It's Saturday Centus day but it's a special challenge. Instead of the usual prompt we have to write 100 words relating to a picture. Go over to Jenny's and see the picture It's a pumpkin patch. The link will be up until next Saturday, so join in. http://jennymatlock.blogspot.com/
Since this is breast cancer awareness month, this is going to be in honor of Stage 4 breast cancer gals.
Since this is breast cancer awareness month, this is going to be in honor of Stage 4 breast cancer gals.
October the most fabulous month of the year. I always loved fall. The start of cooler weather; the start of the holidays. Now though I go into it with trepidation.
After so many years being cancer free suddenly to be Stage 4 is so unbelievable. They say it's a chronic disease now. That's a nice way to put it, I guess.
I pulled into the farm and head right for the pumpkin patch.
I see Shelly with her head scarf and I want to run away. She comes to me, hugs me and says, "I know" and she really does.
Tough one, Viki. Thanks for sharing this important message.
ReplyDeleteThat last part is so very touching it bought a lump to my throat ... such an important message, well written.
ReplyDeleteOh, so real it scared me. Excellent writing.
ReplyDeleteSomething this well-written could only come from one who knows it up close. Very moving, Viki!
ReplyDeleteYour story is so moving and so true. When this happens it is so surreal. I have had several friends that have faced this struggle. Thank you for once more calling attention to something that can be prevented, we need to take care of ourselves.
ReplyDeleteGive a goblin in a pumpkin patch rather that that kind of a nightmare. This is the scarriest story of all, because it could be true.
ReplyDeleteYour text is very important.
Thank you for sharing.
Best wishes,
Anna
Anna's SC Special Challenge Week 22
Hugs to all who have or are suffering. Fabulous way to wrap a beautiful message in this mornings prompt. Well done.
ReplyDeleteHow do you always manage to make your statement while still remaining so true to the prompt?
ReplyDeleteExcellent job.
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Aw, Viki...nice voice to the cause!
ReplyDeleteWell done to use creativity to spread the word!
ReplyDeleteI have had so much sorrow in my life that the one thing I know to be true is that I am just not good at expressing sentiments to others. I tend to feel their pain too much. Nothing I say can make it better. I'm better at hugs. Good use of the prompt Vicki. Hugs! ~Ames
ReplyDeleteWow, you are a woman of courage. Thank you for this post.
ReplyDeleteI'd be honored to follow along, so I shall.
Blessings and faith.
xoRobyn
PS I have a friend who survived her second bout of breast cancer and is doing better than ever.
Three friends--Me, BJ,and Maryann--We did lunch, we played bridge, we created fabulous art. Two got cancer. Both had double mastectomies. Both were pronounced FREE of cancer after 5 years. Year six, Maryann calls. It's come back, she tells me. In her lungs, in her brain, everywhere. BJ calls. It's come back, she tells me. In her spine. Maryann and BJ make a wager as to who is going to die first. Maryann wins. BJ and I go to the funeral. We cry and hug. BJ goes back on chemo. Six months later, she is dead. I go to the funeral in the same church. I cry. I go home and wonder how I managed to escape. I miss them.
ReplyDeleteTheir art hangs on my wall. I miss them.
Wow, Viki, this was a powerfully written piece. Excellent job!
ReplyDeleteNicely written and very realistic.
ReplyDeleteI can just picture shelly in that field. what a touching story and a nice tribute.
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Viki,
ReplyDeleteThanks for this beautifully written and powerful reminder. I pray to God it is not really you.
I've been active in The Fight since we lost our daughter-in-law in 2004 at the age of 40.
God bless every woman who struggles with this deadly epidemic..........cj
Oh that makes me cry. Very powerful - thank you for sharing that!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful and creative way to tie the prompt to such an important message. Beautifully done. Kat
ReplyDeleteViki. This was powerful and compelling.
ReplyDeleteI feel worried about you.
Judie's comment made me cry.
What an amazing emotional offering in only 100 words.
Stuttering around here trying to gather the right words, but I cannot.
Thank you for the message. Thank you for linking.
Great job tying in this important message to the prompt. Very moving!
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