Guy Monteleone here
Sorry one more short post- lately I have been running to some newer music (to me). One of the songs is called "My Hero." By the Foo Fighters. I have been running to it since January. Every time I think of slacking, I think of the "Yes!" Brian has given and it drives me on. Every team has to have a logo, has to have a song.
My Hero- I would like to recommend this as the Team Brian Hopper song. Get it on ITunes, play it when you train. Play it during the race.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Guy Monteleone here
Our God is an amazing God!
I am sorry I have been busy lately and did not have the opportunity to follow up on the blog. So I am making up for it by giving a flurry of activity here!
I wanted to explain why I felt compelled to create this blog and the shirts, etc. At the heart of this Brian has felt very reluctant to have the light shine on him, deflecting it all to (where it should be) God. But the everyday, tool God used to show his awesomeness was through our brother Brian. Reluctant or not, Brian did one hell of a thing. I just don't know if I could have done this...
And truth be told, while this procedure was not open heart surgery, running really has taken on a life of its own in many of our lives. (Some may even say we are single minded..??). This sort of procedure can really potentially derail a person's running plans for quite some time. Thanks be to God Brian appears to have been blessed with a quicker response/recovery than is typical. Especially after seeing the pin cushion of a back that was Brian's Feb 8th!
And in the midst of all of this Brian and Suzi are still taking care of his other Dad!
This all worked out better and quicker than expected. Our God is an amazing God!! But Brian Hopper's empathy and courage said yes to our God. Here I am Lord. And Suzi Hopper stood there right with him and opened her heart to the Lord despite the fact that this sort of thing is crazy scary, especially going back to the dreaded hospital of PTSD.
I feel this needs to be celebrated loudly and clearly. I am struck dumb like a blubbering Italian old man when I think of these things. But when we Italian Irishmen celebrate it is with alot of food, music, alcohol. I cannot wait for Monument 10K week. Salud!
Our God is an amazing God!
I am sorry I have been busy lately and did not have the opportunity to follow up on the blog. So I am making up for it by giving a flurry of activity here!
I wanted to explain why I felt compelled to create this blog and the shirts, etc. At the heart of this Brian has felt very reluctant to have the light shine on him, deflecting it all to (where it should be) God. But the everyday, tool God used to show his awesomeness was through our brother Brian. Reluctant or not, Brian did one hell of a thing. I just don't know if I could have done this...
And truth be told, while this procedure was not open heart surgery, running really has taken on a life of its own in many of our lives. (Some may even say we are single minded..??). This sort of procedure can really potentially derail a person's running plans for quite some time. Thanks be to God Brian appears to have been blessed with a quicker response/recovery than is typical. Especially after seeing the pin cushion of a back that was Brian's Feb 8th!
And in the midst of all of this Brian and Suzi are still taking care of his other Dad!
This all worked out better and quicker than expected. Our God is an amazing God!! But Brian Hopper's empathy and courage said yes to our God. Here I am Lord. And Suzi Hopper stood there right with him and opened her heart to the Lord despite the fact that this sort of thing is crazy scary, especially going back to the dreaded hospital of PTSD.
I feel this needs to be celebrated loudly and clearly. I am struck dumb like a blubbering Italian old man when I think of these things. But when we Italian Irishmen celebrate it is with alot of food, music, alcohol. I cannot wait for Monument 10K week. Salud!
Guy Monteleone here
I wanted to update anybody who is unaware of this. Brian got news from his Dad yesterday that Tom's marrow looked like it took Brian's 100% without rejection of failure.
Thanks be to God.
I know Brian did this regardless of the outcome. There was only a 33% chance that this would work. Not great odds at all, but Brian did it anyway.
This is awesome news, indeed. We pray for Tom Hopper for continued success in trying times. We thank God for Brian's courage through difficult medical procedure (especially for any of us that saw the photo of the total quantity of marrow!). I think what helped (vicariously) is the 54oz side of beef that Suzi, Ria and I ate the evening of the procedure on the Inner Harbor.
Let us celebrate this with a 10K in RVa! Please know that there will be alot of people all together under one roof. I appreciate everyone agreeing to squeeze into the homestead on 9518 Ridgefield Rd. I just hope the Adamo's dont get cited by Jason the Richmond policeman for camping without a license!
