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Poor Cameron

Well Cameron has now been added to our fine list of ER visits. Tonight he was upstairs playing with our boys and our neighbors kids when I heard a cry. I thought surly Ricky would console him or bring him to me. Neither happened. It was Michael running down the stairs yelling for me, saying Cameron has blood on his head. Of course I go running.Sure enough he does. I carried him the rest of the way down and our friends helped take care and assess the situation. We decided it could use a few stitches. Maybe one or two.

My sweet neighbor takes me to the InstaCare to help me, She is so sweet. I don’t know if I would volunteer myself to hear someones kids screaming. They walked us right in and wiped some of the blood away and got out the staple gun. She explained to me that they don’t use any numbing shots since there was only going to be two staples why traumatize him more. Poor Cameron. We laid him down in my lap. It took three of us to hold him down while the doctor stapled his head. After it was done he cried for just a minute. Cameron is so cute. I love having him. The doctor felt so bad for him that she gave him a little bear. He loved it:)

Our poor neighbors. They came over for a Family Home Evening and this is what they got. We haven’t ever had someone not in the church over for this. It was really scary for me. I am just a nice person that I don’t ever want someone to get upset at anything we may say. Randy did the lesson. He did such a great job at it too. That is why I married him:)

All in all, tonight I hope was a success for them. I hope they felt the spirit in our home. I enjoyed having them here with us. Maybe they might come back for another one. Who knows!?

~Becca:)

I did it!!!!!!

I finished the Breast Cancer 3-day walk on Sunday and I was still smiling. I had such a great time. I was able to accomplish 56 out of the 60 miles. On Sunday my feet were so sore and frozen I couldn’t walk as fast as we needed to. Therefore I had to get in the van and get dropped off at the next pitstop. I of course got emotional about it. It was hard to see Beth walking alone. I have to say that I loved doing this with such a great friend like Beth. What a strong women she is. I am glad to be her friend.

I told my story a lot too. It was Beth’s idea to put on my sign: I am walking because I can… ask me my story…

It was neat to be able to tell so many women my story. I’m sure Beth has it memorized be now. It was still neat to hear other stories as well. Just being there with 3500 other women who all has a story was amazing. You almost can’t describe it. I was honored to be there. I will be going every year until I can’t go. This was so worth the hard work to raise the money.

I have to say “Thank You” to my friends that came to cheer us on:

Thank You Lori & Amy who came out with fun balloons and a great poster. Amy also took fabulous pictures too. I can’t wait to get my hands on those:)

Thank You to Maria Sievert who came with flowers and balloons on Sunday. I was thinking we were needing more balloons:) She is such a great friend to Beth.

A HUGE Thank You to my family!! Randy was so amazing. He made sure he came with the boys all 3 days to cheer us on. It made my day to be able to see them. Randy also made sure to post for me. He is the best husband ever:)

Also Thank You to Beth’s family too. It was fun to see a familiar face smiling you on.

I’ll have to post more great stories later. My feet hurt when I sit too long. I walked away from this with 6 blisters and a couple of hot spots. Also shin splints and a hurt knee. I still think it was worth it too!!

~Becca:)

Walk – Day 2

Becca and Beth did well again today. They are having an amazing time and love that we come and cheer them on. Becca’s feet are really sore, go figure. All in all she is doing awesome. I’m so proud of her and her desire to keep going on. It’s such a great cause. Thank you all so much for you love and support!!

Walk – Day 1

They made it! I talked with Becca several times today. Beth and Becca made the first 21 miles and are feeling great. They have another 21 or so tomorrow and feel like they can do it. I took the boys with me and cheered them on from a rally point in Plano. It was just awesome to see so many people supporting the walkers, but the sheer number of walkers was unimaginable. It was so moving to see all those people walking together for such a great cause.

Keep up the faith!

It’s time for The Breast Cancer 3-day walk…

Here is some information for anyone that my be interested in cheering Beth and I on! I haven’t been on this walk before, but I can just imagine how emotional it would be to see some familiar face cheering for you. I am going to try and have Randy update the blog while I walk.

This is a HUGE Challenge for me. As most of you know, I was a quadriplegic in July 2006 until I started PT and Chemo. I am so blessed today that I am here AND I can walk. Keep looking for pictures to come next week. When I recover:)

Cheering Stations:

Cheering Stations are a great way to show your support along the route to encourage walkers and let them know that you are with them every step of the way. Seeing familiar faces cheering them on can provide that extra burst of energy that gets them to take that next step or go the next mile. Create banners, hold up signs, bring some music and make some noise – anything to make them smile, get energized and keep walking.

Friday, November 7:
9:00 am – 10:30 am
Collin Creek Crossing (Syms & Hobby Lobby)

800 – 900 West 15th Street, Plano
Please park in parking spaces closest to 15th St.
12:45 pm – 5:00 pm

Albertson’s
4625 Frankford Rd., Dallas
Please do not park in front of other stores

Saturday, November 8:
7:30 am – 9:45 am
Carrollton Plaza Supermarket
3040 N Josey Ln, Carrollton

10:15 am – 1:45 pm
Kroger Signature
3305 N. Dallas Pkwy, Plano
Park behind store on Communications Pkwy. Please do not park in front of other stores.

Sunday, November 9:

7:45 am – 9:45 am
Prestonwood Town Center – Walmart
SE corner of Arapaho & Montfort/Knoll Trail
15220 Montfort Rd, Dallas
Park north of Walmart – closest to Arapaho

Closing Ceremony
After three days and 60 miles, participants will take a final and incredibly emotional victory walk into the Closing Ceremony. Friends, family and supporters should arrive at the Closing Ceremony site at least one hour early to get the best view of the program. Please allow extra travel time due to expected congestion at the site.

All walkers and crew members should remain in the Participant Holding Area where they will receive a victory shirt, cheer on fellow walkers and crew members and celebrate one last time together before their dramatic victory walk. The Participant Holding area is CLOSED to spectators. If you wish to meet with a participant before the Ceremony begins, please have them meet you at the Closing Ceremony site. All participants must return to the Holding Area no later than 4:00 pm in order to join the victory walk.

Sunday, November 9th Schedule:
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Walkers arrive at Holding Area
3:30 pm: Spectators arrive and should head directly to the stage
4:00 pm: Participants begin lining up for victory walk
4:30 pm: Closing Ceremonies begin
Southern Methodist University – Dallas Hall
3225 University Blvd
Dallas, TX 75205