this june was the first

relay for life cancer walk

in soda. to be able to have

it here, the head commitee

had to commit to raising

at least $25,000.00 and holding

another relay next year.

gratefully, i was able to

participate in this wond-

erful event and will forever

remember the feelings and

emotions that came with

being there.

as my father, my grand-

father, my sister-in-law,

and many others i love have

struggled to beat cancer or have

been defeated, i was reminded through-

out the evening how fragile

life is. i don't know why there

is such a horrible thing, but i

do know that God has a plan

and that those affected

by it are strong and will receive

numerous blessings, not only

here, but in heaven. thanks to

those that are brave and remind

us to love and to live for each day.

you are my heroes! i love you.