Friday, October 10, 2008

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

I am sure most of you already know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. As most of you know this holds a special place in my heart due to my mom passing away from the disease. Now that I am going to be a mother, my own mom has been on my mind a lot more lately. There are so many questions I would love to ask her and things I would love to share. I really wish she was here to share in the joy of being a grandma, she would have been so great at it. I do feel very lucky that I had my mom as long as I did because she taught me a lot about the kind of mom I want to be. I know my mom will live on in the many memories and stories I will be able to share with my children!!!

The main point of my blog today is to remind every mom, daughter, sister, and aunt to get yearly check-ups, mammograms and do self-exams. Every minute 3 women are diagnosed with breast cancer.

Your Mother Is Always With You

Your mother is always with you...
She's the whisper of the leaves as you walk down the street.
She's the smell of bleach in your freshly laundered socks.
She's the cool hand on your brow when you're not well.
Your mother lives inside your laughter. She's crystallized in every tear drop...
She's the place you came from,your first home.. She's the map you follow with every step that you take.
She's your first love and your first heartbreak....and nothing on earth can separate you.
Not time, Not space...Not even death....will ever separate you from your mother....
You carry her inside of you....
- Author Unknown.
I love you mom!!!
Sara

2 comments :

Anonymous said...

Sara,
You and your mom has been on my mind this month. I didn't get the chance to meet your mom, but you talk so highly of her that I feel like I kind of know the type of mother she was.
By the stories you tell, I know she would want you to embrace this journey that you are on. I'm certain she would be so proud of the mother you already have become these last few weeks.
Like I said, I didn't have the opportunity of meeting your mom, but you do such an amazing job at letting people get to know her even after she is gone. I have come to realize, that is the greatest tribute!
Love you,
Kristen

Anonymous said...

Sara-

Your mom would be so proud of you and the woman you have become. Your strength inspires me daily and I'm positive you get that from her.
I know that there was not a fight your mom wouldn't fight for you and I know you'll be the same kind of mother. You do such a great job of letting her memory live on through you and I'm sure you can't wait to teach your son or daughter about what a wonderful person she was.

I love you!