Sunday, May 3, 2009






This was my first, but not last relay. The strength, courage, determination, and love was inspiring. I truly had an experience I will never forget. Yes, I was exhausted by the end, but like my current fight with cancer, the exhaustion felt in the end was worth every minute, and every lap. In the wee hours of the morning I found the strength to keep going in the luminated bags that lined the track. The want to re-light any that had faded and keep going till they were all guiding me brightly and the next member awoke to take my place. The tears shed, were tears of joy. To each of you who made me feel so grateful to meet you all. Though my journey still continues I know, especially now, because of everyone who touched me this weekend, I will get through this with flying colors and I will come out in the end stronger than ever. I can't wait to come back next year with that strength and be able to share it with someone else. Touch someone as I have been touched this weekend and say, I am a survivor!

Thank you all so much for helping me and sharing with me your stories of courage. You all have such amazing strength and perseverance! I love you all.

A big huge THANK YOU to all my friends and family for being there with me through this weekend and through my fight. Without you all I would not have the strength that I have. Each of you means so much to me and this weekend just was icing on the cake. I love you all more than words can ever say!!!

Holly Lapick

May 3, 2009 9:45 PM

2 comments:

  1. Lee and I were so happy to be a part of this special day. Your strength and beauty throughout this whole process has been amazing! Love you!

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