A coffee shop reception and a whole lot of inspiration…
Last Saturday, my mother-in-law and I went to a cancer survivor reception at a local coffee shop.
It was great to take time to remember her journey — not the bad parts, but the good: how she beat cancer and has used her experience to help others.
It was great to see her wearing her survivor pin.
And it was great to talk to other survivors there too.
“It’s been seven years since I was diagnosed,” one woman said as we talked about the upcoming Relay for Life event in our area, “and what always happens at the event is I end up meeting someone who was just diagnosed. So I’m able to tell them I remember how that feels and to help them know they’ll get through it.”
The other two women we were talking to, along with my mother-in-law, nodded in agreement.
I admired so much how these women took such a difficult situation and turned it into something positive, to help others.
It was truly inspiring. :)
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You and your mother are both beautiful. What a wonderful testimony. :)
An inspiring day. :)And you are beautiful, btw, Genny. And so fit! You must be running regularly…stephanie@metropolitanmama.net
So awesome that she is well and can now inspire others! God is so good!
How great to celebrate overcoming something as hard as cancer and being inspired to help others. Cheers to many more love filled and inspiring years of life!
Is great that she help other people thru their sickness.
I am so thankful that you can look back on the journey and see the good parts too. Such a blessing!
That must have been an amazing experience!
What a great experience!! Congrats to her on beating the cancer!!
WOmen like that are rockstars. I have so much respect for people who come out of such a dark situation and give back. What wonderful examples to have so close to you!
What a great pic of you and your mom! I remember when I first heard the dreaded "C" word! It's amazing to see that no matter what kind of cancer you have, it still hits everyone like a ton of bricks!
This post is a wonderful tribute to those who dela with cancer and still feel the spirit of life keeping them going!
What a great thing to be able to celebrate!
what a great tribute, so sweet!
What a great way to support other women going through the same thing. Great pic!
They all sound like such strong women!
Love all your posts, but especially loved this one (and you know why). CONGRATULATIONS to your mother-in-law! She looks like a lovely woman and I'm so thrilled for her that she is cancer-free! She should wear her survivor pin proudly!Peace and blessings to your day and to hers.Jeanine
It great to have a M-I-L to share this with.My WW link for you
That is super sweet! Your mother-in-law sounds like a treasure.
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Thank you for sharing this Genny!! What a wonderful moment!Blessings-Amanda
What a great day! Women with battle scars have great stories and tell them with such grace.
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Thanks for sharing! I have a friend who is going through this right now. She has the most positive attitude! And she will beat it!!
What an inspiring use of the WW meme. Thanks for posting this, you've brightened up my day.
Great post!, Day for inspiring and helping others .