Acceptance

I was feeling a little down yesterday due to the realization that my surgery date is quickly approaching. However, I’m feeling a little better today.

Great freedom comes from accepting people and circumstances as they are. In my case it would be accepting my circumstances (breast cancer and other things that have occurred in my life). Through acceptance I am able to release my need to control or change situations that are not mine to control. Peace comes from allowing things to unfold as they will. So, today with a renewed sense of peace, I accept the circumstances in my life with love. I give thanks for the blessings they bring and it is my hope that through my circumstances, trials, and tribulations that I can be a blessing to others.

Fear

I have my final chemo session June 1, 2011 and then I am on to surgery on June 20, 2011. I have a lot of apprehensions about having surgery yet I am trying to find comfort in the Lord.

Finding the courage and strength to get through this living nightmare has made me stronger than I ever thought possible. Facing the possibility of death, having my breast removed because of cancer, feeling like I was losing part of my femininity... those are some gruesome fears to live through.

Chemo Pics-May 6, 2011

Me in the chair getting chemo. Ugh… it takes 4.5-5 hours.

Rahien chilling in the chair next to me…hang in there I’m almost done!

All done! Next stop Pappadeaux with my two favorite guys (my husband and dad).

Susan G. Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure®

Dear Friends and Family,

How can you Make an Impact? It’s simple, join me and my Team on Saturday, June 11, 2011 when we participate in the 13th Annual Susan G. Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure®.

Join us and tens of thousands of other participants as we all come together in the fight against breast cancer. Just visit www.komenstlouis.org/race and click on the link to Join a Team and search for my name. If you aren’t able to join us, you can support our efforts with a pledge contribution. The money raised through the Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure will fund vital screening, treatment, education and research programs for underserved women in our very own community and also support the national search for a cure.

We’d love you for to join us and help us reach our goal of a world without breast cancer! Every step counts!

Sincerely,

Valencia Williams

Online:
http://www.komenstlouis.org/site/TR/Race/General?team_id=32545&pg=team&fr_id=1080

OR

go to www.komenstlouis.org/race and search for my Team (Pretty In Pink).

By Mail:
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
St. Louis Affiliate
PO Box 790129, Dept SK