Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Relay For Life

Friday night was the annual Relay For Life out at Flinn Stadium. It was a hot but beautiful night. Right before the survivor lap, they released the doves. I had to take some pictures of them--they are so beautiful and I am still in awe of how they always find their way home. My hairdresser actually owns the Doves of Love business. When me and the boys get our hair done, there are always a few of them in the big cage in her shop. They are so beautiful and talkative.




I'm eternally grateful that my Dad is able to walk the survivor lap. (he's got his purple shirt thrown over his shoulder if you can't find him) It will be 3 years this fall that he is cancer free. Every year that passes and he is healthy, I say a prayer for one more, many more. He may not admit it, but I know it is often at the back of his mind, our minds. What if it comes back somewhere else? My greatest fear. That's what these walks are for, we need to find a cure for cancer. I see it everywhere these days, I could rattle off 5 names of people I know that have it without having to even think about it. That is so scary. No one should have to suffer through it.




Love you Dad.