THE STREAK

Those people who know the genius well are aware of the fact that he is a very goal-oriented man as well as a person who is interested in numbers.  The two traits combined caused him to start riding a bike (indoors or out) everyday.  For many years he had jogged almost daily, but his knees were beginning to deteriorate, so his doctor suggested the switch to a bicycle.  And so he did.

As of Tuesday of last week he had ridden at least a mile, usually more like 12-15 miles per day.  This unbroken streak lasted through two cataract operations and thyroid surgery.  On those days he rode before the surgery, and then the next day he would pedal a mile, gradually building back up to more. 

Well, I am very sad to report that the streak has been broken after 3778 days straight (that's 10 years and almost 4 months!).  He just couldn't keep it going with the excruciating pain in his back and leg.  In fact, he couldn't walk down to the exercise room of the hotel in Miami. 

I am sooo sad for him, but very proud of him, too.  To have that kind of persistence day after day during all kinds of colds and various other minor illnesses, to say nothing of just being tired after work is truly remarkable to me.  On the best of days I don't like to exercise, and usually don't, but he has been so faithful to keep it up -- I just have to admire such perserverence!!!

So here's to my  husband for his constant adherence to a principle he believed in and his dedication in carrying it out!!!

But please, Lord, let him get back to work!!  I'm worn out fixing him three meals a day!!!!