Whatever part of my testing cycle, I never stop celebrating life. Every moment, however small and insignificant, holds a glorious and wonderful one for me. Because I realize how blessed and how fortunate I am to have my life and to watch my daughter grow up.

Other cancer survivors, I realize, have not been as fortunate to reach their three-year mark. Therefore, we must never lose sight of the need to find a cure in our lifetime.

It is for this reason that I share my story, a very deep and personal story, so that people will understand that breast cancer is a big problem. Often, it is misunderstood that cancer affects the whole family. It is an enormous and challenging trauma for everyone involved.

Most important of all, I wish to send the message that, regardless of the challenges and obstacles on this bumpy road, it is possible to survive, to resume life as you know it, and to even thrive!

There are so many gifts that come out of facing breast cancer.—the gifts of family, love and what really matters. Not the little issues or details once dwelled upon.

In this process, I am also committed to helping find a cure. This year, my family and I have raised over $10,000 for The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, to be held Saturday October 17, 2009, 8:30 a.m. in Bayfront Park in Miami.

As October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, please remember to have annual mammograms and do monthly breast self-exams. Early detection is very important to survival.

Many thanks for reading my story and please remember to donate any amount to The Susan G. Komen Race for The Cure.

TOGETHER WE CAN HELP REALIZE THE DREAM OF A CURE IN THIS LIFETIME. TOGETHER WE CAN SEE TO IT THAT CHILDREN GROW UP WITH THEIR MOMS WHO ARE HEALTHY, AS IT SHOULD BE!

With love & life,

Nadine