I finished!

We finished the Peachtree Road Race; Lauren, Laura and I.



We walked it and loved it! It was hot but people didn’t seem to mind for they had their mind set on the finish line. I saw some interesting things. A group of young men dressed as Hawaiian girls zigzagging along Peachtree. They were drinking something, and I bet it was not water. I saw a 90 year old pass me with a t-shirt that said “I’m 90 and I’m passing you” that was adorable. He had no help from anyone. He was walking and having fun.



There were some women with him probably daughters and granddaughter. There were people speaking in other languages. Can you imagine how many countries are represented at the Peachtree?

Sorry I didn’t post earlier, but I’m just getting over the aching body. On Monday after the race they had to take me to the tent because apparently I wasn’t sweating so they wrapped this cold wet towel around my neck, which literally send me into internal shock. My body woke up quickly and I told the young nurse I had a long way to go and needed to get better now. She smiled and said you’re not leaving until your pulse is normal. So I laid there a few more minutes praying my pulse would get back to normal.

Why did I want to leave right away? Because I thought we were going to have to walk all the way back to the starting line to catch MARTA. Silly me, I was having a discussion with God where I kept telling him, I did not sign up for 12 miles, Lord. This will definitely put a damper in my celebration. But as I mentioned this to one of the nurses, she assured me I did not. She told me there was a MARTA station ten minutes from where I was, so I wouldn’t have to worry about that! Well, praise God! That alone brought my pulse back to normal and I was ready to march once again. I know Lauren and Laura and my dear husband were worried about me. After all they were there for me every step of the way and to see me falter after the race would definitely be sad.

Another thing about the Peachtree is that they have music everywhere. Lauren and I stopped and danced at one place. It was fun! Music can make you forget you troubles and I tell you at that moment my legs were starting to feel like jello, but I wanted to make the best of the situation and it worked. I had fun dancing with my girl and a burst of energy to make it to the end.



6.2 miles can seem like an eternity especially when you are at the 5 mile marker. But God is good and I have never been so excited to see a finish line before. Only it wasn’t , it was only the 6 mile marker. I thought to myself “ I can do this,” but it honestly seemed so far away. Terry joined us and walked with me the rest of the way. What a good husband, hah! Ladies, we’ve been married 31 years, by the way. Never in my wildest dreams did I see myself in such an interesting situation with my dear husband by my side. He’s a keeper!



I had some good news from my oncologist yesterday as well. He says there are no cancer cells in my head! So celebrate with me, no cancer cells!!! He will keep an eye on me for a few weeks but says that the chemos will only be once a week then every other week and then phased out completely! Yay! Praise God! Maybe I’ll get to drive sometime soon. The radiation is going well and I only have three to go. Dr. says they are working rather well, so he’s pleased with the results. I can see a change but he says the radiation works well after the application and we’ll look for better results in the near future. I pray and ask you to pray for a quick healing.



So now I can say with great excitement that I accomplished another goal in my life. I thank God for helping me through it. For strength, courage, faith and a family that loves me and encourages me to try new things. Bless you all for your words of encouragement and prayers. Love you all. Check out the rest of the pictures in facebook. I think we got them all posted.