Octoberius Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Today I honor those who lost their battle with breast cancer.
While October is a time to celebrate survivors and advances in treatment, it is also a time to remember the loved ones who are no longer with us. Their lives mattered. Their stories mattered. And the love they shared continues to live on in the hearts of those who miss them every day.
One of my best friends from high school was lost to this horrible disease a few years ago. She fought breast cancer not once, but twice. She faced each battle with remarkable courage, determination, and grace, but ultimately lost her fight. Even now, I think about her often. I remember her friendship, her laughter, and the impact she had on the lives of those who knew and loved her.
Her loss is a reminder that breast cancer affects far more than the person diagnosed. It leaves an empty place in the hearts of family members, friends, classmates, coworkers, and entire communities. For every survivor celebrating another year, there are families carrying the pain of someone they wish was still here.
Many of us carry memories of mothers, sisters, daughters, grandmothers, friends, and family members whose lives were touched by breast cancer. Though they may no longer be with us, the love they gave, the lessons they taught, and the memories they created remain.
My faith in God brings me comfort on days like this. It reminds me that even though we grieve, we do not grieve without hope. I believe my friend is now in the loving arms of her Savior, free from pain and suffering, and at peace in His presence. While I miss her deeply, that faith helps me focus not only on the sadness of loss but also on the gratitude of having known and loved such a special person.
Today, I pray for every family missing a loved one. I pray for comfort, strength, and peace. And I pray for those currently facing this disease, that they will be surrounded by support, encouragement, and hope.
This October, let us honor those we have lost by continuing to raise awareness, support research, encourage screenings, and care for one another. Their stories inspire us to keep fighting for a future with fewer losses and more survivors.
They are gone, but they are never forgotten. 💗
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