Well girls we all know that the month of October is Breast cancer awareness month. Did you know that Everyday, more than 30 women find out they have breast cancer? Statistics tell us that each year in Australia more than 14,000 women will be diagnosed. Early detection and prevention is CRITICAL!
Here is a personal story of one of our amazing women in church.
KYLIE'S STORY
Well I'm writing this blog (Asked by TA) to talk about how 8 years ago my life was temporarily suspended for a little while. December 17 2002 was a surreal day - the day my Mum was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. We knew that this could be a possibility but just kept believing that the news would be negative.
Those that have been on this journey know, there are a million thoughts that go through your mind - followed by a million questions. Where is it? How big is it? Can it be taken out? Does the breast have to be taken off? Will radiotherapy or chemotherapy be needed? Will she die? They are not the questions you want to be asking about your mum. After all she is your Mum! - the one YOU go to, the one who's always there. You can't imagine her not being around.
So the days and weeks that followed were full of tests, doctors appointments and many sleepless nights. Plus loads of prayer. Breast Cancer affects the whole family, and as a family we rallied to let mum know she is not fighting this alone.
For us our prayers were answered. Mums cancer was contained and able to be taken out with only a lumpectomy and she was even able to keep her lymph nodes. So the best possible outcome was achieved. PRAISE GOD! I know that so many others are not as fortunate as us. We were able to celebrate a victory. But, the journey was still very scary and a time I would not like to repeat.
So as we highlight Breast Cancer this month I encourage you to send up some prayers for those that are on this scary journey right now - they need the comfort of those that love them. I also encourage you to appreciate who you have in your world. You just don't know what may be around the corner. Don't wait to tell them you love them. Or how they have blessed you. This life is fragile and not to be taken for granted.
REMEMBER TO ALWAYS....Love people loud & do what you can to make this world a better place & dance like no one is watching!
Kylie Xxxx
Wow there we see the hand of God in action. Prayer works. I'm sure their are many more of you that may have walked the same journey or are walking the journey right now - I pray that you chose to put your FAITH in God, a God who cares and carries our burdens and his amazing word. Our responsibility girls that aren't facing a situation like this is to pray, pray, pray.
Check out www.homelife.com.au/wellbeing for breast self examination.
On a lighter note don't forget Walk for Women is coming up on the 30th October. This Sunday is the cut off for getting in your Tshirt style and size. You can still register after this sunday but Tshirts will not be available.
See ya Sunday
Love TA Xo
Here is a personal story of one of our amazing women in church.
KYLIE'S STORY
Well I'm writing this blog (Asked by TA) to talk about how 8 years ago my life was temporarily suspended for a little while. December 17 2002 was a surreal day - the day my Mum was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. We knew that this could be a possibility but just kept believing that the news would be negative.
Those that have been on this journey know, there are a million thoughts that go through your mind - followed by a million questions. Where is it? How big is it? Can it be taken out? Does the breast have to be taken off? Will radiotherapy or chemotherapy be needed? Will she die? They are not the questions you want to be asking about your mum. After all she is your Mum! - the one YOU go to, the one who's always there. You can't imagine her not being around.
So the days and weeks that followed were full of tests, doctors appointments and many sleepless nights. Plus loads of prayer. Breast Cancer affects the whole family, and as a family we rallied to let mum know she is not fighting this alone.
For us our prayers were answered. Mums cancer was contained and able to be taken out with only a lumpectomy and she was even able to keep her lymph nodes. So the best possible outcome was achieved. PRAISE GOD! I know that so many others are not as fortunate as us. We were able to celebrate a victory. But, the journey was still very scary and a time I would not like to repeat.
So as we highlight Breast Cancer this month I encourage you to send up some prayers for those that are on this scary journey right now - they need the comfort of those that love them. I also encourage you to appreciate who you have in your world. You just don't know what may be around the corner. Don't wait to tell them you love them. Or how they have blessed you. This life is fragile and not to be taken for granted.
REMEMBER TO ALWAYS....Love people loud & do what you can to make this world a better place & dance like no one is watching!
Kylie Xxxx
Wow there we see the hand of God in action. Prayer works. I'm sure their are many more of you that may have walked the same journey or are walking the journey right now - I pray that you chose to put your FAITH in God, a God who cares and carries our burdens and his amazing word. Our responsibility girls that aren't facing a situation like this is to pray, pray, pray.
Check out www.homelife.com.au/wellbeing for breast self examination.
On a lighter note don't forget Walk for Women is coming up on the 30th October. This Sunday is the cut off for getting in your Tshirt style and size. You can still register after this sunday but Tshirts will not be available.
See ya Sunday
Love TA Xo
