Jason, myself and the kids went to Keiner Plaza the Thursday before the St Louis Race For The Cure to meet with a group of my Mom's girlfriends. For those of you who don't know, my Mom died of breast cancer in May of 2005, right before the 2005 Race. These terrific ladies (who held Mom up in prayers, love and friendship throughout her 6 year battle with cancer) have adopted a tree in her memory each year. The 'In The Pink' committee for the Race lets you 'adopt' a tree with a tree tag 'In Memory Of' or 'In Celebration Of' someone with breast cancer. The money goes into the Susan G Komen foundation. The girls meet each year to view their tag a few days before race day, when the committee decorates the adopted trees. 
Stephenie, Diane, (me and Caroline), Leena, Wanda, Cindy (all the way from Arizona!) and Mary...You ladies are truly amazing! You ROCK! I love you each so much and thank you for keeping Mom's memory alive! I hope you know how much she loved you all and the special friendships she had with you all!
Jason, Bryce, Caroline and I by one of Mom's trees.
Leena played with Caroline and finally got a smile out of Ms. Stubborn!
Aww, giving her brother a big ole' hug!
The fam in front of the tree the girls adopted for Mom! Thank you girls!!! xo
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