
This past Saturday, the "Little Red Riding Hood" bike race/ride was in town. Its a ride that goes all through the valley - 100 miles! Some of my friends were doing it and encouraged me to ride as much as I felt up to, since the race itself raises money for cancer - women specific. I thought, "why not?" and I showed up bright and early.
As it turns out... I did it! I was able to finish the ride and did my first century ride ever... on chemo! It felt so good to finish. To be able to put mind over body and cross the finish line with some good friends that pulled me and supported me the whole way :)
After I got home, I was just famished! I was just waiting for the sun to go down so I could climb in bed and sleep forever! But some friends of mine had invited me to go to dinner, and I was starving... so off I went.
As it turns out, I went to pick up my friend and she told me that she had forgot something in her house and to just come in for a minute. Well... to finish off a great day - there were about 10 of my close high-school friends, many of which I haven't seen in years... there to surprise me for my first surprise "pink" party ever! WOW! I felt so happy... on cloud nine. These great friends that remain there for each other to love and support in good times and in bad... regardless of where we live or how often we see each other.
What a day! You can't really ask for more than that.
I'm off to Texas for my sisters wedding this Friday. I am looking forward to this trip (minus the family pictures that are in the line-up). Should be fun :)
Way to go Kristen! Love the pics. What great friends you have!
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