Tired of Cancer!

I am, to say the least, a bit behind on blogging however with that said I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the impact the Relay for Life had on me.I've visited the festivities a time or two at the local Relay for Life here in Jacksonville, however I have never actively participated let alone stuck around for very long.  This year I was fortunate that my daughters daycare had a fun little, vastly becoming large, team set up and I hopped on board last minute.  Seeing everyone coming together, seeing the set ups, all the money raised, opening ceremony and that banner being held and followed for that first lap of the night; well it all puts chills down my spine.  I've known of the luminaries, I know of their meaning however comma I have never witnessed this part of the night -nothing could have prepared me for it.On a cold rainy day, about 10 years ago, as we huddled under umbrellas we said our farewells to my Great Aunt Berta as we buried her ashes along side a can of her favorite Stag.  Back then I didn't quite comprehend the extent of what she had been going through.  I didn't realize or understand what had really just happened, I knew I lost a family member to cancer, yes my knowledge was that vague.  On this night of the relay, seeing the remembrance, hearing the stories, I realize I missed out.  I failed to participate in the fight my family was going through, failed to create more memories while I could.   I have great respect for anyone going through, be it themselves, a family member or friend, this nasty bug of illness.  Keep fighting, we are all Tired of Cancer!It goes without saying, cherish everyday.|Sami