out of the darkness

My friend, Katie told me about this really important walk in Highlands Ranch. I set up a team and was amazed with the support from my friends and family. We gathered quite a group, affectionately named "Jess' Crew", and raised over $1,000 in a week.

We walked the 3 miles together, but I was alone in my own thoughts. Many of the teams had t-shirts and photos of their loved ones....so many of them just teenagers. I just can't understand why? So many why's?

My thoughts were on Jess and how much she loved to run and how she would have enjoyed walking with us. I watched my girls riding in their wagon so happy to see so many of their little friends. I'm sad for Andrew and Hanna who didn't have their momma with them today. I'm disappointed for Jess because she didn't stick around to spend the day with us. She didn't stick around to see Andrew gathering beads and releasing balloons. She didn't stick around to see Hanna walk on her own. She should have just stuck around....jeez, just a little longer. Why not just a little longer?

I'm glad I could be part of this walk. I'm glad we spent the morning with friends and family. I'm glad we could raise money for such a good cause. I'm glad we have support and we know that we're not alone. There are so many families suffering and I'm sad for each one of them.

It's not too late to donate....http://afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm