I never met my grandma. She passed away before I was born. But I know that she was the most beautiful woman in the world, and my mommy loved her very much. Sometimes people get sick, and I don't know why they go away, but they just can't hang on anymore and God takes them from us. But mommy says we don't have to forget them, we find ways to honor them.
So last weekend, my mommy and I walked the Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure in San Diego in honor of grandma! We raised $2300 to walk 60 miles in 3 days. It was tiring and exciting and made me feel super happy at the same time.
We camped out in our own private pink tent along the water from Del Mar through La Jolla, passed Mission Beach and Pacific Beach and ended in downtown San Diego. It was a great adventure!
Along the way we made a few friends, and the whole community came out to cheer us on. We were nicely taken care of by volunteers who made sure mommy and I stopped to rest every few miles and gave us snacks so we wouldn't get too tired or hungry. We even got to collect stickers along the way! Mommy cried. It was a powerful and emotional journey to see thousands of people walking together for the same cause...so no baby will ever again have to say I never met my grandma.
What a beautful tribute to your Grandma. It was
ReplyDeletean honor and a privelege to walk with you all of Day 2. I hope to see you again in your travels Teddy. If you are ever in the Boston area please look me up. I have teddies you can stay over with and on has a pink ribbon on her shirt. One is from Bentley College now Bentley University. One is from Oregon : )
My Mommy is a Survivor, Teddy! It is Nice that you got to Accompany your Mommy on her Tribute Walk! Love your Mommy, Teddy... you only get One!
ReplyDeleteWow, Ryan, your mommy is a brave lady! I'm so happy she is survivor! I love my mommy so much, I know she loved her mommy too. Big hugs to your mom!
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