Light the Night - Success!

On October 6th we rallied the troops and set out to light the night. Not only were we raising money for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society, but we were also celebrating exactly 1 year cancer free! Our team, It's Go Time, consisted of 37 walkers that braved the coldest night yet this fall. Bundled to the extreme, holding our light up balloons we walked what they told us was 1.2 miles around West Glen in West Des Moines. However, given our sluggishly slow pace, I am thinking there is no way we walked 1.2 miles. Chances are the people in charge rerouted the course to save our extremities from frost bite. 

Our team made the top ten list for West Des Moines fundraising with over $2400 raised! Not that I am competitive or anything, but it sure did feel good to be at the top. :) Thank you to all who donated, bought a shirt, or even just cheered us on. 

Our team of walkers for It's Go Time

While the walk was important and significant, the real fun came at dinner afterwards. To warm up, we went to Bravo and enjoyed some yummy appetizers and various Italian food. I felt very humbled to have so many friends and family in one room as a culmination of support. The words I expressed as a thankful sentiment didn't do my heart justice. 

Even though October 6 was a momentous day for me, I still feel as if I am right in the moment   on this ordinary Saturday morning. Reflective on all that I learned and am still learning through this process and feeling thankful for the love I have in my life, I realize that no day is truly ordinary if you choose to view it otherwise.