Have you ever been around someone that is a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day? Someone who always sees the glass as half full and you would never know that they have had a bad day? That someone is my sister-in-law, Kim. She is the most positive person I have ever met. ever. In late January, Kim was diagnosed with breast cancer. My world came crashing down with memories of loved ones past. Kim on the other hand took it as a challenge to see how happy and positive she could remain. After treatments, Kim sends out updates to let friends and family know how well she is doing. In one of her recent updates Kim selflessly asks for cards and prayers for another young cancer survivor battling the disease on her own. Kim always puts others before herself. Always. So, when I was asked to walk in the Relay for Life in honor of Kim I never hesitated. Absolutely, I would never miss it!
The event started by having the survivors take the first lap. Each survivor introduced themselves and said how long ago they were diagnosed.
Half way through the first lap each survivor was greeted by their designated sponsor. My husband, Jason, was asked and he was HONORED.
One of the team contests during the night was a queen competition. You had to dress up 1 guy from your team as a girl. Each queen candidate had to answer a series of (hilarious) feminine questions. After the Q&A session each candidate had to strut their stuff down the track "pimpin" for cash. The candidate with the most cash won. Can you see where this is going?!? It's a good thing my boy is comfortable in his own skin because yes - he was nominated for our team to represent! Here is a CENSORED picture with Kim.....
Needless to say, Jason won!! I can't begin to tell you how relieved I was when it was all over with and he could wear normal clothes.
For those of you on Facebook you can see the series on the group page: "Team Kim: Network of Support".
Prior to the walk Kim had recently had a chemo treatment known as the "Red Devil". She is such a trooper - you would of never known. I have been blessed to have married into such an amazing family. Kim is my hero!!
Prior to the walk Kim had recently had a chemo treatment known as the "Red Devil". She is such a trooper - you would of never known. I have been blessed to have married into such an amazing family. Kim is my hero!!
If you see me walking ...I walk in memory of my mother-in-law, Joyce; I walk in honor of my sister-in-law, Kim; I walk for all of the survivors; I walk because I have Life. And dang, it's beautiful.
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