This has been a good year for me and walking.... In April, we did the Susan G. Komen Race for the cure - we were 5k walkers and I was 12 weeks or so pregnant. (though not sure I was ... long story - feared miscarriage and all) In May we did the MS Walk (not sure the distance and we had an appointment to make for certain on the baby) Today - We drove to the University of Arkansas - Fayetteville campus for the 8th annual JDRF walk with the NWA chapter. I'm officially 35 weeks now.
When we were leaving home it was raining and looked like they might have had to move the event into the Arena, but by the time we got there - it was overcast but dry. It was a bit humid but there was an awesome breeze at times too.
Normally a 5k walk is well... a walk in the park for me. These days I'm tired a whole lot sooner and the walk used my entire day's supply of energy. I'd not have missed it for the world all the same.
Since it was JDRF there were children and babies and families all around. Some kids had HUGE teams. While it was sobering to see how many families are touched by Type 1 Diabetes, it was humbling to see 3 and I would wager at least one 4 generation family walking together. After the walk we got some grilled hot dogs, fished for cold water and toured the vendor tents and watched a lot of little kids playing in the inflatables.
Matthew even got the cable and software for his meter that he's been talking about ordering online for a over a year. (for anyone who has to measure vitals half a dozen times a day - having an automated system for charting is a cool thing). Maybe he will make his endocrinologist proud yet. :-)
We won't likely make the ADA walk due to it being the Saturday before the little guy gets here, but there's always next year. 2009 should be a good year to learn how to walk 5k with a stroller or baby backpack.
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