This morning the first message I received was from someone I love dearly. I treasure the relationships that I have made over the years with some exceptional young women that have worked for me. They consider me a mentor and I love hearing that I have made a difference in their lives.
Seeing her name on the message brightened my morning immediately and then as I read her message I shed some tears. She was letting me know that her Mother had been diagnosed with a form of cancer that is very difficult to treat and her one statement, “that it almost ripped her heart out” when she heard, was heart breaking for me to hear.
Although her Mom doesn’t have Breast Cancer, it hit home that so many people are hit with this dreadful disease, and it is not only the people who have the Cancer, but also those they love who are affected. I know that watching my family as they have waiting for my results the past few weeks has been harder for me than for me having to deal with the unknown. You don’t want your loved ones to hurt.
This wonderful young woman wrote me a message over a year ago and I kept the message. She wanted me to meet up with her but realized that “I was busy”. I am ashamed to say that I never did get to see her personally although we have kept in touch. She then said that she often thinks that if her Mom was gone who would she look to as a Mother and she thought of me. I was touched at the time and I am still touched deeply by her words.
She also told me that she has been reading my blogs and it has been keeping her positive. I just pray that even if it is in a small way I can make a difference.
So to all of those dealing with loved ones that have this dreaded disease keep strong and I will pray for you. And I will so try to not put off seeing those who are so important to me!