My mom's a breast cancer survivor and I've talked about it before, but we really survived the whole process by making boob jokes. Lots and lots of boob jokes. Like when she had her mastectomy,we joked that in a family of women with small chests, she was getting the chance of a lifetime for not only a boob job but a tummy tuck as well. My favorites are always the jokes about spare boobs, but that's a story for another time.
For the first few years my mom was in remission, I had a really hard time supporting breast cancer awareness groups. Not because I didn't want to find a cure, but because they were just too serious! Too many stuffy luncheons and not enough of what my family and I experienced. Then I found groups like Save the Tatas, Feel Your Boobies, and Save 2nd Base and I found people who seemed to relate to how I handled cancer. Realize it hurts and sucks, but laugh at what you can and derive strength from a smile.
For the first few years my mom was in remission, I had a really hard time supporting breast cancer awareness groups. Not because I didn't want to find a cure, but because they were just too serious! Too many stuffy luncheons and not enough of what my family and I experienced. Then I found groups like Save the Tatas, Feel Your Boobies, and Save 2nd Base and I found people who seemed to relate to how I handled cancer. Realize it hurts and sucks, but laugh at what you can and derive strength from a smile.
Well, this t-shirt was my birthday present from my mom. She got it from a garage sale and the woman selling it has formed her own breast cancer awareness group. She designed the shirts herself. Isn't it great? You would think with me the world's biggest prude I'd have some serious issues with this shirt, but really? It's my favorite. I'm so proud of my mom for being a survivor and am inspired by women and families who like to laugh when life gets hard. So ladies, take care of yourself! Feel those boobies, get your husbands involved, and schedule your mammograms!
Actually, I am the world's biggest prude so... :-)
ReplyDeleteMy mother didn't survive breast cancer over two decades ago, but I totally understand what you are saying about the seriousness and sadness that surrounds all of it. Laughter is oh so healing and I have read of others who have laughed their way to remission. This is a brave post! :-)
Love it! When I saw the picture before reading the post the first thing that came to mind was "I can even take these mosquito bites and turn them into juicy, juicy mangos!" Good memories. But honestly, you and your family amaze me! So impressed you can have a sense of humor about it all. Love you!
ReplyDeletebest shirt ever! and also - love that you have such optimism in the face of trials. a real testament to God's strength visible through you.
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