Throughout my life I've always heard that you go through things and maybe something good will come out of it, like being able to help someone else go through the same thing. Well, I thought it would be a while before that happened. However, one of my dear friends is having to start on her own journey through the pain. Her mom has been diagnosed with bc (I can't even type it out or give it proper capitalization because it doesn't deserve it!). cancer - YOU SUCK!
While talking to her today I got really emotional. The feelings are so raw. It seems that because mom is on her way to the finish line of the treatments, I've pushed the memories far back. Well, they came flooding back today. Actually, this was a good thing. It made me go back and read the journal and made me have a renewed sense of appreciation for all mom went through and still has to go through.
She's still not 100% but she's a lot better. I know some women don't come out of it well, or even at all. She's one of the blessed ones.
She still has anxiety, hot flashes, pain, fatigue, and some other effects of the ordeal, but... she loves life even more.
Here's a recent picture of a picnic at the park. She didn't need to wear the hat for her hair... she wore it because it was cute on her!
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