It's Been a LONG Time

Wow, didn't realize it had been quite this long since my last post. Not like I've just been laying around, eating bon bons and watching soaps. Ok perhaps I've had a bon bon or 2 since my last post but there has been no real lounging.

I see that my last post involved my first training walk for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day 60 Mile Walk. I can proudly report I did it. Yep, my childhood friend Mary and I did it. I won't sugar coat it, this was difficult, probably one of the hardest things I've ever done. But I'm so happy I did it. Not only did we raise money for breast cancer but I walked for the many women in my lift who are breast cancer survivors. I personally know of 4 and I had all of them sign the pink hat I wore those 3 days.

One of the 4 breast cancer survivors I know personally is my Aunt Carol. She just had her reconstruction surgery and is doing well. She cheered me on those 3 days when I called home. Here are some pictures of our 3 day adventure...

 

One of the ceremonies they have many involving
survivors and/or their family

Mary and I hamming it up in the photo booth

The finish line with the 3 fabulous women I walked with

This event has got to be one of the most emotional and well run events I've ever seen or been involved with. There were probably around 2000 walkers and they are all there for a variety of reasons. There are many survivors walking, family members who have lost a loved one, people from other states you name it there was probably someone there. And the volunteers, you simply can't say enough about them.  I don't know how many there are but there is food service, safety, moral etc etc. Many of us absolutely loved the "hot" guys on their motorcycles who were involved with safety shuttling us across streets and highways. Many of the guys would be blasting their bike radios to add a bit of excitement to our long stretches.

I literally could go on and on about my experience which is why I'll leave you with this piece of news, the logo should say it all...

Yep, I'm doin it again!!