Saturday, October 4, 2008

Race for the Cure 2008

On September 20, 1988 my grandmother, Janice Walker Wrotenbery,
lost her battle with breast cancer. She was an amazing woman.
Unfortunately, I will never know her the way my mom knew her.
They were best friends.




As a way to celebrate her life as well as to raise awareness about
this disease my mom and I walked the Race for the Cure today.
We had a great time. We flew to Lubbock on Friday after being
together in Plano for my grandpa's funeral (my dad's dad) this week.
This morning the boys dropped us off and went to the finish line to
meet us. After we finished the walk we went out to breakfast! Yummy!






This was a great way for us to remember Grandmother.
I think we have started a tradition. I think even the boys
want to walk with us next year!


To all of you ladies whom I love: Please do a monthly self-exam
and have a mammogram every year. I'm going to talk to my doctor
about having my baseline film done this year! I know it's earlier than
what they recommend, but I think my family history justifies it.
I turned 30 this year, so it's something I want to do for myself!

3 comments:

cmjj said...

Good for you, Beth!! And I agree that it is so important to stay educated and take care of yourself. BTW, you look great!!! And I love your hair...very hip :)

Jason and Stephanie Trook said...

I'm so sorry about your grandpa.
I'm also proud of your walking in the Race for the Cure! Your boys are getting so big!

sastroope said...

Proud of you Beth!! The boys look precious in their pink!

Aubin