I have never been more aware of breast cancer than now. The idea of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the PINK PINK PINK push was nice before. I never gave it much thought. I have aquaintances who have been affected by breast cancer, but it didn't affect me like it does having my own mother fighting it today.
It's so easy for me to show my support for the spread of awareness. It's so easy for me to be like, "Hey friends! Pink ribbons mean breast cancer! Let's get aware!" I can even wear pink every day of October. I can do everything that I can, but I'm not fighting the fight. My mom is and I wish I could do something more. So many good women have fought it and are fighting along with her. I can never imagine what it must be like to get diagnosed or go through a bilateral mastectomy or go through chemo treatments or go weeks without an appetite or lose all my hair... But, the very least I can do is talk about it and help so many others across the country spread the word about awareness.
I do know that I need to be more aware of this cancer. It's heart breaking for those who know what "breast cancer awareness" really means. For them, it's more than October. They are AWARE of breast cancer every day of every month of every year.
WE LOVE YOU, MOM!!! You are a warrior and you will see victory very soon! In honor of her, I put a few pictures together.
© Heidi Ritter Photography
© Heidi Ritter Photography
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