If It Ain't Rainin', It Ain't Trainin'

My husband has been a soldier in the US Army for twenty years and he and his soldiers always say, "if it ain't rainin', it ain't trainin'". I think I finally know what they are talking about. Today I walked three miles in a rain storm. It started to clear near the end of my walk but, during the downpour I thought, first that I must be crazy to be walking out in the rain and second, this is what it takes to dedicate yourself to something worthwhile.

Too many times in life we choose the easy route; we stay inside till the storm passes by. But I'm learning that somehow being out in the storm makes you stronger. Not that we should look for a good storm to go out and walk in but, that when the storms come we shouldn't compromise our determination just to take an easier path.

Again, I think about the women in my life that have fought the breast cancer battle. They didn't have a choice - the storm came to them and caught them without an umbrella. I have a worthwhile goal here. The least I can do is keep my commitment to those I am walking for and to myself. Just keep on walking.

I have to admit that as I was walking and people driving past were giving me that look of "what an idiot", I was having a lot of fun. While Anthony and the kids were following me around in the car, they kept giving me the thumbs up sign and cheering me on - it just made the experience that much greater. I know I couldn't do this without them.

As I continued on in the rain tonight and saw my family right there with me I couldn't help but think of all of those women and men who fight or have fought this battle; my prayer is that they have this kind of support and love. I am just walking for this cause and my family is supporting me so much. I can't imagine the kind of support it takes for a family that is battling breast cancer. I know I'm the only one who can make this walk happen just as the cancer patient is the only one who actually battles the disease but, I can't help but believe that our families act as the umbrella to shield us from some of the storm.