I walked because...

What an amazing day today with some amazing women.  Today I had the honor or participating in the Susan G Komen 5K in Ocean City.  It started out a little chilly but after we got moving it wasn't so bad, and the sun certainly shined on our day.  I actually got a little teared up from time to time reading people's shirts.  Many had who they walked for written on them.  I loved the "survivor" shirts, I wanted to hug them all!  The ones that were more difficult to see were the ones that read: "In memory of my wife, or my mother, sister."  Those certainly brought a tear on. 

After our walk our gang "OC Mommas" went to Station 7 for brunch.  We all shared our storied about who we walked for, and why.  It was a very special moment to share with these beautiful women (some survivors themselves).


Today made me  miss my Aunt Darlene who passed away at 41 from this terrible cancer.  Way too young, and leaving behind a beautiful young son.  She actually had her first mammogram right on time at age 39 but it was too late by then.  This is such a terrible cancer that has plagued so many amazing women.  We all urged each other today to take it seriously and to make sure you do your "self checks", and to continue with your yearly check ups. 
I also walked today in celebration of Dave's step mom who beat this cancer.  It's great to be able to celebrate the victory of someone getting through this.  I will never forget how hard  it was to see what she went through, and is still going through.  I praise God for her victory.
I hope many more will join us next year. 

                          Above is our poster, it has all the names of the women we ran for today

                                                                      All Done!!!

 

Our reward!