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I'm not sure how many of you have followed the Tour De France, but there is something lovely to report. Lance Armstrong, along with Nike have found an unusual way to spread messages of support and love to cancer survivors worldwide. It's this crazy thing called a chalkbot. It was used during the tour which just ended today.

You could go to the Livestrong.org website or the Nike website to enter your message and then they would print it, in yellow paint, on the very road the cyclists were riding. If they printed your message, they would send you a picture of it along with the GPS coordinates.

Some of the messages:

Ride for those who cannot.
We love you Aunt Bev, be strong.
In memory of my beloved Mom C.
One year gone, lifetime missed.
Race hard. Race for Lee.

Wrenching stuff. But wonderful, too. Such love and hope we have for friends and family fighting cancer, fighting any awful disease. The heart opens wide and the caring becomes palpable.

I've never lost a person to cancer. My canine friends, however are a different story.

I picture heaven as I'm sure many pet lovers do. It's a place of perfect weather and perfect health. There is no pain. Just sun, water, toys, favorite foods, joy. And lots of napping.

Here would be my message:

Missing you and loving you still with all my heart forever.

For Kato, Sage, Max, Vaughan, Brenty girl, Otter.