Woodlad Relay for Life Kick-off

So, today was the kick-off for Woodland's RFL. I made a decision to become part of the committee. Then at a meeting on Monday I was asked to speak as the survivor. OMG! I have a terrible fear of speaking in public, and always have ever since I was in Elementary school. So I originally declined. When I told Cesar, he told me it would be great for me to do this, and he didn't want to push me, but he wanted me to do it. I thought and thought and thought about it. He's right, the only way to get over my fear is to just do it! So I started writing down a little excerpt of my story. Once I started writing, the words just kept coming. I had a hard time trying to keep it on the shorter side. I read it to Cesar to make sure it was ok to read. He obviously told me he loved it, (would he have told me if it was bad? I sure hope not, because I don't want to look like a fool in front of a bunch of strangers....)
I got to the kick-off a little bit early so I could let them know that I changed my mind, and was going to try to give my speech. I was hoping that my family and friends could make it to support me, just to let me know I was gonna be ok.... Then they called me up....OMG!!! Where is anybody???? OMG OMG OMG!!! I started freaking out. I stopped for a few seconds to breath. And then I started...my heart was pounding so hard I thought it was going to fly out of my chest. I was all over my paper, I felt so jumbled.
Then, I looked up from my paper. Guess who was running across the grass towards us?? Cesar and my boys!!! Yeah!! They MADE it!! I kind of forgot that I was nervous. And finished my story. I can't believe I did it!!
Today was a huge day for me. Huge. Thank you
I am so happy that I did it. I had people coming up telling me how they felt connected to me after hearing my story. They would tell me theirs with tears in their eyes. They really understood me, and I really understood them!

Monterey April 2010

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My love

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Me & My Boys

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My Boys

My boys got to enjoy their day outside with daddy yesterday. Unfortunately, I wasn't feeling well since Friday, but luckily I got to enjoy a little time with them out there too. They were having a blast playing with their sandbox, and I was able to snap some pics of them in action.....

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Favorite things to do.....

Ok, so I need a little help....I want everyone to help me out with participation....ok??

Tell me, what is your favorite thing to do in Northern California with your kids? Or what was your favorite thing to do in Northern California? Tell me free things you've done, places you go, festivals, restaurants, activities, etc.....Whatever the age of the kid! Let me know the best age of the activity to do. Come on everyone!!!

daddy and the boys

daddy and the boys
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So, we finally made it to the SF Zoo!! The boys had so much fun. Thanks to Candi and Jen for bringing Marley out for the fun day! We were kind of disappointed that alot of exhibits were closed. We loved the children's area though!! It was set up with a petting zoo where the kids can feed and brush little goats running around. Mateo loved the duck pond. It was a beautiful day, and I enjoyed my family time. Can't wait for our next outing!!