learned so much from this man&#8230;. in just 20 min&#8230;. God is so good to have allowed me the ability to challenge my body this way&#8230;.<br />
I say that often. And feel it when I say it. I am ready to move on away from my fears&#8230; Just like Mark, Just like Penny did when she wore her hat that exposed her beautiful head&#8230; Just like Cara did when she took off her hat&#8230;. I am ready &#8230;. Ready to ride, Ready to feel, Ready to face the challenges of &#8220;i CANcer&#8221; Bring it on. Thank you P3C3 peeps for this amazing experience. Thank you from the bottom of my little itty bitty toe. I love you all so very much. Be real. Be ready&#8230;. love. Jeni</p>
<div id="attachment_1055" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1055" src="http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/austin-037-300x225.jpg" alt="Penny and Buddy" width="300" height="225" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Penny and Buddy</p></div>
<div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter">Here is Mark Knight. Right after he finished probably the toughest thing he had done since Chemo.</div>
<div id="attachment_1057" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1057" src="http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/austin-067-300x225.jpg" alt="This is feeling...." width="300" height="225" /><p class="wp-caption-text">This is feeling....</p></div>
<div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter">So proud of you Mark! Way to Inspire others and You better get that Bike out and start living again.</div>
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		<title>giving a shout to the Truckers</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:38:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeni Schumacher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[First of all when riding a tiny bike on tiny tires is hard enough&#8230;. add to that fraction, Tired, Sleep Deprived, Emotional, Tense and Rush Hour traffic and These Flippin HUGE TRUCKS HALLING BUTT down these roads with Logs on them bigger then my house! We call this Clenching experiences.  Not just your hands, teeth [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>First of all when riding a tiny bike on tiny tires is hard enough&#8230;. add to that fraction, Tired, Sleep Deprived, Emotional, Tense and Rush Hour traffic and These Flippin HUGE TRUCKS HALLING BUTT down these roads with Logs on them bigger then my house! We call this Clenching experiences.  Not just your hands, teeth but your cheeks!  Not the ones you talk with either.  AHHHHHH.  Scary! people Scary scary scary.  They barrel down the road like oh well, hey I am bigger then anyone I don&#8217;t car that there is a car coming the opposite way I am going to WIN.  I think Sally witnessed at least 5 head on collisions.  Lord was with us.  So the first 2 hours were spent stop go stop go&#8230;. </p>
<p>Tensions builds in a teams dynamic and last night was a test for us all.  Not just our team, the P3 bus, the Beach Balls, other teams I know experience the tension.  This is what happens when you don&#8217;t get to sleep, your emotional, your heart is so over worked and you become vulnerable- personally.  Just like riding your bike on little tires, as these big trucks come buzzing by.  It is a parallel, foreshadowing.</p>
<p>I definitely was tested last night.  The turning point for me when I went from Grumpy to Happy&#8230;.. was when a trucker shouted out on our channel.  I heard him say,&#8221; hey Darling, what is up with all the traffic in town?&#8221; I proceeded in explaining the cause.  He said in the LONG Texas deep voice&#8230;. ON A BICYCLE?  whaaaaaat? and then he drifted out of range.  We stopped regrouped an I thought of this parallel.</p>
<p>At one point a car passed us and this adorable little girls yells out&#8230; &#8220;thank you!  My Nana is fighting cancer&#8230;. THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS! &#8221; Toot Toot went the horn.  Or how about when you have God&#8217;s starry night beaming down on you and you cant breath because your chest hurts so bad and you think of your friends mom who lost her battle (Celia Arledge) and you looked up after your prayer to thank God for the family and their love for their faith&#8230; and a shooting star goes by with a gorgeous tail.</p>
<p>Finally, How about this&#8230;.. meeting up with an <span style="color: #0000ff">amazing team</span> that rides WITH YOU. Together and allows you to share the road, the time, the ride and you get to dedicate it to an amazing women who has another battle ahead of her.  Rene&#8230;. we love you so much. You are a hero, a star with a long tail, a fighter just like me.  You have been a blessing to all of us and we are all here for you.  Thank you for allowing us to share our 100 mile with you and the <span style="color: #0000ff">BLUE AGAVE</span>! Way to rock the Road out there last night.</p>
<p>And to the Trucker who started the turn of the tides&#8230;.. thanks this darling is happily heading to Texas to finish the job We have been fighting for&#8230;.</p>
<p>Peace out. Perry thanks again for the ride my friend. Glad you could be there yet once again.</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000">hugs </span><span style="color: #999999">to </span><span style="color: #ff0000">friends</span> <span style="color: #999999">and</span> <span style="color: #ff0000">family</span> <span style="color: #999999">following</span> <span style="color: #ff0000">us</span> <span style="color: #999999">and</span> <span style="color: #ff0000">sending</span> <span style="color: #999999">us</span> <span style="color: #ff0000">prayers</span> <span style="color: #999999">and</span> <span style="color: #ff0000">messages</span>.</p>
