Carol
On the lessons of caregiving…
“I have helped a lot of girls.
I have talked to a lot of strangers – a waitress in a coffee shop I’m in, a lady in the doctor’s office, sitting next to her – ‘You’re going to be fine. Here’s my number. Call me.’
It is the biggest network of girls.
A team. You’re on a team.
It’s like, these girls will be your best friends for the rest of your life…I had friends come over with pink flowers, and pink donuts. It’s just amazing how all the love pours in.
It’s really a great thing.
Out of a bad thing, a great thing happens.”
“These women are like gold. I can’t even put into words, the network. They constantly assured you that you weren’t feeling any different than anyone else who went through breast cancer.
They were right.
Everything they had said was right.
The advice was also that when you meet someone, and I have, and they need you. You know how to be there for them. You don’t really learn how to be compassionate, completely, until you’ve faced your worst fear.
It makes you a better person.”
Carol Murray | 59 | Port St. Lucie, FL | wife to Ronald | mother of Shannon, Ryan and Allison | waitress
Diagnosis: DCIS multi-centric January 2009 | R Mastectomy March 2009 | Survivor
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I love you, Carol. This was an extraordinary day and to enjoy it beside you, what a BLESSING! You are gorgeous. See you soon, my dear!
Beautiful pictures! We’re all very proud of you for your strength and courage during that horrible time. You are an inspiration to us all:)Love you, Allison
Very nice! We are so proud of you- keep up the good work!
Love Ryan and Beth
You look so beautiful, Grandma! I love you
You are beautiful and so are your pictures. You have come a long way and anyone would be happy to have you on their team. Love you
Carol, Carol, Carol…I wouldn’t want to meet you in a dark alley…You look absolutely SMOKING HOT woman and ready to whoop down on some cancer…I’m so happy for you and how you handled yourself through it all…
Love You Carol! You are an inspiration, and a true friend. Thanks for all you do!
Carol – didn’t know you had fought this battle and thankfully won – you look wonderful…always loved your auburn locks!
Great photos Carol….you’re beautiful!
Words cannot express how much I love and admire you…my beautiful, wonderful, tenacious Mom!
Holy cow Carol…. i love the hair flip thing!!! But most I love you. I love how we are so specially connected. You are a wonderful women and now because we have had cancer, we are now friends forever. I love you, Betsy
Carol…We’re so glad to have you back! You are a joy and you lift everyone’s spirit with your smile. Great pictures…glamour girl!
Carol…we are so glad to have you back! You lift everyone around you with your smile and spirit. Great pictures…glamour girl! Have you thought about a modeling career?? Love you!