Deb suggested that we share something regarding an experience we've had concerning cancer in our families or friends and so with that in mind, I have made a layout of a rare picture of my sister, me and my mum. We weren't a great photo taking family so this was a real find!
My family's experience of cancer relates to my mum, who died in 1997 at the age of 76. She was not ill for long, as unbeknown to us, she also had an aortic aneurysm which was not discovered until she was scanned for the cancer. I still remember that feeling of shock and disbelief when her diagnosis was made and that is why my heart goes out to Deb and her family. I know that they are loving and supportive and will do all they can to give her mum the strength to fight this horrible disease. I send them my love and hopes that the treatment will be successful and that Marti will be one of the success stories. I have taken part in the Cancer Research 'Race for Life' 5k runs three times now and it is such a wonderful, emotional experience to see all those running in 'Survivor' hats. Let us hope that it will not be too long before Marti can call herself a survivor too. Let's all raise a glass to her:
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Ok. I'm running out of words and tissues! Thank you so much, Deb, for this wonderful post in honor of my mom's birthday, and in support of Team Teal! Thank you for sharing the story of your mom on this day as well.
I LOVE the shot of you at the end of the post with your teal band and glass! Cheers to you, my friend. And thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Deb this is a beautiful tribute to your own Mum and wonderful wishes for Marti - here's cheers to Team Teal! :-)
So nicely put Deb. It really brings it home how many of us have shared the same experience
beautiful post Deb. Seems we've all experienced this first hand in one way or another.
A wonderful post,Deb....a lovely tribute to your mum, as well as to Marti.
Cheers Deb, and what a wonderful post.Lovely photo of you three in your hats x x x x
Yes, "Cheers" to you too, Deb! Lovely post.
I am reading all of these post for my mom and CRYING like a baby---this group of women that my sister is so blessed to know are truly amazing---thanks SO much for supporting "team teal"!
What a moving post today Deb. I lost my dad to cancer as well, and you really capture the shock and feeling of getting the diagnoses.
Hugs to you,
Rinda
Such a moving post Deb. Let's hope Marti has a great day today x
Great post! Yay Team Teal!
Hi Deb. I think we're 'meeting' for the first time through Team Teal. Great post today x
What a lovely and heartfelt post Deb. I have been waiting all week to see your lo and it certanily was worth waiting for.
your post is so personal and very touching thanks for sharing xxx
Beautiful words and a beautiful layout. Best wishes to Marti!
Thank you so much for your kind words and beautiful posts. I know how hard it much have been for your family when you lost your mom. I'm blessed to still have my mom--she'll be 91 this summer. Having 4 of her children diagnosed with cancer has been very hard on her. But the only way to get through hard times is to face them head on and have the support of caring people surround you. And for this, I thank you very much! xo
Beautiful post Deb, I like that you used a teal coloured glass to toast Marti :)
What a wonderfully written post! And I LOVE that picture of you raising your glass. Thanks for joining in Team Teal and for making my grandma's birthday so special. ♥
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