Hello everyone!
I know it has been quite some time since I've blogged, but as the Relay season gets underway here in the High Plains you'll hear more from me.  However, today, I'm  saddened.  One of our Heroes of Hope, Tori, has left us Monday morning.  She lost her four year battle with Leukemia. Her courage and strength far surpass my own.  I often wonder, could I have been as strong as Tori till the end?

I pray I never have to find out.  I pray the same for each of you and your loved ones.  The loss of Tori brings sadness because she is no longer with us, but at the same time joy, because she is no longer in pain.  I can guarantee that she's doing multiple back flips without interruption. And landing each one perfectly! 

She reminds me of why I'm here.  Why I FIGHT BACK!  May you CELEBRATE your loved ones, REMEMBER all of the wonderful moments you've shared, and FIGHT BACK against anyone or ANYTHING that tries to take those moments from you.

Finishing the Race,
Tekia (AKA SweetBeans) :)