History Has Been Made.

Last night the United States of America voted and elected the first African American president to lead our country. It was an astonishing defeat over John McCain, the Republican. All over the world, people were celebrating this huge break in the racial barrier. Change is coming.

It's so amazing to me that people, regardless of their race, have elected a black man to be President of the United States. It goes beyond anything that I've ever experienced before in the world of politics. I can't begin to imagine what it feels like to be a black person in today's society to know that the racial barriers have been broken.

Obama might not be the best candidate for the job, but he's being given a chance to prove it. And he's got four years to do so. And if America is not happy with the job that he is doing, then we have the right and the power to vote him out of office and vote in someone more capable.

His speech was amazing last night. He said that for those people "whose support he has yet to earn, I may not have won your vote, but I hear your voices, I need your help, and I will be your president, too." This just goes to show that he is excited to do the job for everyone, not just one race or one gender, but for every American.

So, we will see what the next four years bring. Will Obama really bring change? But I can say this, change has already happened.

Meet Munson!

Here he is! The new addition to my family! Meet Munson.

He was born on June 24th, so he's just over 4 months old! He is so adorable. He just melts your heart when you first meet him. And he's such a cuddler! Munson is a total loverboy!

Ruby is still a little unsure of what is going on with the new guy. She probably thinks that he's just coming to visit for the week, but she's starting to warm up to him and play a little bit more!

Everyone needs to come over and meet him.

Also, here is the link for the rest of the Breast Cancer 3Day pictures!! Check them out!

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WE DID IT!!

60 miles! We did it! And it's finally over!

We walked all the way down Peachtree Road - from Chamblee, through Brookhaven and Buckhead, and then down to the Georgia World Congress Center. Words cannot describe what we were feeling in the holding area before the Closing Ceremonies. There were hundreds of walkers and crew cheering everyone on as they finished this long three day journey. There was such a sense of community, of love, of accomplishment in that room. There were so many pink pom poms in the air waving everyone to the victory line. Strangers were hugging and crying on each others shoulders. Teammates were helping the wounded and the injured down the last home stretch. Truly a sight to behold. So much happiness! So much sadness! So many heroes all in one place at one time. It truly was spectacular!

It is so amazing to have been a part of such a movement. The Atlanta Breast Cancer 3Day raised $8.3 million towards breast cancer research. $8.3 MILLION DOLLARS!! That is such a huge number. We all came together for one cause - one purpose - and we will succeed! A world without breast cancer! I can't wait until next year! 2009 here we come!!

Thanks to everyone for their support over these past three days. Without your love and support, this definitely wouldn't have been possible.

It's back to the real world now!

A lifetime of love is worth walking for!

xoxo

40 Down! 20 To Go!!

What a difference a day makes! The weather gods were definitely looking out for us today because it was dry as a bone and the sun was shining down on us as we walked the second leg of our journey! Breakfast was served at the campsite where all the walkers came together to eat before taking off on the roads. It was a sea of pink and an amazing sight to see. And off we went! We walked from Suwanee to Norcross to Gwinnett and then to Duluth! The support that we got from people in the cars on the road was awesome! People were honking as we walked and it gave us more energy to continue. To know that we only have 20 miles left is such a thrilling feeling. We have accomplished so much in these past two days and still have one day left!

Meghan, Martha and I finished up today's route at the bar to watch the Georgia Bulldogs whip up on the LSU Tigers. It was the perfect end to a perfect day.

Tomorrow is the last day and the Closing Ceremonies. I've packed lots of kleenex in my waistpack because I know that we will need them. I can't wait to let everyone know what it feels like to know that you've reached out to so many people by doing the 3Day. It is going to be one of the biggest accomplishments of my life, and I am so lucky to have experienced something so moving.

Go Dawgs!!

xoxo

Everyone Deserves A Lifetime!

Whew! What a day! We got to the Opening Ceremonies a little before 7:00am, and it was still dark outside, cold and rainy! Luckily, we were prepared for such weather (thank goodness). The Opening Ceremonies was such an emotional and powerful event - I can only imagine what the Closing Ceremonies are going to be like. It made it all so real as to why we are walking and who we are walking for. We are walking for the man that lost his wife, the daughter that lost her mother, the woman that lost her friend. It was so emotional, and everyone was hugging and holding each other, and then eight women came up into this circle in the middle of the crowd. These women are either breast cancer survivors or are currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer. These are the people that I am walking for. I was very lucky to have Mom and Karl there this morning to support us as we began our journey for sixty long miles (the first 20 in the rain)! It brought many tears to my face to know how proud they am of me for taking on this journey. And then as the music played through the loudspeakers, we took the first step and started the first mile.

We trekked through Alpharetta near North Point Mall, winded our way through Windward and then on through Duluth. It was cold and raining the entire time. The weather may have dampened our clothes, but it never dampened our spirits! Everyone on the walk was so excited to be a part of this movement, and the crew and volunteers all could not have been any more helpful and supportive the whole way! They weathered the elements right along with us. It is so amazing to be part of something so big and to have such an impact on our generation! I really can't put into words what it feels like.

By the end, our socks were starting to get wet, the bottoms of our feet were sore and we were just ready to be done for the day. Luckily, my knight in shining armor showed up to shuttle us back to the hotel where I had a nice hot meal and the best shower of my entire life. And Day 1 has officially come to a close. 20 miles down and 40 to go! We are sore and tired but super anxious for the next 20 miles! And the weather will be in our favor this time around!

We walk because we must.

We are strong because the journey demands it.

Together in body and united in spirit, we lay down our footsteps for this generation and the future.

This is our promise: a world without breast cancer!!

xoxo

The Night Before

Meghan, Martha and I arrived to the hotel about an hour ago and we're just minutes away from where the Opening Ceremonies are going to take place. As we pulled in to unload the car, we saw lots of walkers getting in their last bit of practice, and it all started to sink in. The 3Day is finally here! We've got everything we need - bags to keep our feet dry, scarves, mittens, hats, ponchos, long underwear. And of course, we came prepared - with two bottles of wine!! We've already had a fashion show where we pulled out everything pink that we packed and decided what we are wearing on the first day. I even tried my clothes on! Thanks to Karl and Glo for letting us borrow the Frogg Toggs - we'll be the driest walkers out there!

Our wake-up call is coming at 5:30am - bright and early tomorrow, so we need to have one more glass of wine and get a really good night's sleep!

Hopefully, I'll be able to report from the road, but if not, then tomorrow night for sure!!

Save the Ta-Ta's!!

xoxo

My First Blog

Well, I did it. I joined the blogging community. I really have no idea what I'm doing, but learning is just half the fun (or the frustration).

Check back here this weekend as I blog from the Breast Cancer 3Day walk all over Atlanta. It starts Friday (10/24) morning bright and early (and in the rain, according to the weather channel) and ends in an emotional closing ceremony Sunday evening.

I just want to give a big shout out to everyone who is supporting me, Meghan and Martha, Meghan's mom as we walk 60 miles for breast cancer research. Without your love and support, we wouldn't have been able to do this. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers this weekend as we save the boobies!!

xoxo