It's Been 3 Years Since My Diagnosis - Still Strong

It's been a while since my last post. I sure hope there is someone out there. Three years ago in February, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was the ride of my life. I went through surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. It was the worst experience of my life and yet makes me stronger and gives me purpose each and every day.

Having been through all that and now looking back it is very painful. I think my way of going forward and not looking back is what I am doing with Community Cares, the non-profit I started and am now working almost full time to help moms going through cancer, or other major illness take care of their children by delivering meals, housecleaning, laundry, babysitting, transportation, etc. All donated by businesses in our community.

It is so painful for me to have been through all that and see other friends diagnosed within a few months of me still fighting, still getting treatments, and yet still optimistic, and still strong. Jessica and Cathy, you are my hero's, you are. Its very hard for me to look back, I can only look forward. With every mom that I help, I dedicate it to Jessica, Cathy, and all the mom's out there who are raising their families in the midst of this nightmare of cancer and still find the strength to encourage everyone else.

My pain today doesn't come from the fact that I went through this. It comes from the fact that people I care about are still in the trenches. I pray everyday for you and a cure to this disease. I'm not a doctor or a researcher, but I will do everything I can to help women diagnosed with this to live better lives. I am just a mom, but I can do what I can do to help.

Okay, thanks for listening. I get a little emotional this time of year. It's when my journey through this began 3 years ago. I've been done with treatments for 2 years now. I am stronger than ever and ready for great things!