This weekend we had the opportunity to join our good friend Sandy, along with many of her friends and family for the MS walk downtown. She was diagnosed just over a year ago, and has since then amassed quite a following, raising money and awareness about the disease. In fact, this spring, in only her second year participating, her team raised almost $5,000. Very impressive!
The morning started out
cold (like 36 degrees cold), so we bundled the girls up like it was December again. Poor Aubrey couldn't sit up in the stroller for all the layers she had on, and Camryn sipped on hot cocoa while we waited for the race to begin.
By the time we made our way from Pioneer Courthouse Square to the Eastbank Esplanade, the sun had come out. Camryn walked, galloped, and ran most of the way from the Steel Bridge to the Hawthorne, and then hitched a ride on Daddy's shoulders for a bit. Aubrey ended up sleeping for most of the walk, which ended up being a good thing for everyone involved. :)
I love that we were able to show our girls that there are many ways to help people, support our friends, and show teamwork. We are very proud of our friend Sandy, and her ability to make lemonade out of the lemons that life has tossed her way. Clearly, many others feel the same way.
This weekend we had the opportunity to join our good friend Sandy, along with many of her friends and family for the MS walk downtown. She was diagnosed just over a year ago, and has since then amassed quite a following, raising money and awareness about the disease. In fact, this spring, in only her second year participating, her team raised almost $5,000. Very impressive!
The morning started out cold (like 36 degrees cold), so we bundled the girls up like it was December again. Poor Aubrey couldn't sit up in the stroller for all the layers she had on, and Camryn sipped on hot cocoa while we waited for the race to begin.
By the time we made our way from Pioneer Courthouse Square to the Eastbank Esplanade, the sun had come out. Camryn walked, galloped, and ran most of the way from the Steel Bridge to the Hawthorne, and then hitched a ride on Daddy's shoulders for a bit. Aubrey ended up sleeping for most of the walk, which ended up being a good thing for everyone involved. :)
I love that we were able to show our girls that there are many ways to help people, support our friends, and show teamwork. We are very proud of our friend Sandy, and her ability to make lemonade out of the lemons that life has tossed her way. Clearly, many others feel the same way.
2 comments:
Your girls were absolute angels! What a special family you are:)
That's really great!
I feel bad that Sandy has MS though. That......isnt't so great.
Good Job!
-Sarah
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