tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376658065276829001.post3698728062209451161..comments2023-04-06T19:15:46.737-07:00Comments on Dirty Running: TransplantDirty Runninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11941067370886942981noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376658065276829001.post-49712256360753293992012-11-06T09:13:11.131-08:002012-11-06T09:13:11.131-08:00Kate, thank you so much for the comment. Sharlie i...Kate, thank you so much for the comment. Sharlie is doing amazingly well. We recently ran a 5K together and it was a beautiful experience for both of us. I wrote about it here -- http://dirtyrunning.blogspot.com/2012/10/lake-hodges-trail-5k-race-report.html.<br /><br />DaxDirty Runninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11941067370886942981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376658065276829001.post-23701978843308104442012-11-06T02:43:13.780-08:002012-11-06T02:43:13.780-08:00Dax, I am so glad I read this. Thank you for findi...Dax, I am so glad I read this. Thank you for finding my blog so I could find this. I hope everything is still going well. What an incredible eprspective and inspiring story. Katehttp://www.runwithkate.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376658065276829001.post-23691719814288882432012-02-29T18:40:46.670-08:002012-02-29T18:40:46.670-08:00Thank you for the beautiful article Dax, your pers...Thank you for the beautiful article Dax, your perspective is very inspiring.. I can't wait for the sequel.j3sikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00460955437028147483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376658065276829001.post-53326326290215243722012-02-28T16:23:53.491-08:002012-02-28T16:23:53.491-08:00The Leadville 100 is a beast! I have no desire fo...The Leadville 100 is a beast! I have no desire for that one, but I salute the ones who do. Death Valley was actually my qualifying race for Boston! I ran St. George this last October and ran my fastest time - 3:33. I'm hoping to break the 3:30 mark this year. Any races you'd recommend for doing so? I'm thinking Utah Valley since it's downhill, relatively close to me, and a good time of year.Megan and Eric Barnhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15527192204399209475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376658065276829001.post-53532825228160815932012-02-27T20:45:34.627-08:002012-02-27T20:45:34.627-08:00Dax: Thanks for the beautiful entry about Sharlie...Dax: Thanks for the beautiful entry about Sharlie. Your loving and caring account of Sharlie -- and the account of the miraculous surgery she has undergone -- is very touching. I can see Sharlie running as well, and I love that image you have created for me with your tender words. Love, Uncle MikeThe Larsenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241692173282238746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376658065276829001.post-83120480556172186502012-02-27T17:33:54.033-08:002012-02-27T17:33:54.033-08:00Thanks Dyann.Thanks Dyann.Dirty Runninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11941067370886942981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376658065276829001.post-2601931045967229982012-02-27T17:31:12.644-08:002012-02-27T17:31:12.644-08:00Hey Megan, so nice to hear from you. That's aw...Hey Megan, so nice to hear from you. That's awesome that you did the Death Valley marathon. It's such a fun, small race. I'm going to try to get out to Colorado this year and pace a friend of mine doing the Leadville 100 race. Running even a portion of those trails is going to be a challenge (especially coming from sea level), but the scenery out there will be amazing. I was just checking out your blog...so cool that you ran Boston.Dirty Runninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11941067370886942981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376658065276829001.post-25516651166414027982012-02-27T17:20:31.036-08:002012-02-27T17:20:31.036-08:00Thank you Ana.Thank you Ana.Dirty Runninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11941067370886942981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376658065276829001.post-57070498365477343372012-02-27T15:15:23.091-08:002012-02-27T15:15:23.091-08:00So beautiful, Dax. Loved hearing Sharlie's st...So beautiful, Dax. Loved hearing Sharlie's story through your eyes. I saw you ran Death Valley recently. I ran it in 2010, cool race indeed. It was a tough one for me mentally since it was my first out and back marathon, I need more scenery change! You should check out the Rimrock marathon in Grand Junction, CO. It's a challenge, for sure, but the scenery is beautiful. I look forward to a post about you and Sharlie on the trails!<br />Megan BorgquistMegan and Eric Barnhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15527192204399209475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376658065276829001.post-15572542342849868612012-02-27T14:16:58.665-08:002012-02-27T14:16:58.665-08:00Thank you for this beautiful post Dax! We have nev...Thank you for this beautiful post Dax! We have never met but as I type this tears are running down my cheeks and I feel a connection to you...much like I do my own three younger brothers. Sharlie is an inspiration to so many of us and this account you wrote is so personal and precious! The two members of your family that I do know are your Mom and Zak. Clearly you are all wonderful and amazing! Thank you! ~ DyannDyann Lyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09186811214918027572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376658065276829001.post-57973084461667353532012-02-24T18:51:34.021-08:002012-02-24T18:51:34.021-08:00Sharing the trail with your sister and nephew alon...Sharing the trail with your sister and nephew along with this story is simply visionary. Sending good Ozark mojo to you all. May the trail be smooth and long. Cheers.runningfarmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15540182466372552762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376658065276829001.post-69559836635271104002012-02-23T16:23:59.407-08:002012-02-23T16:23:59.407-08:00Ohm Dax. What a beautiful post. Thank you for shar...Ohm Dax. What a beautiful post. Thank you for sharing your family's story. I can't wait to see the pictures of you and Sharlie together on the trails.Anahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16870601977723962983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376658065276829001.post-75444739747655959372012-02-23T02:36:05.240-08:002012-02-23T02:36:05.240-08:00Awesome story and great writing here! I don't ...Awesome story and great writing here! I don't even know what to say. Just awesome.Adam Bristerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01278408351014741271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376658065276829001.post-25490398304220264262012-02-22T20:36:30.294-08:002012-02-22T20:36:30.294-08:00Dax, we don"t know each other, but I was Sha...Dax, we don"t know each other, but I was Sharlie and Lexi's CF nurse years ago. They always spke so fondly of you and now I know why. I too had tears in my eyes reading your story. Thank you, It was so beautifully writtenCathy Coltnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376658065276829001.post-43900149266850215732012-02-22T19:25:58.425-08:002012-02-22T19:25:58.425-08:00Hi Dax. Thank you so much for sharing this beauti...Hi Dax. