Relay for Life 2010

Hello Everyone!!!
Mom had an amazing night on Saturday June 26th because she was able to leave the rehab hospital for a few hours, with a day pass, in order to attend the local Relay for Life that was held in Windham. Wow what a night!!!! Mom participated in the survivors walk by wheeling around the track, with yours truly as the driver. She wore she survivor shirt and sash with great pride as we looked on with all smiles. She even walked a total of a third of the track with the help of her walker. She is doing so well. Everyday there are many improvements.
Once the sun went down and we admired the beautiful sunset it was time for the luminary ceremony that dad and i participated in. Dad began the ceremony by discussing what a luminary is and then on to how they are important. Then each team came up and read the luminaries that they had for there team. There were luminaries in memory of people who had lost their life to cancer, and then there were luminaries to honor people who were currently fighting cancer. Then it was my turn at the mic. I read the poem: Every candle has a name. This poem was to tell the people that we were not just looking at a flame in a luminary bag but more important that each flame represented someone that had fought/was fighting the battle of cancer.
It was a very emotional night full of saddness, happiness, strength, encouragement, love, and so MUCH more!! After the ceremony was done, dad and I, had to rush mom back to the hospital because we kept her longer then her curfew was for. Oh well. What were they going to do. It was well worth it!!!
I have pictures but i will post them in a few days.
Mom, is doing well at rehab, so well in fact that they my kick her out early. Still waiting on the word, but i can not wait to get her home!!!! Her puppies miss her, oh, and so do we... ALOT!!

I hope that one day, the word "CANCER" will no longer exist!!!
Thanks to everyone for all of the love and support that you have shown our family. We really appreciate it, more than words can say!

Love to all
Unil I know more...
love, Jess