Walk for the Whisper 2007

This morning was the 7th annual Walk for the Whisper which is a 5K and 1 mile fun run hosted by the DFW chapter of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. I've been attending these since they began as a way to honor my mom who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 1997. She is approaching her 10 year anniversary and is still cancer free. Thank you, Lord!

I walked the 5K while pregnant with Nicholas and once he was born he continued to go on the 5K with me and enjoyed the ride in his stroller. This year he wanted to walk by himself so we signed up for the 1 mile fun run. He walked the whole way and did a great job. I'm so proud of him - and I'm sure Grandmama Owen is as well.

I usually make a sign to wear as we walk to say that we are walking in honor of our mom and grandmama. This year I took it to a "'hole nuther level" and made us both custom designed t-shirts for the walk. The front of the shirt has one of my favorite pictures of my mom and says, "In honor of my mom/grandmama, Edlena Owen - 10 year survivor!!". On the back is a great picture of mom making a silly face and it says, "My mom/grandmama kicked cancer's butt! - 10 year survivor!!" Nicholas was excited about his special t-shirt and even asked me questions about how I made them.





The three of us enjoyed the walk. The sun was just coming up and a breeze was blowing so it was actually cool. We were out as a family getting exercise while doing something special to honor my mom and, most importantly, to raise awareness of ovarian cancer.













After the walk, there was fruit, bagels, water, and other good things to help replenish us. There was a Kid's Corner that had face painting (which Nicholas is still afraid of!), coloring stations, caricature artists, and balloon clowns. Nicholas loved his balloon sword.



Nicholas also enjoyed the music performed by Runnin' On Faith. Here he is dancing to the music.



and doing something like the moon walk...



WE LOVE YOU, GRANDMAMA OWEN!!