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		<title>Riding into the Night</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2010 20:53:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeni Schumacher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As we literally bus the grove to catch the team that is TEARING IT UP- scottstrong is kickin some tail&#8230;. I am thinking about the ride we have ahead of us. I love reading the messages to the team. That keeps us going. We are all tired, stiff, sore and somewhat raw&#8230;. I am looking [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As we literally bus the grove to catch the team that is TEARING IT UP- scottstrong is kickin some tail&#8230;. I am thinking about the ride we have ahead of us. I love reading the messages to the team. That keeps us going. We are all tired, stiff, sore and somewhat raw&#8230;. I am looking forward to riding in the moonlight. My kinda ride. Polka Dottay&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. Gonna kick some night-time boo-tay! Rockin it out. Team Polka dots&#8230; comin to get chu texas!!! Kickin some Cancer a_ _ .. ah butt. Keepin it G.</p>
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		<title>TP is in the air&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:05:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeni Schumacher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I would like to personally thank the group of people who found it enriching and self gratifying to decorate our vehicle with this fabulous color of White streamers that flowed around our vehicle. It was a treat to wake up too and frankly hysterical. Bless you for the laugh&#8230;. and when we catch the TP [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I would like to personally thank the group of people who found it enriching and self gratifying to decorate our vehicle with this fabulous color of White streamers that flowed around our vehicle.  It was a treat to wake up too and frankly hysterical.  Bless you for the laugh&#8230;. and when we catch the TP bandit&#8230;.. ooooooo uuuuurr in twouble&#8230;..</p>
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		<title>Polka Dot and the Mountains of Tennesse</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 18:05:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeni Schumacher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Never thought&#8230; never thought that it would be this beautiful. Last year when the team climbed in the appalacians it was soooo freakin cold that I was pulled from the ride. So this year&#8230; this year I was determined to beat the mountains and stick with the team. Well&#8230;. it was more like the team [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Never thought&#8230; never thought that it would be this beautiful.  Last year when the team climbed in the appalacians it was soooo freakin cold that I was pulled from the ride. So this year&#8230; this year I was determined to beat the mountains and stick with the team.  Well&#8230;. it was more like the team stayed back but I did it.  With the help of a few hands on the back along the way I did it.  I made it to the top&#8230;. warm&#8230; coughing&#8230;. and just absolutely, positively grateful!  Thank you Tom for allowing me to be away to do this.  </p>
<p>We have an amazing team.  Harry has earned the name Prancer, Mark is definately an incredible climber&#8230; bless his heart he almost fell over slowing down to stay with the team&#8230; Taylor- Tay, Ed well we all know him as legs hernando, frame&#8230; freeze frame, Lee Anne aka miss LA! and finally Super Sally and Amazing Dawn.  We ROCKED it today.  It felt amazing gliding down the mountain, feeling the turns.. (tom dont read this) I looked down at one point and was doing 49 miles per hour.  HOLY CRAP!  Bob Kramer called me fearless speedy Jeni.  Hmmm I responded&#8230; it is the only time I am allowed to speed!  <img src='http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />   I loved watching the trees buzz by, the smell of the air, the beautiful colors. I felt each turn as I led down the mt.  I had to lead because I was the one holding everyone back.  Ed, Taylor, and Perry pushed me up 2 of the MT.  I managed to squeeze out 2 mt. climbs without any hands.  </p>
<p>Better sweet ending.  I remembered things about Perry and Ed and JD last year.  How cold they were and how many stops they made.  How upset I was that I could not help.  And they were so cold.  </p>
<p>Today was so different. I thought about Naomi, and Mark, Jennifer, Laurens, Rene, and my Dad.  What they were going through.  I heard Taylor say,&#8221;Go Jeni, grab a wheel&#8230; go, go go&#8230; and I tried so hard to think of them. To dig deep.  Push through the pain and just go.  </p>
<p>Cancer is a lot like that. You never know what to expect when you go to the Dr. What they will find.  Every visit you worry about what they will find what is around the corner.  Today was YOUR day. Not mine.  </p>
<p>The little engine that could&#8230;. Did it, all because of an amazing team!  (miss you perry, miss you JD&#8230; wish you both were here.  I will say&#8230; I have met some incredible peeps.  I would not trade this experience for anything.</p>
