11 Responses to “About”

1. john banks | June 9th, 2007 at 9:18 pm
   

   Jenny:

   I hope you whip the Hodgkins. Good luck with your running and continued research into the Civil War, one of my passions, too.

   Cheers…

   John Banks

2. David E. Hall | January 15th, 2008 at 2:09 pm
   

   Hello Jenny
   You have a very nice site,Iam always looking for great Civil War sites. Iam a member of the Michigan Cavalry Brigade a reinactment group.Haveing had three ggrand fathers in the Civil War and a lover of history,I like any info. on the subject.
   D.E.Hall

3. N.McParland | January 26th, 2008 at 10:44 am
   

   Where is the site of the monument to the 8th Illinois Cavalry located? Is it near St Charles?

4. Lisa | February 2nd, 2008 at 5:13 pm
   

   I was diagnosed Jan. 12 with Hodgkin’s Nodular Sclerosis IIA. I had my first ABVD chemo on 25th. Trying to decide on port–also a runner so they say I have good veins–after 1st treatment—I don’t think they will last long if I continue! Also, wanted to know if you experienced any pain after chemo—on my right side below ribcage I am having a lot of pain it’s like a bad stomach ache–didn’t know if this was just something with me or if others had experienced it too. Did you have any pain–worse than flu like aches–after chemo? My problem is that I only know men who have had Hodgkin’s–seems like they differ in symptoms?! It is ironic that all the people I know who have had this are runners/bikers? Thanks for any info!

5. Dave House | February 4th, 2008 at 2:54 am
   

   Hello Jenny,
   Fabulous websites! We live in southern Virginia, about 40 minutes from Appomattox, and in the Occoneechee Native American area. You can’t live in this area and not be interested in civil war history. Your writings are very informative.
   I too have Hodgkin’s and am going through AVBD. Still have several more months to go, but doing OK.
   I want to thank you for your posts about going through chemo and for ports.

   Your background is very interesting. My degrees are in engineering and veterinary medicine, my wife’s are in law, forensics, and she works for one of the alphabet agencies that we don’t talk about! We own one of only three, wireless ISP’s serving the rural areas of southern Virginia and we are the only state and federally licensed wildlife rehab center in southern Virginia.

   Although I have never been a runner, catching and working with animals and birds had kept me in shape, as did climbing 300 foot towers. I’m hoping that being in good shape will help dealing with chemo, so far it seems to.

   Downloaded and read your Con Law seminar paper. Very interesting. The mindset, if you would call it that, in our area is one of ferociously defending our liberties; remember we have “rednecks” down here, and and overwhelming concern that our government is in a very precarious position. There is concern that our government may slip back into the McCarthy era when dealing with terrorism. The secrecy of this administration raises great concern.
   There is concern that our country has been invaded by foreingers, 12 million plus illegals is not immigration; that our borders are no longer secure, that corruption is pervasive among federal level politics and there is no longer a government of, by or for the people.
   But, I digress too much. Love your sites, the legal aspect is an interesting twist, the Hodge information is excellent.
   Wishing you continued remission and much success in your future ventures.
   Regards,
   Dave

6. L. Lowdermilk | February 21st, 2008 at 10:34 am
   

   I am also a Hodgkin’s survivor of 24 years.
   I have two kids 19 & 14 since my treatment and we are all doing fine. Keep up your passion for running and civil war.

7. Billy | March 11th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
   

   Jenny…just felt the need to cross-post here along with my post on RW.com.

   What you did was nothing short of amazing and inspirational. I commend you so much for overcoming what you did and spinning it to really squeezing every last ounce that life has to offer through your running.

   Just had to say that. Again. =]

8. Scott | March 12th, 2008 at 9:24 am
   

   Jenny,

   I just want to take the opportunity to commend you on your writing. Writing and public speaking are the lion’s share of my profession, and it is a pleasure to read words so deliberately chosen and experience a wordcraft of such nearly pristine quality. It has been a distinct pleasure.

   I could not help but think of another Jackson quote (in addition to your page title) while reading through your site: “Captain, my religious belief teaches me to feel as safe in battle as in bed. God has fixed the time for my death. I do not concern myself about that, but to be always ready, no matter when it may overtake me. Captain, that is the way all men should live, and then all would be equally brave.” I think bravery has been witnessed herein.

9. Paul M. | March 13th, 2008 at 7:25 am
   

   Hi Jenny!

   I was diagnosed last year with CLL. Fortunately for me it is a fairly indolent form, so I won’t need any radical intervention for the time being. Unfortunately, I am all too familiar with cancer… my son is a pediatric cancer survivor (Ewing’s Sarcoma), and my father passed away three weeks ago from prostate cancer. Sigh!

   Anyway, I know that the best thing that I can do for myself to keep the disease at bay is to optimize my health. I came across a couple of on-line articles that you wrote for Runners World about running and your cancer journey, and it reminded me of the joy that I used to feel many years ago as I jogged along the wooded trails in my home State of Delaware. Your story has given me the inspirational nudge to get back out there and start running again. Thank you!

   Also, I’m going to bookmark your Draw The Sword blog for another reason… Civil War history! My wife and I are both CW enthusiasts (we recently spent our 30th wedding anniversary in Gettysburg, much to the confused amusement of our friends). While my spouse is descended from a rather large group of North Carolina Confederates, my family all fought for the Union. I’m sure that we’ll both enjoy viewing your photographs, reading your essays, and using your suggested resources.

   Keep fighting the good fight on all fronts, Jenny!
   Warmest Regards,
   - Paul M.

10. Courtney | March 18th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
    

    You are a wonderful inspiration! Good for you for fighting as hard as you did and not giving up. That would have been too easy. God bless you.

11. Rob | May 8th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
    

    Jenny,

    Greetings from North of the border. My interest in the Civil War and A. P. Hill brought me to your site. My brother is a cancer survivor so I understand a little of what you are going through. I admire and have profound respect for your fighting spirit. Perhaps there should be a website named, “And Then Jenny G. Came Up”

    All the best,
    Rob

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