Lucky 13
Some of my cancerversaries go by without too much of a thought, this one however; did not. It has been 13 years since my diagnosis, it seems like much longer ago, but that’s because so much has transpired in that time.
I guess I thought about this one more because of those around me that are going through cancer. Maybe it was turning 60 two months ago, that brought up feelings of how precious and short time really is to me.
Anyway, because this milestone has been occupying a lot of time in my brain, I decided I would do something beneficial to mark 13, in the book of my life.
Many of you know that when I was diagnosed August 24th, 2012, I turned all my attention to only positive things! I got rid of all negativity in my life, even if it meant leaving some people and things behind. I started fund raising for the Making Strides Breast Cancer walk in Marietta and even had the largest team! I turned my attention into writing my blog and helping people see how to turn the awful diagnosis into making a positive statement and help others! Now, 13 years later I am still trying to decide my calling and where it leads. Saturday when I woke up it hit me- maybe God speaking to me, if you believe like I do- today I will mark 13, with a haircut! I know that doesn’t seem like much, but it is a way I can help others. I will give my hair to “Locks of Love”, and children who don’t feel comfortable going bald, can get a wig to give them a sense of normalcy as they walk through this journey. Also, those that are going through cancer can see, 13 years from now, they too can give back to help others.
I believe we are all wonderfully made to tell our story, if only one person hears that story, then you have helped that one person! Who knows how many they will go on to help!!
