For the past few years, we have been a part of the Relay for Life team sponsored by the church we belong to. The Relay in Sauquoit is small, but it is still such a memorable experience. Abi and Mikayla look forward to the event every year and were practically bouncing out of the house this morning in anticipation of the day. The girls have a great time playing games, collecting prizes, and walking (or running in Mikayla's case) around the loop.
Of course Relay is about the fight against cancer... all kinds. Celebrate, Remember, and Fight Back. Each year, I stop to ponder the people that I know that are victims of this disease. Of course, given my profession, I am probably exposed to a few more than some others, but even still it is amazing. The luminary ceremony where people purchase white paper bags in honor or in memory of someone is the most amazing to me...
The bags illuminate the entire track on both sides and up the stairs to where the original flame is lit. It truly is a beautiful ceremony and humbling.
I will try to post pictures of the event.
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