3.Day.Expo

My mom and I attended the 3.Day Expo in Farmington. I think the reality of what i have signed up to do has hit my mom after today - quite possibly while we sat listening to the Blister.Workshop given by one of the medical crew members! I just remember her turning to me and saying, "You are going to need more than 1 stick of Body.Glide and 1 pair of shoes!" Most of the things they had at the Expo were things I knew from reading my walker handbook (i'm a good doo-bee...or just a nerd...possibly both!) but the displays were kind of cool. Lots of vendors were present - New Balance, of course, was in full force! - and we got to see the real size of a 6'x6' tent! The Blister.Workshop was interesting... and we heard a story about Duct Tape that will make you realize that it isn't good for EvErYtHiNg!

Happy.Birthday.Grandma

Today is my Grandma's birthday... She would have been 79 yrs old today.

She died 9 years ago after a long battle with breast cancer...

She is the reason behind my passion to find a cure and to improve detection and treatment for so many millions of men and women. I am so lucky to have known such a beautiful, loving, strong woman. She is the one who taught me how to care for other people, how to laugh about the little things, and how to be a strong woman through the toughest times.

I love you Grandma and I miss you but I will never forget you.