My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in June of 97. She had a mastectomy and had chemo. Everything looked pretty good. Two years later she was diagnosed with brain cancer. It had spread to her liver, lungs, back and her bones. She died in August of 99 at the young age of 41. Breast Cancer is a nasty disease and for the last 13 years I have been worried I too, will get breast cancer. My Great-Grandma had it, My grandma had it, and my mom died from it. I just know I am doomed to get it. I had my first mammogram last year. No, I am not 40. But they say if it runs in the family, you need to get checked earlier! It was clean! This race was very emotional for me. I was very surprised to see how many people showed up for the race. It was packed!! My cousin Becky put our team together and we were called Team Stacked!
My sister Alli, Grandma Betty, Aunt Kathie, Cousin Becky and her 2 girls were part of it. I think our team had 25 on it.What a neat experience to be able to do. I took Cayman with me and I was going to push her in the stroller. In the end, Cory was able to do it with us and he pushed Cooper!!
A family affair!! I couldn't have been happier. I had a lot running through my mind as we waited for the start of the race. It was really touching at how many people were there to support loved ones and how many survivors there were that had beat this illness. Tears came to my eyes and touched my heart. I can't explain the feelings I felt, but I know my mom would have been so proud of us. I miss her dearly and not a day goes by I don't think of my amazing mother. I vow to do this race every year... I hope it works out that I can!! I hope we can find a cure soon!! For more information on Breast cancer please look here: http://ww5.komen.org/breastcancer/understandingbreastcancer.htmlThese next couple of pictures are of Cayman and Cooper!! I just have the cutest kids in the world!! I can say that!! I am their mom!!
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What a special blessing it is!! I opened my Mothers Day presents a day early and was surprised with a mothers necklace. It has Cayman and Coopers birthstones on it and is beautiful!!
I love it! I also got a popcorn popper that I have wanted forever!! 
I am sure loved by my little family!! Cayman sang me a mothers day song and it was just precious. She made it up along the way but it was very sweet!
Happy Mothers day to all you moms!!
3 comments:
that is awesome you got to participate in the race for a cure relay. I heard about it on the news today and actually thought about you guys. Your mom would be very proud.
Happy Mother's Day. You got spoiled and someday I would love a popcorn popper too. The popcorn is so much better than store bought!
What a great thing to do. I'm sure your mom was there with you guys. She was a great and amazing woman. Happy Mother's Day
So very touching. It made me cry. Your mom was probably crying too. Mother's day was grand. I love my family so much!!!
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