Why I walk
This is why I walk. Maybe if I walk enough cancer won't catch me again. Maybe if one girl hears or reads my story she won't have to walk, but instead run & run fast & experience every great thing in this world. Maybe my cancer has helped define me. Maybe my cancer has helped me slow down & realize I don't have to hurry through this lifetime. Maybe I have influenced the one person who will develop our cure & they don't know it yet. Maybe the Komen Foundation gave me more life, more thought, more thankfulness, and maybe, just maybe less worry.

by Jennie Minard on Tue, Jun 14, 2011 @ 3:51 PM CT

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My turn
This an opportunity for me to give credit, to sing praises, to thank & give predictions. I am here because of all the things I did for myself; but more importantly because of all the things others have done for me.
I may have birthed Neal, but he taught me to laugh at all times. He showed me that tough times make us tougher & we can learn from our experiences.
I have grown with Bruce over the last 24 yrs. He helped me through school & job difficulties. Bruce's taught me to come out on the side of good when it seems too tough to do it. And that beauty is what's inside & who we are.
I predict Neal to have a strong, healthy life. I also believe that Bruce & I will be living our American dream.
It is obvious to all that Bruce & Neal are the loves of my life. They kept me propped-up & keep pushing me forward. Who can you thank?

by Jennie Minard on Tue, May 17, 2011 @ 11:08 AM CT

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There's no place like home
Back in our comfy digs after 5 months on the road. Time to kick this into overdrive. I'm half way there. Do you have a friend, family member or acquaintance who would be interested in this valuable cause. Send them my email hifivekennels@aol.com or phone #. I'm counting on all of you again! You helped me not once, but twice; help we will never forget. Who can we help today?

by Jennie Minard on Sun, May 15, 2011 @ 1:59 PM CT

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I thought I was tired
A whirlwind 2 weeks have past & I thought I was tired. As I thought about my upcoming 3day walk I remembered some recent "friends" I've met. Mike's step-mom & Roger's daughter. I never actually met these gals, I met their loved one's though. I am renewed knowing who I am walking for. I thought I was tired, I'm not...I'm rejuvinated. See I think cancer is tiring. It will try to wear you down. Each cancer free day in my life is a reminder that I'm not tired; perhaps I'm just waking up.

by Jennie Minard on Mon, Apr 25, 2011 @ 9:36 AM CT

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Everyone deserves a lifetime
New 3 day shirts came in the mail for the whole family. It sounds too simple to walk 3 days to help a family have a lifetime. Feeling healthy & strong is going to carry me through my lifetime. Each bump, scar & wrinkle are great "postcards" to the places I've been, crosses I've carried & times I plan to return to. See for me it's a great lifetime. How will YOU have a great lifetime?

by Jennie Minard on Fri, Apr 08, 2011 @ 9:49 AM CT

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April fool's training
Logged miles in the teens this weekend. Mostly muddy 2-tracks, a few steep climbs, and a couple sprints to the front. Maybe I should walk the 3day in my work boots! Pedometer has topped 300 miles since early January; if I could attach it to my coveralls it would probably be nearer 500! Truth be told I'd walk a million miles to prevent any girl from having to deal with cancer!! What are YOU going to do about it?

by Jennie Minard on Mon, Apr 04, 2011 @ 1:33 PM CT

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