The Tribute Wall

In the past year, the conversation on my blog has often turned to discussions about sick friends or relatives. We found ourselves praying for each other, and it made me think of my mom and how much I missed her. And it occurred to me that I wanted to see her name somewhere. Just that. I wanted to see her name in print and say how much I missed her. That’s how the Tribute Wall was born. It’s in memory of my mom and dedicated to my friends and family who have had their lives impacted by breast cancer---Toni, Leslie, Ann P., Ann M., Anna, Stephanie, Wendy, Michelle, and Brenda H.

It’s a place where you can simply list the name of someone you loved and lost to breast cancer; where you can say a little something about them. It’s a powerful combination---words and remembrances.

Sharon John, 48, Washington

I have lived half of my life without my mom beside me. You'd think it would get easier somehow, and it does, I suppose. But there are still so many times when I want to pick up the phone and call her, or turn to her and say, "remember when..." Those are the days when I realize that she's inside of me. Always. In my memories, she is alive and well and laughing, wearing pink ribbons in her hair and a Mountain mama t-shirt. I was so, so lucky to have had her for a mother. Love you, Mom.

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Doris Werner, 51, Pennsylvania

It's only been 3 months and I miss you more than words can say Mom. You were and will always be everything to me. The past four years I lived to help you, and I can only hope that you cherished those years as much as I did. You were the strongest person and such a fighter. I only hope I got some of your strength to get through the coming months and years. I love you more than anything in the world and I know you're watching over me. I Love You Mom!

Posted on July 13 2010

Mary Innes, 52, Minnesota

It has been 13 years since my mom died of breast cancer. I miss and think of her every day. She was a dedicated mother, friend and nurse.
She is my inspiration to make the best of every day life brings to me.
Love you Mom!

Posted on June 28 2010

Pam Troy, 56, Arkansas

Mom, I miss you so much and there is not a day that I don't wish we could talk or spend some time together. It seems like yesterday and you were here but instead its been 14 years since you left us. You at such a young age with so much ahead of you with a loving family and friends. Your children and all your grand children miss you very much and someday we will meet again.
Love you, Arlene

Posted on May 19 2010

Thelma Richard, 60, Texas

we love you and miss you Thelma!!

Posted on May 9 2010

Sandy Allen, 54, Idaho

Like the heroine in the novel, my mom fought IBC as hard as she could for 4 years. She actually went into remission for eight months, which is nearly unheard of with this type of cancer. While in remission, my mom and dad were able to adopt my little sister. She is 13 years old now and knows that our mom loved her so much that she healed her own cancer long enough to make her an official part of our family. Miracles can happen...

Posted on April 13 2010