Why she runs...... *update, page 3* - The DIS Discussion Forums

Dan Murphy · 10-17-2005, 08:45 PM

As you may know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We all seem to have a cause we lean to and embrace; I guess with Marie now a 7 year breast cancer survivor (she just got her annual 'OK' from her oncologist about a week ago

), this is a cause I embrace. I know many other here do also. If you ever want to stop and meet some neat ladies, stop by and say hello to the folks on the DIS Breast Cancer Survivors - GAGWTA! thread.

I watched the show Dateline yesterday. Breast cancer survivor, Melissa Etheridge, was one of the guests, discussing confronting, head on, her battle with the beast. It was a wonderful show, about a real fighter of a lady, one who tells it like it is.

She spoke of a song she wrote, I Run for Life, which almost sounds like an anthem of courage and fight against a disease that so many have not given in to. I downloaded the song from the Ford sponsored breast cancer awareness site, using their iTunes link, and added it to the DIS Breast Cancer Survivors - GAGWTA! thread for the ladies there. I thought it might be good to share here too, on the regular part of the CB, others might benefit from it also.

These are the lyrics, very, very moving.

And a link to listen while you read...............

I Run For Life ---click for sound

It's been years since they told her about it
The darkness her body possessed
And the scars are still there in the mirror
Everyday that she gets herself dressed
Though the pain is miles and miles behind her
And the fear is now a docile beast
If you ask her why she is still running
She'll tell you it makes her complete

[Chorus:]
I run for hope
I run to feel
I run for the truth
For all that is real
I run for your mother your sister your wife
I run for you and me my friend I run for life

It's a blur since they told me about it
How the darkness had taken its toll
And they cut into my skin and they cut into my body
But they will never get a piece of my soul
And now I'm still learning the lesson
To waken when I hear the call
And if you ask me why I am still running
I'll tell you I run for us all

[Chorus]

And someday if they tell you about it
If the darkness knocks on your door
Remember her remember me
We will be running as we have before
Running for answers
Running for more

And THAT is why she runs............

.

(Note, this is a 2005 thread, updated 2009. And Marie is still doing great, 11 years.)

Mom2Ashli · 10-17-2005, 08:56 PM

That is GREAT!!

Thanks for sharing Dan.

MinnieM3 · 10-17-2005, 09:09 PM

Thanks Dan.

Alicnwondrln · 10-17-2005, 09:10 PM

i saw that on Tv last night
she is a strong woman

Louise-Montreal · 10-17-2005, 09:17 PM

You're awesome, Dan. Thanks for the info and the links.

Judy from Boise · 10-17-2005, 09:19 PM

congratulations to you and marie both !

Alicnwondrln · 10-17-2005, 09:42 PM

bump

Pea-n-Me · 10-17-2005, 09:45 PM

Thank you, Dan, and congratulations and hugs to Marie!!

Dan Murphy · 10-18-2005, 11:18 AM

A bump for the daytime folks. And thanks for your good wishes for Marie.

ead79 · 10-18-2005, 11:23 AM

Thanks for sharing this, Dan. Congratulations to Marie on 7 years! I think that breast cancer awareness/research is such a worthy cause. Here in GA they have breast cancer license plates that go to fund research—I’ve got one on my car. A worthy cause indeed.

MsDisney23 · 10-18-2005, 11:28 AM

Dan so very happy to hear that Marie got such a wonderful report! I saw that on TV myself, I have always been a huge fan of Melissa. As you may recall Lauren my dd had a scare this month, all check out to be ok with her. However as a Mom I can tell you how scared I was for my only daughter and to the rest of the woman who have and still are dealing with this issue!

Thamks so much for reminding so many of us of this important issue!

Again Dan another "Great" Thread!

Planogirl · 10-18-2005, 11:30 AM

A big congratulations to Marie!!! Thanks also for reminding us. We always need to keep this foremost in our thoughts.

Poohbear123 · 10-18-2005, 11:45 AM

And thanks Dan for posting this!

I went for my 6 month mammo it was OK and don't have to go back till NEXT October!

bjgrazi · 10-18-2005, 11:51 AM

Dan, I'm so glad Marie had a good check-up.

This past Sunday my daughter and I did our first annual walk for breast cancer. It's something that we promsied each other we'd do together each year.

I have so much admiration for the survivors.

Laurajean1014 · 10-18-2005, 11:55 AM

Dan, Thank you..............I run for life, too.

10-17-2005, 08:45 PM	#1
Dan Murphy We are family. Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chicago area, IL Posts: 75,160	Why she runs...... update, page 3 As you may know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We all seem to have a cause we lean to and embrace; I guess with Marie now a 7 year breast cancer survivor (she just got her annual 'OK' from her oncologist about a week ago ), this is a cause I embrace. I know many other here do also. If you ever want to stop and meet some neat ladies, stop by and say hello to the folks on the DIS Breast Cancer Survivors - GAGWTA! thread. I watched the show Dateline yesterday. Breast cancer survivor, Melissa Etheridge, was one of the guests, discussing confronting, head on, her battle with the beast. It was a wonderful show, about a real fighter of a lady, one who tells it like it is. She spoke of a song she wrote, I Run for Life, which almost sounds like an anthem of courage and fight against a disease that so many have not given in to. I downloaded the song from the Ford sponsored breast cancer awareness site, using their iTunes link, and added it to the DIS Breast Cancer Survivors - GAGWTA! thread for the ladies there. I thought it might be good to share here too, on the regular part of the CB, others might benefit from it also. These are the lyrics, very, very moving. And a link to listen while you read............... I Run For Life ---click for sound It's been years since they told her about it The darkness her body possessed And the scars are still there in the mirror Everyday that she gets herself dressed Though the pain is miles and miles behind her And the fear is now a docile beast If you ask her why she is still running She'll tell you it makes her complete [Chorus:] I run for hope I run to feel I run for the truth For all that is real I run for your mother your sister your wife I run for you and me my friend I run for life It's a blur since they told me about it How the darkness had taken its toll And they cut into my skin and they cut into my body But they will never get a piece of my soul And now I'm still learning the lesson To waken when I hear the call And if you ask me why I am still running I'll tell you I run for us all [Chorus] And someday if they tell you about it If the darkness knocks on your door Remember her remember me We will be running as we have before Running for answers Running for more And THAT is why she runs............ . (Note, this is a 2005 thread, updated 2009. And Marie is still doing great, 11 years.) __________________ *Dan-'Let's Celebrate the Future Hand in Hand'--We are Family* Why she runs..... Random acts of kindness, no matter how small, are never really lost. They live forever in the hearts of those who are fortunate enough to be on the receiving end of them----Lady M *Link to picture threads, many pictures ///Are You a DIS Oldtimer (or New)? ///LOTS of Resort Photos* 12/4-12/11..Hope to see you there dmurphydis@sbcglobal.net . Last edited by Dan Murphy; 10-05-2009 at 08:40 PM. Reason: 2009 update

