One Year Ago

One year ago today my mom lost her battle with breast cancer after a brave 8-year fight. In some ways it seems like yesterday - and at the same time it feels like it's been forever.

It's been a tough year for dad, but he's coping remarkably well - keeping busy, staying on the run. After over 36 years together she's left a big blank space in his life.

Now there's a "history of breast cancer" in my family, yet I'm still hesitating on getting that check-up, hoping that whatever was of concern last time has disappeared...