Tonight's picture was taken in May of 2009, during the first Mattie Walk. A Walk that has now evolved into the Mattie Miracle Walk and Family Festival! As you can see Mattie was being pushed in his wheelchair (by Brandon, his big buddy, who you can't see) and Mattie was greeting one of the baseball coaches at his School. I can't think of a Walk without thinking of this moment in time. Even though this photo was taken five years ago. To me Mattie's presence lives within our May Walk and what will always inspire me no matter how tired I am.
Quote of the day: Strong lives are motivated by dynamic purposes. ~ Kenneth Hildebrand
It is now 11:30pm, and I have finally stopped moving for the day. I was up at 4am focused and working and spent a full day trying to execute a successful Walk. I can elaborate on the Walk more tomorrow. Right now I am too brain dead. We made many new additions to the Walk this year and as such, I could sense a change in energy. The walk was vibrant, energetic, and full of life. Of course this is all very different than how I feel internally or for that matter the reality that is associated with childhood cancer. Nonetheless, I am thankful for our volunteers, for our steadfast friends and family who stand by us to make this Walk happen, and don't you know it....... the SUN finally came out. It was my Mattie sign!!! He was with me yet again today at his Walk! We couldn't see him, but his brilliance shone through even with the worst of cloud cover! Goodnight and a BIG THANK YOU for everyone who made today a success!
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