Relay for Life was amazing!!!

pitt
pitt Member Posts: 387
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Well, I did the Relay for Life this weekend and it was amazing! I was worried that this would be too emotional only a few weeks post-treatment, but I am now so glad I went. We had a "survivors lap" around the track where everyone cheered us on. Then there was a dinner/raffle. I won free ballroom dance lessons!!! (I'm taking "Dancing with NED" to a whole new level!!!) Then there was the lighting of the luminaria and celebration of hope! My 10-yr-old recited her poem (which I will put on my expressions page). Honestly, it was a great way to acknowledge the turmoil of this past year and the hope I have for the next. Very cathartic. I highly recommend this to all of you. I didn't think I could do it...but it turned out to be brilliant! Good luck, Pitt
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  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000
    #2
    Congrats Pitt on doing the
    Congrats Pitt on doing the Relay! I don't know if I could do it or not. And, you won free dance lessons! Glad you had a great day!

    Hugs, Megan
  • Sher43009
    Sher43009 Member Posts: 602 Member
    #3
    Megan M said:

    Congrats Pitt on doing the
    Congrats Pitt on doing the Relay! I don't know if I could do it or not. And, you won free dance lessons! Glad you had a great day!

    Hugs, Megan

    Good for you! I'm glad you
    Good for you! I'm glad you were able to go. I love your new picture. What a cute couple you are!
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #4
    There is such a sense of closeness....
    I LOVE relay...I've probably attended more than 20 in the past years...

    It's the spirit of commonality...everyone there has experienced cancer in some way...whether themselves, a loved one, or a friend...

    I'm glad you made it! So WHAT if it's emotional???? We earned the right!!!!

    Hugs, Kathi
  • BlownAway60
    BlownAway60 Member Posts: 851
    #5
    Congrats Pitt
    I am supposed to walk in our Relay for Life on the 15th of May. Since this will be my first, I had no idea what to expect. Thanks for sharing.

    I know you must have been really proud of your daughter.

    Sending hugs

    Donna.

    PS: I might try the basball cap you suggested in my post.

    Thanks again
  • Kat11
    Kat11 Member Posts: 1,931 Member
    #6
    I would like to attend one.
    I would like to attend one. I did wonder about the emotional part and if I could deal with that. I think it's something I really want to do with my friends and family who would be willing to join me.
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    #7
    BlownAway60 said:

    Congrats Pitt
    I am supposed to walk in our Relay for Life on the 15th of May. Since this will be my first, I had no idea what to expect. Thanks for sharing.

    I know you must have been really proud of your daughter.

    Sending hugs

    Donna.

    PS: I might try the basball cap you suggested in my post.

    Thanks again

    Congrats Pitt! It sounds
    Congrats Pitt! It sounds amazing!

    Hugs, Leeza
  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    #8
    Kat11 said:

    I would like to attend one.
    I would like to attend one. I did wonder about the emotional part and if I could deal with that. I think it's something I really want to do with my friends and family who would be willing to join me.

    Yeh Pitt! Congratulations
    Yeh Pitt! Congratulations to you and your daughter!
  • cats_toy
    cats_toy Member Posts: 1,462 Member
    #9
    woo hoo for pitt!
    so glad you had a good time, and it looks as if NED will be your dance partner for quite some time!
    Cat
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    #10
    cats_toy said:

    woo hoo for pitt!
    so glad you had a good time, and it looks as if NED will be your dance partner for quite some time!
    Cat

    Sounds like a great Relay
    Sounds like a great Relay for you! Thanks for sharing it Pitt!

    HUGS!
  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow Member Posts: 2,686 Member
    #11
    Congrats, Pitt. I agree it
    Congrats, Pitt. I agree it is emotional but I found it to be a good thing, too. I did a walk last year while I was also just about 4 weeks post-treatment. Very emotional but something I will do every year going forward.
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #12
    MyTurnNow said:

    Congrats, Pitt. I agree it
    Congrats, Pitt. I agree it is emotional but I found it to be a good thing, too. I did a walk last year while I was also just about 4 weeks post-treatment. Very emotional but something I will do every year going forward.

    Congrats!
    Congrats Pitt! I know these are very emotional and even hard for survivors to do. But, you did it! WTG!


    Sue :)
  • rrogers34
    rrogers34 Member Posts: 135
    #13
    WAY TO GO!
    I think that is awsome. It takes on a entirely new meaning and to see all of those people walking to support us, is just amazing. The last walk I particapted in was in honor of my Mother. I wont be able to walk this year as I have my second surgery the day before. But next year I hope to be able to "run". YOUR A WINNER!

