Nordie's at Noon

One of my girlfriends gave me this book, "Nordie's at Noon", the personal stories of 4 young women diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 30 or younger. Once a month, they met at Nordstrom's Cafe for lunch to share their journeys of life after a cancer diagnosis. It is written chronicle of 4 women's fight. They all underwent mastectomy and chemotherapy. These are young women with a child, with husbands, with a wedding date, and with hopes and dreams for the future. Cancer casts a shadow over all these plans, but they are so courageous and inspirational.

I read up to the chapter of their follow-up treatment(chemotherapy after surgery) so far. I can totally relate to them and see myself in these women. I'm one of them and I feel like I know them. Unfortunately and sadly, two of them had a recurrence within two years. Patti passed away after four-year battle and Jana passed away after eight-year battle with breast cancer. I have to admit it gives me more fear of this battle I just started. At the same time, this book makes me realize that my cancer diagnosis brought life, love, happiness and friendship into my world and I have to treasure them every day. This is a great book about living life to its fullest.

My friends have told me I have a good attitude towards my situation. I had to find my inner strength and I have to continue to build more. This book will always remind me that I'm not alone and help me go on my long journey with hopes.