The Angel Dressed in Pink

I just came across this poem on the 3Day Message Board. It was written by a teenager still in High School, Karina Rohrdanz, who is trying to walk again in the Boston 3Day walk this year. What an amazing girl to be taking on this physical and emotional challenge for a 2nd time and to be inspiring the rest of us with her writing!

The Angel Dressed in Pink

by Karina Rohrdanz

While skipping down a lone dirt road on a beautiful summer day,

I saw a woman with angel wings, she waved but couldn't stay.

With nothing to do and a curious mind, i decided to follow her feet.

We traveled for miles and became very tired, we just had to take a seat.

What a stunning smile this woman had, and a personality to match.

She soon showed me her battle scars, a chest with no breasts attached.

A triumphant story followed, about her journey to find a cure.

And although she's still a fighter, one day she wont have to fight anymore.

At last i understood this, hugged her, and we cried.

The sun came out from behind the trees and all of our tears dried.

"I wont forget you darling," she said with a wink.

I laughed and shouted back, "i wont forget you either! you're the angel dressed in pink!"

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MIA

Sorry it's been FOREVER since I posted! Where have I been? Mostly busy trying to do things related to my new condo. I've been wondering......does packing, carrying heavy boxes til your back hurts, and painting count as 3Day cross-training? If not, it should!

I have managed to squeeze in a few long training walks (15 and 13 miles) and met some great new 3Day walkers. It's always nice to have some new friendly faces on my Training Walks ~ it makes the miles go by faster.

One particular 15 mile was jinxed with all sorts of bad visuals but I won't gross you out with the details. (dead rat on sidewalk was one of the tamer things I saw)! Other than that day it's been good weather, nice people, and relatively painless walks. That doesn't mean my legs weren't stiff afterwards, but no major injuries to report and thankfully I continue to be blister-free!

This weekend will be the real test: 17 miles on Sat followed by 13 miles on Sunday. Say a little prayer for me!!! :-)