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The Waking
I wake to sleep, and take my waking slow.
I feel my fate in what I cannot fear.
I learn by going where I cannot go.
We think by feeling. What is there to know?
I hear my being dance from ear to ear.
I wake to sleep, and take my waking slow.
Of those so close beside me, which are you?
God bless the Ground! I shall walk softly there,
And learn by going where I have to go.
Light takes the Tree, but who can tell us how?
The lowly worm climbs up a winding stair;
I wake to sleep, and take my waking slow.
Great Nature has another thing to do
To you and me; so take the lively air,
And, lovely, learn by going where to go.
This shaking keeps me steady. I should know.
What falls away is always. And is near.
I wake to sleep, and take my waking slow.
I learn by going where I have to go.
--Theodore Roethke
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Joy's Updates - Straight from the Horse's Mouth.
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Saturday, June 07, 2003
Relay for Life
The first American Cancer Society Relay for Life in Dickson County was successful and lots of fun last night even during the rain. After what many of us have been through, some rain wasn't that bad. It would have been easier and less messy without it, though. After introductions and acknowledgements at 7:00, survivors were announced and walked the first lap and caretakers the second one. Mother and Janelle would represent me on that one since they were definitely my caretakers. Then volunteers and team members walked all through the night since it lasted from 7 pm until 7 am. There were a lot of booths or tents where the teams sold food, crafts, and coffee. Events were held every hour such as The Not So Newlywed Game, a karaoke contest, scavenger hunt, and others.
They announced the winners of the baking contest, and Mother's caramel cake (which is famous in Charlotte) won a prize for "Best Tasting" entry. She made one for Emma's team, who entered it in the contest. (not Mother's idea)
The candle light vigil was special. People could buy candles in memory or in honor of those who died from or had/have cancer. The candles are all along the track where we walk to commemorate them. Someone from the Nashville Pipes played "Amazing Grace" on the bagpipes while the names were being read. It was really moving, and the music was beautiful.
It was really good that so many were involved in this. I enjoyed seeing some people I hadn't seen in a while, going to the various tents, and hanging out with friends. Next year I'll have a team and be more involved. It will be fun.
3:28:00 PM
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