Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow. ~Mary Anne Radmacher
On Friday my support group for young breast cancer survivors held it's annual Courage Night. It is a special night when we celebrate being breast cancer survivors. There are not many things to celebrate about having breast cancer, but once a year we all gather together for a party in our honor. It's kind of like a big group birthday party. A celebration of life.
I am very lucky to have such a tight circle of strong woman to talk to, to lean on, and to celebrate with.
We had a silent action and several raffles to raise money for our group.
We had a Dj, dancing and games and activities for the kids.
Lots of yummy things to eat. Miss E made a beautiful cake.
Miss H brought some friends to help volunteer for the event, Thanks S and J!
We had a special speaker too. Geralyn Lucas author of Why I Wore Lipstick To My Mastectomy. What a treat it was to meet her. She was so gracious and eloquent, a very kind and genuine person. She read an excerpt from her book, it was hard to listen with dry eyes.
I have to say that I am very lucky to have such a great supportive survivor group like I do. Not everyone does. I am very thankful for the friendships and strong bonds I have with these brave and courageous woman. If it were not for my cancer diagnosis I would have never had the privilege of meeting these wonderful young woman.
I love your "courage" quote. I have heard it applied to many situations but being a survivor is the best one yet.
Congrats! You rock!
Posted by: drivingrein | October 12, 2009 at 01:46 PM
It was hard to read this post with dry eyes, my friend. Without your blog, I never would have met you :)
Posted by: Virginia | October 12, 2009 at 02:16 PM
I just left you an award over at my blog.......
Posted by: Hilary Cooper-Kenny | October 12, 2009 at 09:59 PM
Sarah I am so glad you have this group! It looks like it was a great evening...and your girls are just beautiful.
annie
Posted by: Firefly Hill | October 13, 2009 at 12:12 PM
You go girl!! Support groups are so important. I read an article about that book Lucas a few years ago, that is so cool she spoke at your party!! :)
Posted by: Pony Girl | October 14, 2009 at 01:22 AM
Very cool. What a wonderful thing to celebrate--loving life and surviving! Your header photo took my breath away.
elle
Posted by: Elle Bee | October 14, 2009 at 02:16 AM
You do rock! What a lovely post!!
Posted by: Dandy | October 15, 2009 at 06:33 PM