Ok, so I lied. I thought my previous post would be my last. But I decided I just had to write once more after I had one of the most amazing days of my life.
The Mother's Day Classic at The Domain in Sydney was amazing. There was a sea of pink and a spirit that was so strong. Hope flooded the atmosphere. It's incredible what a group of committed, like-minded people can do.
My family and friends met and lined up for the race with other supporters and survivors. And we walked. For me, for lives lost and lives saved. For future. For hope. For love. For a cause that touches far too many people.
I got chills. I smiled and laughed. And I cried.
Family members hugged me. Nik held my hand the entire event. Janette, my beautiful friend handed me my finishing medal at the end. People told me they were proud of me. And a complete stranger, a Bay Babe, watched Nik and I pin our tribute cards up on the tribute wall and cried. She stopped me and hugged me and told me I was special. I sobbed with her.
I loved every second of it. I'll be back next year, and the one after and each one for eternity. Until then, enjoy today's pictures.
Oh, and the picnic was perfect!
With love, hugs and thanks.
Sim
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Pic listing, from top to bottom
Jeff and Joan
Me with my race medal
Nik putting his tribute card on the tribute wall
Me putting my tribute card on the tribute wall
Nik's and my tribute calls hanging on the wall
Mum, me and dad
Janette and I
Jess, me and Clarissa
Nik and me from behind, wearing our tribute cards
Nik and I at the start of the race
Brilliant!!! My best Mothers Day ever. Thanx Simone(and Nik) Luv ya Joan
ReplyDeleteWow, what a day. Sunshine for our Sunshine and the company of a great bunch of rellies and friends.The whole area was alive with love and support and the promise of a future without cancer. I agree with Joan...my best Mothers Day ever. Love Mum.
ReplyDeleteGlad it was such a splendid day for everyone. Great photos of the race, made us just a tad jealous - it is chilly and wet in London Petrea, keith and Scrappy.
ReplyDeleteSIM-ly brilliant!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Sim, love the photos, it's great to see everyone. The boys (Pink Ladies) Walk in Canberra and we in Seville With Our scarfs. Get Neri to show you Jonathan's photos. Like you, They Had a fabulous day and INTEND to walk Each Year. (Will buy bigger Tshirts for them next year). Keep smiling and Genelle Geoff XOXOXOXOXO
ReplyDeleteHi Simone! Jean Hatcher here. That walk on Mother's Day must have been quite an exhilarating experience and the energy there, electrifying!! Your sparkle would have added quite a glow! Sending you my love across the miles, and miles.
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What a brilliant blog, the first one I follow step by step! I'm so sad it's over, maybe you could create your old one so we keep getting your wise, enthusiastic and lovely approach of life. All the best to you and your family, thank you so much for the experience. XXXXX
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