Sunday, October 2, 2011

LIVESTRONG

This time last year along with many others wedid our first ever LIVESTRONG post. We would like to thank Milo and Alfie, and Ann of Zoolatry for all the work they put into it to enable us to take part again.

LinkIt gives us the time to stop and remember all our friends who lost their brave battle and have gone to The Rainbow Bridge. We also are thinking of those who are still fighting against cancer and send our purrs to all those affected to give them the strength to win through. Then there are those who have won against all the odds, the cancer survivors. We all know of many of our friends who were taken by the evil C and we are purring for all the Humans and furries, be they cat, dog, bunny or guinea pig and of course all those not mentioned.

Last year we put up this graphic in memory of our mum's mum and dad. Little did we know then that our mum would also be a cancer survivor. She first noticed something was wrong at the beginning of the year and made an appointment to see her doctor. She could have seen a practice doctor the next day but she thought it was just "Women's Troubles" so when told she couldn't get an appointment with her own doctor for a month , she wasn't worried. From when she saw her doctor, she saw the gynaecologist, had a biopsy, was diagnosed with cancer and had her operation all within two months. She was lucky, it was caught early and had not had chance to spread. She still has to go for check ups every three months, but that is good because if it does return it will be found right away.
So what we want to say is if any of your family think something is not right, DON'T IGNORE IT!! DON'T BE EMBARRASSED!! Go and get checked without any delay.
We are sending our purrs to all our friends who have family or friends who are bravely battling the disease. With all our support we can help them beat it. We LiveStrong!

44 comments:

  1. Great post guys! Yes, that was quite the scare for your Mom and we are so thrilled she kicked it's butt! Together we can all beat the evil C if we just LiveStrong!

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  2. Yay, we keep our sending purrs and prayers for your mom. My aunt is also a survivor of breast cancer.

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  3. Yup, we are so glad that your Mum is OK. We are hoping everyone can Live Strong too. We are remembering the ones that didn't make it and the ones that are still in the battle. Big hugs to your Mum, that is for sure.

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  4. Great post! We are so happy that your mum is doing well now!! We purr for the day when there is no cancer!! LiveStrong!

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  5. Purrs to your mum that she stays cancer free.

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  6. Purrs to your human - she is very fortunate!

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  8. Let us clarify--we are glad your Mum caught her cancer EARLY--not that she caught the cancer. Sheesh. The Woman needs to think before she hits return. Purrs.

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  9. We're thinking of those who lost their brave fight and those who are fighting. We is so happy fur your mom. Purrs and headbutts.

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  10. We're purring and praying for all who have had their lives touched by this terrible disease. We're glad your Mom is okay and we'll keep her in our prayers.

    The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie

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  11. We are so happy for your Mom. We love your header and the picture of the two of you for LiveStrong. Great post.

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  12. Great post. We are so thankful your mom is among the survivors. Hugs and nose kisses

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  13. A wonderful post and we are so glad your Mum is a SURVIVOR. So much has happened for you in the ladst year and we are very glad to have followed your progress. Proud purrs to you devon hero cats and your human family.

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  14. Thank goodness your mum's cancer was discovered early and we were so happy when we learned that she is cancer free now. Everything possible must be done to eradicate this dreadful disease.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy + Sue xx xx

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  15. We, too, were so glad that your mum caught the cancer early and that she's now free of this disease.

    Purrs to All Beings affected by cancer...and purrs and purrayers for all to LiveStrong.

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  16. Beautiful post. LIVESTRONG purrs to everybuddy.

    pawhugs, Max

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  17. Such a beautiful post ~ thank you for helping raise awareness of cancer. We are so glad your mommy is a survivor.

    LiveStrong.

    Love Milo and Alfie xx
    and our mom and dad.

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  18. Love to your mammy!This is so lovely post!
    purrs
    Luna

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  19. Great post and greater cause. I lost my "brother" to cancer and I miss him so much. Here's to all survivors and those lost and missed.

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  20. This is a good reminder to all of our moms and dads. LiveStrong, everybuddy!

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  21. A very heartfelt post and I and mum and dad are so glad that your mum went and saw the doctors and caught it early. we remember all our family and friends that have gone too early and that are fighting right now.. Hugs GJ xx

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  22. Thank you for sharing your story with us and I'm so glad that your mum has recovered. LiveStrong everybody xx

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  23. We are so happy that your mum is cancer free now!!! We wish for a world where no being is effected by this terrible disease.

    Livestrong and Lovestrong too :-)

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  24. I was in the same position 8 years ago, Jackie and I applaud your message=early detection is so important...So happy you are doing well=you are an inspiration, lovely friend...LiveSTRONG, LoveSTRONG=purrfect...xoxo...J, Calle, Halle, Sukki

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  25. Eric, Flynn and your precious Mom...what a beautiful post and testament to early detection and personal strength.
    Hugs and purrs to you all today and always,
    Madi and Mom

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  26. Our Daddy's tumor grew very fast and when he noticed it he got it checked right away too. Good to catch it early!

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  27. Glad your mom is doing fine! Purring for an end to cancer!

    Cats of wildcat woods

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  28. Eric & Flynn, we are SO happy your Mom caught things early and is now a survivor!!! We purr she stays healthy too :)
    WE purr very hard for a cancer cure!!
    Livestrong, Tillie and Georgia

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  29. So glad that your mommie caught her cancer in time. I keep all in my prayers that have fought this disease that their health continue to be as good as new. Purr for those that are no longer here and know how much they are all missed by their family and friends. This is a special day as we remember more than ever those that have battled in this fight.
    Love to you and your family.

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  30. Thank goodness your Mom caught it early. We'll pray that the cancer stays away.

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  31. Eric and Flynn
    We are so glad that your Mom listened to that little voice and had herself checked out. We are so glad she is doing so well!
    Beautiful post!
    Love Strong!
    LiveStrong!
    purrs
    >^,,^<
    ♥Abby♥Boo♥Ping♥Jinx♥Grace♥

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  32. We stops by to honor your mum, whose brave fight she shared with us. We all have grown from her generosity of words.
    Lovestrong, TK and Squashies

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  33. We are furry glad that yore mom is so much better now!! LiveStrong!!!!

    Purrs & hugs,
    Finnegan, Buddy & Jazzy

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  34. We don't know why we missed reading and commenting on your post earlier. We are very glad your Mum's cancer was caught early, and we will purr hard fro all good checkups from now on!

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  35. Thank you for this thoughtful and beautiful post. We, too, have been touched by cancer, and we join you in imagining a world without it. What a wonderful world that will be.

    Purrs, prayers hugs and love to you all. LiveStrong!

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  36. We honor LiveStrong Day, sad for those lost to cancer and rejoicing those who survive.

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  37. We're so happy your Mom is a survivor and she got herself checked out in time!! Purrs

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  38. We thank God that your mum's surgery was successful! We are following your lead in reminding everyone that early
    detection is so important to having a successful treatment outcome. Cancer is an evil invader and we must be ever vigilant when it comets our own health. Cancer can attack anyone and that includes us kitties! We've had 4 of our kitty family taken by this killer. Mum family has had esophageal, gastric, skin, breast and brain cancer. We remember all of the loved ones we've lost and celebrate all of the strong and beautiful survivors!

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  39. We're so glad your mom's cancer was caught early and she's okay! Some good advice for all.

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  40. This is a great post. We have a very close friend that had testicular cancer.

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