One of our
daughters joined the competitive world of women’s roller derby a couple years
ago and in the last month or so came up with the idea to do a charity scrimmage
in my hometown of Walkerton and the money raised could be donated to charities
of my choice. Along with her friends and other competitors in the derby world
they start working on an event that culminated yesterday into one of the most
overwhelming days of my life.
Aside from
the fact that we had well over 500 people attend and made over $10,000, it was
the ‘derby love’ in the room that was palpable and experienced by everyone in
attendance, including those who had never had any involvement with roller derby
before. I had to struggle to keep myself from losing it a few times, like when
two young members of the junior squad presented me with a bracelet they had
made for me though they had never met me; or when I pulled into the parking lot
and saw family members I hadn’t seen in years, who had travelled many miles,
just to come and support me and the event; or when I saw the tables full of
donated prizes so generously provided by people and businesses in my community
and beyond; or when I read the list of sponsors who made it possible to cover
all the expenses related to the day.
All these
moments were overwhelming for me but none more so than when I had a quiet
moment to myself and was able to look around the crowd and take it all in. To
see the friends and family from across Ontario hugging each other and catching
up….to see my own children running around doing jobs that needed to be done,
smiling all the time…..to see my family and friends helping flip burgers, sell
tickets and hug each other…..to see my children’s friends come and volunteer
their Sunday because they wanted to support our family. In that quiet moment,
taking all that in, I truly experienced what love is, what hope is, what
blessings are and what miracles can be.
It was a
long week leading up to the day as I was anxious about how I was going to feel
and there were even times when it was touch and go whether I would be able to
attend or not. But I prayed more than I have in years and envisioned a positive
day. It turned out to be all that and more.
As I
continue to try and find ways to deal with the cancer and the treatment side
effects I will be able to think back on this day and remember how it was more
than I could have ever envisioned. I won’t even try and thank all those who
made it such a special day for me because as my grandson says that would be “to
infinity and beyond.” But please know that you are appreciated and loved and
remembered by me and my family always.
Until next
time……carry on.
Hey Cindy - I think my favourite part of yesterday was seeing you there. I was so glad that you were well enough to attend as I know how much it meant to you. It was my first derby experience and I can't say that I understand all of the rules yet, but it was certainly an entertaining afternoon.
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