In case your feet/legs are tired and you hear someone softly saying your name..don't be alarmed~it's

chenheart
chenheart Member Posts: 5,159
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Oh Kindred Spirits~ it's Relay Season!!! I know many of us are doing the Relay for Life, and so am I. I have lost count of how many I have participated in since I was diagnosed in 2003; over a dozen to be sure! This Saturday Reggie and I have also been asked to speak~ he as the ultimate caregiver ( in my opinion, anyway!) and me, as a Survivor.

The reason your legs/feet may be sore is that you all go with me as I do the laps! It is said that once diagnosed, none of us walks the path alone~ wouldn't that hold true for the Relay? Many of us are starting treatment and don't feel up to going to a Relay~ I am going for you. Whatever is keeping you from participating, just know that you are with me. And if you hear your name? It's only me...since 2003, when I do the laps I envision all of you and I chant your names as I go around the track. It truly keeps me focused and reminds me of why I am there. When I panic and think I have forgotten one of the Kindred Spirits, I simply chant "CSN,CSN".

It will be a busy day~ Reggie and I are going to the Relay for a few hours, then we drive down the PCH to Malibu where Reggie and the men he sings with are performing at a Pow Wow~ then back up the coast to do more laps and the Luminaria ceremony!

I love you, Kindreds; I will have you close on Saturday~ feel the love!!!!

Hugs,
Chen♥
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  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #2
    And I will hold you close, as well, dear friend!
    You are my inspiration, and my light!!!

    Hugs, Kathi
  • Kat11
    Kat11 Member Posts: 1,931 Member
    #3
    KathiM said:

    And I will hold you close, as well, dear friend!
    You are my inspiration, and my light!!!

    Hugs, Kathi

    Chen & Reggie
    And we will be thinking of you as well and maybe at times will also chant CSN ! CSN !.
    Kathy ~
  • sea60
    sea60 Member Posts: 2,613
    #4
    Kat11 said:

    Chen & Reggie
    And we will be thinking of you as well and maybe at times will also chant CSN ! CSN !.
    Kathy ~

    You go girl!
    And YOU will hear the soft whispers of so many of us cheering you on!

    You and Reggie have a great time :)


    Hugs,

    Sylvia
  • mimivac
    mimivac Member Posts: 2,143
    #5
    Love you, Chen
    You are always rooting for us and we for you.

    Mimi
  • ladyg
    ladyg Member Posts: 1,577
    #6
    Chen
    I will get my walking shoes ready so I can be there with you as you walk for all of us. sonds like you will have a really full day. Enjoy you deserve it.

    Hugs,
    Georgia
  • Marsha Mulvey
    Marsha Mulvey Member Posts: 597 Member
    #7
    ladyg said:

    Chen
    I will get my walking shoes ready so I can be there with you as you walk for all of us. sonds like you will have a really full day. Enjoy you deserve it.

    Hugs,
    Georgia

    I know
    that you and Reggie will be wonderful representatives for yourselves and for all of us. Good luck, enjoy the day, and we'll be thinking of you.
    Marsha
  • laughs_a_lot
    laughs_a_lot Member Posts: 1,368 Member
    #8
    will pray
    Will pray for strength and resolve for you. Thanks for your participation in this and for your willingness to speak on the issue.
  • rainbow4
    rainbow4 Member Posts: 137
    #9
    I'll be there
    if only in thought, Chen. How I wish you and Reggie were closer to Kansas - would love to have you two speak at our Relay! So I'll be listening extra-hard Saturday night.
    Gentle hugs to you both.
    -rainbow4
  • Bella Luna
    Bella Luna Member Posts: 1,578 Member
    #10
    rainbow4 said:

    I'll be there
    if only in thought, Chen. How I wish you and Reggie were closer to Kansas - would love to have you two speak at our Relay! So I'll be listening extra-hard Saturday night.
    Gentle hugs to you both.
    -rainbow4

    Claudia... how exciting to hear you and your hubby, Reggie, will be speaking at the Revlon Event! I can't wait to hear your pearls of wisdom. As you may have figured out, I will be there cheering you and the many other Survivors on and paying tribute to our beloved fallen Warriors!
    BL
  • joannstar
    joannstar Member Posts: 403 Member
    #11
    I did my first in Plantation FL
    on 4/1/11 to celebrate the end of my treatment. I walked 3 laps--one as a survivor, one with my hubby caretaker and one with his team from work. I was in tears for the opening ceremonies! Very touching!! I had finished rads that morning so I was probably the "newest" survivor there and looked it from my very short (1/2 inch) gray hair. They raised over $150,000! Amazing group of people.
    Enjoy yours!!
    Hugs & smiles,
    JoAnn
  • missrenee
    missrenee Member Posts: 2,136 Member
    #12
    joannstar said:

    I did my first in Plantation FL
    on 4/1/11 to celebrate the end of my treatment. I walked 3 laps--one as a survivor, one with my hubby caretaker and one with his team from work. I was in tears for the opening ceremonies! Very touching!! I had finished rads that morning so I was probably the "newest" survivor there and looked it from my very short (1/2 inch) gray hair. They raised over $150,000! Amazing group of people.
    Enjoy yours!!
    Hugs & smiles,
    JoAnn

    What a wonderful day you have planned, Chen!
    We will all be with you in spirit. Have a great time--doing this wonderful work!

