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If you’ve been reading The Times’ series of profiles on women who have faced or are facing breast cancer, you have likely been moved by their stories, their courage and their insights.
A few observations in their own words on breast cancer.
— “Nothing beats a self examination. Know your body. If there’s a change, your body will know it. Listen to your body.”
— “I wanted my children, my girls especially, to know there isn’t a universal ideal for an outward appearance, but there is for inward character qualities. I was very thankful my boys were able to see their father demonstrate honoring our vows of ‘in sickness and health.’”
— “I think my determination and faith in God brought me through this cancer, and I hope the Lord will bless me to continue on. I pray every day. I don’t miss a day to give Him thanks for all He’s done for me. Without Him and my doctor, I would have never made it.”
— “It can happen any time. It does not discriminate. But it’s not a death sentence either.”
— “I just said, you know what, take them both. My chance of reoccurrence would be less.”
— “In the greatest country in the world, you ought to be able to get a mammogram.”
Today, The Times continues our focus on Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with more insights, information and profiles. The Times plans to raise both awareness and funds to battle breast cancer through today’s special issue and in the continuing stories running throughout October.
Yet it has been the words of survivors and women facing breast cancer that have shown the real strength of the human spirit, the real possibilities of surviving, the real need to continue fighting against cancer.
What We Think
Survivors: In their words
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Charity never tasted so good
For one night, you can indulge your sweet tooth while contributing to a worthy cause at the same time.
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Historic day celebrated
On January 1, 1863, Pres. Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, announcing that all persons held as slaves within the rebellious areas are and henceforth shall be free.
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How this garden grew
A special-needs couple wanted a garden. A teacher not only wanted to teach gardening skills but she also wanted to instill a sense of community purpose within her young students.
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Happy Father’s Day
He beamed with pride on our birth. He understood worry upon our birth. He is the giant by which we would judge all men. He protected us. He provided for us. He often sacrificed time with us to provide for us. He spent time with us.
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Thumbs up
THUMBS UP: To Stevie Young of Valdosta. The owner of Artistic Taxidermy, Young won Best in the World, Turkey, in the 2013 World Taxidermy Championship. His eastern wild turkey display dominated the competition, earning him the distinction of best in the world. Another title for TitleTown!
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Canning preserves food, way of life
When the going gets tough, the tough getting canning. Valdosta-Lowndes County residents have this opportunity.
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PSST!: Round Two!
With tonight’s opening of “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” Peach State Summer Theatre presents its second show of the 2013 season.
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A responsible fix for pets
The photo and story in Sunday’s paper about the dog whose owners had left him tied up with an electrical cord elicited a tremendous response from readers, outraged at the dog’s treatment.
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A band-aid in a crisis?
The announcement Monday by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities that a crisis stabilization center will be built in Lowndes County is good news for some, not so great for others.
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Slowing down for summer
Twenty-some years ago, it seemed Valdosta and South Georgia slowed down for the summer. School was out. Controversies seemed to dwindle. People seemed to work shorter hours despite the longer days.
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