Doing something inspiring!

When you are working for a cause, it's amazing how far you will push yourself. When I started walking in January I just needed something to keep my mind busy. I didnt want to sit at home and miss my friend who had passed at the end of Decemeber. I didn't want to walk past his apartment door on the way up to mine to stop and knock to catch up on life. Then I decided to sign up for the Breast Cancer 3 Day and got my friend Liz and her roommate Ellie to join us. The night Liz and I signed up for the walk I got home, walked past Ryan's door and found myself standing there. I wanted to knock but knew that no one would answer the door. I am coping with the fact that he wont answer the door. I also know how proud he would be of me.

So, we started walking in the middle of January. So far I have walked almost 150 miles! I can't begin to explain how good that feels. On days where I am not feeling the best, I am tired, or just really dont want to force myself out for a walk I do it anyways. If someone can fight through chemotherapy, radiation and losing their breasts then I can get myself out that door and try my hardest. I think about the people who I am walking for and know the fight they have put up.

Fundraising has been going very well. I am so happy with the support of my friends and family. My team "The Boob Trotters" and I had a great fundraiser at Max and Erma's and brought in quite a bit of money. We were all very pleased with the out come. Our next big fundraiser will be in June! We are doing a bake sale and car wash. It's going to be a blast, and I can't wait!

I recently found a tent mate for the walk. Her name is Kelly. She posted on the Michigan message boards that she was looking for a tentmate.. She is such an inspiration. As a mother of 2 she was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. In June she had a mastectomy and then last month she had her other breast removed. I am so excited to share this experience with her.

On Pam's blog she has listed things pink that she loves, and creativly she has pictures. Although I don't have any picutres as of yet, I will also be posting things that are pink that I love.

My first item: Stargazer Lily. Truly a beautiful flower. More to come later...