Lanie mentioned a while back about a friend of hers who had some major health problems. That was one of the major reasons she decided on this journey. I am an advocate for childhood cancer research. Her words of not taking her health for granted really touched me. With all of my frustration of the last few weeks, I was reminded again about not taking my health for granted. I lost a friend to liver failure. She was 34 years old. She just passed last week, I found out about it last night. I am very sad, to say the least. It is a reminder to not take my health for granted. She leaves behind a little girl. She did not take her health for granted. She did everything she could to be healthy while I ate when I wasn't hungry.
This is hard. And it sucks.
So sorry about losing your friend. Cancer is a horrible horrible disease and we are learning more about it every day. I hope we can save others from the misery that will be faced by her loved ones :(
ReplyDeleteSo sad, Mandy, especially about the little one she leaves behind. You are right, if we are so lucky to be alive and healthy, we should not take it for granted. I lost my father to Cancer to and he wanted to live so much. I often thought that in tribute to my dad's love for life I really should treat my body with more respect...and I am trying every day.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry Mandy. It certainly puts my little stuff in perspective.
ReplyDeleteThat definitely makes you stop and think!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry that you lost your friend. *hug*
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss!
ReplyDeletePolar's Mom
www.polarspage.blogspot.com