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		<title>Ready to roll</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 2010 14:32:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeni Schumacher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Polka Dots van is ready, The food is in the van&#8230; and the kids are getting excited. I am not talkin about the kids at home&#8230; I realized last night that it is finally here. I could not sleep. Almost like the first day of school. Hmmmm. Anxiety over the cold and the ride for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #ff0000">Polka </span>Dots van is ready, The food is in the van&#8230; and the kids are getting excited. I am not talkin about the kids at home&#8230;<br />
I realized last night that it is finally here. I could not sleep. Almost like the first day of school. Hmmmm. Anxiety over the cold and the ride for sure. Did I forget to pack something&#8230;. Well we will see.</p>
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		<title>Home Sweet Home by Jeni</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:45:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeni Schumacher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As I slept for 12 hours on Monday to Tuesday morning I woke up only to think Nooooo I really have to get up? I never felt like that on the trip. (well, except the day of the run/walk ewwww) I don&#8217;t sleep much and when I do I sleep hard. During the trip yup [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-688" src="http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/profile-600x450.jpg" alt="profile" width="289" height="230" />As I slept for 12 hours on Monday to Tuesday morning I woke up only to think Nooooo I really have to get up? I never felt like that on the trip. (well, except the day of the run/walk ewwww) I don&#8217;t sleep much and when I do I sleep hard. During the trip yup i was tired but never to the point where I did not want to wake up. I wanted to push through every mile with my team mates. I have never been so driven and determined to GET ER DONE.</p>
<p>Now that I am home&#8230; I am in a state of shock. My body does not want to move the way I want it too. Nor does it want to sit on that saddle for a few days&#8230; well&#8230;maybe saturday.</p>
<p>People are asking me &#8221; Did you have Fun?&#8221; &#8220;How was it?&#8221; My answer has not changed&#8230; Very humbling, life changing, and a challenge that I will do again. I cried everyday and laughed everyday. I hated some moments and cheerished others. I grew a lot on this journey. As a survivor, a mother, and wife. I can tell you I am changed for the good. I am so blessed to have friends and family that followed me on this journey.</p>
<p>Thank you for your comments, for following us on this journey. For your encouraging words. Was it fun? There were evenings that were fun after the ride but during the ride&#8230;. our team was focused, heartfelt, and determined to accomplish what we needed to as a team. For me, that was to have closure, for others it was understanding, encouraging, and mentoring others. Dawn and Sally &#8211; After God there are you two. Thanks for being the glue that held us together. Our team really did an awesome job being a family.</p>
<p>To family and friends, Bless you all for the prayers as they were all answered. Thank you for encouraging words from your heart. I will be doing this ride again next year. Hope that we all stay connected on this fight. God Bless you all.<br />
Love, XxOo Jeni</p>
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		<title>emotional by Jeni</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:01:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeni Schumacher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I did not expect todays ride to be this challening. the ride for Roses was today. I had originally signed up for the 90 but my legs left me at mile 4. My awesome team mates JD (my angel), Perry, and Ed pulled off with me at the 65 mile route. It was emtional. Why, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I did not expect todays ride to be this challening. the ride for Roses was today. I had originally signed up for the 90 but my legs left me at mile 4. My awesome team mates JD (my angel), Perry, and Ed pulled off with me at the 65 mile route. It was emtional. Why, because my body hurt so bad. My legs, my back, my bottom, my hands and my heart. I realized that This year was way more challenging then last. I think I finally accepted my father&#8217;s passing, I realized that when you don&#8217;t talk to your roomate as often as you like to, she is still your best friend for life. I never knew how much time she spends with people who battle this disease until we had quality girl talk the other night. I miss those talks&#8230;.emotional.<br />
Finishing the ride as God intended&#8230;Humbling me because the Polka Dotta team has been kickin some miles the this entire week and it was really hard for all of us. Finishing today with JD, angel, got the hug first for pulling me the ENTIRE way through the 65 miles of Wind. The kind of wind that whips you around like a flag. Perry got the second hug&#8230;. we were both crying at this point. He rode for his father. Watching him have closure was memorable. I rode for my father&#8230; accepting his death hurts. I also rode knowing that the uncertainty of my future is just around the corner. I am not looking forward to Dr. Slice and Dice appointment next month. I never do. But I realized today that I personally have accepted the &#8220;not knowing&#8221;. I am becoming less self-conscious of my scars and ready to accept what decisions are ahead of me.</p>
