I received a phone call from my best friend and I heard the dreaded words, “I have breast cancer”. I couldn’t believe this disease had entered my little world. We cried together and talked about all possibilities. After months of chemo-therapy, a double mastectomy and more chemo-therapy she is only half-way through this horrific journey. She will begin radiation within the next few weeks, then reconstruction. The inspiration comes from her. We don’t cry together anymore, we now laugh together and take each day as a gift. While traversing this path that lay before her, she always keeps a smile on her face and has positive words to say. When asked, “How are you feeling”, she always replies, “I’m good, I’m doing pretty well” (even if it isn’t the complete truth). She is a strong amazing woman and whenever I feel like complaining or whining about something, I remember her positive outlook and think how lucky I am to have the life I have and how thankful I am to call her friend.

Regina Dumas
Dora, AL