Angels Among Us

This morning Charlotte and I walked with her buddy Sofia in support of the Duke Cancer Center. I was not terribly organized and did not realize until we got there that we were doing the "Family Fun Walk" and not the 5K, much to my delight.

The event was amazing, with thousands of people there to run and walk. Charlotte really enjoyed spending time with Sofia on Team Warrior Princess, and got a better idea of what cancer is about.

It was a beautiful day--the perfect temperature and sunny with a cool breeze. The walk took us through the Duke Gardens, which were incredible. They definitely require a repeat visit.

Charlotte managed to hitch a ride toward the end, although I think it was really our teammate who took a hankering to Charlotte and invited her to ride.

"Walking" actually involved more yelling at the kids to stop running, stay out of the multiple lakes, ponds, and creeks, and stay on the path and keep with the adults, than actual exercise. To remind us of that, we were handed free fried chicken sandwiches, potato chips, fully loaded Coca-Cola, and ice cream as we crossed the finish line.

We also spent time with my very good friend Kari Kelly and her team. She walked in honor of her late husband, Pat, who died from a brain tumor when their son, Patrick, was 2. Below is our friend Lorry on the left, Kari on the right, and Patrick in the middle (he's 10 now). Pat was an NFL football player, and his number was 86, so their shirts say, "Let's get together and 86 cancer!" with a photo of him on the back.

It was a really moving event, and I'm so glad we participated. Thanks for all of your kind words and donations.