Bubble Busted, again?!?

  So if you saw the nice write up that my husband sent to The Mid South folks about how disappointed I was to miss the 2020 race due to chemo treatments a few days back; you will understand why I felt my bubble bust yet again.  (BTW, The Mid South was formerly the Land Run 100 and it is a gravel race that has been held annually for several years out of Stillwater, OK.  It is one of the premier gravel events of the season.  I attended my first 2 years ago and have been hankering to go back ever since).

Below is my comment to Bobby Wintle's follow up video explaining the announcement further about how The Mid South was for 2021 becoming "The Incredibly Socially Distanced Mid South"  For the safety of riders and the community, they decided to change up the event and ask those registered to ride their miles from home or a route that one of 8 area bike shops create.  I totally understand why and probably the best move, but doesn't mean I have to be happy about it.  

Anyway, here is my comment to their video post:
I will not lie, the email I received this morning dropped on me like bomb. (just ask my husband; I think I scared him ha!) If you had seen me, you would have thought I found out I have cancer. . . again. Yes, I was that distraught over this silly little event. It has taken some tears and time to fully digest and come to grips with this development.  For personal reasons, like others as I am sure I am not the only one, attending THIS YEARS The Mid South event marked a mile stone for me. This was THE gravel event, I was MOST excited for since being told not to attend last years.  I was so relieved when the deferrals were given for 2021. This morning, I was sad to see it semi-disappear.  It took about 5.5 hours from first reading the news and an order of Dairy Queen cheese curds but I think I am ok now. I will survive - we all will survive - again as Covid KO's beloved event. 

At this moment, I don't know where I will ride out of but I WILL RIDE my 50 miles somewhere that weekend. I encourage others to do the same and not turn to a complete sour grape as I almost did. And just so you are aware The Mid South - whether I am fortunate enough to catch Randy Randomizer eye(s) or not next year, I am getting a dang hug in 2022.    

​PS. . . I appreciate the video follow up. worth the effort as it helped ease the pain. #positivevibing #pinkgravel #pinklemonade

The Mid South replies:
Hey Amy, I know how much you wanted this.  Needed it.  That's what made this such a hard decisions.  I want to commend you for your outlook.  It shows how strong you really are.  Out of all the people who could be cross about this decision, I know you'd be justified.  Good on you for processing it and sharing it out.  Please, please stay committed to your ride.  Share it with us, but do it for you!  I know this isn't our first choice, but I can say it's going to make cheering you into the finish line in 2022 that much more meaningful!  Pack the cheese curds!

I share this because sometimes things don't go exactly how we plan or expect them too.  No one plans to get cancer, but it happens and you have to just find a way to get