Hope For The Cure.

[[This post has nothing to do with Italy]]

I know that anyone who reads this blog cares about my life and wants to know what’s going on. A huge part of my life, as almost anyone knows, is supporting breast cancer awareness.

This past November, my dream of walking in the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day for the Cure came true!!!! Toni and I raised $4,800 and walked side by side for 60 miles. This event surpassed every expectation I had and truly was the single best weekend of my entire life. During the first day, we asked these sweet women to take our photo and had no idea that we would soon be great friends with all of them. They were apart of the team called “The Hopefuls” and welcomed us to their team with open arms. One of the women, Stephanie, was a two-time breast cancer survivor and the epitome of a fighter.

Stephanie completely amazed me every step of the way. She was nothing less than bold and beautiful. Her trust, faith, and hope in our Savior was so evident – she didn’t even have to say she loved Jesus without us knowing there was something very striking about her life. She's one of those people you're automatically drawn to. She never once complained about the pain of walking, always had a smile on her face, and was proud to be a survivor. She has been an incredible inspiration to my life and I can only pray that if I am ever faced with a trial as great as hers, that I would handle it with such grace and dignity as she has.

A couple days ago Stephanie went in for a biopsy and found out her breast cancer has returned. Of course she has been incredibly positive about the situation. She said “I know this is just another time in my life for God to continue His work in me. His ways are so much greater than mine and I will look to Him for a continued healing! It’s time to pick up those pink boxing gloves again”

I am writing this on behalf of Stephanie and her sweet family. Please pray for a miraculous healing, sustainable joy during this hardship, unshakable peace, and for her to feel our sweet Saviors arms wrapped tightly around her. Can’t wait for her to be a 3x survivor !!!!!

hope for the cure,

callyn.

praying for the cure, always.