If only...
A courageous battle ended yesterday. My Sister-in-Law took a final breath and her pain stopped.
Breast Cancer.
The words are bitter on my lips - and these tears will not dilute the taste.
We had many intimate talks over the past 1 1/2 years. Brenda was always full of hope, always positive. She was full of Grace.
She was also honest about the mistake she'd made when she dismissed the initial signs. She made me promise that I would take an aggressive mode if I ever noticed a pucker or suspected even the hint of a lump.
In this moment, when I haven't really registered the fact that she is gone, I keep thinking "if only..."
(Please take this moment to do a self-exam and to schedule your annual exam. Do it for me and in her memory.)
Breast Cancer.
The words are bitter on my lips - and these tears will not dilute the taste.
We had many intimate talks over the past 1 1/2 years. Brenda was always full of hope, always positive. She was full of Grace.
She was also honest about the mistake she'd made when she dismissed the initial signs. She made me promise that I would take an aggressive mode if I ever noticed a pucker or suspected even the hint of a lump.
In this moment, when I haven't really registered the fact that she is gone, I keep thinking "if only..."
(Please take this moment to do a self-exam and to schedule your annual exam. Do it for me and in her memory.)
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We've had so many brushes with breast cancer - among friends and acquaintances. I hope the losses from breast cancer will soon just be a bittersweet memory.
May you be given a measure of grace as you go through the next few days and weeks.
~~~Blessings~~~
{hugs}
As an aside, Cass at Just Curious is donating $9 to breast cancer research for every comment she gets on this post.
(Just had my mammogram)..
Sending you gentle ((hugs))
xo
Song from church as a kid, "This Train is bound for glory this train, this train is bound for glory all going to ride in Jesus name this train."
Your sister in law took her train to glory.
I will remember you and her family in my prayers.
hugs.
Hugs and blessings,
Thanx for passing on her words of advice - good ones!
Please accept my sincerest sympathies on the passing of your dear Sister in Law. I wish I was there to give you a big hug in comfort. xoxo
I will keep you and the entire family in my prayers in the days ahead when you will be dealing with your grief. I am sure she will be missed a lot.
You and yours are in my prayers!
You have my promise too.
It is so sad it seems I know more and more women are suffering with this so many that in fact I am sure one day it will be me.
Amazing that you speak through your pain to help other women. It's SO important...you're so right.
I had a lump for years that I did take seriously, but the doctors didn't. They told me I was too young and that I was feeling the breast bone.
So I dismissed it. Years later, it got worse and a new doctor finally took me seriously. Not only was it a tumor, but I also had another tumor in my other breast (found on the mammogram).
I was in my 20's. Had the tumor I felt been cancerous (they were both surgically removed and biopsied and, thank God, both were benign), I probably wouldn't have made it...all because I was told I was too young.
So I'd like to add how important it is to KEEP PUSHING your doctor if he/she dismisses you. You are NEVER too young. Demand a mammogram/sonogram. Don't take no for an answer.
You and your family are in my prayers, Pamela. *hugs*
x
My prayers are with you this morning.
((hugs))
Thank you for thinking of all of US...know that we are all praying for you and your family.
Theotherbear.
I understand what your going through My mother died with breast Cancer 10 years ago and My sister lost a breast to cancer 2 years ago. and I Bowel cancer 4 years ago.. every 12 months I have to have breast ultra sounds and Mammagrams.. xxxxx
I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Gaynor x
You're all in my prayers today.
I just made an appointment to have my mamogram done.I will do it in honor of your sis in law.
Love,
Sue
I hate these reminders of the importance of early detection.. but I will heed them. My mother had the same regrets about missing signs of her cancer. I am again so very sorry.
Just checking on you again today.
The post that is up at my place was created, in part, for you and your family.
Kath
Prayers, hugs and ladybugs.
I'm sure this post saved a life.
So sorry it couldn't have been your sister's.