Gayle
On the friendship of women…
“I think I have found more joy in the simple things, the tiny simple things we do every day.
It changed me; it has to.
I’m older now.
And I just so appreciate every second.
I appreciate my family more, and I think they appreciate me. And people, friends, girlfriends. They were the ones that pulled me through.
The minute they first heard I had breast cancer, they were on my doorstep, my girlfriends. And we are still all very tight and close today.
It’s the girls that help us fight.
You fight for your family and you’d do anything for your family that you need to do. But there is some kind of connection with our lady friends that pull us through.
It’s very special.
They were the ones that brought the meals, they were the ones that had the cards, made the phone calls to cheer you up.
All the women just seem to understand.”
Gayle Forget | 56 | Fort Pierce, FL | wife to Louis | mother of Courtney, Brad and Anna | teacher
Diagnosis: DCIS February 2005 | Single Mastectomy February 2005 | Chemotherapy March – June 2005 | Survivor
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Awesome pictures and a lovely, lovely lady.
Dear Sweet Gayle…You battled with poise and grace…Never have I seen anyone look as beautiful as you did while undergoing such brutal treatments…It must be that Southern Belle in you!!
This is just terrific . . . such a neat tribute to you and your strength and courage . . . AWESOME!!!
Love it!!! You are beautiful. I love you mom. You are my hero.
Gayle, you are sooo very cute, I just said that very thing to Anna earlier today! I am in awe of your faith and strength.
I love you so much…and I want one of these for my mantle to remind me what fight we have in this family. I couldn’t be more proud of you! Laura
Absolutely stunning…you go girl. You make us proud. Love Jackie
Thank God for you my friend, my hero, my co-worker, my baby girl’s teacher. You are the best!!!! Love you!
Gayle, thanks for being a lovely and amazing friend. I thank God for you and your family and am blessed in countless ways by your friendship. If she were still with us, my mother Helen would be 96 today…she was as you are, a breast cancer survivor. Never forget all the fun we’ve had and what is yet to come!
Gayle – our husbands made us sisters and we took it from there! You are an inspiration to all of us who have fought the battle. Great pictures – you look fabulous!
Gail,
You are such a beautiful inspiration for all that is good and I am so proud to call you my friend. Awesome photos!! Miss seeing you.
We’ve come a long way Baby.
Beautiful! Great Pictures! The battle for a cure goes on and one day the war against BC will be won. I LOVE YOU! !
You mother is a dear friend of mine and is sooo proud of you, which she should be. By the grace of God we have not had to face what you have. You are an inspiration to anyone fighting this awful disease.
Gayle, you look beautiful…as usual. I know how hard you have had to fight and my prayers have been with you all the way. You keep that smile on and live the full life you have been given. One day there will be a cure.
Much love. Joyce
Gayle, You are absolutely BEAUTIFUL as always, inside and out. What a great project, it is a inspiration to all who have suffered. You are a sweetie! You are a perfect example of a graceful, classy LADY.
Gayle,
You who came for me when I needed you….. You. who was available day or nite to answer my questions, to calm my fears, to drive me home from my first chemo when I couldn’t do it alone. For so many things …. I love you and am glad you are here and my friend. You are so pretty and so strong and I my girls and I are in a better place for having you in our life. Thank you for everything Gayle.
I love you,
Betsy
Now everyone knows why I married this beutiful southern belle. Keep up the fight.
Louie
You are so absolutely beautiful inside & out. These pictures are fantastic and just reading the support in these comments makes me teary eyed. I feel so blessed to know someone as strong & inspirational as you! Thanks for being so wonderful, and also for passing your strength and beauty on to Anna so the blessing will keep going =)
Gayle,
Your aunt Linda is my best and special friend. I am aware of all the love and thoughts that friends and family have given you. Our precious daughter-in-law, Lane fought BC and won ten years ago.
Thanks for sharing your story. May God bless you and yours.
So beautiful!! and strong!!!
Gayle I can’t believe I am finally getting around to checking out this site. What beautiful photos. I am so proud of you and feel so blessed that you are in my life. You are like a sister to me! Keep on inspiring all! I love you.
Debbie