We've gone into this mountain biking scene with the thought that "Nathan should have fun" and he is having fun, but he's also got this raw, natural talent that makes it difficult not to be completely hard core about the whole racing scene. At times, I have to stop myself from having this crazy, worse than "soccer mom" mentality.
I think this was the most nervous I've ever been before a race.
Look at that face! Doesn't he look like he's having fun!!
You know, as a mom, I worry about lots of things. Obviously, all of it centers around what is best for the boys. The question always being "Is this the right thing for them?". From praise to punishment, always the same question. So wanting them to put the demons of past family mythology to rest and leave it in the past. To take with them into their lives, the best traits of Sean and I. I have lots of inspirational friends and family, who are outstanding parents. Girlfriends and sister-in-laws of mine that I learn so much from about "not sweating the small stuff." I'm in awe of so many of them and there "child whispering" skills.
Ultimately, the same reasons that have us striving to be better parents, are in some ways the same reasons that, as a family we want to fight to end childhood cancer. Parents of kids with cancer, have absolutely NO time to "sweat the small stuff!" They are dealing with literally horrifying circumstances all around. One story that is breaking my heart into a million pieces right now is about Daisy Love Merrick. http://prayfordaisy.com/ Her family could use your prayers right now!
Pablo Castelaz's fight with childhood cancer propelled us into action. http://getwellpablo.blogspot.com/ A few weekends ago, Jeff Castelaz, Pablo's dad and the founder of the Pablove Foundation, invited Nathan to go riding with him in Griffith Park. Talk about an inspiring guy!
They rode 13 miles and had a great time! I think they are all looking forward to riding together again in the future. And they will because in October, Nathan and Sean will be joining the last 20 mile leg of the Pablove Across America Ride 2010 from Sylmar to Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Nathan's mountain biking season is about coming to an end with the Southern California State Championship Series victory. There will be a State Championship race September 12th at Bonelli Park in San Dimas. Nathan's race starts at 9:07am. If you can, come on out and support our Nate Doggie.
All of it comes down to the fact that, Nathan is our little Champion and he is still riding to fight childhood cancer with love and raise money for the Pablove Foundation one mountain bike race at a time. With the kickoff of Pablove Across America 2010, Nathan has a new goal with his campaign Mountain Biking for Pablove. Please help him do some SERIOUS CHILDHOOOD CANCER BUTT KICKING!
MOUNTAIN BIKING FOR PABLOVE
Love, Lisa
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