<p>Thank you P3C3 for the Challenge, the Emotions, the opportunity, the memories will last a life time.  Will I do this again&#8230;.. ONE HUNDRED PERCENT!!!</p>
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		<title>Almost there by Jeni</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:33:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeni Schumacher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am crying my eyes out. The yellow team just pulled into the parking lot at the Hotel just outside of Austin. Laurens was finally able to ride this morning. She is honestly an angel. She rode in first with her head down I could tell it was very emotional for her. Hell we were [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am crying my eyes out.  The yellow team just pulled into the parking lot at the Hotel just outside of Austin.  Laurens was finally able to ride this morning.  She is honestly an angel.  She rode in first with her head down I could tell it was very emotional for her.  Hell we were all crying.  I don&#8217;t know how she stayed upright on the bike.  If it were me I think I would have fallen.  We and I mean we are just all moved by cancer.  Incase you have no Idea what I am talking about I just finished a ride to Austin Texas on my bike with 39 of the BEST people ever.  What  ride.  Our team rode through snow, frost, mountains, sub zero wind chill, Winds at 25 mph, 2 100mile rides back to back, Rain from Hurricain Rick I mean the kind of rain that hurts&#8230;. we swam through roads on our bikes we rode in the dark, we road in the sun and I will do it all over again knowing that I am making a difference for people like Laurens who is beating cancer.  She just went through CHEMO and road her bike almost 2 hours to the hotel.  She is getting ready to lose her hair and she road her bike 2 hours to the hotel.  She is an angel.  I will not complain about this ride.  I had a love hate relationship with the ride.  It was the most wonderful thing I have ever done other then giving birth to my children.  It is right up there.  Cancer sucks&#8230; Yup it does.  Cancer moves people to do things they would never imagine doing&#8230;.on so many different levels.  Thank you God.  Thank you for the skin you gave me.  Thank you for the people that have effected me in ways that only you can show how precious life and friendships are.  I will not WILL NOT ever take my body for granted.  It is a gift.  A gift that should be cherished.  Because you never know what the future holds until you allow it.  </p>
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		<title>Holla from the outlaws Polka Dotta. By Jeni</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:56:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeni Schumacher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well if you haven&#8217;t read the blog Wanted&#8230; then you must. JD said it very well. No need repeating the wonder Officer &#8220;Dork&#8221; Maningo who decided to COP and Attitude with the CAUSE. Dude?!! Seriously. I felt my Daddy today. It was a very emotional day for me. I miss him so much. He was [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Well if you haven&#8217;t read the blog Wanted&#8230; then you must. JD said it very well. No need repeating the wonder Officer &#8220;Dork&#8221; Maningo who decided to COP and Attitude with the CAUSE.  Dude?!! Seriously.<br />
I felt my Daddy today.  It was a very emotional day for me.  I miss him so much.  He was my biggest cheerleader.  I think I would have made him so proud today hanging with the BOYS.  106 miles 21.6 MPH.  That is flying.  He was under my wing.  I sang him a sweat song as I looked at Scott Shuey&#8217;s Bike ontop of the Van&#8230;. Lauren I hope that one day you are able to see the impact that your dad has had on us.  I don&#8217;t know him&#8230; I never knew him&#8230; I wrote him a letter, I read your Mom&#8217;s blogs and made several comments to your Dad&#8217;s.  It is not easy.  It doesn&#8217;t ever get easy losing someone as special as your dad.  But I can tell you this&#8230; the feeling I had today, can not be replaced.  I know my Dad is always with me. In my heart and his Spirit, his Drive and Dedication are things he drove into me.  So as we pull into the transitions, and as we all read comments from our friends ( Scott B, Sherry, Joe J., Joe B., Sherry, John H., Yogi, Leah, Sue, Dane, Alan, Tom, Morgan, Nicole, Melissa, John D, John S., and Stan.  You all keep us going. You make it enjoyable to ride for people here with us that are fighting and for people who have lost the fight but placed their marks in our hearts.<br />
I am so blessed to have friends and  family that understand this mission we are on and the true purpose.   I am looking forward to what ever the weather holds for tomorrow.  Why&#8230; because God has me here for a reason.  After 119 surgeries, I know why I am blessed to challenge my body this way.  To make a difference for others who cant right now.  You know what?  I am going to think about 2010.  And what the ride will be like next year.  Because this year is the BEST!!!</p>
