On Friday evening, the five of us went to Flowery Branch High School to participate in the Hall County Relay for Life walk. We were joined by Leslie's parents, her grandfather and his friend Ethel, our friends Paul & Cindy, Kristin & Kyla, and several of the teachers at Leslie's school. It was a tremendous time together.
Leslie walked with all the survivors on the first lap. Then we joined her on the second lap for caregivers. The rest of the night we walked, talked, and visited with many people who were there. The kids and I all wore our Cancer Superhero t-shirts.
A lot of money was raised for the American Cancer Society. For us, however, the main point was to celebrate Leslie's fight against cancer and her continuing recovery. I was particularly proud of her, as well as the kids. They were troopers and lasted until nearly 11 PM. I brought them home, where we arrived with all three of them fast asleep in the back seat.
It's hard to believe all that Leslie has been through in the past year. But this was a time to reflect on God's goodness to us through it all, and thank Him again for His care for us.
Tomorrow we will travel to Griffin for my mom's retirement ceremony. We're excited for her and are so thankful that she will finally be able to finish at the end of June.
And what a party it was! LOVED the t-shirts....and also the picture taped on my mirror at home! Many of my fellow-workers have come by to say how wonderful my children are. They don't need to tell me that....I KNOW it!!!!
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