What matters in life is not so much what happens TO us, but what happens IN us.
When I realized that I had so many people reading my blog(s) I was a little shocked to say the least. Suddenly I became this guru for cancer questions. It eventually resulted in people with all forms of cancer asking for my thoughts, feelings, and observations. I am not a medical professional whatsoever (God help us all if I were). Life happens, and I just learned – education saved my life!
I had no idea of the number of complete strangers that read, lurked and watched my blogs. I am honored and blessed that people read my words. I am merely one person with a big opinion, and quite often a big mouth.
A bit of insight into who I am:
One person CAN make a difference. I truly believe in taking a stand and working to make a change. I like a challenge, and say “bring it on!” I’m always waiting for the next big thing in my life.
I am devoted to empowering my daughters and giving them the guidance and direction they need to be who they want to be in life. I spend a great deal of time working with various initiatives to bring about change – primarily cancer initiatives. I’m simply trying to make a difference both quietly and reverently -sometimes loudly in a very bold manner when needed.
Be blessed and be well,
Hi Sally,
Thanks for your lovely note and warm thoughts. It amazes me how easily we can become “poster children” for our disease! Have you heard about the Young Survival Coalition? It’s all women who were diagnosed with BC before they turned 40. You’ll find their website interesting (http://www.youngsurvival.org) and may want to attend their annual conference in the future.
I wish you well in all your endeavors.
Jill
You love me! You really love me!
Thanks for stopping by my blog. Glad you enjoyed it. I think it would be wonderful if you added me to your blogroll.
ps. The title of your blog made me chuckle. “My relationship with breast cancer” I’ll tell you what—my relationship is abusive! My cancer ran away to a shelter for battered diseases ’cause I kicked its butt so bad. Take THAT, cancer! And don’t come back!
TMF
Hi Sally, I just came across your blog and have been very inspired by your writings. I also work as an advocate for younger women who have been affected by breast cancer, as this is where my own personal experience lies. But whether young or older, we all share a common bond and, I believe very much in the sisterhood of experience and in the words of Albert Schweitzer “whoever among us has learned through personal experience what pain and anxiety really are must help to ensure that those out there who are in … need obtain the same help that once came to (her)”
http://beyondbreastcancer.wordpress.com/about/
Hi, Sally. Stumbled on your blog via WellSphere. I’m a cancer survivor, mom of two girls and I also work for the American Cancer Survivor. Since you’re a fabulous advocate for the cancer cause, thought I’d introduce you to ACS. Hope you’ve seen our new “More Birthdays” campaign. We’re creating a movement that creates a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Check it out at http://www.morebirthdays.com! There are so many ways to join the movement and fight cancer (listed here http://tinyurl.com/pvlbe6). We hope you’ll consider joining us!