Saturday, August 28, 2010

Pink Saturday Celebration of Miracles and Victories

Today is a special Pink Celebration…We are celebrating bravery and miracles in our lives and in the lives of those who are battling Cancer. Please join this special Saturday by visiting Kelee at http://www.katillacshack.com/ for an amazing day as Guideposts Magazine reveals a special healing room created for a special lady.

I just celebrated my birthday  with an annual tradition that some might find unusual…I’m giving myself my yearly mammogram…well, not on my actual birthday, but I make sure it’s at least scheduled by my birthday. I consider it a wonderful gift to myself…we are so fortunate to live in a time when early detection is saving so many lives.

A couple of years ago one of my Flickr groups made Itty Bitty Books to commemorate  Breast Cancer Awareness Month and this was my page…I don’t have the book any more; I sent it to Gilda  who is one of the millions of American women who have survived Breast Cancer.

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early detection

That was then… this is now…2010 and Gilda is Cancer Free and raising my smart, cute, loving grandson. We have all been blessed by her miracle.

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I celebrate  my birthday with my official birthday sponsor , The American Cancer Society who has made more birthdays possible for more people than any of us realize. You can make them your official birthday sponsor…check it out at

 http://www.morebirthdays.com/morebirthdays/index.asp?from=MoreBirthdays09

Then stop by Beverly’s house to see who else is joining us for Pink Saturday …How Sweet The Sound  … It’s sure to be a great day for a visit. Grab a tissue, we’re going to be celebrating Miracles among us.   LaVerne

19 comments:

Linda said...

Happy Birthday and Happy Pink saturday

Linda

Nancy said...

Yea - I love celebrating your birthday! What a wonderful reminder for all of us...get a mammogram!
xoxo Nancy

Nancy said...

Yea - I love celebrating your birthday! What a wonderful reminder for all of us...get a mammogram!
xoxo Nancy

Nancy said...

Yea - I love celebrating your birthday! What a wonderful reminder for all of us...get a mammogram!
xoxo Nancy

LV said...

A different way to celebrate your birthday, but a good way. I trust all your results turn out in the pink. Take care.

KBeau said...

Great post and a good reminder to all of us. Happy Birthday.

♥Mimi♥ said...

What a sweet Pink Saturday blog post! Sadly, every Saturday for the past few weeks it has been raining in northern Michigan. So, this day always brings a little sunshine my way. Thanks so much for the treat!

There is NO better gift you could give to yourself and to those who love you, no better gift.

♥Wishing you and yours a wonderful weekend♥

Shirley said...

Happy birthday. I love your pages.

Claudia said...

Happy almost Birthday and Happy Pink Saturday!

Beverly said...

Good for you to give yourself such a wonderful celebration. A celebration of life!

And, thank you for sharing this and encouraging everyone.

Happy Pink Saturday, LaVerne.

Unknown said...

Happy PS & Happy Birthday, LaVerne! You are smart lady! Thanks so much for the reminder!

Have a wonderful birthday!

Tina

fitty's pinky rose cottage said...

happy birthday and many happy returns.. and happy pink saturday too!

MyThoughtsMyVoice said...

Advance Happy Birthday! This is a nice practice you have. And I love the pictures of pages of the book you made too!

li

Just Me said...

Well Happy Almost Birthday! What a great reminder! Hope your Birthday is in the "Pink"! Please stop by and visit me.
Hugs and Glitter
Patti

Barbara Jean said...

Laverne,
Happy Birthday late!!

The cancer birthday card is a great idea!!

Blessings, and glad i found you.

Barbara Jean

Beverly said...

Happy Pink Saturday, LaVerne. Thank you for making Pink Saturday special, and for taking part in this day of celebration and thanks.

There truly are miracles going on all around us every day. We just have to open our hearts in acceptance.

I hope your post inspires everyone to seek their annual mammogram. It has saved many lives, and those lives are celebrating birthdays, too. I celebrate Gilda's miracle with you, and with your smart, cute, loving grandson. I have one of those, too.

Ann said...

Wonderful reminder for us, I had mine done this past week. Have a fantastic birthday.

Unknown said...

Happy Birthday!

Have a wonderful day! Be sure to visit my blog for a great giveaway!

Sarah
***Visit my blog for a GIVEAWAY and new linking party!***
http://bloggingwhilewaiting.blogspot.com/2010/08/new-wednesday-party-link-up-giveway-too.html

Mermaids of the Lake said...

What a beautiful miracle! Happy Birthday!



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