The Last part of the Blessing Way denotes the change that a woman goes through in her particular journey. My hair was done up so the matriarch (my mother Sandra in my case) takes it down and brushes it. This was very calming to me along with the story she told. Then my hair was tied up and cut. When my hair falls out is the only thing I have control over right now so I empowered myself and choose when with the help of everyone there.

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On December 7, 2012 I received a diagnoses of Breast Cancer (infiltrating ductile carcinoma). As I crumpled to the floor in tears I thought NO No No this can't be. My plate is so full. How can I possible fight another huge fight. More tears followed in the days after but a silent resolve was growing. The decision was made to do a lumpectomy and some local radiation. Then once again we were knock down. A last minute MRI showed more cancer. After surgery and 9 more biopsy's it became clear that the cancer is very aggressive and we would have to be aggressive as well. More tears, I started chemotherapy on January 17, 2013. I will have 6 treatments 3 weeks apart. Then I will have a double mastectomy followed by radiation and reconstruction. That resolve I mentioned well it has grown into a tree with the love and support of my family and friends. I know Father in Heaven knows me and is near to me every day. He has answered prayers and calmed my fears. My daughter Angie gave me a Blessing Way on January 26, 2013. It was one of the most amazing thing I have ever done. So I will share it with you in 3 parts.

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