Friday night was the 1st annual 'Light the Night' at Sugarhouse Park. We had a great time walking to raise money for Leukemia and Lymphoma research to find a cure. Friday night's walk raised over $66,000.
My family, Brigitte and Tyler, and Lisa and 2 of her boys all came to support this great cause. I got a 'survivor' t-shirt and carried a white balloon which was for survivors to carry. It was kind of strange wearing my survivor t-shirt. I know I'm a cancer survivor but I think I'm still in a little bit of denial that I went through all that last year. I mean I remember it all and how much it sucked, but I guess I've just moved on...even though I still go the Cancer clinic every 3 months and it's still part of my thoughts, almost daily. Not sure if it's a good thing or not. I don't know how to explain it really other then to say while I learned a ton and was so blessed throughout it all, I don't know that it defines my life like it does for some people. Maybe it should, maybe not, but that's how I feel right now...just not super attached to the cancer community. I don't feel like I fit in with that group...yeah it's probably denial because after 6 months of chemo and 3 weeks of radiation, I'm a full fledged member of the cancer community. Hmm, I'll need to ponder this more and post a follow up about this later.
Nevertheless, I love, love, love that we were able to support this good cause and raise some money and awarenesss for the Leukemia and Lymphoma society.
Thanks to everyone for their love and support...mark your calendars for next year.
Here's some pictures of the night.
Look, there's proof...I really am a survivor!!!
7 comments:
Thanks for posting this. I've been waiting for it so I could steal pictures from you :) It was a fun walk and I am glad Ella and I could do it with you. Seriously, I am so proud of you. You've gone through a lot and have such a good attitude. I think it is good you aren't bitter about having cancer. You have a good perspective on this trial. I love you!
You are a survivor! You are amazing!
Love the pictures! I agree with your thoughts. I feel like I should be more involved in the "cancer world" but I just don't do it. I feel like I owe a lot and I can't go through that experience and not do anything with it. I will someday, but for now I am enjoying normal life.
p.s. I'm jealous off all of you in your cute fall outfits!
I'm so glad we were able to come support you like you have supported me in the past. I understand what you mean by feeling like you are not attached to the cancer community, I don't really feel like I belong in the MS community either. So glad you are a survivor.
I am SO glad that we were able to make it for this. It was such a great experience to be able to share this with you. We are so proud of you and love that you are ABLE to be back and happy in normal life. You are amazing.
Awesome! You are an amazing example to all around you. What a blessing to all of us that you are a survivor! Dinner? ...
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