Last month my boyfriend's grandmother/lola passed away.....another victim of Cancer. She had been battling Lymphoma and Multiple Myeloma for the past few years. I've just been thinking about it the past few days because the funeral was right after my 4th treatment. I probably should have been resting my body and taking it easy, but I couldn't. I knew my boyfriend and his family were feeling alot more pain than I was, and I wanted to be there....for any support I could give. So I forgot about my pains for a little bit and went to the viewing and the funeral over the weekend.
It's just a reminder of how much pain this disease can cause. How many lives it takes. How many families lose their loved ones.
Sure Lola was 84, so she did have alot of years under her belt. But maybe she could have enjoyed quite a few more years, if it wasn't for the cancer. I didn't know her for very long, but I know she was an amazing woman who was loved a whole lot. She was so pleasant, always making people laugh, and she loved to smile for pictures!
Wayne and his brothers have decided to do the Ride to Conquer Cancer in honour of their dear Lola and for myself. I feel so touched that they are doing this.....its such a great gesture of their love and support! You can learn more about it, make a donation and see Lola's smiling face in the following link:
Ride to Conquer Cancer - Wayne's personal page
I feel lucky because right now I'm not battling for my life. I can't imagine how hard it must be though for those who are fighting for their lives, and I'm sure it takes so much strength for themselves and their families. Going through this journey has definitely brought me into contact with alot of cancer patients and their stories. It's quite scary, sometimes overwhelming and it really breaks my heart! My thoughts and prayers go out to all those patients and their loved ones. Don't worry.....one day we will conquer cancer!
R.I.P. Marcosa Barbaza (Lola)
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