Breast Cancer 3 Day

SO, I have decided to walk the Breast Cancer 3 Day in Atlanta. I have wanted to do this forever, and have never had the willpower to walk 60 miles. But, this year is different. I had decided originally to walk it because I am dieting and exercising (New Year's Resolution, of course), and I thought this was a goal that might actually keep me on target. So, I went and found all the necessary information online. It is $90 to register, and you have to raise $2300 to walk. The $90 was actually scarier than the $2300. Emory just found a job, and our funds have been more than limited the past 6 months. Still, even with his new job, he hasn't gotten consistent pay. Not his fault. He is working his tail off, his company can't seem to get his paychecks right! Anyway, sorry for the sidenote. So, I wasn't sure we could afford the $90. Then, 2 weeks ago, our aunt Barbara was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Breast Cancer is scary, but when it hits closer to home like this does, it is even scarier. She was told that she has a very fast growing cancer, and that she would need a mastectomy, chemo and radiation. I can't imagine being told that you are very, very sick, you will lose a breast and your hair. I know the latter two sound very minimal to the 1st, but you know every woman thinks like that. Our appearance means so much to us, and losing our hair tells everyone we are sick. I talked to Barbara last week and her spirits were great, she is ready to hit this head-on. She actually said that my mother-in-law is taking it the worst. I can imagine that is true. I can't imagine Alexandra being diagnosed with breast cancer, or any illness for that matter. I love her so much and I wouldn't ever want to see her experience the things that Barbara is about to. Physically, emotionally, mentally, etc. So, now you can see that I have a much greater reason to walk the 3 day. I am walking for Barbara. I know that knowing what she is about to go through will only push me as I train for this walk. I am very excited. Barbara will be having her surgery this Thursday. I know she is scared, and she will need a lot of prayers through the next several months, please pray for her specifically on Thursday, that her surgery will go well, and that her recovery will be fast. PLease continue to pray past Thursday as she battles the chemo and radiation. Pray for her to be a fighter, and to hit this head-on, fearlessly. THank you for your prayers in advance. In the next few days I will be adding an option to my blog where you can sponsor me in my walk, it will allow you to make a donation in support of me using your credit card. PLease help us Fight for the Cure. Every dollar counts!!!

By the way: My sweet in-laws paid my $90 registration fee! I am so grateful for that.