I wasn't going to lace up my sneakers today. They're in the corner of my room, kind of hidden next to my laundry basket so they're easy to overlook without feeling too guilty for neglecting my 3 Day training. But then, I read my friend Debbie's post about her breast exam this afternoon.
Now I'm scared and sad and angry and anxious and I want to DO SOMETHING, anything, to help. But, other than be a friend, there's not much I can do. Except walk.
While I walk I will say a prayer for everyone who will receive a phone call from their doctor, who is sitting in a chair with chemo pumping into their system, who has made the decision to have a prophylactic mastectomy, whose hair has fallen out for the first time, or whose family is preparing to say their goodbyes.
I will put on my sneakers today and I will walk this twitchy, nervous energy out and with each step I will send Debbie all the positive energy and love I can. I will thank her mother for raising such a beautiful person and take comfort in knowing her spirit will be with Debbie this afternoon.
I love you, my friend.
Great post!! Good for you Melanie for taking action. You are making a difference.
ReplyDeleteYou are such an awesome friend. Just sayin'.
ReplyDeleteI thought of you when I read her post. I'll be dropping some $$ in your account in October. I've done the walk three times and it's one of my favorite things to do. When I have the time to train again, I'll be walking with you. Too many friends need it :-(
ReplyDeleteI love you. Thank you so much for this, Mel.
ReplyDeleteXOXOXO.