Say Hello to Someone Else on 33 Highway!

Good Morning,

For those who’ve been here a while, you know what today is—Crash Day. We’re on round five of six, with just one more to go. This time, the crash has come a little earlier than usual. As always, I’m looking forward to having this one in the rearview and completing the final round.

For the newer folks following along: Chemo hits me on Mondays, and by Wednesday I take a hard dive. That crash typically lasts anywhere from 5 to 12 days before I start pulling myself back up again. Then it’s rinse and repeat. Today is number five—just one more to go. Almost there. Hopefully, the chemo is doing its job and knocking some of this stuff out so we can move forward the best we can.

Now, I need a favor today.

Yes, I’m crashing. And yes, I’ll get through it—it won’t be fun or exciting, but I’ve done it before, and I’ll do it again. But something has been weighing on me lately. Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve had several friends begin new journeys of their own. Journeys that won’t be easy. Some are life-changing. Some may seem small in comparison to others, but a journey is a journey. And when it’s yours, it’s real.

Out of respect, I won’t name names or share details, but I can tell you this: a surprising number of people I care about could use a big hug right now. So, I’m asking—if you’ve been showing up for me, take a minute today to check in on someone else. Reach out. Say hello. Let them know you’re there. You never know what a simple message or thought can do for someone who’s struggling.

Even if your own path is smooth today, tomorrow might look different. We all hit bumps. We all need support sometimes.

Let me start by recognizing a group of people I can name—my team, my people, my fellow travelers:
Sandi, Scott, Brittany, Ashley, and Cory.
You’re walking this road with me, balancing your own lives and still showing up. I see it. I feel it. And I am beyond grateful. This journey is mine, but I know it impacts you too. Thank you for sticking with me.

Today, I’ll be thinking about all the journeys happening around me, and I hope you’ll do the same.

Big or small, a journey is a journey.
Let’s walk with each other the best we can.

— A Simple Man