Comments on: I Wish My Tía Would Have Had More Birthdays {Sponsored Video}

By: Bren @ Flanboyant Eats™

Bren @ Flanboyant Eats™ — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:49:00 +0000

it sucks. on all counts. I know some ppl now living and fighting for their lives b/c of it. it’s so vile and evil 🙁 There has to be a cure. I’m sorry for your Tia. I can’t even imagine. But, I’m sure she was strong and resilient through her illness! What a great portrait of her! Fond memories for you.

By: Jan at A Life Remodeled

Jan at A Life Remodeled — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:58:00 +0000

Thanks for this – we’ve had so much cancer in our family – my mom, my aunt, my SIL and two of my friends – and while much of it is now treatable or curable it is still totally devastating. Bless you for spreading the word about ACS and “More Birthdays”.

By: Pattie Cordova

Pattie Cordova — Fri, 18 May 2012 05:08:00 +0000

I’m right there with you. I’m scared to death of cancer, always have been. It’s one of those things that cannot be avoided, no matter how many blueberries you eat. Just look at Steve Jobs! anyhow, thank you for the touching message and video. Happy to know that at least I’m not alone in being fearful of this horrible disease.

By: Vidya Sury

Vidya Sury — Fri, 18 May 2012 02:57:00 +0000

Hugs, Claudya. It hurts to think so much of the taxpayer’s money goes on so many useless things. Yet no cure for the big C. Some of my family members have suffered and……gone. I know how it feels, particularly when the person has not lived enough.

Bless you for this post!

By: Tim Mohd-Ali

Tim Mohd-Ali — Fri, 18 May 2012 02:43:00 +0000

My Dad is a cancer survivor and this post touches my heart.. I want to wish all moms here Happy Mother’s Day. Watch the food we take, especially when eating out.. We want to be healthy for our kids and theirs. hugs..
– Mamatim –

By: Sujeiry

Sujeiry — Fri, 18 May 2012 01:02:00 +0000

I lost one of my best friends from college to cancer. She was only 23 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer and died four months shy of her 30th birthday. I miss her still and truly understand your loss.

To less cancer and more birthdays…

By: unknownmami

unknownmami — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:11:00 +0000

In reply to Chris H. Wonderful news about your mother.

By: deborahpucci

deborahpucci — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:57:00 +0000

((HUGS))

By: Chris H

Chris H — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:47:00 +0000

So sad losing a loved one to cancer…. I’ve lost many friends and family due to it. My Mum has won the battle with it though! She is now 10 years in remission.
{{{HUGS}}}

By: CiCi Winningham

CiCi Winningham — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:29:00 +0000

In reply to unknownmami. How fortunate you are to have had a loving and caring woman in your young life. You are so blessed. And I would think the dreams are comforting. Hugs to you.

By: RubyDW

RubyDW — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:47:00 +0000

Cancer is the devil it really has caused many so much pain whether living with it or not the families continue to suffer even after the loss. I am all for more birthdays and less cancer too big hugs amiga!

By: Classic NYer

Classic NYer — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:42:00 +0000

This was a sweet and powerful post.

By: unknownmami

unknownmami — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:22:00 +0000

In reply to Pamela P.. Thank you Pamela. I shed quite a few tears writing it.

By: Pamela P.

Pamela P. — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:13:00 +0000

Your post brought tears to my eyes. I lost my Tía to lung cancer nine years ago and I still miss her terribly. Thanks for sharing such a loving tribute and also for raising awareness about the work of the American Cancer Society.

By: unknownmami

unknownmami — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:05:00 +0000

In reply to CiCi Winningham. Oh yes, I miss her very much. Especially around this time because my birthday is coming up. She was always the first one to call me every birthday even before my mother. She still comes to me in dreams very often.

By: CiCi Winningham

CiCi Winningham — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:14:00 +0000

I am so sorry that your Tia was stricken with that horrible disease and that she could not see you with your husband and children. i know you still miss her.

By: unknownmami

unknownmami — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:00:00 +0000

In reply to AlvaradoFrazier. So happy to hear your particular story. Here's to many more birthdays!

By: AlvaradoFrazier

AlvaradoFrazier — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:53:00 +0000

Cancer sucks. Like you I lost a beloved Tia, Della, and 2 tio’s to cancer. Fortunately, I am a cancer survivor-6 years now.

If it wasn’t for the research that ACS, Dr. Susan Love, and fundraising by millions of men, women, children in runs, walks and relays I may not have been so fortunate.
Next birthday coming up!