The most common thing the majority of people I meet say to me is "You don't look like you ever had cancer"
Its very interesting to me that people have an idea of what cancer looks like, as I did before I started this journey and I was ever diagnosed.
One week prior to my TNBC stage 3c breast cancer diagnosis (July 2014) I was in Florida vacationing and I never felt better. I looked great, felt completely healthy, full of energy and had absolutely no idea I had a large tumor in my right breast and in my lymph node under my arm.
As for myself I had no pain or symptoms of any kind. I simply rolled over in the middle of the night to scratch my rib cage and stumbled upon my large tumor. Had I of been doing a self breast exam monthly that only takes under 5 minutes of your time I would of found it sooner.
When I was thrown into the world of cancer one short year ago I feel I have gained strength, knowledge, compassion, a complete new perspective for life, and others.
The human spirit, kindness, support,selflessness, friendship, prayers, good thoughts, and pure love of all who are in my life, as I am blessed to know or of had a chance meeting is so humbling. I am always aware of how full and blessed my life truly is. I am a firm believer that there is no such thing as a consequence, as its only God choosing to remain anonymous. If I had a "life's rewind button" I would not change one single thing. I do not ever live with any regrets as all my experiences in life both good and bad have molded me into the woman ,wife, daughter, sister, friend, and most importantly mother I am today. All of my experiences have also given me faith, hope and belief that with God all things are truly possible.
The privilege and blessings on my journey have been plentiful and my family of friends has extend and grown by leaps and bounds.
As I attended my first Susan Komen Raleigh race today I was so honored to share my time with 7500 of the most inspirational people who are making a difference and paying it forward.
As I excepted my New Balance Survivor award and spoke with the media I thought we are all in this fight together and we equally all share life. I was equally honored to have a very special couple celebrate with me and join in the fight for the cure today and shave there head and place my name on it! I look at my five children who are the purest miracles and Gods gift to Rob and I, and think this is what life and happiness is. We struggle and we all have our challenges weather it be financial, or any of struggles life throws in everyone's direction, however God will provide and pull us all through anything we face. Together we can over come and prevail I whole heartily believe and live by. When we place or faith in our hearts and share with each other love, happiness, encouragement, courage and a hand to hold we can together change the world. I am so grateful that I have been given all the above and contribute my being cancer free to all the prayers and all who have and continue to hold my hand every step of the way.
I am posting some pictures below of the race today, my 5 amazing children that make me grab silver linings and want to give my best everyday, my friends who support me and say countless prayers.
here is the link to my news interview
http://www.twcnews.com/nc/triangle-sandhills/news/2015/06/13/breast-cancer-survivors-participate-in-susan-g--komen-triangle-race.html
Life is great each and every day!
I see the silver linings shining brightly each and every day~
God bless~
