Slow and steady!

Well, my fundraising is goin good! I am at $1524 as of this morning with online donations. Only $776 dollars to go!! I am hoping my spaghetti dinner will surpass that, but we will see! I already have two of my silent auction prizes ready to go thanks to my bestie Balee! I wouldn't have been able to have the silent auction if it weren't for her! She has the connections!!
The work fundraising(chocolates, rings and bracelets) was put on hold for a few days(with my dad and all that) but that is back on track! I think I am going to end up having to order more rings and bracelets to sell, cuz they are selling pretty good! Especially since one of my friends from work is bringing them to sell to her bowling league..they love it! Thanks Mel!
Training...well, that is another story =) I haven't really been able to get on track with doing that lately, not even working out at home. I haven't done my work out video in probably a month, but all of the stress has helped me lose a pound or two. I have been doin alot of walking between work, the hospital and school though, so atleast I have that goin. I drove around yesterday trying to measure out my 6 mile walk, not so bad after all. I think I might start doin it once more of the sidewalks are cleared - you know Ohio drivers!
Mom #2 is doing good! Treatment 2 has gone better than treatment 1. I was a little worried after treatment 1, but she seems to be handling it a little better this time around. It is still going to be a very long couple months, that's for sure!
We have a new walker on our team too..Shari DeMarco-Euren!! She is one of my close friends and I am so excited that she is going to be walking with me! I can't wait! Our team is growing! We now have 10 people! We have a few more potentials too! I am so pumped for the walk and to get our team all together since we are spread out over the east coast.
Okay, back to work I go! Thank you everyone for your support over the past couple weeks with my dad and also for your support with the walk!
Love to all!

What a week!

Sorry it has been a while!! My 3Day adventures have been put on hold for the past week, and pretty much everything has too except worrying about my dad. He went in for surgery on 2/5 and was supposed to only be in for 4-5 days, well he is still in there and is in the ICU. He had several complications, ended up on a ventilator for 2 days but is now improving. He is thankfully breathing on his own now. He has his sense of humor and little attitude back too!
It has been a very emotional week, I haven't broken down that many times in a long long time. And I did it cigarette-free too! I quit two years ago on 2/25/08 and haven't had one since, but this week was my first real big stressor and I did good! So did my mom! I am so proud of her!
We are hoping that he is going to be moved out of the ICU today, but he probably won't be out of the hospital till the end of this week. They have to get food and all that jazz reintroduced to him since he hasn't eaten in 5 days.
This coming weekend(2/20) I am going to my first Training Kick-Off Walk in Strongsville. I am meeting up with one of our new team members who is walking with me, my friend Jennifer Beal. And my bestie Balee is coming in town this coming weekend too! And the RODEO!! Sooooo it will hopefully be a good weekend, hoping my dad will be home and doing well and I will have a great weekend with friends!
Mom#2 is doing much better! She had a rough week or so after her first treatment, which she has her next one this week, so hoping it goes a little smoother now that she knows what to expect.
OH..Happy Valentine's Day too! Just another hallmark holiday against single people I think, so I am going to a Bah Humbug dinner today with some of my girlfriends! Gotta enjoy it somehow, right?
Thank you to all of my family and friends for their support over this past week - it means alot!!

Spaghetti Dinner update..Final Details!

Team Mammaritaville ~ Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Walker - Julie Griffis
Proceeds to Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure

Saturday, April 10th, 4-8pm

Where: Stadium Grill
8330 Tyler Blvd. Mentor

Tickets: Adults $10, Kids under 12 $5, 3 & under Eat Free
Cash Bar / Beverages Not Included
Gratuity Appreciated

Chinese Auction - 50/50 Raffle
If you wear pink to show your support you will receive one entry for the silent auction. Remember gentleman - Real Men Wear Pink!

For tickets:
Make a donation online on my webpage for the ticket total at http://www.the3day.org/site/TR/2010/ClevelandEvent2010?px=2380004&pg=personal&fr_id=1464 and your name will be listed at the door as paid.
You can also mail me a check, just send me an email and I will let you know where to send it. Your name would also be listed at the door as paid.
Also, feel free to make arrangements to get the tickets in person. I will have a few family members and friends that will have tickets for sale also.

Limited tickets will be available at the door, so please get your tickets ahead of time.

Thank you all for your support!

Update..

Well mom#2 starts her chemo on Thursday, so please keep her in your thoughts and prayers this week!
Fundraising update..I have decided to forego the paintball fundraiser this year and I am going to focus on my spaghetti dinner benefit and hopefully a bowling event too. I will hopefully be having the spaghetti benefit on 4/17 @ Stadium Grill in Mentor. I am just waiting for the final confirmation email, but that date was available. There will be a slient auction for some nice baskets and a 50/50 raffle too! I will be having some pink ribbon merchandise for sale as well. If you wear pink to the dinner you will automatically get one entry for the silent auction! Tickets will be $10 adult, $5 kids 3-12, and kids under 3 eat free.
Training update.........well, still working on that one =) I am atleast getting in a mile walk at work on my lunch, so that is somewhat of a start. It just has been a hectic week with work, school, b-day and all that jazz. It is going to be a hectic couple of months atleast until I am done with school and then I can focus on my training more.
A team update, we have 8 people and counting for our team. Our mammies are doing great with their fundraising! Keep up the good work girls!!
Ok, keep your support comin and keep watchin for the updates!! Will blog again soon!

Thanks for everyone's ongoing support!