On Saturday, October 20th my friends, Tracee, Janet and their husbands joined my family for a 5k foundrasier. This event started only a few years ago and the money goes to help women in our county that can’t pay for the medical procedures. The event was fun although the turnout was small it was organized well. I met a fellow warrior Robin That is fighting my similar battle and we share Dr. names and procedures.

Both couples drove 10 hours each this weekend and I am so grateful that we got to spend the weekend together. Although very loud at times (thank God for Juan’s headset)! We ate authentic Cuban food made by a 1/16th of a Cuban, drank wine (sipping for a cure), shopped at Renningers and just spent good old time together. It was very special as lately all my weekends have been filled with events and visits.

I most say the emotions after the run did get to me! But for less than five minutes. Lol The feeling of accomplishment of doing a 5k while doing chemo treatments, was just amazing. To think back in February both Tracee and I did a half Marathon and that was impressive! I couldn’t have done it with their help and their spouses.

I also had another visit from my friend Tani and her family. I got to see them two weeks in a row. She has been in my life longer than my husband. We have watched other grow and become wives and mothers. She has been sounding board and has been instrumental to my journey with cancer. Wow! So blessed in so many ways!

I know coming to visit takes time away from their loved ones but I have to say it helps me go through this journey so much easier. My weekends are filled with happiness. I can’t explain how it feels when your journey is a long one but you have support from so many places.