A Little Humor always helps Lighten the mood…
Mel, There’s a lot of people on your side, praying and sending only positive thoughts your way… Lots of love Thursday xxoo HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHO TO MARRY? (written by kids)
Read MoreTrust and Courage
Although it may not happen often enough, “Good people” do cross our paths. That’s right, genuine, honest, FRIENDLY, good hearted, HAPPY, down to earth people with no ulterior motive but to be a part of your life, share and inspire you. There are those who will judge the value of their life and success by the number of Facebook […]
Read MoreA Special Prayer
My heart goes out to the many people affected yesterday by the Newtown, CT tragedy. The families and friends of the adults and children that we will never hear them speak again, the families and children left to heal, AND the Lanza family that will, no doubt, face unfair scrutiny and criticism. My deepest prayers […]
Read MorePart 3: White Light?
As if it were yesterday, I lay in the hospital bed waiting for my hysterectomy, feeling a wide range of different emotions. I was relieved that I was finally having my surgery. After all, I went through hell just to get to this point. On the other hand, I was still torn and feeling sad […]
Read MorePart 2: In My Shoes…
Days leading up to my hysterectomy quickly approached. Blood work – check. Babysitting logistics – check. Hospital bag packed – check. Clean house (yes, I am one of those) – check, check. Several family and friends called to wish me well, but it was during my aunt and uncle’s visit that things went sideways. My […]
Read MorePart 1: Like Mother, Like Daughter
When my mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, I was eighteen and didn’t know the extent of her diagnosis. I remember coming home one night and she was drinking her glass of wine, watching Nightline (this was her nightly ritual after my father and siblings went to bed). That evening, she invited me to sit […]
Read MorePredisposed to Cancer?
I am wondering if anyone else out there has been tested for the BRCA gene? At the time, I really didn’t understand what the BRCA gene was, but my doctor made the suggestion, my insurance covered it, so I thought, “what the heck”? I gave a simple blood sample. About a month later, I went […]
Read MoreHeartfelt Words from Kerry…
Once again I find myself at a loss of words, trying to express my extreme gratitude to all of you for making Team PINK INSPIRES such a success in the 2012 Cancer Relay for Life!!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART, without your support and generosity our participation would not be possible! Team PINK […]
Read MoreInspiration At Its Finest
Congratulations to the Breast Friends Edmonton Dragon Boat Racing Team on an incredible Fundraiser last night! So many people and sponsors came out to show their support of this team of women who bring “Awareness and Hope in a Dragon Boat”. Through Dragon Boat Racing the +60 Team Members strengthen their bodies and spirits knowing […]
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