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		<title>Pink Yellow White Green Polka Dot</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:32:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeni Schumacher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It doesn&#8217;t matter what team you are on.  What color you are.  The Challenge is just a few days away.  I am sooooo excited to be surrounded with the best type of people.  People who want to make a difference.  Making a change in this world for those who are fighting or praying for the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #ff99cc">It doesn&#8217;t matter what team you are on.  What color you are.<span style="color: #ffff00">  <span style="color: #dbb623">The Challenge is just a few days away.  <span style="color: #c0c0c0">I am sooooo excited to be surrounded with the best type of people.<span style="color: #ff0000">  People who <span style="color: #c0c0c0">want to <span style="color: #ff0000">make a <span style="color: #c0c0c0">difference. <span style="color: #339966"> Making a change in this world for those who are fighting or praying for the fight.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff99cc"><span style="color: #ffff00"><span style="color: #dbb623"><span style="color: #c0c0c0"><span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="color: #c0c0c0"><span style="color: #000000">Can you imagine what the world would be like if we didn&#8217;t have people who believed in change?   Just let the world pass by without noticing all that we have?  Or all that we could potentially have?  </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span id="more-292"></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff99cc"><span style="color: #ffff00"><span style="color: #dbb623"><span style="color: #c0c0c0"><span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="color: #c0c0c0"><span style="color: #000000">A friend of mine facebooked the other day that her child that had curly hair wanted straight hair and the child that had straight hair braided hers to make it curly.  Funny how we want things we cant have.  I want a bigger house in the country but not the payment to go withit.  BUT I am satisfied with the one that I have.  </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff99cc"><span style="color: #ffff00"><span style="color: #dbb623"><span style="color: #c0c0c0"><span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="color: #c0c0c0"><span style="color: #000000">I am also satisfied with the path that God has led me on.  This journey of cancer.  This journey of fighting and meeting fellow survivors.  I am not happy that I have cancer but I know that God has a plan for me.  I am so blessed.  I am so lucky. I am so faithful to HIM.  For those reasons I am satisfied.  </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff99cc"><span style="color: #ffff00"><span style="color: #dbb623"><span style="color: #c0c0c0"><span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="color: #c0c0c0"><span style="color: #000000">Being apart of this group means sharing, learning, growing, understanding others, helping, caring, and being satisfied with the God has Chosen.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff99cc"><span style="color: #ffff00"><span style="color: #dbb623"><span style="color: #c0c0c0"><span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="color: #c0c0c0"></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: #ff99cc"><span style="color: #ffff00"><span style="color: #dbb623"><span style="color: #c0c0c0"><span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="color: #c0c0c0"><span style="color: #000000">If you have never been apart of this blog or followed us this will be the most interested blog.  I hope that you find the time to check us out each morning. Follow us on our journey.  Understand why we all are giving up our own lives for 8 days to make a difference for people that are effected by Cancer.  </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff99cc"><span style="color: #ffff00"><span style="color: #dbb623"><span style="color: #c0c0c0"><span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="color: #c0c0c0"><span style="color: #000000">The tears, the laughter, the jokes, the sore bottoms, the tired legs, the bonding is 100% worth it.  We want you to know why we are making a difference.  Why we are making this journey.  So I hope you join us. Comment cause we need to see that people Believe in what we are doing.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff99cc"><span style="color: #ffff00"><span style="color: #dbb623"><span style="color: #c0c0c0"><span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="color: #c0c0c0"><span style="color: #000000">Ron and Jennifer Jerina thanks for making this happen.  Thank You.  I cant wait till Sunday.  </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff99cc"><span style="color: #ffff00"><span style="color: #dbb623"><span style="color: #c0c0c0"><span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="color: #c0c0c0"><span style="color: #000000">Love Jeni Schu&#8230;Polka Dot Team</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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		<title>11 days Wow</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:46:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeni Schumacher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am the lucky one.  