The following is an excerpt from Nicole’s blog ( www.sophiesrun.ca ) See Friday papers for regular updates on her memorable journey.

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The best way to describe our day (Wednesday) was hills, hills and more hills. It seemed as though we were running up and down hills all day. We are definitely developing some tight butts for Laverne and Shirley to look at in the RV!! Put your sunglasses on boys!!

At lunch today, Jill spoke about her mom's cancer. Jill lost her mom to breast cancer. Near the end of her mom's cancer, Jill moved home to take care of her. Our conversation made me think a lot about when I was caring for my mom. I would research on the Internet and constantly ask questions looking for a cure that would save my mom.

As a little girl, I dreamed about getting married and having children. I looked forward to sharing these memories with my mom. When my mom became sick, I felt that time was running out and I felt guilty for not getting married and giving her grandchildren before she left this earth.

The guilt that I feel has caused me to close the book to these parts of my life. Maybe one day I will change my mind, but only time will tell. Maybe my life was not meant for children or a marriage. If not, I will not live with the regret but rather live a life that would make my mom happy.

Today's song is In This Life by Delta Goodrem:

I was nurtured, I was sheltered

I was curious and young

I was searching for that something

Trying to find it on the run

Oh and just when I stopped looking

I saw just how far I'd come

In this life In this life

You give me love You give me light

Show me everything that's been happening

I've opened up my eyes.

Love, the Sophie’s Run Team.