T-
A million thanks from the bottom of my heart... however...
Due to the brutal rain the event was officially canceled because the water quality was very bad. (Apparently the Harlem River was bordering on a sewer.) They did, however, provide the means for those who wanted to swim unofficially to do so. Unfortunately, I don't have the luxury of risking severe illness because of my wife's health (tumor) issues - If I get ill, who would take care of her? Furthermore, if I got very ill and she had to take care of me, I worry that it would push her out of remission. Therefore, I had to make the devastating decision not to swim. It took me three years to get here, countless laps and more money than I care to think about, but the crappy part of being an adult sometimes means making tough decisions and I felt that I had to "take one for the team."
But I am truly appreciative for the kind thoughts.
-LBJ
T-
A million thanks from the bottom of my heart... however...
Due to the brutal rain the event was officially canceled because the water quality was very bad. (Apparently the Harlem River was bordering on a sewer.) They did, however, provide the means for those who wanted to swim unofficially to do so. Unfortunately, I don't have the luxury of risking severe illness because of my wife's health (tumor) issues - If I get ill, who would take care of her? Furthermore, if I got very ill and she had to take care of me, I worry that it would push her out of remission. Therefore, I had to make the devastating decision not to swim. It took me three years to get here, countless laps and more money than I care to think about, but the crappy part of being an adult sometimes means making tough decisions and I felt that I had to "take one for the team."
But I am truly appreciative for the kind thoughts.
-LBJ
