It means many things to our family.
The birthday month of our littlest boy.
Other special birthdays of family members and friends.
An anniversary month for my grandparents.
But it also means that it is the Hodgkin's Lymphoma Awareness Month as well.
If I could - I would forget all about this cancer.
But I can't.
And I never will.
Hodgkin's Lymphoma makes up around 1% of all cancers.
It also has a very high survival rate.
If it is caught early.
People constantly ask me what my first symptom was.
For me, it was a lump in my neck.
Right above my color bone.
But that is not the only sign or symptom.
And every situation is different.
I am happy to share my story with anyone who asks.
For now.
I will just ask you to pray.
Not just for my family.
But for the next family that will be diagnosed and doesn't even know if yet.
Pray that God gives them that peace beyond all understanding.
That they cling to Him as the world as they know it is shattered.
Pray that God gives the doctor's and nurses the wisdom to treat them.
And that God gives them the strength to endure.
Even though I do not know that family by name.
My heart breaks for them.
But all I can do is pray.
I don't know if you remember the banner I designed last year. You can take a look at that here: September Hodgkin's Lymphoma Awareness Month 2011
I actually think I like this design even better. :-)
Please feel free to download and share.
Spread the awareness.
Spread the love.
Bless you all.
