Relay for Life

Good morning all,

I hope you had a great week. My week was good. Got lots going on at work, but it's all good thank goodness. Had a busy week trying to get ready for Relay for Life. What an amazing event. I was part of the Folkston City Hall team and we did amazing. We raised $766.00 all together for our team and can't wait to see how much in total everyone raised. I will be sure to let you know once I find out. All the teams worked so hard. Mary-Kay was our MC for the night and was amazing as always. Let me tell you about the wonderful surprise I found when I got up there Friday night. I knew that a few members of my family would join us, but had no idea my daughter Mandy and her husband Johnny was gonna show..what an amazing surprise that was.. then I get to the team tent and everyone has these buttons on with my picture on them and they said "Our reason for relay" I can't tell you how this made me feel. Not only did they have the buttons, but they also made a banner that read " We love (with a heart) Lady Di" and then there were posters all over that said Team Diane... Yes you got it.. I bawled like a baby... all that work .. and it was so beautiful.. I never expected anything like that. It was so awesome!!!! I wish I knew  how to post pictures in this blog because let me tell you the words do not do them justice. It was an amazing night for all .. the survivors, the caregivers, the friends and family.. it was just amazing. The luminaries were amazing as well. What an amazing night. I think I have said the word AMAZING several times now, but that seems to be the only word I can use to describe it. Darlene, Katie, Dionne and my Momma made all the buttons and banners.. and set the tent up with yard sales goods. My Daddy made the best Boston butts for sandwiches which sold like hotcakes along with lemonade made by Ms Darlene and my Momma.. brownies and cookies that were made by a girl that works with my sister Leigh (don't know her name, but I will get it and post) and everyone working the tent. There were so many people there to support me as well.. My sisters Lori with her bo Jeff and my nephew Dillon, Darlene and my niece Boogie, Leigh with her husband William, my daughters Mandy with her husband Johnny, Courtney, My Momma Linda and My Daddy Phil, and  my amazing husband Brian.. Everyone worked so hard.. I honestly cannot tell you what that night made me feel like. It was more than I can put into words. I have the best family and friends a person could want. I am so blessed to have so many good people in my life. The survivor and caregiver lap was so spiritual... everyone lined the track and clapped as we walked.. what a wonderful feeling and to be walking with so many other survivors, my family and friends all around me.. my momma couldn't walk the lap with us as she has had some trouble with her back, but I can tell you she was walking with me... I almost feel guilty that one person should have so many caregivers... each and everyone from the girls that work with my momma to my amazing family... put me on cloud nine...My spirit has never been higher.... I love all of them so very much!!!! I wish I could stress to everyone how important relay for life is to so many...I can only hope that someday I can make others feel as special as everyone made me feel.. Have a great week all ...and thank you Jesus for bringing so many special people into my life..