Sunday, August 16, 2009

You win some, you lose some...

Want to know what happened in the 2nd Annual Blondes vs. Brunettes Football game??? READ ON... :)

I'm starting to get nervous--my adrenaline's running high--It's finally BVB - Dallas flag football night. The countdown is over and the time is here to trade our pearls and pleats for sweatbands and cleats. And so the Brunettes set out to take the game, to win it all, and to bring the Blondes to shame.

The first twenty-minute half was under way, and I ran my routes faithfully waiting for my chance to make a play. The Blondes scored first, which I hated to see, I just kept thinking 'we'll get it back, we're awesome--I believe!' The next Brunette drive, my time finally arrived. I ran a long and out route, caught a tricky catch, and sealed the deal--I have no doubt. Our running back caught the second pass of the night, scoring in the next play. This tied the game at 6 all & marked the first Brunette touchdown of the day.

The second half continued scoreless until the Blondes slipped by our 'D' and this time put 7 on the board making the score 6-13. I once again ran my routes faithfully, trying to be humble and wait my turn--but trust me when I say for the football my greedy hands burned! I caught two more passes, three and four of the night to be exact. The "Bru Cru" were on the move, ready to score, and that's a fact! We Brunettes worked relentlessly to even the score until in one of the last plays of the game our running back caught pass five and put 6 more on the board. Since the Blondes made a one point conversion in their second TD, we were still down by one, not a very good place to be. We decided to go for two, take the win, and the glory--but unfortunately a successful two point conversion does not end this story. Adrenaline got the best of us and the throw for two went further than we needed it to. The Brunettes fought hard, but the bottle Blondes prevailed--don't feel bad for us though because we hardly failed!

What matters most is the fundraising you see, and the magic number of the night is one-hundred fifty. One-hundred fifty what you may wonder?? Try one-hundred fifty thousand dollars raised for the Alzheimer's Association--I couldn't be any fonder--Of all the girls I met through BVB & all the fun times I've experienced in this summer of philanthropy. What a blessed time for us to be able to shine in fundraising and on the football field too--trust me when I say "Go Bru Cru!" We may have lost the battle but we definitely won the war. You see, in terms of fundraising for our cause we raised ten thousand dollars more! The Blondes just couldn't keep paces and this was apparent on their surprised faces. They can have their flag football trophy and the win. I'll take the knowledge that I made a difference in.... The lives of so many who unfortunately have to cope with the debilitating effects of Alzheimer's disease--to these people we bring hope! That someday there will be a cure & a way to keep loved ones for years and years more.

Thanks for all your support. Without you, there is no momentum, no cause. Please remember us next year and watch out for us because.... The "Bru Cru" will be BACK better, faster, stronger, more determined--to take the fundraising war and the flag football battle--right from under those little Blondes and their dye bottles.

A million thanks for all your help spreading the word & mission of BVB - Dallas. HUGE Thanks for those of you who donated to the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Dallas and to those who attended Saturday night's game. We had SO much fun--even though we lost 13-12. I hope to be able to participate in BVB next year, but only time will tell!

xo

debs

"Bru Cru" girls with Channel 8's Pete Delkus
With signs outside Channel 8 Studios @ Victory Park
With another popular brunette - Gloria Campos
Our Fabulous Coaches!Team Brunette!Warming up before the game! Running through our Game Day Sign!!


Saturday, August 8, 2009

Another lost... another taken away.

Once upon a time, I remember thinking how lucky I was that I never had a loved one or friend diagnosed with or suffering from cancer. My grandfather had colon cancer, but it was before I understood what it was--probably before I was born, and he survived. I guess I should have taken the opportunity to knock on wood...

It seems that cancer is becoming an ever present part of reality as I get older. I almost feel I should prepare myself to battle this disease at some point. It's that real & can affect any part of the body--often asymptomatic until it is too late.
If you are reading this, I hope you will take a quick moment to pray--or just take a quick moment of silence--in memory of the millions struck down by cancer. One day, living a normal life. The next, branded by cancer--facing a fight for life--a race to maximize time left with family and friends.

What brought this about? Recently, an old family friend full of life, spirit, well-known to her community, and well-loved by all was diagnosed with cancer for the second time. Years ago, when I was in high school, she had breast cancer, beat it, and went into remission. This spring she was diagnosed with bile duct (gallbladder) cancer & it claimed her life Friday afternoon. She was so alive, so young, such a beautiful person...


I just hope one day we beat cancer.... Uncontrolled cell growth... Who would have thought it could cause us so many headaches, tears, losses??? I will end with this.... Job 1: Verse 21


At this, Job got up and tore his robe and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground in worship
21 and said: "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised."

Everything happens for a reason, but sometimes we aren't allowed to understand why.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Success or just a teaser?

So, upon checking my biostats final exam grade, I was three points shy of what I needed to achieve an A in the class (which is a 95 or greater... i finished at 93.8...below 95 is an A-).... However, our teacher stipulated that if we were perfect on the previous exam he would bump us up... I was 1 point shy of perfect.... When I checked my blackboard grade, I have an A.... but I am wondering if they just could not input A- with the blackboard software... gonna go look at my test tomorrow and find out.... c'mon A.... eek!

So, an A it is... :) very happy about that... now, on to the fall semester... biochem, gross anatomy, immunology/microbio, molecular cell bio, health disparities, and hopefully a soccer team to keep the stress off my back! lol.

xo

debs

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Finals, but it's just the beginning of a long year!

So, finals week just happened last week for my Medical Master's summer semester. Not too much happened other than me locking myself in the library in a windowless room with ear plugs! Sounds super exciting? Well, even working Saturday through Thursday on my biostats class, I didn't feel ready for my Biostatistics Final on Thursday night... Should be interesting to see what I get in the class~grades are posted tomorrow! My biochemistry class was pass/fail--so I did the cool thing where I studied for 5 hours only (to make sure I had time for MCAT & Biostats). Interestingly enough, I felt like I didn't know anything on the final, but I made a 70 and ended up with an 84 in the class... However, as I said it is pass/fail---so no loss there! It is just getting me ready for "big league" biostats this Fall! :)

In other news, I have been shadowing D.O.'s & residents at one of UNT's clinics & it has been an awesome experience! The students I have spoken with love being at TCOM & that is encouraging! It just makes things feel that much better about being here! :)

I take the MCAT for the 3rd time August 14th. Please pray for me as I get ready to jump off a cliff for the 3rd time.... Here goes nuthin....

xo

debs

 
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