A good friend of mine is being treated for breast cancer. She is our favorite dog trainer, and has helped shape each of our dogs over the past decade.
So, in her honor, each of our dogs donned my breast cancer awareness wristband this morning. First, Shyla, who owes so much of her new-found courage to my friend.
Next, R... who owes his self-control in the face of his daily "irrational exuberance" to my friend.
We hope that someday, breast cancer and other cancers, like osteosarcoma, will no longer be a threat to anyone. I lost my mother to breast cancer, back before they had such advanced treatment for it. Survival and even thriving in the face of breast cancer is now very common, and it wasn't then. I hope that this progress keeps zooming forward.
My friend reminds me of K. She's kicking cancer's butt by continuing to do what she loves despite cancer. I learned about that attitude from K, and now I'm learning about it anew from a human friend.
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| K's Paw Power for my Friend |
It's the dawn of a new era, I hope - an era when we defeat cancer.
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| Dawn on the first day of K's journey |
Beautiful morning,glorious colours. I will find some pink fabric , put it on my table, and send a message of hope to your dear friend. Fond greetings from Jean.
ReplyDeletepurrs to your friend....we hope one day NO ONE has to deal with the evil C.....
ReplyDeletebeautiful tribute to K and your friend....
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Sending prayers to your friend. Cancer is affecting too many people and animals. One day I hope we can defeat it for good.
ReplyDeleteWhat a thought provoking post. Our most powerful wishes of strength and patience to your friend. We have watched as you post about how wonderful she has been for you and your fourleggers.
ReplyDeleteWith her spirit of endurance and patience she will surely beat the beast.
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Bert and My Vickie
We're gonna be sending your furend and trainer the Power of the Paw too. We pray that she will continue to "kick butt and take names!!" Please tell her that Blogville is behind her 100%.
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Lily Belle & Muffin
We are right there with you with all the same hopes. Our thoughts and prayers are with your friend.
ReplyDeleteWe say "ditto" to your words!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful post-
We wish your friend strength to kick the "c" out of this world. We stand with all of you.
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tweedles
Ann...from...Outer Banks of NC...said......Give your friend our love...Prayer is a beautiful gift...and hope whispers..."don't give up".....her strength and courage...will be her guide....and the "Power of the Paws" that I see here in each picture.....will give her strength too....touches my heart strings....so very much....HUGS
ReplyDeleteWhat powerful and beautiful words tonight! Your friend is lucky to have you in her corner. :)
ReplyDeleteAmen to your post. It seems that the evil C has touched so many in one way or another. Myself included with someone I care about more than anyone. MOM and I will add your trainer friend to our prayers.
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Goose
What a beautiful post and thank you
ReplyDeleteAnne and Sasha
sending lots of good vibes to your friend
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Benny & Lily
My cousin just got the "all clear" on her latest PET scan! Sending good, pink healing vibes to your friend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post, KB! We are sending lots and lots of positive vibes to your trainer friend.
ReplyDeleteLove ya lots
Mitch and Molly
And heres my mum is complainin' bouts a stoopid elbow when there are many more peeoples goin' through far worse things. We hope and pray your furiend has a good prognosis and her stays strong durin; her journey to beat her cancer.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore da fotos of da bracelts on da furbabies.
Puddles
Lots of kicking its butt vibes from here!!!
ReplyDeleteI have a friend who just apparently kicked breast cancer in the butt; she's finished chemo and radiation and is beginning to regain her energy. I agree with what you've said; there seems to be far more people able to fight it and keep going now than even ten or fifteen years ago. I hope the progress and technology continue to grow and improve, but I, too, hope we can one day figure out what's causing it and eliminate it before it starts. Very touching post.
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts are with your friend. And our hope is right there with you that someday we will beat this evil beast once and for all.
ReplyDeleteHi KB, We will keep your friend in our thoughts. We too wish for a world without cancer. Surely, it must be soon. No worries, and love, Carol (and Stella and Rory)
ReplyDeleteHi there KB, Like the others above, I to am praying for healing for your friend. I find it interesting that you have learned about a positive attitude from K and your friend but you teach us in blogland about a courageous attitude as well. Hoping K kicks that C to the ocean. Sending love your way today.
ReplyDeleteNoreen
Beautiful done of you.....awsome last picture. Hugs from us all!!
ReplyDeleteWe will keep your friend in our prayers!
ReplyDeleteSam
Having just lost our boy Sandy to cancer, I too am joining in all those who hope that a cure for cancer is found so that no more of our precious pups and friends are lost to such a terrible disease.
ReplyDeleteAnd to your wish we add our prayer to the Universe for a day when the monster is defeated and cancer touches no one. We Walk this Sunday to End Cancer it is our 2MillionDogs Walk to raise awareness and research money for comparative oncology. It is also the beginning of National Canine Cancer Awareness Month. Know that the White Dog Army Walks for K...and your mom...and your friend...all such amazing Warriors. We are honored to fight at your side against the evil c (Never a cap--doesn't deserve respect it is sneaky mean and malicious).
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