3 more miles! I did it!

elm3544
elm3544 Member Posts: 748
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I participated in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk today here in Phoenix! Nobody went with me as they all walked with me in the Susan G Komen race for a Cure less than a month ago. I did not raise much money since again, everyone already supported me in a previous event. I did however run into a woman who I met last year while she was holding a yard sale to raise funds for the walk. She is a 2 1/2 year survivor, just about a year ahead of me into this. I met her friends and family and was invited to join them for a celebration afterwards. I declined the invitation, as I was exhausted and in need of a nap, but had a wonderful time on the walk with this great group of people!
Just over 3 weeks after a complete hysterectomy and I did it. I am quite proud of myself.
Now its off to the Leon Russell/Elton John concert!
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  • smalldoggroomer
    smalldoggroomer Member Posts: 1,184
    #2
    You are a true warrior in my
    You are a true warrior in my book. congratulation!! you are a inspiration
  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #3
    OK, I'm exhausted now! You
    OK, I'm exhausted now! You are truly amazing! And you should be very, very proud. Congrats!
  • ladyg
    ladyg Member Posts: 1,577
    #4
    All I can say is...
    you are a true inspiration to us all.

    Hugs,
    Georgia
  • Stace_aka_Pollyanna
    Stace_aka_Pollyanna Member Posts: 78
    #5
    Rock on Ms. Elm!
    we're behind you "every step of the way"...
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159 Member
    #6
    Go Edna, Go Edna, go Edna! I
    Go Edna, Go Edna, go Edna! I am so very proud of you! And I need not tell you to have fun
    at the concert; I hear only great things about that duo! I am seeing Leon in concert (sans Elton) next month in Lake Tahoe, and I am very excited about that!

    Way to go, you are an inspitation!

    Hugs,
    Chen♥
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    #7
    chenheart said:

    Go Edna, Go Edna, go Edna! I
    Go Edna, Go Edna, go Edna! I am so very proud of you! And I need not tell you to have fun
    at the concert; I hear only great things about that duo! I am seeing Leon in concert (sans Elton) next month in Lake Tahoe, and I am very excited about that!

    Way to go, you are an inspitation!

    Hugs,
    Chen♥

    awesome Living life thats
    awesome Living life thats what it is all about!
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #8
    carkris said:

    awesome Living life thats
    awesome Living life thats what it is all about!

    I am impressed at your
    I am impressed at your participating and doing this so soon after surgery. Enjoy the concert and don't overdo. Remember it's alright to take it a little easy after all you have been through.
  • Heatherbelle
    Heatherbelle Member Posts: 1,226 Member
    #9
    Congratulations on doing the
    Congratulations on doing the walk! I did our local walk a few weeks back, 2 weeks after my last chemo treatment.I was surprised that i was able to do the whole 3 miles.
    Good for you! And I'm JEALOUS of you & your concert! I hope you had a blast!!
    *hugs*
    Heather
  • jennytwist
    jennytwist Member Posts: 896
    #10
    Heatherbelle said:

    Congratulations on doing the
    Congratulations on doing the walk! I did our local walk a few weeks back, 2 weeks after my last chemo treatment.I was surprised that i was able to do the whole 3 miles.
    Good for you! And I'm JEALOUS of you & your concert! I hope you had a blast!!
    *hugs*
    Heather

    YAY!!! for you!
    How wonderful for you! 2 walks! And the concert is a great way to celebrate! Hope you had a great time!
    -Jenny
  • Bella Luna
    Bella Luna Member Posts: 1,578 Member
    #11
    Hooray for You!!!
    Wow, you are an inspiration! There is no slowing you down. Three weeks after having a hysterectomy and you still managed to do the walkathon, HOLY SMOKE! You are amazing!

    Glad to hear you met some great folks while at the event. And... I know you had a great time at the concert! Good for you!
    BL
  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 Member Posts: 2,462
    #12
    YOU GO GIRL!
    We are all so proud of you. Thanks for walking for all of us! Hope you were able to get some rest yesterday. Hugs, Jean
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #13
    Jean 0609 said:

    YOU GO GIRL!
    We are all so proud of you. Thanks for walking for all of us! Hope you were able to get some rest yesterday. Hugs, Jean

    WTG Edna! You are amazing
    WTG Edna! You are amazing to do this so soon after surgery.

    Thanks for walking for all of your sisters in pink!


    Sue :)
  • webbwife50
    webbwife50 Member Posts: 394
    #14
    You go girl!!
    I want a friend around like you!! Hugs.. on all you successes!!
  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000
    #15
    webbwife50 said:

    You go girl!!
    I want a friend around like you!! Hugs.. on all you successes!!

    This is great Edna, and,
    This is great Edna, and, thank you for walking for us.


    Hugs, Megan
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #16
    Megan M said:

    This is great Edna, and,
    This is great Edna, and, thank you for walking for us.


    Hugs, Megan

    WOW, Elm .. I am so jealous! You Rocked it -- this was
    your 2nd .. walk in a month, right??? Or am I confused? You are truly a WARRIOR, wearing your Pink - I see from the photo!

    Congratulations! Bye the Way, how was the concert? I hoped you enjoyed every minute of it....

    Strength and Courage

    Vicki Sam
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    #17
    VickiSam said:

    WOW, Elm .. I am so jealous! You Rocked it -- this was
    your 2nd .. walk in a month, right??? Or am I confused? You are truly a WARRIOR, wearing your Pink - I see from the photo!

    Congratulations! Bye the Way, how was the concert? I hoped you enjoyed every minute of it....

    Strength and Courage

    Vicki Sam

    WTG Edna! Congratulations
    WTG Edna! Congratulations on walking and thank you.


    Hugs, Leeza
  • elm3544
    elm3544 Member Posts: 748
    #18
    Thank you everyone! I had a
    Thank you everyone! I had a great timeon the walk and at the concert. I did however need lots of rest and some good pain meds to get me through the next day! My husband was out of town but he got back Sunday and took good care of me!
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    #19
    jennytwist said:

    YAY!!! for you!
    How wonderful for you! 2 walks! And the concert is a great way to celebrate! Hope you had a great time!
    -Jenny

    Congrats on your walk for
    Congrats on your walk for us! And, adding my thank you too.

    Hugs, Jan
  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598
    #20
    elm3544 said:

    Thank you everyone! I had a
    Thank you everyone! I had a great timeon the walk and at the concert. I did however need lots of rest and some good pain meds to get me through the next day! My husband was out of town but he got back Sunday and took good care of me!

    You rock girl!

    You rock girl!
  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
    #21
    Alexis F said:

    You rock girl!

    You rock girl!

    Sorry I am late, but, WTG
    Sorry I am late, but, WTG Elm! Thanks for walking for your sisters!

    Hugs, Angie

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