Team Carrie
My very dear friend, and fellow Bond girl, Carrie, ran a 5K on Sunday morning. Since she’s a runner and has completed a half marathon, that’s maybe not so impressive. But, you might remember that I mentioned that she has been very ill for the last six months. In fact, she’s still receiving weekly chemo treatments to combat her diagnosed MAS. That makes this story very impressive indeed.
Carrie is an incredibly strong woman. During TPS, she was our go-to girl for the tough projects and she always had more on her plate than any three of us put together. So, it’s been no surprise to the Bond girls to see Carrie fight her disease with equal measures of tenacity and grace. She’s been supported beautifully by friends and family in Florida, but Bond girls all over the country (world! Hi, Sari!) are fighting for her too.
The Florida Team (Carrie on the far right, Debbie & Lynette right next to her)
The Edwards Team @ the TPS finish line
Sarah & me in Vegas
So, Carrie ran a 5K on Sunday. But, so did all the Bond girls, in her honor. It’s been so inspiring to me to see these women, who I love like sisters, get themselves together and overcome scheduling, deployments, illness, & injury to get on the road and running. Carrie is our inspiration, but the challenge has made us all get up and moving…together. Of course, we all have our supporters. David marked out a 5K route for us to follow Sunday and he & Matt have both been supportive of Sarah’s and my efforts to get out and train. And I know the other MOTOs have stepped up to help the other girls prepare too.
Our girls waiting for us to finish
Almost Done!
I’m so proud of these ladies. I’m so certain Carrie will be well. No matter what happens, the Bond girls are going to be there for her every step of the way.
Team Carrie
This is Carries’ little sister. Carrie- As your younger sister I have to admit I’ve never seen or known anybody for that matter that is as determined as you to beat this. If you ask me, having MAS has made you a stronger person and a huge inspiration to me. God knows you are the most determined person I know. I am too, but I wouldn’t be as positive and determined as I am without my big sister.
Carrie you are so blessed to have such wonderful friends, in turn we are all blessed to have you. You are loved so much by anyone who meets you. You deserve this day may it stay in your heart for years to come. Love you and love your friends for this gift they have given you.
Sally, Carrie is very luck to have you as a friend. The support she has received and is receiving is nothing short of amazing! Loved your spotlight on the races.
Carrie – We are supporting you and all you have done.
We hold you in our thoughts and prayers.
Keep up your determination.
hugs to you and your family
John and Kaye Ashe
This is Carrie’s brother. Although I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting you all this is something truly amazing you all have done. I honestly can’t put into words how much in awe I am of your friendship. Thank you for doing this.
What a wonderful group of very special women!!!
As Carrie’s mom, I can’t thank you all enough for giving Carrie the support and love that you have in these past few months. She has always been a very strong person but we all need help sometimes with struggles in life and this is a huge one so bless you all! I’m so happy that Carrie has all of you in her life and you really are her “sisters”. Love to you all.
Now I am balling like a baby!!! Thank you so much Sally for writing that and to each and every one of my Bond girls. It is indeed a sisterhood and I couldn’t do it without my sisters. I love you all!
So glad you were able to coordinate your efforts. There was never any question of desire. You girls are very special representatives of what is right the Air Force network!!!
so inspiring!
What a wonderful tribute to Carrie and your friendship.