July 30
Friday night was such an honor! First my team at work fundraised in my honor for 24 Foundation. Then my dear colleague Cyndi Bennett rode the first lap of the 24 hours of Booty ride for survivors in my honor.
The night didn’t start out too well as I blacked out when I arrived at the ride, medics and all, but was well taken care of. Clearly I needed to make an entrance! My sweet sister and husband didn’t leave my side. Poor sissy she was so scared, but now we know what happened and what to do next time. It is such a weird thing to black out – you feel so lousy going into it but when you come out you feel so much better. Both times this has happened to me ice wraps on the back of my neck has been the saving grace. Note to self lay low day two after chemo!
After the ride we came home and my sweet niece Alex arrived! It was a wonderful weekend celebrating her 21st birthday! She is the sweetest, kindest most beautiful soul and put together a fundraiser for 24 Foundation on Facebook for her birthday in my honor. How lucky am I to have all these people surround me with support and love!
And speaking of support my dear friend Astrid Martin and her partners have put together a raffle to support my ride this year for JDRF Ride to Cure – get your raffle tickets here –
https://rafflecreator.com/pages/23490/2018-jdrf-art-for-a-cure-flowers-for-missy
As a family we are humbled by all the support I have received over the last 7 months, it has been a comfort to all of us. I promise you I am staying positive and fighting mercifully without question. As you all know I still have much to do and plan to continue doing that – I want to help others fight this battle and once I am stronger you will see me put a hurtin on pancreatic cancer!
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mis,
so sorry you had to go through blacking out…must be scary….but how lovely to have such loyal friends and family supporting you. i am not surprised. i just wish i was closer to be there for you, but please know that you are in my daily prayers and you have been on our prayer list at st. pauls. i cannot wait for all of this to be in your rearview mirror, my sweet friend.
much love
nancy
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Missy, you continue to amaze me every day. I work hard now to not complain about the dishes in the sink or the traffic – I’m recognizing the joy in it all. The rain is watering my flowers. The humidity is keeping my skin young. I am a quiet supporter of yours and you have changed my daily perspective on life. You have touched so many and I know we are all better for you being in our lives.
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Missy! you are a rock star, little lady! a warrior like no other! you meet each day with such grace! love to you, egg
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Thank you for the updates Missy. Go Cyndi go – it’s so great she led the charge for Team Missy!
Remember beautiful lady that you are surrounded by love and friends and family. We’ve got your back.
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You are an inspiration to all! Keep on trunkin my dear friend!
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What a great story and great photos. Cyndi, you are amazing to do this race for our dear Missy. Warms my heat to see this story on so many levels.
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