Hi . My name is Mom or Grammy. Some call me Kathy . My journey started April 7th 2014 . I found my lump . I've hidden it from everyone. so much is going on in everyone's lives I don't want to be a burden. My 12 year old granddaughter was still in school. her summer was going to start. Things went so quickly , the dr. appointments, work, remember to keep a happy face. I remember being at work when I got the call. I know my body and knew what they were going to say, we've been together for 53 years now.I remember the tone in the lady's voice and remember wanting to some how make this easier for her, I felt bad for her as I heard her say "you have stage 2 Breast cancer and my lymph nodes were involved {3 out of 15} . as I heard this I wondered how many of these calls she must have to make. Time seemed to stand still even though it was speeding by . you now have two personality's You and now the cancer you. I had my surgery July 2nd and thank goodness Jackson Pratt came out July 16th. The nerve damage is so bad I can't stand my skin.But it will get better or I'll get used to it. I'm afraid of the extra pain of chemo and radiation but I'm sure this too will pass. I pray for my sisters and brothers in pink . I just never knew what you went through. donate, feel a little better, go on , Whatever! so much more needs to be done.I'm sorry but I don't want anymore sisters in pink , how about just healthy friends I haven't met yet.God bless you all :)

Kathy Varron
Boonsboro, MD