MIA

[masterschamp]

I know I haven't been around for awhile so I just wanted to let everyone know I'm still alive and training my ass off for the Master's Nationals. My dad was diagnosed with inoperable throat cancer about a month ago...for the last month my days have consisted of getting in my training, taking care of the family( wife is out of town) and running my dad down to Lauderdale for treatments. It's been hectic to say the least and I am sure it isn't the perfect situation to find yourself in while training for a National show..but that's the cards I have been dealt and I am doing the best I can. Life is all about facing down adversity. My training has great despite everything, and getting up to Pittsburgh and competing will actually be a relief. Can't make any predictions on how I will do, but you can believe I am doing everything I can to mkae a good showing. Eric Brugh has been a great help and more importantly a great friend, and has made it possible for me to try to pull this off...I know HE is going to kick ass up there!

Keith

[GerryT]

Hey, Keith! Great to see you posting gain, buddy. So sorry about your Dad. Went through it myself and am praying for all of you. You are a wonderful son.

Know that you and Eric will rock Pittsburgh. peace and blessings. Take good care of yourself.

[masterschamp]

Jun 26, 2008 12:39:07 GMT -5 GerryT said:

Hey, Keith! Great to see you posting gain, buddy. So sorry about your Dad. Went through it myself and am praying for all of you. You are a wonderful son.

Know that you and Eric will rock Pittsburgh. peace and blessings. Take good care of yourself.

Thanks,Gerry....appreciate it.

Keith

[Tim Wescott]

Very sorry to hear the news about your father Keith.......he`ll be in my prayers.

All the best to you and your family.

Stay strong my friend.

[Karrie]

I also am very sorry to hear about your dad. I will be thinking of you and your family.

I am happy that your training has been so great! I hope you do very well in this upcoming show! Please keep us posted on your dad and your contest prep...maybe a few pics. Take care.

[Roger]

Keith, sorry to hear about your Dad. Bet he is proud to have a son like you. Good luck with your training and up coming show. I miss your journals but glad to know you are alright. Take care

[mrky03]

Sorry to hear about your dad Keith. You're an amazing athlete and you will do well despite the adversity that you're going through.

Gerry's right you and Eric are going to kick butt in Pittsburgh!

[fit]

Keith- so very sorry. I wondered if there might not be something going on. I missed your journal.

But you have clearly got priorities.

My thoughts are with your family.

[mrbeefy]

Keith,

Bro you have your priorities straight....
Life comes at you full force...and we all deal with it in our own way, the best we can.

You know our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Frank

Now...go kick some azz !

[Hoopie]

Keith my friend my heart, thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family!

[masterschamp]

I'd like to thank everyone for all the kind words and encouragement. It's been trying to say the least, but a real leson on perseverance. And, just as I do with my handicapped son, I look at my dad now and say to myself what the hell do I have to complain about compared to that!


Keith

[Intensity]

I'm very sorry Keith. My best thoughts are for you and your family.

[GerryT]

In the dictionary, the word "inspiration" should have Keith's picture next to it. As an athlete and much more importantly, as a human being. I'm humbled and proud to know him.