Relay for Life 2009

Relay for Life was last Saturday and Sunday! It was a wonderful event and so I had lots of fun! Well obviously we were supposed to be there to show our support for all those cancer survivors and anything that had to do with cancer. It was also supposed to be an event to collect and raise funds for the hospice centre, spread the news about cancer, and raise awareness.

So there we were, me and some friends, carrying placards and banners and walking around the field. It started off as a bright and sunny (and not to mention hot!) day. But around 6pm, dark clouds, not so dark anyway, started amassing above our heads. It didn't threaten to rain immediately, but I was glad that it got cooler. Around 7pm, a lovely little surprise (I stil think it's a gift from God) peeked out behind the clouds.

A faint, but still beautiful, rainbow appeard in the sky! It was just lovely and perked everyone up. People were pointing up to the sky and snapping pictures. 15 minutes later, the rainbow grew stronger (in colour) and we could finally see the whole arch of the rainbow. It was just one of those moments where you felt in awe of things greater than us humans. It felt serene and peaceful, to me anyway. I think God was also sending us a message and a gift to those cancer survivors out there, cheering them on and telling them that He knows what He is making us go through and that He will never let us be alone.

Anyhow, it did rain later on. But that was just fine. I think it was a success and will definitely join the next relay, and hopefully I can get to spend the night there next! I found a lovely song to share with all. It is from the anime Natsume Yuujinchou and I think it's a lovely anime (for those who are interested). But the song really is super nice. Enjoy!

p/s: I found out from a friend that she had been reading my blogs and I was surprised! It felt pleasant knowing that my literary greats (AHEM!) were being appreciated... LOL! Anyway, have a good day fellow humanoids!