Tamara and I have never laid eyes on each other, never communicated beyond blog and Facebook commentary or email, never spoken a word in the other's ear.
But — just as sure as I can reach out and touch Jamie; or just as sure as I can call my parents, my sisters, my brothers when I need them; just as sure as I can let Nurse Tilly lick the tears on my face — I am sure I can count on Miz CancerSucks for inspiration and support.
When we first "met," courtesy of GolfGal, another blogger and cancer survivor, I posted this on Tamara's blog:
"How happy I am to be finding such a supportive, nurturing family out here. I thought I had four sisters — clearly, I have many."
I hope you watch the above video. I hope you heed my advice to have Kleenex handy. And, I hope you'll check out Tamara's blog and her awesome fundraising for the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
I do hope you take the time to do those things. And, if you do, I know — I know — you'll agree with me that behind that beautiful face is a beautiful, beautiful soul.
LIVESTRONG, Tamara! LIVESTRONG!
I can't say I'm happy about the circumstances that brought us all together, but the support system has been wonderful and very much appreciated. Tamara is truly a beautiful person. She cares about all of us. She was the first person I thought of when I first read your blog, and felt you needed help. Sooo glad you gals connected.
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You are making me grab a kleenex from your sweet words & thoughts. We are a "family"- I think even more sweet b/c we picked each other. I am glad you enjoyed the video. I have been working so hard on this. I played at our fundraiser on Sat. night to rave reviews. It was really cathartic to make and I can help you make one for hubby at your fundraiser when the past is the past and you are able to "see clearly now the rain is gone". xo, T
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