When I was 7 years old, my grandmother lost her battle to breast cancer. Unfortunately I was too young to remember any details but vividly still picture sitting at her bedside singing “We are climbing Jacob’s Ladder “.
Many years later, as a young fiancee, I was introduced to the woman my husband looked up to as the mother God sent along his path after his own mother died prematurely. Aunt G was a quiet, loving woman who radiated the Presence of the LORD in her speech and deed. She was the person we’d call when we needed someone to pray for a need and the person we’d turn to for spiritual guidance. So when we learnt that breast cancer had crept in, we were shattered.
I still remember the evening a group of us gathered at a friend’s home to pray and intercede on her behalf. The doctors had said the malignant tumor wasn’t shrinking, so she was rushed into surgery to have her breast removed.
There was not a dry eye in the room as we cried in prayer for her life…
and God was faithful.
Aunt G recovered quickly after the surgery. She remained joyful, at peace and ever prayerful.
Despite all that she’d gone through, she chose not to focus on self-pity, but rather opted to turn her attention to the needs of others…continuing to live life as she had before the dreaded monster hit.
All was well for a good number of years till they discovered a malignant tumor again.
This time round it spread like wildfire and seemed as if it had come back with a vengeance.
The painful, weakening weeks that followed were hard but she was always found with a big smile on her face, a Bible by her side and prayer on her lips. She was always serenely calm and a motivating pillar of strength to those around her.
She banged the drum with all her might…
till it was time for her to meet her Maker.
I think of Aunt G as I watch “Bang the Drum: Living Out Loud in the Face of Breast Cancer” …the touching documentary created by the Ford Warriors in Pink
and am reminded that she truly did live out loud in the face of breast cancer.
How YOU can help…
This October, Ford Warriors in Pink® has launched its first ever produced documentary, “Bang the Drum: Living Out Loud in the Face of Breast Cancer.” The film honors 11 men and women breast cancer survivors who have demonstrated strength and courage in their battle with its “Models of Courage” program. 2012 marks Ford Motor Company’s 18th year of support for the breast cancer cause. In that time, Ford has dedicated more than $115 million to the breast cancer cause.
You too can get involved in this tremendously worthy program! When you buy Ford Warriors in Pink apparel at fordcares.com, 100 percent of the net proceeds go directly to support breast cancer awareness all year long.
To keep connected, be sure to check out Ford Warriors in Pink on Facebook and follow@WarriorsinPink on Twitter.
**EBMR Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Ford Warriors in Pink. The opinions and text are all mine.**
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Truly inspiring post!! Thanks for sharing your amazing story!
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What a wonderful program. Thank you so much for sharing!
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What an inspiring post! Thanks for sharing!
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I am sorry to hear of your loss. This is such a great program. Thanks so much for sharing your story!
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Very inspiring post! I think it is great to raise awareness.. i have lost loved ones to cancer and it is tough!
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What a great documentary. My grandmother had cancer of her throat and we didn’t get a good ending with her it was very rough and painful and still haunts me of the pain she went through. I’m glad you’re grandmother was able to have good days through the end.
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A very emotional post… to read, and I’m sure to write. My sister bravely battled stage 4 breast cancer for 4 years, going through every type of chemo available to her, finally getting so fragile that she broke many bones during everyday events that we take for granted. She lost her battle at the age of 46. I was diagnosed with breast cancer 8 years ago this month. It took my breasts, my hair, and my strength, but not my life. Thanks to God and my wonderful family and friends I’ve regained my health and am soooooo grateful that I lived to see my daughter get married and have a beautiful little boy. Every time I look at him I’m reminded how precious life is.
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What an inspiring post – gave me the goose bumps… what an inspiring post…
I am so sorry for your loss. You are very brave to share that part of your life in such a deep way. I’m sure it was very difficult to write this post. Thank you for reminding me how fragile and precious life is. Things haven’t been so easy around here lately, but this post has made my problems seem minuscule. This is a beautiful post, thank you.
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I love to read about inspiring people who are unwilling to give in to their circumstances.
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