2.) What were you blogging about last year at this time? How have things changed?
We all have that friend.
That friend who giggles at every inappropriate one liner you mutter under your breath.
That friend who belts out songs with you for hours during long car rides while you get lost.
That friend who helps you lift a motorcycle off a man who crashed in the middle of an intersection on a rainy night.
That friend who you told your husband probably knows you better than he does because he thinks you really want to be on The Ellen Show and she knows there is little that would embarrass you more in life than an actual response from her.
That friend who is the only friend you have still quietly reading all of your blog posts. After seven years of you non-stop writing about yourself, she hasn’t gotten tired of you.
That friend who discovered she carries a gene that makes her 80% likely to get cancer and 0% likely to produce any kind of immunity to fight it.
What?
That’s not your friend?
Than I am the lucky one.
My friend has elected to save her life today and is undergoing a double mastectomy to help prevent a disease that could steal her from her husband and her four kids.
I am worried sick, but could not be more proud of her.
Four years ago at this time I was writing about breast cancer and I’ll be damned if that stupid disease isn’t still causing trouble around here.
Grateful to have that friend.
vanessa says
I am truly sorry to hear this about your friend. It truly is unfair that crappy things happen to really truly amazing people. Your friend sounds like many lovely friends I’ve been fortunate to have. It makes me smile! May her surgery go extremely well and her recovery be speedy. Although I know with cancer easier said than done. Best wishes XOXO.
Mama Kat says
Thank you! I’m with you…I hate to see lives turned upside down for people who deserve only the best. But I’m glad it’s preventative care and that I’m not writing about a diagnosis. She’s got this!
Janice says
Sounds like an awesome friend to have. I hope her surgery turns out well and she won’t have to worry about that disease anymore. Best wishes!
Mama Kat says
It will majorly decrease her chances, so she’s definitely doing the necessary thing. Thank you!
carol says
You described a friend who is true. My wish… for your friend to have a full and speedy recovery, and for you to have many more years of friendship and enjoyment together.
Mama Kat says
Thank you! That’s my wish too!! :)
Donetta says
It seems I always have some difficult at a link up. I’m not sure why I see my entire post above this comment. I linked to your blog like I always do.
It sounds like you have an amazing friend and those are hard to find sometimes. Sounds like your an awesome friend as well. I am so sorry to hear about breast cancer. I have loved ones that are going through that now. Your friend sounds very brave and I will keep you and her, and her family in my thoughts.
Dyanne @ I Want Backsies says
Two things:
1. I have a friend like that. I call her my person (Grey’s Anatomy reference) and she is one of the most important people in my life.
2. Your friend will be fine! And she will have magnificent fake boobies that will not turn on her some day. She did the right thing to get rid of them before they were a problem. I have no regrets over my bilateral mastectomy two years ago (which was in the planning stages as a prophylactic move, like your friend, and then was sped up because of a nasty little tumor), Remind her that a happy heart is good medicine, and a positive outlook will help her recovery. Best of luck to her!
Mama Kat says
This is really the best advice, thank you so much!
Lori says
What a brave decision for her to make. I hope all goes well in her surgery and you both get to do friend-y stuff together for many, many years. The upside is that she’ll get to have a kick-ass pair of fake boobies when this is all done!
Mama Kat says
Totally agree!!
Jen E @ mommablogsalot says
Good luck to your friend – hope the surgery goes well! ::hugs::
mryjhnsn says
Your friend is just as lucky to have you and I hope all goes well. And from the other comments, who doesn’t want kick ass fake boobies to go along with minimizing the chance to have cancer? I’ll have to look into my insurance paying for that test, or not, it would certainly be worth it to know.
Kir says
Thinking of you beautiful friend and of you today.
I’m so glad you have a friend like her and I pray that she will be okay, healthy and whole.
Good friends and friendships are the best medicine and the sweetest laughter.
XO
kelley says
What a gift to have a friend like that, I hope everything goes well.
Jerralea says
You are blessed indeed to have a friend like that!
I pray that the surgery is a success and she heals quickly and totally.
(Really? You DON’T want to be on Ellen???)
Boost Your Bust Reviews says
Good article. I absolutely love this site. Keep writing!
Astrid says
I am so sorry for your friend’s genetic predisposition, but glad she’s undergoing preventative care. I wish her a speedy recovery and both of you many more years of an undoubtedly valuable friendship.
Allie says
Oh Kat – I hate that damn disease. I am so sorry & I pray your friend’s surgery goes well!
May says
Stupid, stupid cancer. You both will be in my prayers.
That friend says
I’m grateful to have you too! :)
Andrea says
Beautiful post, wonderfully written. My love and prayers go to your friend and her courage. Many good thoughts for healing, and for you. You’re a great friend to her.
xoxo
Tina says
As someone who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, this struck a chord. I’m glad your friend has you for support!
Jennifer Hall says
I lost a dear friend 7 years ago to that damn disease.