Last night was the annual Relay for Life, held down at the Sports Centre. This is the first time I've participated in this important event, and I found it was a very moving experience. My original plan was to pull the all-nighter but it became obvious with the week's events that wasn't meant to be. Instead I left Rick at home surrounded by his pill bottles and two kinds of telephones and his IPad, and went strolling for a couple of hours.
The luminaries were particularly poignant - little white bags with a glowing candle within, and each bag was decorated with the names of loved ones who have battled this vile disease. They were laid all the way around the edge of the 1/4 mile track, side by side. As it became dark, a full bagpipe and drum band led the procession of several hundred walkers around the track on a walk of remembrance, past the softly-glowing luminaries. It was one of those moments that refreshes life's perspectives, and gave me an enduring sense of peace and gratitude, which was much appreciated after the events of this week.
To my wonderful friends - Cliff, Wendy, Diane and Jenny - thank you for joining Team TAP and for your cheerful support and enthusiasm. And Lew - who toughed out the entire 12 hours and is hopefully eating pancakes for breakfast right now - my hat's off to you, captain. Well done and we'll be back next year.
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