I had my layout ready for the Halloween & Fall theme...but then I realized that October is one of many things. Fall, Halloween, Jaycee's Birthday and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
I am sure all of us have known or had someone close deal with cancer. I had a good friend who fought a valiant fight with Breast Cancer;not only once, but twice. Unfortunately, she passed away about 5 years ago now. I have had many friends and family members who have been affected by cancer. Hence, I wanted to post something in memory of those who have passed on from any type of cancer.
I hate cancer, it is a horrible disease that is relentless to a persons body and can be devistating to families. I do however, think it turns people into heroes. My friend from IRS who had fought Breast Cancer twice is a hero because although she was going through radiation and other treatments, she would still go to work nearly every day. She never felt sorry for herself and always had the attitude that of "I'm to tough for cancer to get me". She was and I learned so much from her.
Another friend who was 5 years younger than I am passed away from Colon Cancer. She was only 30 years old and she had two little girls. I was shocked when I found out. She was ALWAYS such a happy go lucky person. ALWAYS positive and kind to everyone. She loved life and lived it to the fullest.
Greg's Uncle Gus passed away from Prostate Cancer. HE was every one's hero. Uncle Gus fought in the Korean War and was injured within just a few days of getting out to serve..(If I'm remembering correctly) He had shrapnel injury and was not expected to live. He did live and was admired by all who came into contact with him. Although he was never able to walk again after his injury in Korea, he was determined to go on and never have anyone feel sorry for him. He moved to California where he was a very well respected and successful Almond & Olive Farmer, as well as rancher. He was AWESOME!!! Everyone loves and admires Uncle Gus to this day, and we always will.
My Father-In-Law passed away in 1997 from Bone Marrow Cancer. I still remember the day he told all of us and how in shock we all were. It is the worst news you will ever have to hear. I pray that I will never have to hear this type of news again from anyone in my family. Dad taught us all so much though. He was prompted months before finding out he had cancer to give us a FHE lesson on "Forward & Forever", which he basically told us all that when we all get to Heaven, he didn't want to see any empty chairs. He inspired all of us to do all we can as a family and as individuals to make sure we stayed worthy to live together again. Two months later we found out he had cancer. I will never forget talking to Dad and having him not thinking or concerned for himself, but worrying about his youngest son who would be going on a mission within the next year. I remember him talking to me and worrying about ArVella (my mom-in-law) and hoping she would be alright with whatever came along. Dad told us that the Lord spoke to him and Dad basically told Him that he would go where the Lord needed him. He needed him in Heaven and after 9 months of chemo, bone marrow transplant and fighting hard, Dad returned to Heavenly Father.
This is dedicated to all those who have fought, who are fighting or who will fight the ugly disease of cancer. You are my heroes!
Please support Breast Cancer Awareness & all Cancer Awareness this month.
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