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Day 14: Rest Day in Zanesville

Saturday, June 11th, 2016

We had a rest day today in order to attend the Zanesville Relay for Life.

Westwood Baptist Church provided an awesome breakfast of egg casseroles, fruit, yogurt, biscuits, and gravy. We headed over to the Relay around 10:30 and participated in the Opening Ceremony. They are such great events. Survivors wore purple shirts and caregivers wore white. It’s always eye opening to see how many people have battled cancer and encouraging to survivors.

We were lucky enough to collect 6 portraits today! Our total is up to 16, a number we are very excited about. It is incredible hearing how so many stories with the same connecting thread of cancer can vary so much from person to person.

We continue to be pampered by generous stay overs. We are getting ready to have a dinner of pulled pork and chicken. It smells delicious.

DR