October 19, 2014

Gotta love the pink MLB bats.  I was lucky enough to have members of my work family present me with one with lots of signatures.  Hard to believe that was so many months ago...

The Giants are in the World Series.  Its an emotional moment for sports fans whenever your team makes the Championship, and I am no different.  Baseball has been with me all my life, but watching a lot of games has helped me through the toughest summer of my life. Attending games with friends, or texting while watching games from home, is a common thread that I hope never changes.  It is fitting that the season finishes as I complete my time off and return to a "new normal" lifestyle.

Last Monday, I attended a Breast Cancer Awareness event in Oakland for another friend recently diagnosed.  I was lucky to see friends and watch football, while supporting another beautiful woman who is fighting our common enemy.  We had a great time, and I made some great memories.

Saturday, I attended Many Faces of Breast Cancer in Walnut Creek, sponsored by the Cancer Support Community.  At this event, I heard from medical professionals and a survivor about recent topics in medicine and nutrition.  I learned a little more about my type of cancer and treatments.  Listening to another survivor was also helpful, as it has been each time I hear the stories.

Part of this journey means I have been given the opportunity to share my story with many, including you who read the blog, and people at my support center.  In a few weeks, I have the honor of speaking at my school's breast cancer awareness luncheon.  I will be able to share my story as well as end the month of October with an event advocating for other young women to get checked.

If you would like to attend, contact me and I will send you the link. 

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Finally, this upcoming weekend, I am participating in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure at Fresno State, as well as attending my 20th high school reunion.
And watching baseball, of course.

Love to all,
Sosa