Monday, August 15, 2011

So proud.

Good morning friends!  Did you have a nice weekend?  We were super busy, but it was GREAT!  I would have to say the high point of the weekend was yesterday morning when we went and walked with my cousin at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.  My cousin, Jessica, is just 34 years old and was diagnosed with breast cancer in June.  She had a double mastectomy three weeks ago.  She has chosen to FIGHT.  She is amazing.  Her attitude, her outlook, her spirit is inspiring.  I am so proud of her and how she is moving through this difficult time in her life.  She starts chemo in a week and I can't even imagine the emotions she must be feeling.  I will do whatever I can for her.


Abie and Landry got up at 5:00 AM so they could walk and support Jessica.  I was so proud of them :)


Here's Mike and my cousin, with her boxing gloves and all!  Mike raised $220 and ran his first 5K yesterday.  Another proud moment for me. 

I have to be honest here, I've never given breast cancer a second thought.  Until now.  One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer.  Isn't that scary?  I want my girls to be aware, I want them to have Jessica as a role model, she is unbelievable.  I'm so proud she's my cousin.

Thanks for coming by today, and sharing in my proud moment.  I'll be back tomorrow with a regularly scheduled crafty post :)  Have a fantastic Monday.
Posted by Becky at 4:25 AM
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9 comments:

  1. Mary Pat SiehlAugust 15, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    how awesome!!! my mom has had brest cancer 2 seperate times--once at 43 and then again at 63. thanks for supporting a cure!!!!!

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  2. TammyAugust 15, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    That is very cool. I've been touched by breast cancer on both sides of my family. My beloved Aunt (Dad's sister) that I grew up living next door to died from breast cancer in 1991 and my Grandmother (Dad's Mom) followed a few years later, also breast cancer. My Mom was diagnosed about 5 years ago but she found it early and has been cancer free since her surgery. I'm only 38 but have already had my baseline mammogram. I'd rather be safe than sorry. Great photo of your girls. So glad they and you guys are supporting the cure. It's a cause all of us women need to fight for!

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  3. TabithaAugust 15, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Thanks for stopping by Becky. I will keep your cousin Jessica in my prayers. She looks radiant.

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  4. StephAugust 15, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Sounds like a great day! The girls look so cute in their t-shirts.

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  5. SchellAugust 15, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Great idea keeping your girls aware. I would also be very proud of them and Mike. Good luck with Jessica's fight back! We are rooting for you all :0) Hugs!

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  6. TracyAugust 15, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Your post brought tears to my eyes Becky.
    All my best to your cousin. She is a strong woman and I am sure she will kick cancers ass.

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  7. KatieAugust 16, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    I will keep your cousin in my thoughts and prayers. She seems like such a strong woman, who will definitely fight hard! So many of the women in my life have been affected, Long Island has a very high rate of breast cancer, and we were all raised there, but each and every one of them chose to fight.

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  8. ScrappnBeeAugust 16, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    How awesome that you got your girls involved in this! I am glad that your cousin has decided to fight. We will add her to our prayers!

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  9. JenniferAugust 18, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    sorry you have to go thru this with your family-- it is NOT something we think about till we have to, is it?? And 1 in 8 is a really scary statistic!!
    My sister was diagnosed at age 39 (I was 28) and that is the first time breast cancer was ever mentioned in our family history. Attitude is sooo important with diseases like this; she decided she wasn't going to let it beat her, either, and last fall she celebrated her 10-year anniversary cancer-free, so it CAN be done... good luck to your cousin!!

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