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Pink Knock Out

For the most part I don’t talk about my personal life here but today I’m choosing to because of the topic. I am sitting in the waiting room at the hospital my mom’s lifelong best friend (my other mother) was just called back for surgery. Last week she was diagnosed with breast cancer – so today she begins the process. There are 10 of us sitting in the waiting room pretty making idle chit chat at the moment. At times like this there aren’t a whole lot of words.

One of the family friends brought Beth an amazing gift. Pink boxing gloves that are to signify being a fighter. There is a little card attached to the gloves that says:
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When all seems hopeless remember the “Steps To Become a Fighter”
Find the courage to fight
Ignite the enthusiasm deep within you
Give 100% every day
Hold on to those who love you
Think positive
Endure the fear & doubt
Remember you are not alone

We, at My Knockout Inc., want to encourage you to “keep fighting” no matter how tough your battle may be.

You are a champion in the eyes of those who love you and we hope the gloves bring you encouragement every day. Remember to “never give up”.

http://www.myknockout.com

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I think this kind of stuff is so cool. The picture below was taken with the trusty iPhone.

  • Tanja
    aw that is a GREAT present! I can't wait to hear the good news, that Beth is a cancer survivor!!!!!
  • Eugene
    I am seaching for some idea to write in my blog... somehow come to your blog. best of luck. Eugene
  • Very sweet! Wishing Beth the best!

    I've been struggling with an issue the exhausts my energy - draining physically and emotionally. Thanks to you, this post kicks my flat ass!
  • Aww, Beth, our thoughts and prayers are with you today! And the pink gloves says it all. I have a feeling she won't need those though :D That woman came out of the womb fighting :)
  • That's so nice!

    Tonight my college is having a Pink-Out football game. Everyone has to wear pink, and give at least a dollar, and they have a goal of some crazy amount of money, so hopefully they reach it!
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