I have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from my community -- friends, family, sisters in mets, and people I don't even know have rallied behind me. Thank you guys. I am slowly digging my way through the emails and comments (tough when Quinn pulls my phone out of my hand and yells "No more screen time, mom!"). Touché, kid.
Anyway, here is the segment I did on TODAY. I am encouraged by Joan Lunden's call for more funding for metastatic breast cancer, which is the only way those of us with Stage 4 are going to beat this thing. You can read the accompanying article here.
As I wrote on the Huffington Post, "When we are loud enough, our voices are heard. Slowly, the conversation about what metastatic breast cancer is and how we're going to address it is beginning, and the face of "awareness" is changing. I am honored and humbled to be a part of that progress."
Wow..that was powerful! Prayers and Peace to you all as you "fight" for your life. Libby Stillman...friend of Jill and Bob Jones.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Libby! Any friend of the Jones' is a friend of ours!
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ReplyDeleteI am so proud of you. I, too, believe the conversation is shifting. I know the progress is not nearly enough, nor is it happening fast enough, but still, I am hopeful. I think we have to be. Thank you for sharing your story on The Today Show. You did great! Thank you for sharing it with all of us. xx
Exactly. I think we have to be hopeful, too. And keep demanding to be heard! You play such a huge role in that for this community -- thank you for all you do. xx
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