And So it began

"ONCE UPON A TIME"....there came along this little lump...insignificant really when you compare it to the entire world of lumps. That is, right up to the point that it wasn't...insignificant I mean............... and so began my journey.

A NEWER SHADE OF PINK...now I more then SURVIVE...I am learning to THRIVE...

OF COURSE... we all know things are bound to get a little crazy with a surprise around most every corner...not to mention an assortment of bumps and bruises along the way...but I am ever thankful for them all...they have all made me who I am. So buckle up, hold on tight and enjoy the ride thru what I lovingly refer to as LIFE


Sunday, July 15, 2012

Let me put in my personal disclaimer....

I LOVE CAPS!!! (and exclamation points. brackets and multiple little dots)

PLEASE DO NOT assume this means I am yelling or mad!!! I am a just a tad "old school" (some would argue more than a tad) and so I use them for emphasis and cause the font choices here SUCK. I use them when I am excited, annoyed or feel passionately about something….or when I just want to get your attention. These (….) little babies I use a TON cause I seem to have trouble finishing a sentence…cause I tend to just let my thoughts ramble.

Now....that being said (cleared up)....I saw this video clip and I tend to agree with what I think they were trying to say....sadly….in their attempt to “re-personalize” this disease...

I feel that quite often we (society as a whole) have lost sight of the real focus and have allowed ourselves to get all swallowed up by this big "Pink Monster" (and all the big business that goes along with it) forgetting that we are real women, each of us in a battle for our lives...& yes, even our boobs themselves.  Unless you are touched personally....or by someone you love, it is all about the pink ribbons. Now having said that, don't get me wrong....to quote someone brilliant...

“Sure money is being made, but like everything in life it takes money to make money. Research, education, support, etc., costs money and corporations don't do anything unless they will make something too. It's a trade off in my opinion.” (Empress of Awesomeness)
It Really comes down to, they are gonna play football anyway...let them wear pink runners and raise some cash, you are going to buy a phone....why not make it pink, Avon is still going to sell product...let them donate some earnings...trust me...my list could go on, but you get my point.
I KNOW this is a journey that each of us was thrown on, without ever asking our permission, giving us a choice, or an "easy" button to hit. All we have is what we are graced with and who we surround ourselves with. I know that as I have I stepped onto this path I have felt my Savior's loving arms envelope me and fill me with the peaceful assurance that I do not take a single step along this journey alone. He is here to guide and direct me through the rough road ahead and I have true faith in Him and His plans for me.