Something Crazy...

I realized that I have yet to share anything here about the incredible journey I am on. A journey that will change me forever. And a journey, I know it sounds lame, that will hopefully change the world forever. I am walking 60 miles over three days in the Dallas/Forth Worth Breast Cancer 3 Day.

I am walking with my SIL, Jacqueline, in memory of my mother-in-law Theresa who lost her battle nearly 2 years ago. I am walking to honor her memory, to continue on her legacy of volunteerism, and to pay it forward to the people that worked to give her 20 years to watch her boys grow up. But it has definitely become more than that. I am walking because I believe in a world without breast cancer. Not because I want to. Because I have to. Because the thought of my baby girl losing another Grandmother...an Aunt...a friend...her Mama...the thought of me losing *my* baby girl to this awful disease is, well, suffocating.

Yes, 60 miles is a long way. And, yes, blisters, lost toenails, and sore muscles generally don't top my list of ways to have a good time. And even worse, raising $2,300 from friends and family- many of whom are struggling to make ends meet- is terrifying. (But! Check out my page! I have raised 70% of my funds!) But I can walk. And I will walk. I will take feet full of blisters 10 times over if it brings us even one step closer to a cure.

I have been so humbled by all of the support I received. I have raised $1,600! But today was by far the most thoughtful show of support yet. My boss walked into work today with a gigantic pink gift bag. One of our teacher's was celebrating a birthday today so I assumed it was a gift for her. Come to find out this entire bag of wonderfulness was for me! The idea started when Malak found a pink snuggie. She was going to buy it and give it to me with a note about relaxing after my race. But, the snuggie was not enough. She proceeded to buy me seriously every breast cancer pink item she could find! (And, unless you are living under a rock- I am sure you are well aware that Breast Cancer Awareness month= pink overload!) There was the snuggie, a t-shirt, pins, pens, a jeweled hat, socks, coffee mugs/travel cups, chapstick, a beanie baby, candy, headbands...Not only do I *love* that proceeds from these gifts were donated to a great cause, but it just made me feel so grateful to know that I have such an incredible group of people cheering me on.

So, I might be crazy. I'm a little scared. I'm emotionally overwhelmed at the thought of the race and most likely unprepared for how big this event will be. But, I'm excited! All of your prayers and support are appreciated. Wish me luck!!