'save second base'

the DC avon walk was fantastic, as the other walks i've done have been so far. working crew and especially being a being a team leader was a new stress all its own, and it was tough for me at times when i felt like others weren't giving their all and i was in it 110%, but i know that's just a case of me putting overly high expectations on the people around me (although i must point out -again- that the expectations i place on others are no higher than the ones i place on myself).

but tension, anxiety, and irritation all melted away at some point and i am left with only pride at being a part of something so awesome. being part of the avon events is one of the most direct ways i feel like i can honor my mother's memory, so the impulse to do it as much as i can, and the best way i can, is constantly compelling me. i want to crew the new york walk in october - any takers?

the image that lasts most in my mind is this one.

in this little girl, with her sign for her mommy, i saw myself - or maybe more like the way i feel really small sometimes, especially when i miss her the most.