Sunday, May 8, 2011

happy mother's day


happy mother's day!

today i am thinking of you mom. these past few months i have learned so much about you. you are a strong woman who quietly fights her own battles yet graceful accepts help when it's offered. that acceptance of allowing others to serve you is, in turn, really an act of service. i am amazed at the power and determination you have to endure your battles well. thank you for bringing me into this world. for teaching me by your example. for all that you give to me even though you are the one in need. hang in there. my prayers are with you. you will win this battle!! i love you.

*my mom was diagnosed this year with her2 positive breast cancer which is very aggressive and not inherited. last october her mammogram was clean. then this february she noticed some changes, but no lump. three weeks later there was a lump 1 1/2 inches in diameter and by the next week when it was removed it was the size of a lemon. she has no history. luckily she caught it in time and the prognosis is very hopeful, but it will be a hard battle. she will overcome!

2 comments:

Jen said...

You and your mom are in my thoughts:)!

Stephens Family said...

Very sweet. Your mom is very brave and courageous. Lots of people are thinking of her and including her in their prayers.