Amy
On fears…
“After I had the biopsy, people would say, ‘You’re okay. You’re going to be okay. It’s not going to be breast cancer.’
And I’d say, ‘Yea, you know, you’re probably right.’
And this one woman, the only person, said, ‘How do you feel about it?’
And I almost couldn’t answer her.
It was the weirdest thing. I guess I wanted to deny the fact that I knew it was going to be that. I didn’t want to say it out loud, that it very well might be, because I was afraid that would make it true.
It’s hard to say, it’s hard to specify….if it’s intuitive.”
“I do truly believe that the more positive you are, the more it helps your body, your mind, and your spirit.
And (admitting my fear that it was cancer) is kind of a negative thing. I’m generally a pretty positive person, and I guess part of me was afraid to acknowledge that, too.”
“I think my husband had a harder time with it than the kids.
After I had a pretty bad chemo day, he said, ‘This is so hard, because I feel so helpless. It’s like when the girls were babies, and they were sick and you want to help them so badly, but you can’t. I feel stuck. You feel horrible, and there is nothing I can say or do to help you through it. It’s you.’
I think that speaks to the point of, that basically, you face this on your own.
You have a LOT of really great support systems, but really, in the end, it’s you having to push through, or fight through.”
Amy Robinson | 38 | Bedford, TX | wife to Shane | mother of Alex , Ashton, and Arianna | executive editor
Diagnosis: DCIS Stage I February 2010 | Lumpectomy February 2010 | Chemotherapy March – June 2010 | Radiation July – August 2010 | survivor
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Amy,
You look awesome! I see your hair is coming back in — woot! Remember the day we met? Your first day of chemo? How scared you were? You did a better job of hiding it than I did; I started crying my first day. You are so beautiful and strong now. You are a true survivor!
Jody
A-mazing!! You are gorgeous!! Such an inspiration to me… Love you lots!
Amy… such a beautiful, strong, sweet woman, and a dear friend. You are an inspiration to many, including me. Just imagine the strength that you are imparting to your girls. They are blessed to have you as a mom, and I am blessed to know you. Big hugs to you, always. xoxo
You look absolutely amazing & beautiful ~ lots of love ~ Kristi
I LOVE THIS!!!!
You are a brave and inspirational woman. I’m so proud of you and how hard you are fighting for yourself and your family. You are an excellent role model for your 3 little girls. Pat yourself on the back, tell yourself you’ve done good and share your story with others who need to fight like a woman.
And then when you are done, we are going to have a Amy kicked cancer’s ass trip!!!!!!!!
Love you!!!
Amy
(Betsy’s sister!!)
Phenomenal! Amy, you are an inspiration to everyone who knows you, and to anyone facing any kind of challenge or adversity, I would tell your story and tell them to talk to you. I have always been beyond proud to call you my friend, and seeing you attack and conquer this challenge has been, quite frankly, life-affirming. Love always, Trav.
Amy, wow. These photos look incredible! You look gorgeous! I couldn’t be more grateful to be your friend for all of these years. Your resilient, yet graceful attitude throughout this ordeal has inspired me!
Evan
You are awesome Amy, my sweet niece, and the photos are beautiful!! You have fought this battle so admirably and I am so proud of you! You have a great support team which speaks to the positive affect you have had on so many individuals. Everyone wants to help you and your family with love and support because you are so special!!
I like it, I like it! Great photos! Keep on keeping on… You rock!
Amy, you are fierce and fabulous! You have faced this challenge with grace and courage, inspiring all of us who are lucky enough to know you.
Amy,
You look amazing! I’m so proud of you and how you have handled this entire situation. You do have an amazing support system, but you are right, you did this on your own! You have so many people praying for you to keep up the good fight! You are so loved!
Julie
Amy, you look “fabulous”! Everything I’ve heard from your Aunt Debbie about you lets me know you are a very strong woman! You’re awesome!
Amy,
You ROCK lady! You look great and I love these pictures!!! Your determination, courage and attitude are such an inspiration to me!!! You go girl!!!
Amy- You look beautiful! I am proud of you! Thanks for sharing this with us all.
Amy, you are such a strong woman. You have fought this battle so well with all of your supporters. I wouldn’t be surprised if they’ve made a twilight team for you named Team Amy.