    Hugs and hugs, Renee
  • tgf
    tgf Member Posts: 950 Member
    #13
    joannstar said:

    I did my first in Plantation FL
    on 4/1/11 to celebrate the end of my treatment. I walked 3 laps--one as a survivor, one with my hubby caretaker and one with his team from work. I was in tears for the opening ceremonies! Very touching!! I had finished rads that morning so I was probably the "newest" survivor there and looked it from my very short (1/2 inch) gray hair. They raised over $150,000! Amazing group of people.
    Enjoy yours!!
    Hugs & smiles,
    JoAnn

    you are sooooooo special
    As KathiM ... and others have said ... you are my inspiration also. You must have the biggest ... kindest heart of anyone I know. I don't know how you do it. You handle your own issues with such determination ... and courage ... and yet you still find time and energy to take us with you on your travels with your wonderful Reggie ... and all of your relays. You are truly ... TRULY ... amazing!

    love you.

    Teena
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159
    #14
    Bella Luna said:

    Claudia... how exciting to hear you and your hubby, Reggie, will be speaking at the Revlon Event! I can't wait to hear your pearls of wisdom. As you may have figured out, I will be there cheering you and the many other Survivors on and paying tribute to our beloved fallen Warriors!
    BL

    BL,
    Althought Reggie,
    BL,
    Althought Reggie, Siobhan and I WILL be participating in the Revlon 5K ( my 4th or 5th year for that; I can't remember!) we will NOT be speaking there~ we are speaking locally at our Relay for Life in Solvang on Saturday!

    Hugs,
    Chen♥
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159
    #15
    tgf said:

    you are sooooooo special
    As KathiM ... and others have said ... you are my inspiration also. You must have the biggest ... kindest heart of anyone I know. I don't know how you do it. You handle your own issues with such determination ... and courage ... and yet you still find time and energy to take us with you on your travels with your wonderful Reggie ... and all of your relays. You are truly ... TRULY ... amazing!

    love you.

    Teena

    ((((((hugs)))) Teena; your
    ((((((hugs)))) Teena; your words touched my ♥ I keep so busy just to fool the Beast and hopefully not give it a chance to catch me!
  • Lynn Smith
    Lynn Smith Member Posts: 1,264 Member
    #16
    chenheart said:

    ((((((hugs)))) Teena; your
    ((((((hugs)))) Teena; your words touched my ♥ I keep so busy just to fool the Beast and hopefully not give it a chance to catch me!

    Thank You
    Thank You for thinking about all of us.We will be thinking of you while you walk for a good cause.I did Relay for Life last year.It was my first time.I was just shy of my 1st year of being a survivor.I did great.I didn't get as emotional as I thought UNLESS someone asked me "Who are you walking for"They had no idea I had bc.

    With your post your reminded me I need to call a lady who (last year) was on her 3rd time fighting bc.She asked me to call her.She wants to walk with me. Our walk is the first week of June.Not far away.I need to get with her and soon

    I had so much fun last year.I wasn't sure if I would be able to walk much but WOW I walked more than most and loved every minute of it.It really pumps you up and brings your spirits up.

    Thanks Again,
    Lynn Smith
  • camul
    camul Member Posts: 2,537
    #17
    Chen, I will be with you in
    Chen, I will be with you in spirit. I can't run at all, or walk very far now, but it is so wonderful to know that you are there and represent all of us who are unable to be there in person. You truly are an inspiration, as is your Reggie!

    Enjoy the day, I am sure you will both luninate the ceremony without the lights!

    ~Carol
  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 Member Posts: 2,631
    #18
    Chen
    I'll be cheering for you! I walked 5 years ago before my arthritis got so bad I couldn't participate anymore. I'm so proud of all the sisters who get out and participate. Thank you!
    {{hugs}} Char
  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 Member Posts: 2,570
    #19
    What a busy day! I will be
    What a busy day! I will be there cheering you on (if only in spirit). xoxoxox Lynn
  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #20
    I have shin splints already!
    I have shin splints already! You are so awesome to do this. I will definitely be there with you.

    BTW, I am just lazily walking the Survivor's Lap. I know, how lazy am I? Ok, they have a Silent Auction and I promise to do lots of shopping--that is never difficult for me.

    But maybe I'll do the Komen Walk in October because you are really guilting me...lol.
  • lizzie17
    lizzie17 Member Posts: 548
    #21
    thank you, Chenheart and Reggie
    You are both beams of light on this path. Thank you for taking us with you.

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