JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes
The day dawned bright and crisp. Roger Williams Park in Rhode Island served as a gorgeous backdrop for Team Six Until Me. to make their second annual JDRF Walk appearance.
There were over 4,000 walkers this year and among th
em were my mother, step-father, Chris, Chris' sister and brother-in-law, his adorable niece, oh, and a Special Guest:
Team SUM had the pleasure of Sandra Miller and her sister joining up for the walk!
Fresh from the blistering Wisconsin cold and recovering from a surprise party in MA the night before, Sandra made the jaunt to RI to walk with our team. And yes, as you probably guessed, she is as warm and gentle in person as she is on her blog. Funny, quick to smile, and fiercely passionate, Sandra and her sister were a much-appreciated addition to Team SUM. (It was cool watching her and Chris chat about "Uzi" and seeing she and my mother exchange hugs even though they've never exchanged words before. This internet is an amazing thing.)
We walked. We chatted. (Chris served as our photographer. Thank you, Chris!)
We saw Ronald McDonald. And I had this uncontrollable urge to hug him.
And, of course, my man Steve was there again. Here's to you, Steve.
Comments
Sounds like a great day. I have never had a cause to advocate for before but now i do. It looked and sounded like the day could not have been better. Power in numbers at times can seem like it can do anything, even cure diabetes. It is great to have hope. I am definatly looking forward to our walk inthe spring.
Thanks for your comment tonite on my site.
Thoughts and Prayers - Chris, Denise and of course Emma
Posted by: chris | October 15, 2006 10:56 PM
Great pics! Hope it wasn't too chilly...
Posted by: Dr. A | October 15, 2006 11:53 PM
Hey, thanks for coming by my site. Love this site too. You want to know something.....God has been talking to me a lot lately and I know he sent you to me for a reason, not sure why just yet, but I am sure it will all come together one day. Thanks for coming by and please come visit anytime you want to. Huggz...Kimi
Posted by: Kimi | October 16, 2006 05:26 AM
That's so awesome that you got to meet Sandra!! Isn't it surreal meeting people in person when you're so used to communicating via the internet?
It looked like a ton of people were involved!
It's good to see you had a great walk :)
Posted by: Shannon | October 16, 2006 07:51 AM
Lucky you, getting to meet Sandra. That's very cool.
Looks like it was a great day.
Posted by: julia | October 16, 2006 08:20 AM
Looks like a great day!
tek
Posted by: tekakwitha | October 16, 2006 10:19 AM
Very, very cool that you two got to meet!
Looks like you had a great time at the walk. I remember Steve from last year :) Looks like the walk was a success ... WTG Sandra for making the trek to be with you!
Posted by: Jamie | October 16, 2006 10:34 AM
What an Awesome day! And you got to meet Sandra too? That is so great! I love the OC!
Posted by: George | October 16, 2006 10:45 AM
Damn cars. Damn accidents.
Wish I could have made it.
I'm glad you had a great day - the fates don't seem to want me to get anywhere lately. :(
Posted by: nicolep | October 16, 2006 10:51 AM
Nicole, You were sorely missed! I didn't get your email until I returned home to CT last night, but Sandra and I were definitely hoping to see you. I tried to call your cell phone ... wait ... hmmm... :)
We missed you terribly, but you walked with us in spirit.
How are you feeling?
Posted by: Kerri. | October 16, 2006 11:03 AM
My back is a bit sore, but other than that, I'm OK. I am waiting for the paperwork to come through on the rental car - it appears I'll have my vehicle back by late this week, early next.
I missed you guys too. :(
Posted by: nicolep | October 16, 2006 12:55 PM
Great work Kerri! And SO cool that you got to meet Sandra! What a pleasure that must have been!
Sorry to hear that Nicole got in an accident! Hope you're Ok Nicole!
Posted by: Scott K. Johnson | October 16, 2006 04:18 PM
That's an amazing amount of people. The next walk that I'll be doing is next year now. Still, plenty of time for people to get saving to sponsor me, he he!!!! :O)
glad you had fun kerri!
Posted by: vicki | October 17, 2006 10:52 AM
Very late to comment here...
It was a wonderful morning-- for me and my sister. Can't tell you how much I enjoyed meeting (and chatting with) you, Chris, and of course-- your wonderful mom.
Joseph and I have already begun making plans for next year's walk.
He wants in.
Posted by: Sandra Miller | October 24, 2006 09:37 AM
Cool site. Thanks!
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