Cancer Sucks!

I live in a small close knit community where we care for each other and keep up with what is going on in each others lives.  Cancer has touched each and every one of us at some point, whether it be a loved one who has battled the disease or a friend who has beat the odds, but this time it feels a bit different.  You see, cancer has hit someone that is in my circle of friends.  I am very lucky to have a large group of friends that are trying to live the best life that we can while serving our community and raising our children.  We see each other often and truly are a part of each other's lives.  When we all got word that Mandy had cancer, it rocked us all to the core.  Mandy is only 35.

What do you do??  The only thing that you can do!  You help her fight!!  That is what we are all trying to do, even though none of us really know what we are doing.  All we can do is offer her support through prayer and love and try to encourage her along this long path that she must take.  Mandy is a fighter and I can promise that she will give cancer all it wants as she scratches and claws her way back to health.  This is one of the things that we all love about her.  She hates to loose and we are all expecting her to win this fight!  It may take several rounds and she will be knocked down a few times, but when the final bell rings, Mandy will be in center ring with arms held high!

She is presently undergoing Chemo treatments and is experiencing all of the usual symptoms.  She has good days and bad days, but has managed to keep a good attitude through it all.  We all wish we could do more for her to help her recover and help lift her spirits. Some of us have taken a step to do just that.  Chemo causes hair loss.  Why should she be the only one with a beautiful smooth head???

Bald is Beautiful!

Some of the guys have taken razors to their domes in a show of support for Mandy.  It really wasn't much of a stretch for me, but I feel good knowing that I am doing something to let Mandy know that we are pulling for her and praying for her everyday!!

We love you Mandy and if shaving my head will lift your spirits, then I'll shave it everyday!

Say it---Fight it----Cure it!!!  Mandy, You got this!!!