It's funny how a social-media tool like Facebook can totally change - or in my case, save - your life. Last fall, after being diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer and not getting the best treatment locally, an old friend of mine reached out to help. We knew each other back in junior high and high school, but lost touch afterward that. Then, we reconnected via Facebook. Without her help, love and friendship, my path to recovery might have been so much worse.
Not only was I blessed to reconnect with this amazing woman, but I have been blessed by now being a part of her life and the lives of her two incredibly sweet and special children, Aubrey and Brayden. They first met me when I had all my hair, but even during the visits with them when I showed up bald, they loved me. They weren't afraid, just more curious. (Sweet Aubrey was incredibly curious about my surgery scars mostly). As you can see from this photo their mom took while I cuddled with the kids, I am thoroughly content having them in my arms and nearby. I love visiting them and am grateful to forever be a part of their lives. How truly blessed I am for Ann-Christel's generosity, compassion and friendship.
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