October is Breast Cancer awareness month. To some people this is the month to wear pink, to some companies this is a time to turn every product pink to sell more, to some its a time to donate, to some its a time to fund raise. But for me, and for many others, its a time to remember.Although, I am one of the fortunate few who have something good to remember.
My mom was first diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer when I was in 4th grade. I remember hearing about it and freezing. Not knowing what to say or think. But because the cancer was not serious it was easily taken care of. And we were out of the woods. Or so we thought.
Everything was fine until around this time my freshman year. The cancer had come back, with a vengeance. Many months passed and my mom had her surgery in February, it was the Homecoming game for basketball, so it was spirit week. My friends and teachers came together to show me support the day before the surgery. And one of my closest friends came with me to Ann Arbor the day of the surgery just to be there.
My mom had both breast removed and the cancer was/is gone.
That is my memory,
And everyday, I thank God that I have that memory.
So in light of "Think Pink" "Dig for a Cure" "There is Hope" and "Save the TaTas"
I want you to really think, and remember what those things mean. and that there are ACTUAL people in mind for these slogans. They actually mean things. More than you think.
Love&Rockets
Aggie
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