The healthy one.  The one with a family. The one with friendships that last a life time.  Why?  Why is that I can be so lucky?  Why am I given more chances then others?  What is it that drives my heart into the ground everytime I find out someone has [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #3366ff">I am the lucky one.  The healthy one.  The one with a family. The one with friendships that last a life time.  </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #3366ff">Why?  Why is that I can be so lucky?  Why am I given more chances then others?  </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #3366ff">What is it that drives my heart into the ground everytime I find out someone has been taken to a better place because of Cancer?  Cancer.  Its just never certian. A sure thing. A done deal.  It keeps us guessing.  Wondering. And sharing.  It tells a story, it brings us together.  </span><span id="more-245"></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #3366ff">How can it be so cruel and so good at the same time?  I think of all these people with the P3C3 group.  We are all so different.  Ages, Abilities, Health, and yet we are so close.  Close because of Cancer.  That nasty little booger.   I would never have met such awesome people if I didn&#8217;t have cancer.   </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #3366ff">I am very lucky.  Not sure why I am chosen to do this but I plan on making this Cause Known. Because of people like Scott, Kim, Laurens, Sally, Barb, My Dad.  Cancer is very bitter sweet isn&#8217;t it.  I wondered why God would even have a thing such as Cancer in this world.  Then I realized&#8230;.He didn&#8217;t create it.  He just allows us the opportunity to come together in faith, hope, and love.  He gives us the strength when our family and friends suffer from it.  He offers his arms to those who struggle and can&#8217;t anymore.  He makes it sweet with the friendships and the bonds that come from the clutches.  He makes it possible to endure all things.  Riding, Educating, Struggling, Defining, Awareness, and Hope.  </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #3366ff">Riders, Warriors, Support and Friends&#8230;. we have 11 days to go before the big day.  Ron said it best in an email&#8230;.Stay focused and remember WHY we are doing this.  It is not to be the fastest group or the group that covers the most miles. It is not to be the first one up the mountain top or to cross the border into the next state&#8230;.. It is for those people that we love and care about that we ride&#8230;.into the day and into the night.  </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #3366ff">Stay focused!  11 more days to go.  Can you feel the excitment in the air?  The glorious chills, knowing we are all making a difference for others and defining for ourselves what cancer is all about&#8230;..</span></p>
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		<title>Rain, tracks and crash OH MY!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:44:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeni Schumacher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Glad you all are okay!!!  You all play hard core. Bet that was a little scary.  Glad to know though that everyone got their fill of First Aid at the Pizza shop!!!  That is really important. You crack me up.  Hope the srapes and scratches heal quickly.  Blessings, Jeni]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Glad you all are okay!!!  You all play hard core. Bet that was a little scary.  Glad to know though that everyone got their fill of First Aid at the Pizza shop!!!  That is really important. <img src='http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />  You crack me up.  Hope the srapes and scratches heal quickly. </p>
<p>Blessings,</p>
<p>Jeni</p>
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		<title>Fears, Tears, and all the NOTS</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:51:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeni Schumacher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last week was an unforgettable week.  Running into a lot of unanswered test results which will cause more confusion down the road&#8230;, and probably one of the most memorable sports weeks of my life next to Playing exhibition for the Women&#8217;s USA Polo Tournament. On our night ride I pondered over something in a conversation, that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Last week was an unforgettable week.  Running into a lot of unanswered test results which will cause more confusion down the road&#8230;, and probably one of the most memorable sports weeks of my life next to Playing exhibition for the Women&#8217;s USA Polo Tournament.</p>
<p>On our night ride I pondered over something in a conversation, that has really made me rethink the way I approach things.  As an athlete, I challenge myself and put a lot of pressure on being the best I can be at all times.  A lot of that comes from playing on the US Polo Team.  <strong>Intense, Pressure, Politics and never say I CANT, not Today.</strong>  That was actually written in first 3 years of my contracts I signed. </p>
<p> I put a lot on my &#8220;plate&#8221; I think to help deal with the uncertainties that comes with the word Cancer. For me, I have never done Chemo or Radiation. But always in the back of my head, Cancer ticks away like a timer on a bomb.  Never really knowing when it will go off.  How will my family cope if it the skin cancer is worse this time? What will this one be like?  Each biopsy is a surgery.  I keep hoping that they will find one in an area that can be sucked out rather then cut out. (little humor there!!) </p>
