Relaying for Life

Today was as full as it gets, and I am ready to hit the sack. I will be gone over the weekend for Muny and Mom's party for Eddie, so thought I'd write a few lines before calling it a day. We started with a nice breakfast with our friend Al Knepler. He's been here visiting and headed out after breakfast for a trip to Minnesota. Next I had my once-a-month massage. Just terrific. Then I headed to Carrie's for my afternoon siesta while her daycare boys were napping so she could go to Blake's 1:00 soccer game. I got to see his 4:00 game, and he got a nice goal. Then out to Flynn Stadium for the Cancer Relay for Life. Just as the evening was getting underway, the heavens opened and dropped an inch of rain on Quincy. So we took cover for about an hour and had some food and visits with a few people. There was a pretty good crowd at the beginning, but the true survivors stuck it out and began their walk after most of the heavy rainstorm passed. Carrie and I did 3 laps total, 2, rest, 1. Mario did 6. We think Cora and her little friend did about 10, most of them running on the track in their cute little sundresses and bare feet. She is a free spirit, and she loved the evening. Thousands of dollars are raised for the American Cancer Society on this evening. I appreciate the support of my family for this, and Carolyn and John too. It means a lot. I look forward to tomorrow--Cora and Hannah will go with me to the Muny to see "The Secret Garden." Mario will hang out in Jacksonville. Sunday we look forward to seeing everybody at Eddie's gathering at Hamilton's. Another fun weekend.