You Never Look at a Tree the Same Way Again

We had a great night that I just had to share. Brian and I were on our way to the competitor?s party before the Grand Prix competition tonight, when we ran into THE CARAVAN FOR THE CURE!!!!

The Caravan for the cure is an awesome group from North Carolina who are raising money for breast cancer research in support of the Ride for Life. They are doing all kinds of fund raisers. For example they have had a schooling show, sold t-shirts and more!!! As you will see in the picture, we are all wearing Caravan For the Cure armbands which they are selling here at the Raleigh CDI. One woman said she made $106 from the armbands today. They wholeheartedly welcomed Brian and I and gave me an armband. The good groom that he is, Brian bought his own armband.

Later in the evening they found us, so they could give us the Caravan for the Cure T-Shirts. You will see those in the pictures also - front and back. If you were wondering what the pink writing is, you will have to buy a shirt. Just kidding?.. well, not, please buy a shirt!

The shirt says "Maryland is for Breasts"? oh, I mean crabs?The best part, is when we went back to the barn, and asked our neighbor to take our picture, she was so happy to see what we were all doing, that she shared her story about being an 11 year cancer survivor.

She told us several times through the story that after you go through that, you "never look at a tree the same way again". A good reminder to all of us to cherish each moment. She also encouraged all survivors to tell their stories, to give people hope. Giving people hope was the reason she loved this year's Ride for Life theme the "Celebration of Life".