<p>Serious note&#8230;. I think that I personally have been dealing with this by maybe hiding behind what I put on my plate.  My plate is always full.  I never ever remember going back for seconds. My plate just fills up on its own.  I like to stay busy, I can&#8217;t say <strong>No Not Today</strong>.  I enjoy the challenge of trying to see how many things I can do at one time and still maintain being a Christian, a Wife and Mommy, and holding a full time job.  Looking back this week and breathing a little bit from training I finally admitted to my husband and myself that I do have these fears.  That it hurts to talk about it all.  And yes, I do believe I hide myself with the challenges I put before me. </p>
<p>Last week I totalled: 27 miles in running&#8230;..300 miles in riding ( my first 100 miler ever with Rob on Sunday!!!)&#8230;. 3 miles of swimming&#8230;. 2 hours of core training&#8230;5 hours of car pool&#8230;. 4 hours cooking dinners&#8230;. 3 hours cleaning&#8230;. 3 hours in prayer&#8230;.. 2 TV dates with my husband&#8230; 5 snuggle time nights with my kids&#8230; and I put in 48 hours at work and spent 3 hours with Dr.&#8217;s.  That is one heck of plate.</p>
<p>So this week I promised myself to really look at what I do and what I really need to do.  And I agree with my original thought. I challenge myself way to much.  I don&#8217;t know if I can change at my age. I have at least acknowledge my fears.  That is the first step.  The tears came when I talked to my husband.. and the Nots is what I am going to have to try to incorporate into my vocabulary.</p>
<p>Kevin made a comment with me one day, that he hopes that people who are volunteering understand the real reason why they are being asked to join this team, This Family, This Ride.  It is a state of mind, that someday, in someway you, your loved one, your best friend might have cancer&#8230;.and how would you want to help that person.  I know what I would say&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.  I have a better feeling about myself knowing what I have discovered and I know what I might warn them against&#8230;&#8230;. I know the first thing that would come out of my mouth&#8230;&#8230; I even know the first card I would write&#8230;.I know that I would cry with them, laugh with them and even dance with them to make them laugh&#8230;.  Most importantly I would tell them I am trying my hardest to help make a difference with their treatment. </p>
<p>Everyone handles Cancer in a different way.  There is no right or wrong way there is only YOUR way.  Livestrong really takes a meaning when you take all this into consideration doesn&#8217;t it.  Each person has their story. </p>
<p>So, that is my blog for tonight.  Last week was a hard week but a week that I will cheerish. It had my very first night ride, and my very first 100 miler (99.6) and an opportunity for me this week to slow down and reflect on the person that I have challenge myself to be.  Without this opportunity I would never had gone through this process.</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 03:15:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeni Schumacher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well it has been a rough week.  I am seriously considering writing a book.  I think my life this week has been a bowl of blueberries.  I use Blue berries as a way of expressing my antioxidants.  Ha Ha.  Lots of Dr. visits.  Challenging to say the least.  Stress test ( could have done that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Well it has been a rough week.  I am seriously considering writing a book.  I think my life this week has been a bowl of blueberries.  I use Blue berries as a way of expressing my antioxidants.  Ha Ha. </p>
<p>Lots of Dr. visits.  Challenging to say the least.  Stress test ( could have done that At work -seriously), Blood Test, Urine test, GP visit, Dermatologist, Skin Cancer Specialist, Oncologist.  And yes ladies and gents I was even told to take a pregnancy test.  That should have been part of the stress test&#8230;.. UGH!  what a week.  I managed to build up enough stress after the stress test to push out a 6 mile run on Sat. and 70 miles to Clinton and back.  Sunday I road with another group 30 miles.  Not to bad. I must say I am really not sore at all.  Tired&#8230; very tired.  But a good tired.  My Biopsies are sore, but they will be fine.  Healing is always the hardest part for me because, well I can&#8217;t slow down.  I can for a day or 2 but that is it. </p>
<p>I am pleased to see you all have been kickin some tail with these rides.  Hope your tails aren&#8217;t too sore.  because OUR tails need to get the money in!!!!  gosh it is so close &#8230;. right around the corner. I just spoke with Kevin and he has enough to worry about then us comin in short. So here is your antioxidant chick kickin your rears in gear!  Get movin on the money!  Kevin also said we need 3 drivers.  Keep putting out feelers for these.  Ok. My Rah Rah is over.  Hope to see you all soon.  Trying to work out sitter for this weekend. Would love to ride with you all, but will have to see what the Dr. Says. </p>
<p>Send Sally some prayers.  Out. for now. Jeni</p>
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