What I’ve learned – and have actually started to understand – is that what goes up must come down. And, thankfully, when you're down, the only way to go is up. Just when you think the ride of life is fairly smooth… suddenly there’s a turn that takes you in a new direction; sometimes a new mountain to climb and other times a straight shot to the bottom.I’ve talked recently to a few people who have been diagnosed with cancer. The unbelief that this could actually be happening to them (and now!?) is overwhelming and they simply have to accept that THIS is the path their roller coaster is on now. Life moves forward and you just have to continue on, each day, never stopping, never giving up… because there really is no other choice.
On May 3, I am participating in the Relay for Life at LP Field in East Nashville. It starts at 6pm and goes until 6am the next day. People sign up in teams and throughout the entire event, at least one person from each team walks around the field, reminding us that there IS no break from this thing called life, even when you wish you could get off this unpredictable coaster and get on the safe and steady merry-go-round. The money raised from the event will fund cancer research, education, advocacy, and patient service programs.
I’m asking my friends, family, colleagues and blog stumblers for their support to the cause – be it through a donation, a prayer or good karma! If you’d like to make a monetary donation, you can click here and help me reach my goal (as of now, I’m 46% of the way there!).