A Day to Remember & Honor

A friend passed yesterday.  She leaves behind a Husband & Children as well as many family & friends.  Her fight was so courageous.  I remember her smile & the love she had for her family.

She helped me with our Elementary School Variety Shows and other PTA events.  She was always about the kids & never about her own gain.  The downside to this is, we will put others I front of our own needs. There are those out there to thrive off attention wither it be good or bad, no matter, the love of attention and control is what some are after.  This women would rather help and never ask for any accolades.  She always did everything with a true intent of her good heart.


Cancer is not easy to fight, over come or even sometimes talk about....but it is becoming increasingly common amongst us.  Its how we fight it, how we win it that makes a difference. Cancer didn't beat this amazing women, she beat it to the very end.  Sadly life goes on for us left here, but for her, well she is in a much better place without pain and in full dignity.

As our hearts & prayers are directed to this amazing, athletic, fun loving woman & her family at this time....I can't help but reflect on this thought that keeps coming to my mind... "Pap & Mammo Ladies"!  Do yourself a favor & Schedule your next appointment.  Do it in honor of someone, do it for your family, do it for YOURSELF.  Lessons are not given to us without learning.  So we go on with this lesson learned, life is all about making the most of every day in a positive way.  I have chosen to live a much happier and positive life since I was diagnosed.  I hope to always be involved in all my children and husband do, I don't want to miss a moment of it.  Life can be so short and lets be honest, for some of us its shorter than others. 

I have much that I would hope to accomplish in this life, I pray I am given the opportunity to do the many things I would like to.  I am very blessed to be here today, my story could have been very different.  I was reminded of this by a very good friend this morning, she texted me "I'm so thankful that you beat your cancer.  It's so scary-that could have been you.  I'm going home and schedule my Mammogram & Pap :)"  I was at the dentist office with my kids and read this, I started to cry in front of all those in the waiting room.  I feel her love and I am grateful for her words. 


May we all stop and give thought to all those who fight & win this great battle.  No matter if the win is in Heaven or on Earth....we will always win!!!


Hugs, Kisses & Smiles 

I Love You!

Marri