A few weeks before my 4th birthday my mom lost her battle with breast cancer. In an effort to remember her and join in the fight against breast cancer I have tried to do lots of things; I buy pink clad kitchen-ware, handbags, and various other items that fund breast cancer awareness and education (and of course finding a cure). I even make my husband eat crazy organic foods and I try to stay away from shampoo with sodium lauryl sulfate- blah blah blah... all to (minimally) reduce my risk.But I think I am taking my most proactive step yet in fighting this cancer. I am going to participate in the Komen Race for the Cure. Woo Hoo! I am really excited... I have looked at information on the race before but I have never just jumped in and decided to do it, until today. Ben is also going to run with me, because he is great & supportive. He is also 10 times more capable at running a 5K or any amount of "K" for that matter, so he will force me (lovingly) to make this happen. I think I can do it though. I am going to run with him, often-ish, and I will get there. I am not motivated to work out, but I am motivated to run this race (and I can walk/run it too, thank you very much).
So, my race is October 19th- and sadly, I admit I have a long way to go in order for these 3.1 miles to go well. So maybe pray :) that I can finish. And only if you want, you can check out my personal little website- but even better, let me know if you want to do it too and we could even make our own team!
4 comments:
I love you with tears in my eyes. I am proud of you in so many ways. You go girl.
Maybe one day I will join you but I have a hard time running after my daughter when she tries to escape my discipline.
STOP! I didn't know you had a blog!! Miss you so...I will check back often now and keep up on your exciting life. We are putting together a plan of action for a Relay for Life team here for the store...Silent auction, fun events, pink, pink, pink...this is the 3rd year we are honoring your mom with our Think Pink stuff in Oct but we want to take it further...proud of you, and she would be too! Love you so much...
so glad you're doing this. I really wish I could join your team. I've actually thought about wanting to do the 3 day walk with you one day. I would love that. Miss you, Love you, and it was great seeing you at the wedding!
I recognize that picture...I took it! I am so proud of you, I know you can (and will) make the 3.1 miles. Mom would be proud too. I love you, also with tears in my eyes and so much love for you in my heart. Carolyn
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