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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Dot Adkins, 62, Virginia

Mom I miss you more than words can say. It will be four years next month and some days it seems like only yesterday that you finally won your fight! You were an exceptional mother and grandmother. Andrew still talks about you. Kate does too...but I think it's because she's heard Andrew remembering times you all spent together. Kate was so young, but again, she still mentions "Mamaw Dot" from time to time and talks about you being in heaven with Jesus. There are so many times I'd like to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee and just talk. I miss our talks so much. I am making it though, I never thought I could go on without you in my life but I have found an inner strength that I am sure God has provided me. Thank you for being such a wonderful mom. I miss you so!

Posted on February 18 2010

Mary Curnutte, 84, Kansas

My dear grandma. I barely got to see her after she got sick. She was a fighter, even with eveything she outlived my grandfather, Basil, which I don't think anyone could have foreseen. They passed 7 months and four days apart from each other, my dad was sick at the time my grandma died do he couldn't go to his mother's funeral and I think even after almost two years he's still mourning. So, this is for you Grandma Mary, I love you still!

Posted on February 13 2010

Rosemary Walters, 55, Ohio

I have now lived longer than my mom. I feel like I'm in uncharted waters. The best advice was always from mom. Now I live the days for both of us.Thanks mom,Betsy

Posted on February 9 2010

Karen Angellotti, 67, Michigan

Mom.....I miss you every single day. You were such an inspiration to all who surrounded you in love. Though you lived your life to the fullest, you still had so much more to give and you were taken from us at far too early an age. You were the best mom anyone could ever have and I was truly honored to be called your daughter.

Love you so much!

M.

Posted on January 24 2010

Laura Taylor, 75, Florida

I write in honor of my mother and best friend. A day does not go by after 9 years that I don't think of picking up the phone and calling her. She was everything to me and to my children. I love her so very much and miss her so very much. I always dream of having just a little more time with her. I love you my mommy! Laura

Posted on January 9 2010