"Voices of Hope"
Today I am grateful for forgiveness and I am grateful for big closets. With a little reorganizing, more space can always be created.
Now, more about "Voices of Hope." In early 2010, I was proud to be part of a DVD project titled "Voices of Hope." A project of the Hastings (MN) Breast Cancer Support Group, the DVD was created to be given to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. What began as a vision to provide DVDs in our metro area became much more. Over 5,000 copies of the DVD have now been distributed across Minnesota, but also many other states and even some other countries. A special feature of the DVD shows the surgery results of ten women. I am one of those ten. That has been a key part of the DVD, giving women facing surgery decisions some idea of what different options can look like when done. It is so humbling and gratifying to be part of this project and to know that it has reached many people and helped them at a difficult time.
You can find out more about the DVD and order a copy at www.hastingsbreastcancer.com
Now, videotaping is underway for a second "Voices of Hope" DVD for family, friends, and caregivers. The goal is to provide both DVDs to a newly diagnosed BC patient...one for the patient, one for the family and friends of the patient. My husband, son, and I had our interviews on Friday evening. I am so proud of the two of them, and so impressed with how they articulated their experience as I went through breast cancer surgeries and treatment.
I have such deep gratitude for my husband and his patient and ongoing support during and since my BC journey. I am so grateful our son weathered that time well and can talk about it today.
Now, more about "Voices of Hope." In early 2010, I was proud to be part of a DVD project titled "Voices of Hope." A project of the Hastings (MN) Breast Cancer Support Group, the DVD was created to be given to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. What began as a vision to provide DVDs in our metro area became much more. Over 5,000 copies of the DVD have now been distributed across Minnesota, but also many other states and even some other countries. A special feature of the DVD shows the surgery results of ten women. I am one of those ten. That has been a key part of the DVD, giving women facing surgery decisions some idea of what different options can look like when done. It is so humbling and gratifying to be part of this project and to know that it has reached many people and helped them at a difficult time.
You can find out more about the DVD and order a copy at www.hastingsbreastcancer.com
Now, videotaping is underway for a second "Voices of Hope" DVD for family, friends, and caregivers. The goal is to provide both DVDs to a newly diagnosed BC patient...one for the patient, one for the family and friends of the patient. My husband, son, and I had our interviews on Friday evening. I am so proud of the two of them, and so impressed with how they articulated their experience as I went through breast cancer surgeries and treatment.
I have such deep gratitude for my husband and his patient and ongoing support during and since my BC journey. I am so grateful our son weathered that time well and can talk about it today.
I'm the producer for Voices of Hope: Family and Friends, for which Lisa and her husband and son volunteered to be interviewed. In their interview last week, they were spectacular--open, funny, deep, thoughtful, wry and so loving. I was particularly impressed with their openness with each other about doubts and moments of shakiness. Their willingness to show the whole gamut a family goes through, while supporting a member with breast cancer, will help other families relax and be themselves.
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