Doing the "Catwalk" thing at the Henry Mayo Guild Fashion Show on Sunday. Valerie was treated like a Princess as she wore a dress chosen earlier in the week at Margo's (a local fashion store). Our daughter and I were just supposed to be there to support Valerie from the audience, however when we arrived we were asked to escort her on stage. Not quite what we had in mind, but then again, none of this experience was ever in my mind! We did our best to walk "mom" on stage without falling down ourselves. This Fall Fashion Show was put on by the Guild and Debutantes from Henry Mayo, and was the final activity for Valerie as honorary spokesperson for Breast Cancer Awareness month. A whirlwind of a month, and now it is over. I know that the experience helped Valerie tremendously, and I know of several women she was able to help as a result.

Two people got a standing ovation from the crowd of over 700 guests that included Mr. Blackwell himself (hope I don't end up on his 10 worst list!). Margo, the very kind (and very talented based on what I saw) fashion designer and Valerie. I doubt she would ever tell anyone that (then again it is Valerie....) but I am very proud of her for agreeing to step forward and take on this past months challenge (I am also very happy she is done!).