We got to talk to this girl and tell her the news. She was worried, but she knows everything will be alright. (and oh my gosh, look at those eyes. she is so pretty)
My mom is a warrior. My entire life she's told me that she will fight all the way to the end. We have this saying in our family, "My mom wears combat boots." Travis even had a whole bunch of stickers with that saying printed for me!
This is NOT whatsoever, a pity party for me, or for my mother... but I want you to understand a little glimpse of what my mom has been through in her life.
When she was a pre-teen, she had cancer.
She has thyroid disorder.
Epilepsy.
Diabetes.
Brain tumor.
and now... Breast Cancer.
My paternal and maternal grandmas had breast cancer, and so did my aunt (mom's sister)... so this means I'm a prime candidate for breast cancer. Like mother like daughter, right? This picture says it all. We look SO alike!!
My mom kicked cancer's butt when she was younger and we have NO doubts that she will do it again. She's got a ton of support and people that love her. Watch out breast cancer... our family is comin your way to protect our mama.
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I love you, hon. And I love your mom because she has one heck of a fiestily amazing daughter. Clearly she is fiesty too! P.s. You are gorgeous and so is your sister. Your parent done good with you two! ;) Prayer with your family. Done.
what a great attitude you have! sending love your way...
Kat-
She'll definitely be in our prayers. What a strong woman she is! She can do it. You can do it. Thinking about you...
-Natalie
Your mom is awesome! Tell her hi for me and that she is in our prayers! She must be one special lady for the Lord to have given her all these blessings in life to learn from. Hope you are all doing well!
Yep, it's true. I have worn combat boots, and let me tell ya, this cancer is gonna see the bottom of my combat boot soon! Hiiiiiyah! SMOOSH. P.S. My nails ARE chipped. :) That's just because I'm "diggin' in" and gonna give this bad boy a little Momma Shattuck whoopin'. :) Thanks for the well-wishes everyone. You can help me best by getting your mammograms. Ok, I'll take a couple prayers too, specifically for my family as they are supporting me and this will be hardest on them.
Sorry to hear that about your mom, she sounds amazing. But I believe in a good attitude and lots or prayers! Love you Kat!
kat. ps. i love you. :)
Wow I completely admire you and your family's attitude toward this whole situation - and what an inspiration your mom is! We will keep you and your fam in our prayers!
Your poor mom! What a trooper! I will definitely keep her and your family in our prayers!!
I know there's probably nothing I can say or do to help you or your mom, but please let me know if there is. I will gladly do it. Of course prayers will be offered for her and your family.
WOW. What a blog post! Your family is definitely in our prayers! We love you shattuck/cook family!
Love, the Roberts
Did you feel that? Yeah, that was me sending my love, thoughts and positive energy to you and your family. Keep us posted and call me one of these days.
I'm super thankful that my daughter has such great support. :)
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