JDRF Walk for a Cure!

So the JDRF walk has come and gone for this year. It was the first one for our team so it was basically a learning experience for us. It was really sad but empowering to see all of the other teams that had gathered. There was close to 4000 walkers!!!! I was so glad to be there to support my friend. It was very surreal that we were even there in the first place though. I mean to think that her BABY actually has this horrible disease is just mindboggling. I feel horrible saying this but it just reminds me to be that much more grateful for my healthy kids, and that much more dedicated to helping to find a cure for this nasty disease. Cause it really can strike at ANY time and pretty much to ANY one. The statistics really are quite scary and they were posted on signs all along the walk. If you want to read Gretchen's take on the walk go to her blog here.

this is me & my bestie - presley's mom. an AMAZING mommy, woman and friend!

Miss Presley, the reason we walk!

Presley and her Auntie Natalie snacking on some CHeese a diabetic's fave snack ;)

This is our team getting ready for the walk to start

Making a quick stop to check Presley's blood sugar. Diabetes does not wait.

Our team walking on!

Only 50 more days!!!

Only 50 more days till I drive down to San Diego to participate in the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Walk for a Cure!I am getting SO excited and am really proud to say that I am about 3/4 of the way towards reaching my goal! Thank you to so many of you that have donated so far and have spread the word to your family and friends! I'm sending this bulletin out as an update on my progress so far but also as a reminder. It's been awhile since I've mentioned it but it has not been long since Presley has had to deal with this disease. This is an every day, all day affair for lil Presley and her family. It does not rest, it does not go away, it is there ALWAYS. No matter how much fun she's having, no matter how many steps her parents take to ensure her healh, it is still there, raging.This is why I am walking. To find a cure. So that this past year of Presley's life will not be in vain. So that we can get one step closer to making it all go away.So I'm asking for your support again. Whether it be through money, or simply by forwarding this bulletin to your friends and family.Please know that any efforts are greatly appreciated!Here's the link to my page - Presley's Blue Suede Shoe Crew

And here's the beautiful reason why I walk -