I'm sure many of you participated in the Run for the Cure today in whatever city across Canada that you live. I'm sure each of you knows at least one person who has been touched by this horrible disease. A few of you may even know someone who has been lucky enough to know they are a gene carrier and have received that information before this intrusive disease can touch them. I am one of those people whose dearest friend now has this infomation. And although having this knowledge is devistating in and of itself, I feel so fortunate that she has this gimpse into the future, while she is still healthy, and can take the neccessary steps to prevent ever being touched by the horror of Breast Cancer.
The road she still must travel will not be easy by any means, but she is fortunate to be loved by so many who will be able to support her through the tough moments. And I will be the first in line on those days! Afterall, she has been there to help me through the tough times in my life on more than one occasion.
I am so grateful for the news that she did receive this past week. And although there is no cure yet for breast cancer, I feel so fortunate for the technological advances of medicine today. Because of these advances, I am lucky enough to know that I will have many Friday afternoons enjoying a glass of red wine my dear friend as we share in the joys and frustrations of parenthood from the week gone by. I look forward to being old ladies reminising about the years that have passed with our children having grown from babies to adults with children of their own.
Our husbands often tease us about how strong-willed we both are, and I am so glad that she is. That trait gave her the courage to even have this testing done in the first place and because of that, we will have many more gatherings with our families together and thankfully there will be no empty seats at our table. We are truly blessed.
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