I found out over two years ago that I had stage 3 breast cancer. From the moment we got the news my family and friends, and internet friends have been their with their love, support, strength and prayers daily. Every time we have come to a difficult stage my family have all traveled from different places to come together and make the time less scary and depressing. When I first found out that the chemo was going to cause me to loose my hair - they had a "shave G-ma's head and girls weekend". We shaved my head and laughed all weekend just being silly, making family videos, trying on different wigs, and just sharing our time and love, so now have positive memories we've taken away from the experience. We do something like this when ever possible.
My oldest daughter has cheerfully taken so much on to be there for me on a daily basis even when it keeps her on the road and stressed. My other daughter and sisters have done so much to make me feel special and strong and I love them for that. They have truly spoiled me rotten! Our family has been connected with the Army for many years - "We're not just Army Strong - we're now Cancer Strong!" It's hard not to think positive when so many people around me are offering their strength and love to help hold me up so I can fight this cancer.
I pray that every cancer patient could be surrounded with such love and support! As I am waiting for my hair to grow back in for the second time after a change in the chemo, I am still fighting to win the fight and for this I thank God and my support system.
Dallas, GA
