WOW... what a powerfully moving experience again this year. At the beginning of the race we hear Miley Syrus song "The Climb..." the chorus goes like this "There's always gonna be another mountain, I'm always gonna wanna make it move, always gonna be an uphill battle, Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose, Ain't about how fast I get there, Ain't about what's waiting on the otherside... It's the climb" It got me quite emotional as I looked ahead to a "sea" of people and my sister by my side. I know she will be here for me as "I climb"... I thought of how bad my Dad had wanted to walk with us again this year, and for a moment I almost felt him there with us!
I finally choked back the tears and walked. As the walk continued... I finally caught up to my dear friend Mandi and her Mom... knowing the support system I have in life it is a VERY powerful thing.
At the end the honored the survivors... WOW... to see all of those brave people who have fought the battle and won. It was awe inspiring. My cousin Laurie is a SURVIVOR... I look at her strength and find it so admirable.
I am so glad I chose to wake up early on my Saturday morning to yet again be part of something much bigger than myself!
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