Time to write again...

This is one of those days, one of those days that is full of emotions. I came home a little after 5 p.m. and was surprised to see Diane's car already in the driveway. I usually get home before her so it kinda caught me off guard. When I walked through the door I asked her why she was home already. She told me she had a bad day. She had been thinking of Cody since last night. She watched a video of Cody and Justin playing video games. The video was recorded a month before Cody passed. She said that a few times he let out one of his deep laughs. The kinda laugh that is contagious and makes others laugh. She longs for his voice, his smile and his smell. Although it's been over six months it is still very hard.

Now you might think that this all had something to do with Owen's passing today. It did not. She didn't know that Owen passed until I told her this evening. Our hearts really to out to Owen's family. Even though you know this day is coming, there is no way to prepare for something like this. As difficult as it is going to be I will be heading to Fredricksburg for Owen's viewing on Sunday. This is just something that needs to be done until a cure is found.

Diane and I are staying very active with the foundation. We have a great group of people who are helping us get things moving. We are hoping for a very successful event. We know with time and hard work this foundation will become a great success. The success of this foundation will only be measured by advances in neuroblastoma research. Diane has written a wonderful letter to Mrs. Obama in hopes that she could possibly come to our event. We know the odds are not good that such a thing will happen but you have to try right? With this being a down day, Diane needed reassurance that we are going to do well. I want her to understand that it takes time for an organization such as this to get rolling. The more times people hear of neuroblastoma and hear of Cody's Crew Foundation the more we will succeed. We will succeed when one day a doctor or scientist discovers that magic treatment that brings neuroblastoma to an end.

The Vermont 100 Mile Relay was a huge success. There is even a few Cody's Crew photos on their site. It was so much fun and great to have a chance to meet many people whom I have known on the Internet for years but hadn't met in person. We are already planning next year. It is wonderful that so many people want to help. Runners can help by running. Speaking of running, I will be running again this weekend at the Annapolis 10 Miler. I will be carrying the Cody's Crew Flag. Then Labor Day weekend I will be carrying the flag at the Virginia Beach 1/2 Marathon. In October the flag will fly at the Army 10 Miler and then again in New York City during the New York Marathon November 1st. This is one of the best ways I can get the word out.



If any of you out there know somebody that is in the public spotlight that wants to do something good then please point them in our direction. We need all the help we can get. Children like Cody and Owen need all the help they can get...

Another angel...

Owen is now playing with Cody... Drop in and give his family a few words of comfort...

5 Days to go!!!!!

On Friday me and 11 of my close Runners World friends will be flying into Vermont to participate in the Vermont 100 on 100 Relay. This is a big event for Cody's Crew and I get more excited every minute. Of the 11 other people I have only met 2 of them. Our members are traveling from all over the country to participate in this event. They are spending their own money for travel, lodging and food. For that I am very grateful. These events are wonderful. Most of these people I have known for years but have never met in person. I will be sure to take plenty of pictures and post them here. If you have the desire you can contribute to our team by going to the Cody's Crew website and click the donate button. Just add a line in the note section stating that your donation is for the race... Any amount is appreciated.

God Bless,
Mickey

We love and miss you Cody!

Good Morning All!!!

I just wanted to make a quick post this morning before I have to go to class. I found out last night that we are soon going to lose another beautiful child to the beast. Owen Lea, who lives in Maryland and was on the first return flight back from New York that we took with Cody. He has battled the beast for 6 years and his family is about to go through HELL. As Diane says, "we would gladly take the daily trips to Georgetown and the sleepless nights if we could still have our boy."

Please pray for Owen and his family. Here is his website.


We love and miss you Cody!!!