A few years ago, I wrote this post about my friend Jenn with whom I endured chemotherapy when we both had breast cancer. Jenn lost her battle with the disease as you can read here.
October always reminds me of her smile and fighting spirit. Her anthem was Tom Petty’s song, I Won’t Back Down, so I thought it was fitting on so many levels to pay a tribute to her during Breast Cancer Awareness month and to Tom Petty who passed away yesterday and even to those who lost their lives at the concert in Las Vegas.
I’m crying this morning for so many reasons. I’ve been listening to Tom Petty’s song for Jenn and for everyone else. The grief is real on so many levels for me.
Hold your loved ones close today. Love with your whole heart everyday. Be strong and stand up to evil. Show kindness to all with whom you meet. You never know what type of battle we are silently enduring. Keep your heartlight lit for all to see. You are a vital part of this world.
Shine On!
xo
Thank you for this powerful post, my friend. May survivors and victims alike experience peace and love.
Amen Russ. Peace and love to all!
Empathy & love~
Thank you Cindy. xoxo
Beautiful message misifusa. Thank you for being a light in the world. I haven’t even been able to cry like I normally do. Processing anger about what’s going on happening again first I guess. Much love to you.
Saymber we all process differently. Big healing hugs to you xoxo
Thank you misifusa – definitely needed a hug, even be it through wires today!
You can always count on my hugs Saymber! ♥
*Big smile 🙂
What a nice post and tribute to your friend (and Tom Petty too). I had a good cry yesterday as well. I wish for you much peace and love.
Thank you Gail. I wish you much peace and love right back! xo Thanks for sharing – I cried too. ♥
And much love to you also Misifusa, and a hug to share for the compassion you have given from that place within, thank you ❤
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awwww, great post and one of my all time favorite songs….
Thanks David! One of my favs too.
Big huge hugs to you my dear friend.
Thank you xoxo Big huge hugs back to you! You would have liked her….I know it!
I have no doubt about that. ❤️
xoxo
You are the most courageous woman I know and I love you dearly!
Back at you lady! I admire you with my whole heart! ♥ Love you too!
Wonderful post, Yvonne. God bless.
-Alan
Thanks Alan. May God continue to bless you as well!
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