In memory of my best friend, my mom...
Most of you know the story, but for those that don't I will share it with you. The picture below is of my mom and dad.
I know, they're cute right! My parents were the love of each others' lives, the one that we all search for... that EPIC kind of love. My mom was my best friend, she was an amazing listener, a fierce protector, and a true role model. She was a foster care mother. Her love for children wouldn't allow her to know that a child suffered anywhere, without her intervention. In 1997, my family's world was rocked to the core of its foundation... my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had a double radical mastectomy, chemo and radiation treatments. We were so hopeful.But, that hope wouldn't last... In January 2000, we were rocked again with the news that the cancer had spread and was now classified as stage 4 and terminal. My hubby and I were scheduled to be married in July, but the doctor's didn't think that she would make it till then. So, we moved it up. My mother was there and as beautiful as ever. She fought so hard. We thought just maybe...However, the day after my birthday in 2001 she took her last breath. The last words my mother said to me were, "Happy Birthday Kymmy, I love you."My heart still breaks, and aches for her daily. My mother fought for an additional 14 months. She was actually there for my one year wedding anniversary. Because of my mother's fight and every other woman, man, and child that has been affected by this disease - because this is what she would want... I PROUDLY
Dear Mom,I miss you every minute of every hour of every day. I love you so much and I promise to ALWAYS fight like a girl in your name.Love,Your KymmyMaryann Burks9/24/54-4/3/01
I know, they're cute right! My parents were the love of each others' lives, the one that we all search for... that EPIC kind of love. My mom was my best friend, she was an amazing listener, a fierce protector, and a true role model. She was a foster care mother. Her love for children wouldn't allow her to know that a child suffered anywhere, without her intervention. In 1997, my family's world was rocked to the core of its foundation... my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had a double radical mastectomy, chemo and radiation treatments. We were so hopeful.But, that hope wouldn't last... In January 2000, we were rocked again with the news that the cancer had spread and was now classified as stage 4 and terminal. My hubby and I were scheduled to be married in July, but the doctor's didn't think that she would make it till then. So, we moved it up. My mother was there and as beautiful as ever. She fought so hard. We thought just maybe...However, the day after my birthday in 2001 she took her last breath. The last words my mother said to me were, "Happy Birthday Kymmy, I love you."My heart still breaks, and aches for her daily. My mother fought for an additional 14 months. She was actually there for my one year wedding anniversary. Because of my mother's fight and every other woman, man, and child that has been affected by this disease - because this is what she would want... I PROUDLY
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Dear Mom,I miss you every minute of every hour of every day. I love you so much and I promise to ALWAYS fight like a girl in your name.Love,Your KymmyMaryann Burks9/24/54-4/3/01
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