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful and moving story. It puts us in the picture so when we send our love and best wishes we feel we are doing so from within the story, rather than from the opposite side of the earth. Thanks also for the photos of yourself and Sharlie. We never realised you were such a handsome fella! And Sharlie - despite all the tubes, trauma and discomfort, you still see her strength and inner peace. Our love and best wishes to you and all your family, especially Sharlie.John & Helen Steleyhttp://www.jhsteley.usana.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376658065276829001.post-6441324775871486242012-02-22T19:01:25.965-08:002012-02-22T19:01:25.965-08:00Beautifully written Dax! We are thrilled read a li...Beautifully written Dax! We are thrilled read a little more on what has taken place. Even though we are very far away we have felt the unity of family as all of the Larsen's have come together in prayer for Shar. We look forward to the Larsen Reunion going down in history as the miracle reunion with Shar bringing her new heart and lungs! We sure love and miss you all! Big hugs from Malaysia :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04134144018057072772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376658065276829001.post-69371035182805117392012-02-22T15:45:31.534-08:002012-02-22T15:45:31.534-08:00I've often wondered about your sister, but it ...I've often wondered about your sister, but it seemed too intrusive to ask, so thank you so much for sharing your joy and underlying anxieties here. <br /><br />You've made me realise how special the gift of an organ donation is, not just to the recipient but to the whole family. I'm glad I'm on a donor list. Wishing Sharlee, you and your family a comfortable and speedy recovery with many happy times on the trails to come.Stephiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09461286927746997845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376658065276829001.post-89261753365243787092012-02-22T15:31:46.450-08:002012-02-22T15:31:46.450-08:00Beautifully written, Dax. It never felt like we we...Beautifully written, Dax. It never felt like we were bringing the party to her, it just felt like it wouldn't be the same (or half as fun) without her there. Thanks for capturing the feeling of the past few days so perfectly, and thank you for allowing us to be there with you all.Suedynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376658065276829001.post-41730532676524536132012-02-22T15:14:45.434-08:002012-02-22T15:14:45.434-08:00incredible! so thankful for the mystery organ dono...incredible! so thankful for the mystery organ donors out there who make stories like this possible. hope sharlie continues to heal, quickly!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17720800873803974929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376658065276829001.post-1726039269254932292012-02-22T10:21:18.891-08:002012-02-22T10:21:18.891-08:00who is this anonymous "The Larsen Family"...who is this anonymous "The Larsen Family"? Is this our alter ego speaking for the tribe? I am sure the culprit will come forward out of the shadows... and reveal him/herself. <br /><br />Anyhow, you are part of this large Larsen Family and as the oldest grandchild you hold a special place in the family tree... your roots run deep as does your writing and your soul... you are more like a brother to me in many ways Dax and I thank you for your gift of words in sharing this great reflection. Larsen Family just seems to keep getting bigger and larger....so many blessings to share and cherish.<br /><br />love to you Dax and your beautiful family... blessings to SharlieDerekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14173887353664562049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376658065276829001.post-68562759906108589002012-02-22T10:00:55.496-08:002012-02-22T10:00:55.496-08:00Thanks Mel. Looking forward to seeing you.Thanks Mel. Looking forward to seeing you.Dirty Runninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11941067370886942981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376658065276829001.post-10494924806547570192012-02-22T09:57:28.429-08:002012-02-22T09:57:28.429-08:00Thank you Bee.Thank you Bee.Dirty Runninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11941067370886942981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376658065276829001.post-38693226396256872012012-02-22T09:57:10.330-08:002012-02-22T09:57:10.330-08:00Thank you Trish.Thank you Trish.Dirty Runninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11941067370886942981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376658065276829001.post-62507533084042254432012-02-22T09:55:04.490-08:002012-02-22T09:55:04.490-08:00Thank you Katy. I hope you have a good journey, an...Thank you Katy. I hope you have a good journey, and I know you are touching so many lives. We are having Derek, Meredith and her friends over for dinner tonight. I wish you and Palmer could be here as well, but I'm sure we will all get together soon. Love you.Dirty Runninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11941067370886942981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376658065276829001.post-13366697743349063752012-02-22T09:52:54.808-08:002012-02-22T09:52:54.808-08:00Thanks Dana. That is very kind of you. It's ha...Thanks Dana. That is very kind of you. It's hard to open up and share these experiences, but reading about some of your experiences with your dad really showed me that it's okay to put yourself out there, so thank you.Dirty Runninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11941067370886942981noreply@blogger.com