Wednesday, August 12, 2009

myFriend Kayle...part II

Kayle, pictured here, is 30, flirty, and thriving...with breast cancer. I make this little play on a pop phrase because my mom often said she thought "cancer survivor" should be replaced by the more uplifting and telling phrase "cancer thriver." Kayle, actually 31 now, is indeed doing all she can to thrive through this experience, learning, growing, healing her heart, body, and soul.

If you would like to help Kayle as she forges through her battle with cancer you can visit the Help Kayle Martin Survive Breast Cancer website. Her friend, Nathan, has rallied behind her journey, stirring up support and help to get her through. Kayle's humble response is nonetheless overwhelmed with gratitude and amazement for the support she has received. It was hard for her to ask for help so her friends are asking for her.

Friday, August 7, 2009

myFriend: Crazy Sexy Cancer Cowgirl Kayle

I've known Kayle since grade school and when I'd heard she was facing breast cancer we reconnected in the middle of her journey. Most of us have a "cancer story." Most of us pray, hope, wish, meditate that we will not have an intimate encounter with cancer on which to base our story. Kayle was gracious enough to help launch a project I've envisioned since I lost my mom to breast cancer. She shared her story, she shared her face, she shared her outlook. She recently commented to me "I'm not adventurous as I may seem," but her perspective is contrary. Kayle is a Crazy Sexy Cancer Cowgirl!