Yesterday, I lost another friend to pancreatic cancer. Vickie went to my church. Three years ago, we were briefly introduced and a year later, I discovered she was praying for my Rob as he fought his cancer battle. It wasn't until she called to tell me that she, too, had been diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreas cancer that I really came to know her. A beautiful, brave, talented, compassionate woman in her prime. We talked about symptoms and treatments as well as living while dying. But mostly, we talked about family, especially her new grand child. I truly fell in love with Vickie's beautiful soul.
This evening, I once again realize the profound loss caused by this dreadful disease. Pancreatic cancer robs families of so much! I've lost too many friends, including the love of my life.
It's a solemn battle to wage hope, to find an early screening tool, to eventually find a cure, but we must address the need for research and funding.
Will you wage hope with Team Rob & Friends by simply wearing purple this Friday on World Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day? Post a photo on social media, honoring a survivor or one who fiercely fought this disease. Purchase a specially marked purple Pentel pen in November to help raise funds for research.
And, most importantly, may I ask you to pray this month for courageous patients, their families and their amazing doctors?
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Praying for you, for a cure and peace for Vickie's family.
Rachel, thank you. I really wanted to send photos to her of the race, but that seems pretty selfish now.She has finished the race and finished well.
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