Wow what a journey.
Today I had a mass amount of emotions and thoughts cross my mind…here they are.
I woke up doubting that I could do this. I prayed that God would give me strength. I doubted that my body would be able to endure what was to come. As I started off, I was optimistic. Then reality set in. I felt hopeless at times, frustrated at times. There were moments when I wanted to cry…and I did. There were moments when all I could do was laugh. I relied on those around me to guide and direct me at times. There were also times when I showed others the way. I ignored phone calls. There were times I wanted to be silent and walk alone, and times when I wanted to talk…about anything. There were moments when I was jealous of what seemed to be very easy for others while I struggled, and moments when I felt sorry for those who were walking alone. There were moments that others cheered me on, and I desperately needed it. And moments when I cheered others on. There were times I got hugs from complete strangers letting me know that they were cheering for me. There were times I felt completely alone and scared. There were moments when I wondered what my family was doing and missed them. Moments that I wanted to give up and quit. Other moments when I wanted to erase the day and climb back into bed. There were moments when I agonized about the pain that todays events would bring my body tomorrow and moments that I reminded myself how WORTH it, it would be. Such a roller coaster of emotions. But today, I get to rejoice…because I finished it!
I felt all of these things on my 20 mile walk yesterday….and I don’t have cancer. I imagine cancer patients feel many of these things on a daily basis. My heart goes out to the many friends and family (and even strangers) that are fighting for their lives. My life has been changed and touched forever due to walking in the Susan G Komen.
Thank you for all who allowed me to walk a mile in honor of the fight you are or have fought. Truly an honor!
So proud of you my friend!!!!!! :))
You are an amazing person and I am proud to know you. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for walking in support of my mother, a survivor. It truly meant so much to me. May God bless you today and always, for all you do for others.