Jennifer
On having young children and cancer…
“My mom was so helpful to me in this whole process.
My mother had gone through breast cancer at 31 and her reconstruction had failed.
So, my own children had seen her scars.
When I told them that ‘Mommy has to have surgery like Grammie, and they have to take my breasts,’ they were like, ‘Oh. Okay.’
They didn’t think any more of it. “
“My boys were so compassionate and they understood they couldn’t jump on me and roll around. They would sit on the chair with me and watch a movie, or read a book.
They would ask me,
‘Mommy, does that hurt?
Is it okay?
I want to lay here next to you.’
Children are so thoughtful and have that amazing, innate ability to just know when somebody’s sick or just need their hand held, or a kiss.
It’s just amazing.
You know it, but when you actually see it, it’s amazing.”
Jennifer Cook | 40 | Plano, TX | wife to Greg | mother of Reeves and Harrison | pharmaceutical sales rep
Diagnosis: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Stage II June 2010 | Bilateral Mastectomy July 2010 | Chemotherapy September – November 2010 | survivor
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God bless you girl! Love the fight in you. =)
You look beautiful Jenny! You are such a strong person and I admire you so much. I love you!!!
Jennifer, you are an inspiration to all women!! You are beautiful!!! I love you!!
Jen,
You are our HERO – so brave and such a positive attitude got you thur this! So proud of you.
Jennifer, you are beautiful and even gorgeous without hair! Your kids sound amazing too. Survivor, such a wonderful word! Keep strong, beautiful & happy.
Jen,
You are our HERO – so brave and such a positive attitude got you thru this! So proud of you.
We are so proud of you for fighting the fighting! I admire your strenght. Beautiful pictures!
Love the pictures, love you and love how strong you are!! You ROCK…. always have and always will.
You are beautiful, strong and inspiring. I am proud of your boys and their love for their mother.
It’s good to know your boys are as kind and loving as you are. Thanks for sharing. Sarah and I pray for your full recovery.
Way to go, Jennifer. How can anyone look so great without hair. I love those pink gloves…We all need a pair…hugs
You are amazing, we all have so much to learn from your spirit. Thank you for sharing your story and the gift of your family with all of us. Proud to know you!
Hello Dear Jennifer,
What an absolute inspiration YOU are to all of us who know and love you, and now, to so many others as well. Thank you for your courage (root of that is French word for “heart” as you know! and you have plenty of heart for sure!!!)
Keep up the fight, congratulations on winning it… and we send all of our love to you and your amazing family. The lessons for your boys will last a lifetime.
Love, Linda & Tony
Our 3dr son has a wonderful wife and fabulous two boys, and we (the grand parents) are so prowd & love you all.
Girl! I have tears in my eyes. I remember the day you told me and it hit so close to home. You are truly an amazing, beautiful women and I look forward to many years watching our children play sports together. Your more than a survivor, your an inspiration.
Jennifer, you are an inspiration and a beauty! Your strength and resilience of spirit are rare wonders in this world. xoxo
Jenny,
This brought tears to my eyes. You are an amazing strong woman! You look absolutely beautiful.
We love you!
Mandi, Peter and Riley
You have always insprired me, now I know why! You look more gorgeous than ever! Harrison, Reeves and Greg are lucky guys!!! Love you!!!
Jen
The words you have written speak mountains to all. You have gone through so much and carried it well. I’m proud to say you are my daughter. You’re a beautiful women with a great family and many, many wonderful years ahead of you.
I love you,
Mom
So touched by your courage and fight, never take those gloves off!!!
You go girl!!! I love you so much and cannot tell you how this touches my heart. Your push, determine and fight is inspirational and the biggest testimony for others. Keep wearing the Pink and Gloves… Your BFF!!!
You ALWAYS look amazing! I think it’s that beautiful smile and your ridiculous personality shining through!!
Miss and love you bunches, B! 
Amazing page……..POWERFUL & Empowering. Never a doubt!
We love you Jen.
L & T
Hi Sweetie! Girl, as always, you are amazing and beautiful! God Bless you and your wonderful family. Many Hugs and Loves~ Cindy
Jennifer,
It makes me proud to have so many strong women in my life…near & afar. Thanks for being an inspiration to me and my family! Anita (Lesilie’s sister)
You go girl! Please check out our fun + inspirational videos to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research @ http://www.pinkglovedance.com.
Congrats… Your special.. Dear to my heart. I’m a two year survivor. ……<3
wow… beautiful!!! My mom was recently diagnosed with breast cancer going through chemo now!! I think it might be a little hard for her to see an end in sight but thanks to great stories like yours it helps us give her a little faith thanks so much!!!