I decided in this blog from time to time I would talk about the people I have met along my life journey who have inspired me the most. Those who know me do not know me as someone who cries very much. But I can honestly say a tear will spill from this face as I write this blog post. I would like to introduce you to my girlfriend Becky. Becky is a Breast Cancer Survivor and as you can see a beautiful blonde bombshell who is currently raising 5 children with her husband Roy. All of which I adore like my own family.
"Bec" as I call her was diagnosed August 18, 2016. She had several surgeries that fall and had her breast removed that November. With the grace of God she went into remission in 2017. We know she isn't in the clear yet as anyone with breast cancer knows it's a life long fight. As a matter of fact when she goes to her appointments I use up all my upstairs favors in prayers that she will text me it's all ok when she gets out.
Bec and I haven't always been such good friends as we are not the same age and we didn't hang out growing up. It wasn't until our kids started playing sports together that our friendship grew to where it is today. Our baby boys are the same age too so we help raise them together...after all it takes a village. There is only one human that understands what goes on in my head and this is Bec, the poor thing! I truly believe our friendship bond became this close for the very reason that I would not have survived the last two years of my life without her. In the past two years going through a rocky divorce I have no doubt I have either called or texted her at least 3 times a day. She has been my rock, my person and her experience and constant advice has helped me mold into such a better version of me. Every single thing that has come up in my life through this time I have gone to her to bounce ideas off of and to listen to what she has to say. Just this morning through our several texts she told me "You are you and the person you should have been years ago". These are inspiring things she tells me on a daily basis. Whenever I had any doubt in what I was doing she reminded me I had no choice. She reminded me I was choosing a better life for myself and my children. She constantly reminds me to keep having fun and to do those things I have always wanted to do.
As if all of this isn't enough she also found me a house to buy after I sold my other house. And for all the single women out there that go through a divorce with children a lot of this can be overwhelming and there are so many quick decisions that need to be made. Bec had a vision for us and she kept me on track. She told me this house we are currently living in is full of love and happy memories. She could not have been more right and since last July that is exactly what we have done here...made happy memories. There isn't enough time or space in this blog post to tell her how grateful I am she is my friend.
There are so many charities we all support for Breast Cancer Research. I personally have participated in many and my favorite was when I walked 39 miles through Boston for the Avon 39. And to all the Breast Cancer Survivors like my friend Bec, my Aunt Carrie, my cousin Chrissy or to those who lost their life fighting this dreadful disease like my second Mom growing up Janet Levesque you are all Hero's. Last, as Bec always says don't forget to make your appointments to get your boobs squished.
Please consider making a donation or getting out and participating in one of these events.
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