Matt on the web and starfish in the water

Yesterday was supposed to be a rest day. I needed some bike time. I don't think the coaches quite get that I NEED time on my bike to be happy in life. It is where I do my thinking and wring out a lot of things in my head.

So, I was on the trainer last night thinking. I have run across a lot of websites and info about Matt. There were a lot of things that made me think about the old days back in Jones Hall in college. It's funny - there were so many experiences with him or a group including him, but I can't tell a single story from it all. They all kind of blur together into the memory that is Matt.

I am going to start trying to get stories from friends of Matt Morrell to add to this blog.

I know some cultures believe that someone survives as long as their memory is alive. I can guarantee that Matt will be around for a long time considering how many people belong to groups or sites dedicated to him.

I am sure every victim out there has a similar story and has touched a number of lives. Cancer seems like such a big thing that it seems silly to think that it could be helped with a small donation. It reminds me of the story of the little boy frantically throwing starfish back into the water and the old man telling him that it won't make a difference. The little boy holds up a starfish and says "it makes a difference to this one". Every dollar make a difference. Now I just need to convince more people that is the case.