Last weekend I participated in my second American Cancer Society Relay for Life. I walk on my friend Jenn's team. Jenn is a 2-year breast cancer survivor and a very good friend of mine. This year I was able to attend the opening ceremonies, which was very emotional. I am thankful to have been able to watch Jenn and several other survivors walk the first lap, the Survivor Lap. What a celebratory walk that was! There were several t
eams participating. One of them was a team walking for a 29-year-old girl named Naomi who is battling breast cancer. Naomi was there, with a scarf covering her bald head, walking with her friends a
nd family, until she had to leave for her chemo treatment. As I walked, I prayed, "Please don't let me have to walk in this relay for one of my own family members someday". I brought Emmalee and Micah with me, and they had fun walking (or in Micah's case, running) and playing with their friends, and participating in some of the activities that were available. I had to work Saturday night, but I went back early Sunday morning to walk some more and attend the closing ceremonies (and I won a free week of music/art camp for Micah in a raffle!). I am glad to be a part of this, and Jenn and I have already started talking about fundraisers for next year's Relay!
eams participating. One of them was a team walking for a 29-year-old girl named Naomi who is battling breast cancer. Naomi was there, with a scarf covering her bald head, walking with her friends a
nd family, until she had to leave for her chemo treatment. As I walked, I prayed, "Please don't let me have to walk in this relay for one of my own family members someday". I brought Emmalee and Micah with me, and they had fun walking (or in Micah's case, running) and playing with their friends, and participating in some of the activities that were available. I had to work Saturday night, but I went back early Sunday morning to walk some more and attend the closing ceremonies (and I won a free week of music/art camp for Micah in a raffle!). I am glad to be a part of this, and Jenn and I have already started talking about fundraisers for next year's Relay!
Last Monday was Micah's last soccer game. He ran up and down the field like crazy, but I don't think he ever made contact with the ball... The highlight of the night for him was receiving his medal! 
Also last Monday was Emmalee's last Brownie meeting. The girls prepared little skits for the parents. Emmalee did a skit, showing us proper phone manners. And she got to wear a pretty pink dress... (because apparently you should be dressed in your finest when talking on the phone). She received an award at the end of the night - she was named "Sing-along Queen". Now if that isn't Emmalee...
Tonight is Em's last softball game. And yesterday was her last ballet class. Her recital is on Saturday - you can be sure I'll post pictures afterwards! Micah's last day of school is tomorrow, Emmalee's is next Thursday. Everything is coming to an end...
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