I have put off this post for a week or two now and I don't really know why.
I keep telling myself that I am waiting for the right time.
That I'm not ready.....
But I think it is just the fact that sometimes reality "bites" and we put off facing it.
This is one of those times.
I am going to keep this brief today as I want the focus elsewhere.
Reality today......
In the last sixty days both of my sisters have been slapped in the face with breast cancer.
THE LAST SIXTY DAYS.
One sister received a diagnosis two months ago of non-invasive ductal carcinoma. She endured a lumpectomy and we all breathed a sigh of relief. Glad that she caught it early, happy it was out. Shortly after, another sister received a diagnosis of invasive ductal carcinoma.
IDC.....
Cancer.
Cancer?
Once the doctors realized that my one sister had the invasive form, they immediately wanted to treat my other sister with the NON invasive form with radiation.
So, here we are.
One sister began radiation yesterday. She will have 33 treatments.
The other sister is scheduled for a mastectomy on September 6th.
Both have young children.
Both have fears.
And what can I do?
I can pray.
I can be there for them.
I can worry..........
But my heart aches.
And I want to do more.
So, today I am sharing with you a new blog that I am starting. I will still keep YouAreTalkingTooMuch.com. This is separate and I am not sure where it will go. It is not MY blog and you will understand that when you visit it. I will have to see where God leads it.
I am also sharing with you a new Facebook page that I have started. Same thing.....not sure of where it will go. It is not my page.
I just want to give my sisters more ammunition.
More support.
More information.
More community.
You know....for years I saw the pink ribbons.
And I thought I understood.
I thought, I got it.
I had NO clue.
No clue.....
It is not about a pink ribbon.
It is about the power of the pink ribbon.
Today, I am asking all of my readers to help empower my sisters but to empower women everywhere.
Cancer "is".....
And until it "isn't"......
Then we will fight it........
Together.
Please pray for my family.
You can visit my new blog at www.thepowerofpink.me. Please follow it as I begin to tell the story of my sister and her fight against breast cancer. There are so many wonderful sites out there. Please don't think I think this is something special. It is hopefully just one more place to empower those facing breast cancer.
I ask that you also like the Facebook page that goes with it. http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Power-Of-Pink/438398702870933?ref=hl.
Please share both with as many people as you can. Get the story out and may we empower women everywhere in honor of my sisters.
As you read my sisters story on www.thepowerofpink.me, would you take the time to give her encouragement? I would appreciate it.
I love you all.
Love,
Me
So sorry! We will pray♥ My sister-in-law beat breast cancer. 2 years cancer-free!
ReplyDeleteTerrible ordeal, but she is a survivor!~Audrey
Oh my goodnes, I'm so sorry for all of you. Optomism and prayer and making sure you take care of You, will see you through this. Please let anyone offering any kind of help to do so, it's a blessing for you and them! Maybe time to start a personal journal or whatever seems uplifting, and see every funny movie you can. You're not alone, sending love and prayers to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteYour sisters, and you, are in my prayers! It is a reminder to all of us to do our monthly checks, and to be crazy vigilant about getting even little things checked out; your doctor shouldn't mind a bit.
ReplyDeleteRebecca, I'm so sad for all of you. I hope your sisters have faith as strong as yours, it'll make such a difference. I have a friend who had cancer in her 20s, went the aggressive treatment route, has had 2 kids, a long marriage and is in her healthy 40s now. I hope this can be an encouragement. I'll be following. xoxo
ReplyDeleteJanet
I really hope everything works out well for both of your sisters. Perhaps this is a good chance for you to see your doctor for a check as well, just to be on the safe side as your sisters have it in the genes. My mom and sister were both checked after my grandma had to remove a piece of her breasts. They were both both had lumps but nothing was serious and nothing had to be done. I'm no trying to scare you by any means, I just want to make sure you're healthy.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with everything!