10-17-2005, 08:56 PM	#2
Mom2Ashli DIS Cast Member People are after my thread killing powers! Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 50,145	That is GREAT!! Thanks for sharing Dan. __________________ I AM LAST

10-17-2005, 09:09 PM	#3
MinnieM3 Survivor Mother, teacher, friend and GAGWTA sister John Travolta can take me flying on his jet anytime baby!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 3,240	Thanks Dan. __________________ POFQ Summer 1994 BC Summer1998 Cont. Tower Summer 2000 October2001 Yacht Club/Poly Easter 2002 WL Summer 2002 WLThanksgiving2002 AKL March 2003 AKL February 2004 CB Summer 2004 Cont. Tower Thanksgiving 2004 WL Easter 2005 Polynesian Memorial Day 2005 Pop Century July 2006

10-17-2005, 09:17 PM	#5
Louise-Montreal Vous parlez Francais, Tag Fairy? ;) The TF is an International DIS poster lover Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Canada Posts: 834	You're awesome, Dan. Thanks for the info and the links. __________________

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10-17-2005, 09:10 PM	#4
Alicnwondrln DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 17,601	i saw that on Tv last night she is a strong woman

10-17-2005, 09:19 PM	#6
Judy from Boise Watch out – might take away your birthday Not superfluous in the least! DIS World Traveller Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Beautiful Boise,Idaho Posts: 9,534	congratulations to you and marie both !

10-17-2005, 09:42 PM	#7
Alicnwondrln DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 17,601	bump

10-18-2005, 11:18 AM	#9
Dan Murphy We are family. Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chicago area, IL Posts: 75,160	A bump for the daytime folks. And thanks for your good wishes for Marie.

10-18-2005, 11:23 AM	#10
ead79 Disney Bride! Wants the perfect pancake pan Really likes a lot of NSYNC's songs I hope my new job isn't like the movie "Office Space" Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Marietta, GA, USA Posts: 13,700	Thanks for sharing this, Dan. Congratulations to Marie on 7 years! I think that breast cancer awareness/research is such a worthy cause. Here in GA they have breast cancer license plates that go to fund research—I’ve got one on my car. A worthy cause indeed. __________________ Elisabeth

10-18-2005, 11:28 AM	#11
MsDisney23 Has cabin fever-induced dreams of the Texas Roadhouse wings Former female construction worker Making medical history Should have married all 7 dwarfs! Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 7,141	Dan so very happy to hear that Marie got such a wonderful report! I saw that on TV myself, I have always been a huge fan of Melissa. As you may recall Lauren my dd had a scare this month, all check out to be ok with her. However as a Mom I can tell you how scared I was for my only daughter and to the rest of the woman who have and still are dealing with this issue! Thamks so much for reminding so many of us of this important issue! Again Dan another "Great" Thread! __________________ Shake what your MaMa gave you!

10-18-2005, 11:30 AM	#12
Planogirl I feel the nerd in me stirring already Oh well, let's look on the bright side If I hadn't been so wiped out I would have kissed my anesthesiologist Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Frisco,Texas Posts: 41,133	A big congratulations to Marie!!! Thanks also for reminding us. We always need to keep this foremost in our thoughts. __________________ PG

10-18-2005, 11:45 AM	#13
Poohbear123 Will travel without lipstick I was tingling at SSW Born and raised in MIAMI I sing along to the Piped in Music!...LOUD! Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Miami Fl. USA Posts: 20,195	Congrats to Marie. And thanks Dan for posting this! I went for my 6 month mammo it was OK and don't have to go back till NEXT October! __________________ MISS YOU TIGGIE.... MY FRIEND DEBBIE IS CANCER FREE!! We will Remember..Roy Disney.. NEXT TRIP: ??????? Have Faith..Expect Miracles

10-18-2005, 11:51 AM	#14
bjgrazi I remember those days fondly WL is also my dream Applied for a job at a clothing optional office Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,828	Dan, I'm so glad Marie had a good check-up. This past Sunday my daughter and I did our first annual walk for breast cancer. It's something that we promsied each other we'd do together each year. I have so much admiration for the survivors.

10-18-2005, 11:55 AM	#15
Laurajean1014 WISH Biggest Loser/Blue Team Therefore, I have no other input! Sit back, relax and enjoy the adventure The looty booty was the best beginning Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Connecticut Posts: 13,856	Great News, Marie... Dan, Thank you..............I run for life, too. __________________ DVCr's since '95 I will succeed! In the end The love you take Is equal to the love you make.

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