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Toe talk

Goodmorning guys,

Just a short update concerning 'the toe' and a few links. I am happy to report that my toe is actually healing quite well. A lot better than the last time they cut off the nail in December. It is still a bit sore but is doesn't bleed like crazy anymore and I have taken off the bandages. I can stand on my foot and walk around. I haven't worn shoes yet but will try that later on today and I am positive about being back in training by monday. So that is really good news right?

for my Dutch readers I have a link I wanted to share with you guys. If you have been thinking about running or living a more healthy life but you haven't had the strength to get started on your own than you might want to check out this TV program: operatieNLfit Please remember I'm not getting paid or anything to promote this show but I think it is a great opportunity for everybody. I will follow this show as it runs.

It has been a while since I have specifically mentioned why I ventured on this journey called Damloop and after that half marathon of Amsterdam. I run for ZZF. It is an organisation that funds research on rare diseases such as Neuralgic Amyotrophy. This rare disease hits children onder the age of five more frequently than it hits adults but since I have been through two attacks of it I can tell you that the pain is overwhelmingly intens and nearly unbearable. I asked my own husband to put a pillow on my face because I just didn't want to feel the pain anymore. Now imagine it is your child suffering that kind of pain and after that the consequences of the dead nerves in her neck like not being able to lift your own arms anymore. It is a rare disease and therefore easily dismissed by doctors that literally ignore you and tell you it is just a muscle ache. If we want to know more about this disease we have to get money for research. It has been a while since the last donation and I really do want to get to my 300euro goal. It is only 80 more euro's and every single donation no matter how big or small is welcome. So please help me and ZZF to fight rare diseases and donate RIGHT HERE

As always until we read again

Love Marlies

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