If not now, then when?

Well, I've unfortunately injured my foot more and am now looking at more time off from running. It was my own stupidity. But I had a reminder of what and why I'm doing this.
And I'm MAD tonight-
ANOTHER friend diagnosed with that nasty disease, breast cancer. What is the deal with this disease? The part of our bodies that makes us feel attractive, and sexy-helps feeds our babies, and then eventually, can bring pain and suffering to make people feel unfeminine-mamed-robbed. How is it that we can look at our breasts as something as such an asset to be ready to cut them off? Then to feel less than womanly?
Men don't have their "junk" taken away, robbed in that way. They don't nourish their babies with that organ, to only face it as an enemy. How could that be fair? It just isn't right!

So while I'm bummed, mad, sad, and mixed about being off running, I look at yet ANOTHER friend who is facing more scarey and troubling news.

I think we need to get together and meet. It's starting to feel like a personal thing-a challenge. I've had 4 friends the past several years now diagnosed-the reality is that "It"-ie "CANCER" is out there watching and waiting for lovely, strong, devoted, and caring women.

So the only thing we can do to defeat it is become educated, fight, and KEEP GOING!
There is a big research thing about water bottles in cars-DON"T DRINK FROM THEM! When they are warmed they release the toxins in the plastics. DO NOT DRINK FROM WATER BOTTLES!

CANCER puts all forms of slacking, self-pity and " I can't" in check.
We CAN- We WILL- We'll FIGHT this nasty, robbing disease.

My foot hurts-I know that if I don't take proper care of it, it will cause me more harm and more medical care.

But it makes me mad that another woman who is a friend is facing this, and while I'm looking out from my porch, she is scared for her life probably sitting with that light on tonight because she can't sleep-what is the justice in that? It just ticks me off!

So I'm gonna run this weekend. Whether I should or not-I'm mad. So I'm doing it for her. Anyone want to join me? The Komen races are coming soon-so my mom made the comment that "oh too bad you won't run this year"
NO WAY- I'm running-and I will add another name on my ribbons-so now I am running for 4 friends with Breast Cancer-and I am DAMN proud of them. I believe that a day of pain is worth it for them. I owe it to them to fight this cause-for them, my other 3 friends, and my 3 daughters who could face this demonic disease.

The best thing we can do when helping a breast cancer patient is fighting the fight and advocating women's health.

My foot might hurt, but by golly I'm cancer free and I'm gonna do it for them!

WOW women are Wonderful, On the Road, and Watching out for ALL WOMEN!

Love you ladies- Blessings, Good health, and Happiness to you all!
Sisters-
Teri