Richmond Light the Night Walk 2010

Last Saturday night was the annual Richmond Light the Night Walk, which raises money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  

 

When I was diagnosed with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia back on May 11, 2006, things changed forever.  For awhile I wasn't sure how to become involved in helping others with this disease, until one of my nurses told me about the Walk.  Since then, I have raised money and walked for 4 years, organizing my team "HE Lights the Night", which gives glory to the fact that only through the grace of God can anyone be healed.

Saturday's Walk was in Carytown and due to a lot of conflicts, only Patrick and Nicholas walked with me this year.  It was an awe-inspiring sight to walk down Cary Street, which had been blocked to traffic, with thousands of others carrying a lighted balloon.   White balloons are for survivors, red for supporters and then gold in remembrance of a loved one who did not survive this horrific disease.

It's a night of encouragement for all who have been affected by blood cancers, and I encourage everyone to get involved in this inspiration event!

Bobby Wright's 2010 Light the Night support site

 

Tucker Homecoming 2010

When did my girl grow up?  Rachel went to her Sophomore Homecoming Dance on Saturday night.   A bunch of her friends came over to the house for dinner and then they all went as a group to the dance!

I remember when Rachel was a little girl, we would dress her as a princess but she quickly started to avoid dresses for many years.  To see her now all dressed up just reminds me again that our little girls don't always stay our little girls (except in our hearts).

My goofy guys

Sometimes I just love to watch my twin boys, Nicholas and Patrick, interact.  At times, they can just be plain mean to each other, I guess from just being around each other so often.  But most of the time, I think they are best friends.  They are so different in so many ways, but one thing they have in common is that they can both be as goofy as their dad.  And I love that.

The Wrights invade JMU!

Last weekend was Family weekend at JMU, so of course we were there.  It was so much fun to see Daniel in his element there.  He has really made Madison his own.   Lisa and I also enjoyed returning to our alma mater.  Walking the campus brought back so many memories of our time there. 

The weekend was low-key, mostly spending time with Daniel.  We did, thanks to tickets from our good friends Kim and Vinnie Paladino, go to the football game.  It was a blast, even though we lost in the last few seconds.

Saying good-bye to Daniel was easier this time, as I feel confident he made a good choice with JMU.  Go Dukes!