RELAY FOR LIFE

KENNY AND I PARTICIPATED IN RELAY FOR LIFE this past weekend.  This is the first one I have ever participated in and it was a special evening.  Relay for Life rallies/walks are held by communities to raise support and awareness for cancer victims and survivors on behalf of American Cancer Society.  I was proud to see our different community groups; businesses, schools, churches and other groups sponsoring booths and walking for this great cause.  In our time when almost everyone has been touched by cancer themselves or within their families, its a great show of support by our community.  After the opening ceremonies, all the cancer survivors lined up and each came to the mic to say their name and how many years cancer free, as well as be presented a special medal.  I was set back at how emotional it made me being in that line with all those brave warriors who battled their own journey through cancer and all that it includes.  It was especially emotional to see my Aunt Joy right behind me declaring her victory, "one month cancer free"!



Then all of us were led in a "Victory Round" the first lap around the track being cheered on by kind supporters outlining the track.  SO EMOTIONAL especially to have my husband by my side who drove like a crazy person from work in Orlando stuck in traffic just because he would not let me do it alone.  I didn't realize what a big deal it was to me until that very moment.













We also purchased memory luminary sacs decorated by school children in honor of my mom and Kenny's grandfather.  The bags lined the track and were lit after dark for a very special candlelight memory lap in honor of your loved ones.  I'm THANKFUL to all the people who worked so hard to make it a success.

I'M STILL PRAYING AND CONSIDERING the support group idea for women.  Kenny and I thoroughly enjoyed talking to Lee Krauss at the Relay.  Lee loves the Lord and has an incredible testimony of healing from Esophageal cancer in 2004 where he was given about 2 weeks to live.  Lee has given back for several years now through a local support group he facilitates on the 2nd Monday of each month held at Odd Couples cafe.  Blessings to Lee for all his effort, love and concern.

I WISH I COULD SAY I'VE FELT BETTER but between the aches, the neuropathy and vomiting from nausea and acid reflux the last couple of days, its been a little rough.  But I know it will improve, just 5 more treatments to go!  I have an appt. for a medical massage tomorrow which I'm hoping will help.  Despite it all, I'm still blessed beyond measure and grateful for all the support and love from my family and friends.