Children get cancer, too

I follow this precious little girl, Becca Boo, on Facebook. She just posted the best video ever. Please watch and share. Use the hash tag #beccaboo

Becca's video

Item #001: Share. Educate. Empower.

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Purpose

Finding your purpose changes over time. When I was in my twenties, my purpose was to be all things to everyone - wife, mother, daughter, friend and all-around awesome. I did not take time to sit and know myself. When I was in my thirties, I focused on growing our family and being super-mom. Now that I am in my forties and much wiser, I am focused on being His humble servant and being the example of health and strength for my children, family and friends. I fail at being healthy 100 percent of the time and know that perfection is not the outcome, just overall happiness with myself. 

This week I am reminded that having purpose is different for everyone, just like snowflakes. Purpose for each of us is different. My purpose is to be loving, kind, mindful of others and increase my physical strength. I will work every day to walk in the light of His love.

Item #546: Be the example of goodness you want to see in the world. Remove the negative energy from your circle and let the light shine.

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Latest news...

I know it has been a couple of months since my last entry. A lot has happened in the last sixty days. Here is the run down...

Art Bra Austin 2015

I participated in my first Art Bra fundraising event. I raised $525 and the whole event raised $390.000. Wow! Yes, I am participating again next year. Get ready to buy tickets at the beginning of May 2016 - tickets sell out. Next year I am submitting a custom bra and I will walk in honor of my friend Julie.


I had been experiencing some heart irregularities, while at rest, and it was concerning enough to go see a cardiologist. I am praying that it is nothing and something I will deal with going forward. I am on a heart monitor until July and will see the cardiologist to review my results. This is perfect timing, because it will be part of my early July trifecta - that includes my mammogram, oncology appointment (six months!).

Julie

Stage IV breast cancer is something nobody talks about because there is no "cure". Now cure is a word that I would never use for a disease unless there was truly a vaccination or cocktail that would remove all doubt that it will not come back again. I am not cured and Stage IV ladies are perpetually in treatment. I know too many Stage IV ladies. Please take a moment to read about Julie. She and I met when our daughters began playing soccer together (her middle daughter). I just happened to be recently diagnosed at that time and she was kind enough to share her wisdom with me about treatment options and outcomes when I had questions. My best memories of her during the soccer seasons was when she rallied the moms to sew costumes for the girls for their Halloween tournament. There we were, sitting under the shade of the oak tree, sewing cat ears on head bands. There was lots of laughter and cheering during the seasons while watching the girls' skills grow. Please pray for her and her beautiful family.

Another Stage IV, lifer and good friend of mine, Holley, has shared her educational video that got 46M+ views on Facebook last week. If you haven't seen the message, here is the link. This video helps bring to light the facts of Stage IV. #themoreyouknow #lifer

Item 004: Hug, smile and laugh more. Soak in the moment.

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Twisted X Boots Post

I am happy to share my post on Twisted X Boots Facebook site. I appreciate them sharing my story with others to know that breast cancer does not discriminate.

Please go like their page and share my story and others with those around you.

Day 23 of our Cancer Survivor series of Western Tough, Tough Enough to Wear Pink month.In November 2011, I walked in...
Posted by Twisted X Boots on Thursday, April 23, 2015

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