I click every day in memory of my beautiful grandmother, Phyllis Nelson. She courageously fought her battle with breast cancer three times over the past 12 years. For the past 2 years, she bravely battled metastatic breast cancer, and finally finished her struggle and went home to Heaven on July 10, 2009.
Breast cancer is such an ugly disease, but Phyllis turned her struggle into something beautiful and inspirational for everyone around her. In the doctor's office where she received chemotherapy, she constantly uplifted those around her and kept a positive attitude even though she was fighting the same tiring battle. I know at times she was so tired of fighting, so tired of being sick. I know that it was espescially difficult for her to lose all her hair not once, but three times--the third time right after it had finally grown back again. My granny was an absolutely beautiful woman when she was younger, and I can honestly say that she was every bit as beautiful throughout the last week of her life.
This woman was such an inspiration to me! She taught me everything I know, and she has demonstrated such courage and strength in the past 2 years. Although I pray I never have to battle breast cancer, I only hope that I can be as strong, courageous, inspirational, and beautiful inside and out as she was! In only 62 years, Phyllis touched so many lives, including my own. I made the decision long ago to dedicate my life to cancer research, prevention, and treatment. Issues dealing with breast cancer, in particular, are close to my heart.
I will continue to Fight for Phyllis!
Conway, AR
