The experience that impacted how I think about life is when my Grandmother was diagnosed with, and battled breast cancer. My family calls my Grandmother, “Bubbie” and she is incredibly supportive to me and my entire family. Bubbie loved taking me to movies, plays and museums throughout my childhood to help me experience life in general throughout my childhood. We have always been very close, as we talk about school, friends and things we deal with each day in life. Overall, Bubbie is a powerful role model and helped shape me into the person that I have become.
13 years ago my entire family was shocked to find out that Bubbie was diagnosed with breast cancer. We gave her a set of toy army men because she kept telling us that she is ready to fight the battle, beat cancer and learn from this experience. I suddenly stepped back from my Friday night dinners and going to events with Bubbie and realized just how previous life is, each and every day. Bubbie had such a positive attitude, a calmness about her situation and she researched breast cancer so that she was prepared to maximize her medical care. This experience changed my perspective about life. I was a happy kid taking on what life dealt me in a happy, go lucky mind set. Bubbie’s positive mental attitude and warmth inside of her really showed me what life is all about. I learned to cherish every day of my life. Enjoy and appreciate experiences with my family and friends. Above all, be responsible in taking on the challenges that life brings my way and be positive and learn from these challenges. My Bubbie has been free from cancer for 12 years now and she continues to support me and my entire family every single day. I now realize just what a powerful and incredible woman she is in my life, and I have learned to be prepared to overcome all challenges, learn from them and become a better person.
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