Cancer is a crappy disease. Just saying.
My latest TribLocal article is a story about meeting Pat Becker this summer. Pat is the sister of Joann O’Connor, the gal that I barefooted with in Wisconsin this summer. Pat and Joann are tough gals. Joann can tear up the water on her bare feet and she has me in awe every time I watch her footin’.
Pat was diagnosed with cancer and given a few months to live. Her family prepared for the day that they thought they were going to lose her. That was sixteen years ago. Pat endured 132 chemotherapy treatments and she managed to kick the cancer on its rear end. Pat inspires my Dad to keep going every day. Everyone needs a “Pat” on their cancer journey. Thanks, Pat, for reaching out to my Dad.
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It took four “tries” to get that pix!!!! I love you, proud of you and thank God he sent me that “baby sister”.
What would the world be like without you?
You live and share your dreams.
An inspiration to everyone; family, extended family, friends.
You go, girl! (But don’t knock on my door when those feet start hurting!)