Jacket: GAP / Shirt: Free People (on sale!) / Jeans: Lucky / Shoes: Adidas
Shell Shoes and Denim + Update
Hello Everyone! Happy wednesday! I apologize for not being on top of my posts the past couple of weeks, life has a funny way of throwing you curve balls and I have definitely been thrown one or two the past couple of weeks. I’ve realized just how precious life is and to never take time or people for granted. My mom who also happens to be my best friend and the one who knows me better than anyone else got some devastating news last week, she has breast cancer… This is not something that runs in her family at all so when they first told her that her yearly mammogram ย was irregular and that she needed to come back in she didn’t think anything of it. then she went in for a second opinion and sure enough the results were the same, they had her do a biopsy and we all got the news back last wednesday that she was positive for breast cancer. We are all trying to remain calm, and positive and strong for her as she faces this trial like the feisty momma that she is, but it has also helped me to slow down and really look at the things that matter most in this life. My mom is amazing and I am so grateful to have her in my life as a mentor, friend and example she is the strongest person I know and if anyone can knock cancer on its butt it would be her.
over the past week I have really sat back and thought of everything that I thought was stressful, hard and important to me and as I did this i realized just how messed up my priorities have been. before I was so caught up in what people thought about me or said about me or just me, me , me in general and I would let silly comments on my blog, pictures or lives get to me and would let them bother me for days and actually ruin my mood. I was so caught up in growing my brand to be this giant success to show all those nay sayers that I was worth it and that I could be successful and “famous”. Now instead of being so caught up in ย chasing fame, let me rephrase that a little. I wasn’t necessarily chasing fame per say but I wanted to really grow my brand huge and be successful which isn’t a bad thing but the way that I have been trying to do it has been all wrong. So now with my new outlook I realize just how blessed and lucky I am to have followers like you all. you guys are seriously the best and I am so grateful to have your support. I am grateful to have the support of my amazing family and instead of spending so much time preparing for and going live I am going to spend more time holding my babies and family. instead of stressing about how much house work I have to finish or whether or not I got my workout in that day or not I want to be there for those that need me most and be grateful to have a roof over my head and a body that functions completely. How blessed I am to get a chance to work from home so that I can see my kids all day and witness their adorable phrases and silly faces. I thank heavenly father everyday for this life I have and the people that have come into my life through blogging and Facebook. thank you all again for being so wonderful!
Heather D says
Praying for your mama <3
Helena says
Awesome update. I will keep you and your family in my prayers
Jennifer Coy says
My mom was diagnosed with BC at the age of 50… beat it for 13 years. My advice to your Mom would be to have a hysterectomy if she hasn’t already! My Mom was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2011 and lost her battle with it in 2015 at the age of 67….way too young! Hindsight now is why didn’t any Dr recommend her to have one or the leason you will learn quickly is you MUST advocate for your own/her health!!! As a daughter who watched my Mom fight this horrible disease my advice is try not to panic… it was always panic then wait for results bc even the doctors aren’t sure what’s going on … and remember God is ultimately the person in charge… no doctor, no chemo, or radiation specialist! Her mental attitude will be more valuable then any physical one … love her every second avd cherish every moment together! I have known many many people who have beat bc and lived a long time!! God Bless your family and prayers for your Mom โค๐
Jeanne McGahie says
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Will pray for your family and especially your dearest momma๐
Blessings somehow have a way of getting past us until God gets our attention and we realize that He is Who is in control of our lives ๐
Watching your videos, I have learned so very much and appreciate what you do to make us all beautiful๐
Trish says
Prayers and hugs