Diagnosed with stage 4 cancer - the long winding road it has become

[Reinet Marais]

3 hours ago, ouzo said:

This entire thread should never be left to disappear. 

@*Reinet* Marais I pray that you are progressing through this time, please remember if you ever need anything that there is an entire community here that will do what they can to help.

 

The quoted part above I posted in July, my neighbour lost his battle 2 days ago. He was basically bed ridden for the last few months, at least he made it through one last christmas with his grandchildren.

Thank you. I agree. The thread should (if possible) always be visible. It is special. 
 

Thank you so much. I’ll remember that and I know François would have appreciated to see all the comfort and support everyone has given me. In Afrikaans we say: “hoe eet jy ‘n olifant? Happie vir happie”. So that is exactly what I’m trying to do. Some days are better than others. I believe once I’m back at the office to keep my mind occupied, it might help. But it's not easy. It’s one of the most difficult things to ever go through and I don’t wish it upon anyone.  
 

I’m so sorry about your neighbour. I’m at a loss of words at the moment 😢

Edited December 30, 2021 by *Reinet* Marais

[cat-i]

Reinet! Ek sien hierdie nou eers. Rus in vrede Cois. Dink aan jou Reinet. Baie sterkte.

[Reinet Marais]

Baie dankie, waardeer dit opreg. 

[Reinet Marais]

‘n Groot dankie aan Robert wat my mooi gehelp het met my fiets en trainer. Was vandag vir die eerste keer in 3 jaar op die fiets (nie trots daarop nie), was heeltemal te lank terug. Kon nie te ver ry nie, is ongelooflik onfiks, maar dis darem ‘n begin. 

[SwissVan]

1 hour ago, *Reinet* Marais said:

‘n Groot dankie aan Robert wat my mooi gehelp het met my fiets en trainer. Was vandag vir die eerste keer in 3 jaar op die fiets (nie trots daarop nie), was heeltemal te lank terug. Kon nie te ver ry nie, is ongelooflik onfiks, maar dis darem ‘n begin. 

Mooi so, stadig maar seker ✊

[Prince Albert Cycles]

2 hours ago, *Reinet* Marais said:

‘n Groot dankie aan Robert wat my mooi gehelp het met my fiets en trainer. Was vandag vir die eerste keer in 3 jaar op die fiets (nie trots daarop nie), was heeltemal te lank terug. Kon nie te ver ry nie, is ongelooflik onfiks, maar dis darem ‘n begin. 

Start where you are, do what you can, use what you have .

[Fred van Vlaanderen]

4 hours ago, *Reinet* Marais said:

‘n Groot dankie aan Robert wat my mooi gehelp het met my fiets en trainer. Was vandag vir die eerste keer in 3 jaar op die fiets (nie trots daarop nie), was heeltemal te lank terug. Kon nie te ver ry nie, is ongelooflik onfiks, maar dis darem ‘n begin. 

Baie bly om te hoor. Cumulative small steps culminates in a journey. Sterkte!! 

[RobertWhitehead]

Groot plesier @*Reinet* Marais, I have two saddles which I will come and drop off the moment I get an opportunity 👍.

 

With fitness / cycling consistency is key, tomorrow's session builds on yesterday's effort. One baby step at a time 😁 

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

11 hours ago, Prince Albert Cycles said:

Start where you are, do what you can, use what you have .

Great saying that.

 

[ChrisF]

@*Reinet* Marais die een is vir ons vriend -

 

 

My "nommerplaat" op my commuter vir more se Argus 👍

 

Gereelde mediese toetse en vroee diagnose was sekerlik DIE boodskap wat Francois vir ons, mans en vrouens, nagelaat het.

Edited March 12, 2022 by ChrisF

[IMPACT]

Thanks Chris for the reminder, Cois memories will live on.

[Reinet Marais]

5 hours ago, ChrisF said:

@*Reinet* Marais die een is vir ons vriend -

 

 

My "nommerplaat" op my commuter vir more se Argus 👍

 

Gereelde mediese toetse en vroee diagnose was sekerlik DIE boodskap wat Francois vir ons, mans en vrouens, nagelaat het.

😢 moes nou eers ‘n traan wegpik. Baie dankie hiervoor. Beteken so baie. En ek is seker François het ‘n breë smile op sy gesig as hy die nommerplaat moet sien. Dankie. Sterkte en geniet dit. 

[Hairy]

3 hours ago, *Reinet* Marais said:

😢 moes nou eers ‘n traan wegpik. Baie dankie hiervoor. Beteken so baie. En ek is seker François het ‘n breë smile op sy gesig as hy die nommerplaat moet sien. Dankie. Sterkte en geniet dit. 

Reinet .... you do realise you are part of the Bikehub family

[Scary Rider]

9 hours ago, ChrisF said:

@*Reinet* Marais die een is vir ons vriend -

 

 

My "nommerplaat" op my commuter vir more se Argus 👍

 

Gereelde mediese toetse en vroee diagnose was sekerlik DIE boodskap wat Francois vir ons, mans en vrouens, nagelaat het.

Net soos Cois is jy, Chris, 'n legend!

[Reinet Marais]

13 hours ago, Hairy said:

Reinet .... you do realise you are part of the Bikehub family

Thank you. You guys have treated me as family from day one I joined. And I do feel like part of the Bikehub family. Thank you!

[ChrisF]

YES, had a "bit" of rain for the first 15km .... toes were swimming inside my shoes ... 

 

Kept thinking just how much Francois would have liked just one more ride like this 

 

 

Many riders with "I love Boobie" clothing on the route today.

 

Even a lady with a message on her top: "Wear purple in remembrance of a lost loved one".  She saw my "number plate" and gave a thumbs up. 

 

 

Reinet ek het darem EEN foto geneem vroeg oggend ....