Hi:
Today is Tuesday and since I don't have to preach this sunday I have a little more time to spend at home. That is great, since Cindy is a little tired due to her treatment last week Thursday.
On Friday night we had a great evening. After taking the girls to their soccer practice our family attended the "Cancer Walk" in Goderich. It is called the "Relay for Life" and helps raise money to fight cancer. Our church puts a team in this event every year, and the members of the team stay up all night and take turns walking around a track. It is a great night of fellowship and also a great way to fight cancer. Our team raised the most money this year. Way to go Trinity!!!! We raised $9200.00. The town of Goderich raised a total of $95000.00.
This year the walk was especially meaningful and also emotional. Since cancer is now part of our family journey the walk took on special meaning. There was some tears but we also laughed alot and had a good time. The most emotional part was when me and the girls lite a luminary candle in honor of Cindy. These candles are lite just when it is dark and are placed around the track. The candles are to remember those who died of cancer, and also to honor those who have beaten cancer and those who are presently struggling with cancer. I will post a few pictures of the walk when I get home.
Other than that we are doing really well. Like I mentioned Cindy is a little tired this week due to her treatments last week Thursday. Hopefully by the end of the week she will have her energy back.
Our children are also going to be gone for a few days. Grandma and grandpa Tamming are going to take them to the African Lion Safari tommorow and so they are going to be spending a few days with my parents. That should be a fun time for them. Next week we hope to go camping for a few nights. So the next few weeks should be a fun time.
Well that about all that is new in our family.
Read a quote today that made me laugh. Since I am 40 now it took on a little more meaning.
"Live your life and forget your age"
Cindy says sometimes I have to act a little more like my age, so I think I am going to be sharing this quote to her.
Love Stephen
Relay for Life
Lighting a Candle of Honor for Cindy at the Relay for Life.
"Relay for Life"
The family walking around the track at the "Relay for Life" to raise funds to fight cancer
3 comments:
Cindy & Steve,
Thanks for starting the blog - I've added it to my list of favourites. The gates of heaven are being stormed on your behalf -God HAS to listen!
rita
Hello Stephen and Cindy,
mary Jane Bisset just forwarded the blog site. Thank you so much for sharing.
I pray you have peace of heart and know that God is working through all of you through this time. May you feel His healing Presence as he wraps His loving arms around all of you.
Toni Schaefer
Thanks for sharing your updates. I think about your family often and wonder how Cindy is doing. I was so happy to see the photos on the blog. Such an honor to have taken them for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you! Blessings, Sandra
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