Note that I am trying to precook some things and bring to RVa for some partying. Included are some Bees Knees (a Gin based drink in honor of Bill Duryea), and some other recipes. More to come in the near future. Seriously consider paper plates, disposable utensils, etc. We can coordinate on this blog in the future what everyone wants to contribute. Know that I understand that many of us have already spent some good $$ getting to RVa in the firstplace, so please do not feel it necessary to spend any more if you cannot. The point here is celebrating Brian and the new life he fosters in his Dad through the Lord.
I wanted to update anybody who is unaware of this. Brian got news from his Dad yesterday that Tom's marrow looked like it took Brian's 100% without rejection of failure.
Thanks be to God.
I know Brian did this regardless of the outcome. There was only a 33% chance that this would work. Not great odds at all, but Brian did it anyway.
This is awesome news, indeed. We pray for Tom Hopper for continued success in trying times. We thank God for Brian's courage through difficult medical procedure (especially for any of us that saw the photo of the total quantity of marrow!). I think what helped (vicariously) is the 54oz side of beef that Suzi, Ria and I ate the evening of the procedure on the Inner Harbor.
Let us celebrate this with a 10K in RVa! Please know that there will be alot of people all together under one roof. I appreciate everyone agreeing to squeeze into the homestead on 9518 Ridgefield Rd. I just hope the Adamo's dont get cited by Jason the Richmond policeman for camping without a license!
Note that I am trying to precook some things and bring to RVa for some partying. Included are some Bees Knees (a Gin based drink in honor of Bill Duryea), and some other recipes. More to come in the near future. Seriously consider paper plates, disposable utensils, etc. We can coordinate on this blog in the future what everyone wants to contribute. Know that I understand that many of us have already spent some good $$ getting to RVa in the firstplace, so please do not feel it necessary to spend any more if you cannot. The point here is celebrating Brian and the new life he fosters in his Dad through the Lord.
Guy Monteleone here
We are coming down the stretch for the Monument 10K, RVa here we come!
I appreciate everyones' input for the shirt choices. I just went to purchase the blue shirts for the Monty family and it stated that there was a minimum of 6 shirts for an order !??#!!
I appreciate everyone's effort and patience with this. We have three options:
1. All get white (which do not require a minimum order).
2. One person purchases all blue shirts and bring to RVa. I cannot lay out the $$ for all; another issue there is you will not be given the chance to run in these shirts beforehand and see if you have "the issues." In male runners language that means chafing, nipple bleeding, etc... :)
3. We split up the purchasing to a couple of sources. I can take the Montys (total of 4 shirts) and another family's order. Someone else can take the remainder, etc (we can work this out evenly in terms of total shirts). Again the down side is getting the shirts at racetime.
As it relates to preferences of shirts: I personally don't care which color. I have actually plan on purchasing both colors. I also echo everyone else's opinions. The white shows th logo better, the dark is a cooler shirt.
Anywho, thanks for your patience. Let me know what you think. Call me tonight 3/20/13 if you can due to delivery delays. I am stoked to honor Brian as our team celebrates running and his humble righteousness!
We are coming down the stretch for the Monument 10K, RVa here we come!
I appreciate everyones' input for the shirt choices. I just went to purchase the blue shirts for the Monty family and it stated that there was a minimum of 6 shirts for an order !??#!!
I appreciate everyone's effort and patience with this. We have three options:
1. All get white (which do not require a minimum order).
2. One person purchases all blue shirts and bring to RVa. I cannot lay out the $$ for all; another issue there is you will not be given the chance to run in these shirts beforehand and see if you have "the issues." In male runners language that means chafing, nipple bleeding, etc... :)
3. We split up the purchasing to a couple of sources. I can take the Montys (total of 4 shirts) and another family's order. Someone else can take the remainder, etc (we can work this out evenly in terms of total shirts). Again the down side is getting the shirts at racetime.
As it relates to preferences of shirts: I personally don't care which color. I have actually plan on purchasing both colors. I also echo everyone else's opinions. The white shows th logo better, the dark is a cooler shirt.
Anywho, thanks for your patience. Let me know what you think. Call me tonight 3/20/13 if you can due to delivery delays. I am stoked to honor Brian as our team celebrates running and his humble righteousness!
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