last week i heard about a running group benefitting breast cancer research. the members of the group would train together and race in a half marathon together in the spring. i have a friend, ramona, who has battled breast cancer twice. TWICE. when i signed up for the club i had her in mind: i would do this for ramona.
i had my first run and knew i had an uphill battle ahead of me.
and the very next day, i learned that ramona had passed away.
ramona had an uphill battle and she fought every step of the way. when the cancer came back, she didn't resign herself to it. the doctors told her that eventually it would take her life. she did everything she could to fight it anyway and went through the nightmare all over again because she would not let it beat her. she came to work, she mothered her children, and she went on a cruise with her husband. the last few times i saw ramona she was smiling. and she was at peace. she had won.
ramona, this one's for you.
7 comments:
love this post!! Ramona is a beautiful woman
You can do it, especially for such a great woman!
No, no, no. Your posts are supposed to make me laugh. Not tear up. I'm so sorry for your loss. You can do it! I'll be walking in the Breast Cancer 3 Day here in Dallas. I'll throw up some happy thoughts for your training and for Ramona.
Gina you're great! I'm thinking of Ramona and her family as well. And cheering you on with your next big endeavor! You are an inspiration to me, thanks!
Love you! I know you can do it! and Ramona will be right by your side the entire time.
Wow!
you are awesome! and an inspiration!
awesome!!! God bless those struggling with the disease.
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