Last October, I was still in the middle of breast cancer treatments. I had graduated from the worst of the chemo, but still sat for mini-infusions every third week and had one more surgery to go. Although I was thankful for the good prognosis, it was still a little too raw and emotional to celebrate. Now, Breast Cancer Awareness month has come and almost gone again. I wrote about the disease and the journey ad nauseam last year (You know. You read about it ad nauseam.). If you want to read some of the highlights, you can catch them here, here, here and here and here. So I’ve been a little silent this year. More contemplative.
Breast cancer leaves visual and emotional marks in it’s wake. Some I will live with for the rest of my life. But it left me with gratitude as well. For life, for health, for so many things. So I’m done low-keying it. I’m leaving awareness month with a bang. I get the privilege of guest posting over on the Fort Worth Mom’s Blog today. I hope you will click over and show them some love for allowing me to tell a piece of my story on a disease that touches so many of us. I don’t want to say, “Happy Breast Cancer Awareness Month”. That doesn’t sit well – just observe it.
And it’s Friday. You might as well go do something fun…after you read the article! Click on the title below.
Just wanted to let you know I stopped by and am hopping on over to read your guest post too. I think we often don’t contemplate both the physical and emotional scars that can come with a cancer diagnoses and treatment, but I liked how you said you also received gratitude. I am sorry you had to walk through the cancer journey, but I am grateful that you came through the other side with a testimony to help other and also a fresh perspective and charge to not “low-key” it 🙂 Blessings to you.
Thanks so much, Debbie.
Lauren, the bravery and honesty shown in your writing leaves me with no doubt that your “not low-key” article will be a pleasure to read. Heading over there now.
Thanks so much, Laurie.
I’m so glad it’s this October, and you made it through that difficult time. My mother is a breast cancer survivor so I hear you. Thanks for spreading the word!
Thanks, Lana. I’m sure you were a great support to your mom.
Hey Lauren, so glad you were my neighbor at #teaandtheword link-up. Not really familiar with your breast cancer journey, I went back and tried to catch the highlights or maybe better called the “lowlights.”
I’m grateful the Lord’s highlights in our lives outshine our lowlights and He sustains us. Thankful you’re on the other side of this for Breast Cancer Awareness month this year. Celebrating with you!
Thanks so much, Karen! And I appreciate you looking back at older posts!
My Aunty is still receiving treatment for her breast cancer and it’s been so challenging in ways none of us expected. It affects so many people. I’m so sorry to hear you have had to deal with cancer too. I’m relieved to hear you are recovering and wish you all the well for the future xx
Thanks, Maria. I am so sorry to hear about your Aunt and am saying a prayer for her right now. If there are more specific ways I can pray, please let me know. It would be an honor.
I can’t nor do I want to imagine hearing those words, “you have breast cancer”. I am vigilant about my mammograms. I’m so happy for you that it’s this time this year and not last. Congrats on posting on the FW page. That’s wonderful. Happy Halloween! XO
Thanks you, Lisa.
Thank you for sharing. I’m new to your blog so I haven’t heard your story ad nauseum so going to check it out. I read your article at FW moms too and commented there.
Thank you for reading up, Kathleen. And if there’s ever anything I can do for you, I hope you will let me know.
Heading over there to read. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Thanks, Maree Dee!
I’m so sorry you’re dealing with breast cancer, Lauren. I can’t imagine how devastating it is. Thank you for writing honestly about the physical and emotional effects. I also read the guest blog post, and I’m so glad you have so much support. I pray God will give you further healing, also emotionally. Blessings and hugs to you!
Thank you for the prayers, Trudy.
Will share with my friend who just began her treatments.
Great!
I’m so glad that you’re better and beat Cancer! I forgot about Breast Cancer Awareness month but glad you have been able to write about your experience. I wish you all the best! #MixitUp
Thank you, Michelle.
Loved your post, Lauren! I commented over on the other site, but wanted to thank you here, for sharing your journey with us! Sounds like you have some truly wonderful friendships! What a blessing!