It Could Be You

It’s pretty obvious what’s on my mind based on this blog.  It’s kind of funny actually to go back and read through some of the posts and they typically directly correlate to something that’s going on with me or around me in my life.  Tonight I am worried.  Maybe worried isn’t the best word, but a heavy heart no doubt. 

Did you know it was breast cancer awareness month?  You probably would have to be living under a rock if you didn’t, but none the less I hope you’ve thought about it.   A dear friend from childhood received shocking news Friday afternoon.  Earth shattering news at the age of 28.  Twenty-eight.  A wife and a mother of a little one received news she had Stage 3 breast cancer.  Absolutely devastating for her.  However, despite the shock and worry she is facing this head on.  This girl is tenacious, free spirited and hilarious so there is no doubt in my mind she will beat this.  It’s just who she is.  This doesn’t mean that she will not need a lot of prayers and positive aspirations as she takes on this journey.  Just because she is brave doesn’t mean she can do it alone. 

You hear about people getting breast cancer all the time…nearly once a week you hear about a new person who either has breast cancer or has beaten breast cancer.  It’s always So and So’s Mother or that girl you went to high school with or maybe someone else’s friend.  It’s just not usually someone you really know especially when you’re my age.  Maybe that’s changing though, maybe my age is the new norm for breast cancer…it’s scary to think, but you do hear about it.  It’s sickening really how common cancer has become.

I hope you take this month seriously.  I know it kicked me into reality hearing this information.  I find it very brave of her to make the appointment to find out more about something she questioned.  I guess the lesson is if you feel something that doesn’t seem right, take the benefit of the doubt and get it checked.  After all, it could happen to you as it did for this incredible and brave young woman.

Find more info about breast cancer here:

http://ww5.komen.org/