The 60 mile walk was very strenuous and painful but, as we walked into closing ceremonies Marianne said she was sad that it was ending and I agreed. Even though I was tired and achy I could have endured one more night in the tent and 20 more miles. That sounds insane and until you've experienced it will never make sense.
The Melons are already gearing up for 2009! The plan now is to take San Francisco by storm. We are working on some awesome fundraisers, including an additional golf tournament in North Mississippi and a cookbook....Yummmy!
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Update on Ms Debra
Marianne's mom, Debra, underwent a double mastectomy Friday, November 12. She is still recovering and thankfully has Marianne to help her out. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. We love you Ms Debra and we'd walk a thousand miles for you!!
Monday, November 24, 2008
We Came, We Walked, We Slept in Tents!
I am not sure what I was expecting when I set out on this journey, but it was more amazing then I could have imagined. Those of you whom know me understand that walking 60 miles was not the obstacle, sleeping in a tent was the obstacle. But I overcame and I will be back again next year!
It was cold Friday morning and the Melons arrived (on time!) at Opening Ceremonies. None of us were exactly sure what to expect. It was very organized chaos. Jim and Austin snapped pictures for the scrap book as Walter lay snug in his bed awaiting tee-time. We all shed tears as the survivors joined hands in the circle and then danced our way out of the gate!
22.7 miles later we collapsed in our comfy, cozy tents. We all had aches and pains, but we could not wait to wake up and begin the next day's journey.
The Breast Cancer 3-Day isa more than just a 60 mile walk. And it's hard to explain until you've experienced it. Just when you think you can't make it another step you walk into a cheering crowd offering you candy and support. You look down to see a little boy wearing a t-shirt that reads "Thanks for Saving my Mommy" and you look up to the beautiful bald head of a breast cancer survivor off handing you a gold star sticker. You would walk a thousand miles if you could feel that rush the entire time.
I am very proud of my team mates. We stuck together and finished as a team.
It was cold Friday morning and the Melons arrived (on time!) at Opening Ceremonies. None of us were exactly sure what to expect. It was very organized chaos. Jim and Austin snapped pictures for the scrap book as Walter lay snug in his bed awaiting tee-time. We all shed tears as the survivors joined hands in the circle and then danced our way out of the gate!
22.7 miles later we collapsed in our comfy, cozy tents. We all had aches and pains, but we could not wait to wake up and begin the next day's journey.
The Breast Cancer 3-Day isa more than just a 60 mile walk. And it's hard to explain until you've experienced it. Just when you think you can't make it another step you walk into a cheering crowd offering you candy and support. You look down to see a little boy wearing a t-shirt that reads "Thanks for Saving my Mommy" and you look up to the beautiful bald head of a breast cancer survivor off handing you a gold star sticker. You would walk a thousand miles if you could feel that rush the entire time.
I am very proud of my team mates. We stuck together and finished as a team.
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