Wanna meet your mojo? When I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 27 I met mine. And ever since then, I decided I wasn't going to take it laying down. I also realized that If I hadn't gotten tested I could of very easily walked around for years not realizing that at any moment my life could be taken by this slow growing disease. You've probably heard a lot about Breast Cancer as it has quickly become an epidemic among women 18-30 years old––that is because were NOT getting those check up's! We have been told that it affects only our women over 40 and I am proof its not true. Knowledge is power! Get tested!
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Who I'd like to meet: Mothers, daughters, friends, sisters! Have you gotten your yearly mammogram yet?
♠-Received this from a friend who had a choice to make. It said that I had a choice to make too. I've chosen. Now it's your turn to choose.
The story goes that some time ago a mother punished her five year old daughter for wasting a roll of expensive gold wrapping paper. Money was tight and she became even more upset when the child used the gold paper to decorate a box to put under the Christmas tree.
Nevertheless, the little girl brought the gift box to her mother the next morning and then said, 'This is for you, Momma.'
The mother was embarrassed by her earlier over reaction, but her anger flared again when she opened the box and found it was empty. She spoke to her daughter in a harsh manner, 'Don't you know, young lady, when you give someone a present there's supposed to be something inside the package?'
She had tears in her eyes and said, 'Oh, Momma, it's not empty! I blew kisses into it until it was full.'
The mother was crushed. She fell on her knees and put her arms around her little girl, and she begged her forgiveness for her thoughtless anger.
An accident took the life of the child only a short time later, and it is told that the mother kept that gold box by her bed for all the years of her life.
Whenever she was discouraged or faced difficult problems she would open the box and take out an imaginary kiss and remember the love of the child who had put it there.
In a very real sense, each of us, as human beings, have been given a Golden box filled with unconditional love and kisses from our children, family, friends and GOD. There is no more precious possession anyone could hold.
You now have two choices: 1. Pass this on to your friends, or 2. Delete it and act like it didn't touch your heart.
I sent an angel to watch over you last night, but it came back. I asked, "why?" The angel said, "Angels don't watch over angels".....Twenty angels are in the world. Ten are sleeping, nine are playing and one is reading this comment.....send this to ten friends including me
You're pretty and you know it, clap your hands! This is a toast to us, for the men who have us, the losers who had us, and the lucky bastards who are going to meet us! Send this only to fifteen pretty ladies, including me if you'd consider me on that list.. you've been hit! You've been considered one of the fifteen prettiest girls on my friends list! Once you've been hit, you have to hit fifteen pretty girls. If you get hit again, you know your really pretty, however if you break the chain you'll be cursed with ugly for ten years, so hit up fifteen pretty girls.
Hey Geralyn. I'm sure you've heard of Wendy's passing. I just want to say thank you for your inspiration. She was very lucky to have you as a friend, because I know that the hope that you put forward really did keep her going. Lots of love.
Hey! Thanks for the add! Check out the line sometime. I add new items daily and I also custom orders. Also check out my items that support our troops, foundations, and breast cancer.
Check out this valentine's day contest to win a free piece of jewelry from my line. The info is on the main page and about half way down.
All of us from UAADV.org wishes you and yours a Happy & Safe Holiday Season!
During the Holidays life can get more stressful, mostly in an economy such as ours at this time, and unfortunately DV incidences rise during this time of year. Know the red flags, and know what to do in case you are faced with a violent altercation with a loved one. There IS help! No-one deserves to be abused, and there IS life after abuse! We've made it, so can you!!
Survivors, please be there during this time of year more then any other, to help speak out and let those that may need support know that it's out there. Help each other! There are many Survivors out there that are alone, that don't have the support they need, that have lost loved ones and family because of their abuse. Reach out to them! DV Awareness NEEDS to be SEEN and HEARD more often! Help be that change and help Break the Silence of Domestic Violence!
Thank You to those that are making a difference! All your time, effort, and work truly does make a difference and is appreciated! Thank You all that has helped make UAADV as strong as it is, and we are looking forward to growing further in the coming year.
If you are a Survivor, NCM, or Advocate, please contact me at DVAbolitionist@gmail.com, please include your MySpace link & state so that we may network those on MySpace that either can lend support, or could be a good contact for someone in need of support. Only together can we truly make a difference! ~Sister Survivors~
I wanted you to know how much your story touched me. I am grateful that you shared your story becasue it gives others the courage to take control of their lives. I am making an appt for my first mammogram. I am scared but I won't let my fear take over. Thank you again for all you do.
Thank you for the add and your brave book (and then movie!) I just finished my last round of chemo today and I'm ecstatic! Best of luck to you and all breast cancer survivors!
Hi Geralyn, I was diagnosed last year at 26 with Inflammatory Breast Cancer. I had my mastectomy in October of 2007 and that was when I first saw the movie on Lifetime. I just wanted to thank you for sharing your story. You made me feel less alone during a time of absolute horror in my life. I since have bought your book! You need to come closer to the Philadelphia area for a signing. I am apart of the Young Survior Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and we would all love to meet you :)
Hi Geralyn What a pleasure it was to meet you today and I am still in shock that you remembered my "underwear" story! There is actually a sequel to the story... A year after I had my prophylactic mastectomy my niece went in for one as well. Same doctor, same hospital in NY, and you guessed it.....same cranky Irish nurse.
This time she walked into my niece's room, looked at me, pivoted and walked out! I heard her over at the nurse's station tell someone that the "underwear woman" was back. I guess I left quite an impression on her- because instead of arguing with me she came back into the room with some kind of weird disposable paper underwear for my niece to put on.
She went through the same spiel with my niece about taking everything off, but this time she acted like she was doing us all this huge favor by giving her those paper underwear.
"Nice try", I said, and handed them back to her. She didn't even try to push the point this time.
So my niece got to wear HER underwear , too , to her mastectomy- but they weren't red- she's a lawyer- they were black!
Thanks for everything and I hope to see you again one day!
