I know it has been a
while since my last post...
I got onto the
blog this morning because I was going to finally sit down and get caught up.
In doing so, I
noticed a comment on my last post...
she had a question
regarding my blog and could I please email her.
I have to admit that I was
intrigued and also a bit hesitant.
I sent a quick email to see what the
question was
and a short while later I
received a response from Heather Von St. James...
Heather is on a mission to
spread awareness of a disease that almost took her life 8 years ago
and she was asking for my help by
sharing her story on my blog.
I read her email
and checked out the link she sent-
I was inspired by her message and am
honored to write this post
to help in her mission!
Friday, September 26th marked
the 10th Annual Mesothelioma Awareness Day
Mesothelioma is a cancer caused only
by asbestos exposure
and it usually takes people less than
a year after their diagnosis with it.
Heather was diagnosed with meso
just a few months after her daughter, Lily, was born.
Soon after, her life was saved by
having her left lung removed (that is where her cancer lived).
Heather is now one of the few
survivors of meso.
To learn more check out
shared by the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance Blog.
Here is another resource
with all kinds of information:
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I love how she is living in the
moment...
that is something that I have been
trying to do more!
I also love her message of
"with hope, the odds don't matter".
What an amazing women with such a
great outlook on life!
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