    God Bless
  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    #14
    WONDERFUL~WONDERFUL~WONDERFUL~
    Hi Pitt, I did ours on Saturday and I agree it was quite rewarding. I can only imagine how nice it was to have you daughter up there reciting her poem, what a treasured moment. Glad you had a good time, I was thinking of you.

    Hugs,

    RE
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #15
    RE said:

    WONDERFUL~WONDERFUL~WONDERFUL~
    Hi Pitt, I did ours on Saturday and I agree it was quite rewarding. I can only imagine how nice it was to have you daughter up there reciting her poem, what a treasured moment. Glad you had a good time, I was thinking of you.

    Hugs,

    RE

    How awesome Pitt! I haven't
    How awesome Pitt! I haven't been to one, not sure I want to. It is great though to hear about the wonderful time that others have by going.
  • BethInAz
    BethInAz Member Posts: 203 Member
    #16
    'Relaying in June
    Pitt,
    I'm registered for the relay in June - 18-19. Thanks for your encouragement! I'm really looking forward to it. The people from my church have a team put together in honor of me and another BC survivor who walked the same path and I these past 7 months. One of our men is going to park his motorhome on site for those of us who need to rest - and he's going to bring his grill and cook us all ribs! I'm going to do luminaria in memory of my parents who both were taken by cancer - and maybe a couple more in honor of surviving friends. I know it will be a highly emotional event - but I'm all about letting the tears flow.
    By the way, you look lovely.
    Beth
  • pitt
    pitt Member Posts: 387
    #17
    BethInAz said:

    'Relaying in June
    Pitt,
    I'm registered for the relay in June - 18-19. Thanks for your encouragement! I'm really looking forward to it. The people from my church have a team put together in honor of me and another BC survivor who walked the same path and I these past 7 months. One of our men is going to park his motorhome on site for those of us who need to rest - and he's going to bring his grill and cook us all ribs! I'm going to do luminaria in memory of my parents who both were taken by cancer - and maybe a couple more in honor of surviving friends. I know it will be a highly emotional event - but I'm all about letting the tears flow.
    By the way, you look lovely.
    Beth

    Beth, I'm so glad that you
    Beth, I'm so glad that you are doing this and have a wonderful group to "hold your hand." Let the tears flow, but also celebrate the moment. It truly is a wonderful experience. My husband is still talking about how emotional he became. My children on the other hand, only saw it as a moment of rejoicing. It was good for all of us! Good luck, Pitt
  • BethInAz
    BethInAz Member Posts: 203 Member
    #18
    pitt said:

    Beth, I'm so glad that you
    Beth, I'm so glad that you are doing this and have a wonderful group to "hold your hand." Let the tears flow, but also celebrate the moment. It truly is a wonderful experience. My husband is still talking about how emotional he became. My children on the other hand, only saw it as a moment of rejoicing. It was good for all of us! Good luck, Pitt

    How wonderful
    How wonderful that your husband is so tied in emotionally to your journey. My husband has been there right with me throughout as well. He just had some basal cell cancer removed from his arm and we've jokingly said that he can now walk the cancer survivor's lap with me cause he's a survivor, too!
    I continue to be amazed at the spirit of courage that emanates from women going through this journey. And, Pitt, you're just one more amazing example of beauty and courage.
    Beth
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #19
    BethInAz said:

    'Relaying in June
    Pitt,
    I'm registered for the relay in June - 18-19. Thanks for your encouragement! I'm really looking forward to it. The people from my church have a team put together in honor of me and another BC survivor who walked the same path and I these past 7 months. One of our men is going to park his motorhome on site for those of us who need to rest - and he's going to bring his grill and cook us all ribs! I'm going to do luminaria in memory of my parents who both were taken by cancer - and maybe a couple more in honor of surviving friends. I know it will be a highly emotional event - but I'm all about letting the tears flow.
    By the way, you look lovely.
    Beth

    Thank you Beth for walking
    Thank you Beth for walking for your bc sisters in June! Hope you have a great time!
  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598
    #20
    jnl said:

    Congrats Pitt! It sounds
    Congrats Pitt! It sounds amazing!

    Hugs, Leeza

    Thank you Pitt for doing
    Thank you Pitt for doing this! And, sounds like a really great time!

    I had to add that your daughter's poem is beautiful!


    Lex♥
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    #21
    DianeBC said:

    Thank you Beth for walking
    Thank you Beth for walking for your bc sisters in June! Hope you have a great time!

    congrats and i am glad it
    congrats and i am glad it turned out well for you . I have never participated in one and this is my second time.!!! You must be so proud of your daughter!!!!!! you guys look awesome in the picture

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