While I am working through just how to do that, I am participating in the 3rd annual “Save the Tatas” breast cancer fund raiser at Premier Skydiving this weekend. It is not only giving me a way to do something productive, it has opened my eyes to the thousands of people breast cancer affects.
Although I am looking for donations, (SHOW ME THE MONEY!!!–please go read the page on the event) I am just as interested in seeing how many comments in support of my mom and or the cause you all can generate.
For everyone who leaves a comment by Saturday night at midnight, I will add your name or Twitter name on a flag I am sponsoring in honor of my mom’s fight. Please retweet this and help it go viral!
Thank you all for helping me make “Save the Tatas” a success!
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Wishing you all the best and hoping that your mom has a fast, and as pain free a recovery as possible.
Jamie
Buena suerte, Emilia!
Best wishes to your mother for a speedy and trouble-free recovery very soon. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, and if you need *anything* give me a call anytime!! I mean that.
Best,
TJ
I’m so sorry to hear about your mother’s diagnosis, and I hope that she is doing well in her recovery. I’m a five year survivor. I found my lump and was diagnosed on April 14, 2004 with IDC, stage 3, grade 3, er/pr-, her2/neu+++, node positive. It was a scary diagnosis for me especially because at the time I was a single parent to an 11 year old daughter. There were times when I wondered if it was survivable. But I’m here five years later and my daughter is finishing highschool next year. I did get to hang around to see her grow up. You are doing a wonderful thing by being so supportive of your mother. I know that it isn’t easy for either of you and I will keep you both in my prayers.
I don’t pray, but I’ll be keeping your mom in my thoughts (and encouraging ma familia to do the same). If she’s anything like you, she has the courage and attitude necessary to fight this battle – and with you at her side….well, she can conquer anything.
I’m here if you need anything, and if you’re ever near St Louis please know that you’re always welcome in my home.
Emily, I’m late for the flag thng. Still, my thoughts are with you and your mother. I remember delivering the same news to my daughter, 10 years ago, about my own diagnosis, and how she cried. It’s a rough path, but not an impossible one. Here’s to your mom celebrating ten years survivorship & more.
JP
Save the Tatas?
INDEED!
Good on ya gal. Be safe in your jump…
We’re all looking forward to reading about your experience.
Love and prayers to your Mom.
Hi – Hope I’m not too late to leave a comment. I recently found out a friend was diagnosed with breast cancer – I don’t know too many details because only a few people know exactly what’s going on. All I know is that she had a procedure done this week. I hope that everything goes well with your mom and that this jump raises awareness for the cause!
Lisa
Good luck! I just sponsored a friend doing the Avon 3 day, and my MIL is going through chemo right now after a mastectomy. Seems almost everyone I know has been affected in some way, and even my 5 year old daughter may be tested for a reproductive cancer gene before this year is over depending on what her grandma’s tests show. The science is amazing, but the human suffering is what makes efforts like yours so important. Enjoy the flight!
Damn, I’m late. Better go donate some money. Good luck, I hope all goes well! PS Epi sent me.
I’m praying for your mom. Best of luck!
My mom has just found out that her cancer has returned after 3 years of good reports. Preparing for a double mastectomy, radiation and/or chemo if needed. Prayers and good thoughts to all who have to deal with this terrible disease.
Best to you and to your Mum…. I have jumped 7 times nothing like it and I bet there is nobody like your Mom !!
Any mom who created a daughter as bright, devoted, and ballsy as you are is a heck of a woman. She will kick her cancer’s behind and continue being your fabulous mom and her fabulous self!
Ack, my comment didn’t come out the way I’d liked it to.
Wishing only the best for you and your Mother. Stay strong!