We arrived at Bicentennial Mall in Nashville for Race for the Cure a little before 8 a.m. It was packed with people walking everywhere. It was pretty chilly to say the least. Survivor parking lots full when we got there & they had two. Wow! Anth, the kids, mom & sis & I proceeded to the preregistration tables only to see many long lines. I had everyone grab a line & I went looking for a shorter route to get what we needed. The small t-shirt line was the shortest, & since the kids needed smalls I went to this line. My friend Kristy was already in line, so I jumped in with her. We missed the Survivors Walk, but I knew I would be quite emotional. God has a reason for everything. I was sporting my "do-rag" there with my toboggan over it, until it got too hot. Off the toboggan came!! The kids enjoyed the walk. Hopefully I will get some of our pictures posted. On Friday night, they had already raised $600,000 & expected to go over $750,000. Incredible!! The jewelry, purses, gloves & scarves I purchased last Monday in Atlanta, were flying off the tables. Austin got lost from us for a couple minutes, & he went to the Komen Affiliate booth & found my friend Cate. We weren't far, but he must have gotten turned around, poor little guy.
The walk was amazing. So many affected by breast cancer in some way. There were many wearing "In celebration of" so & so, & thank goodness fewer wearing "in memory of". At one point, I had a lady in front of me, pale & bald, who looked as if she was struggling to take each step. It wasn't long before someone came up with a wheelchair for her. It made me realize how blessed I am to have the energy I've had the past few days & to know all things come from God. I get scanned at the end of the month again. It would be one of the greatest days of my life for them not to find a trace of this thing that thinks it can come in & invade my body without a fight! It doesn't know who all it is dealing with. I've got a shirt that say "I'm One Tough Cookie", a chocolate chip cookie with a face & a bite out of the top & it's pink of course. That's how I feel these days. Please continue your encouraging notes. I love them!!
The walk was amazing. So many affected by breast cancer in some way. There were many wearing "In celebration of" so & so, & thank goodness fewer wearing "in memory of". At one point, I had a lady in front of me, pale & bald, who looked as if she was struggling to take each step. It wasn't long before someone came up with a wheelchair for her. It made me realize how blessed I am to have the energy I've had the past few days & to know all things come from God. I get scanned at the end of the month again. It would be one of the greatest days of my life for them not to find a trace of this thing that thinks it can come in & invade my body without a fight! It doesn't know who all it is dealing with. I've got a shirt that say "I'm One Tough Cookie", a chocolate chip cookie with a face & a bite out of the top & it's pink of course. That's how I feel these days. Please continue your encouraging notes. I love them!!
1 comment:
Good Morning Arthanise,
Nothing profound today. Just a note to say that, as always, you are on my heart and continually in my daily dialogue with the Lord.
So much love,
Lisa M.
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