As I've posted on myspace, please remember that this month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. If you have breasts -- or someone you love does -- or, quite frankly, you like 'em, please encourage others to get their breast exams.
Sixteen years ago this month, my Grandma passed from cancer. She had breast cancer earlier in her life, and despite a mastectomy, it came back with a vengeance sixteen years ago. By the time it was caught, it had metastasized throughout her body and there was no hope for a cure, only to buy some time. When I left for college that fall, I wasn't convinced I'd see her again. Only by the grace of God and my dear friends at Cottey, I was able to see her just a few days before she passed.
She was diagnosed in July and passed in October. I miss her still.
Please check out my friend Jay's blog at Plays with Sirens -- the link is over to the right. Clay Township Fire Department in South Bend is doing a 'Real Men Wear Pink' month. I applaud the Clay Township Fire Department for their dedication to this cause. Jay, love you and your fellow fire and EMS folks for your dedication to the cause.
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