For months I had a trip planned to join some of my very good friends in Jacksonville, FL and watch two of them run in the Breast Cancer Marathon. Then, about 2 months ago my radiation oncologist told me not to plan it because of the timing and we didn’t know how I would feel at the end. I took her advise and called everything off but my 3 friends were still going. Well, a week ago I decided that I was feeling well enough and I was going. Friday was my last radiation treatment then I hopped on a plane and landed in JAX around 2:30 that afternoon.
What an amazing weekend! The entire weekend was centered around the marathon so we didn’t do anything huge like go to a show or a concert (although Jimmy Buffet was in town) or anything like that. We were 4 friends that hadn’t seen each other in 8 years hanging out and supporting a wonderful cause. It was exactly what I needed.
The weekend was entirely perfect. There was so much positive energy that I can’t even describe it. Well, I’ll tell you a brief story. My friends that ran the marathon had these signs on their backs
We had to take a shuttle from the finish line to our hotel. As we were getting off the bus the passengers could read their backs and some one said “Is that Vicky Taylor With You?” Obviously, I’m still bald so I kind of stand out as a cancer patient. So they or I or someone said yes and the entire bus started applauding for me. Wow, I just teared up typing that. That’s how the entire weekend was. Simply amazing!
I can not thank my friends enough for . . . everything. I also can’t thank my family enough for watching the kids so I could get away and soak up some Vitamin D.
Krista, Susan and Cindy :yourock:
ah, i teared up just reading that! i’m so glad you got to go! and yeah Team Vic! well done.
did you have to run the marathon to get one of the pink bandanas? i want one.
No you don’t, we got them at the expo. Matter of fact, they gave me about 4 of them so I’ll drop one in the mail for you (if I can find your address again)
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