2018 Paint paper pink

Page 76 2018 Paint the Paper Pink Lincoln Daily News October 2018 years. Kathleen recalls that in her time with the support group, eight members have gained the ultimate victory over pain, suffering, and yes, mutilation, when they left this world and entered the gates of heaven to be whole and perfect and with their Lord. And from time to time, the group recalls those ladies with love. They remember times they all had together and strength they gained through one another. Pam Turner keeps a picture of one survivor on her phone. A lady she felt close to in the group and keeps that close bond through her memories. Kathleen recalls one who is now passed that loved the annual balloon festival. The year she died, the group attended the balloon festival together and said their own personal good-byes to their friend. While the group does not claim to have any faith based affiliation, they are still a group of women with strong faith. This is demonstrated when they sit at the table together and their dinner is served. Heads bow and a prayer of thanksgiving is said aloud in the center of a busy restaurant. And they talk about the things that impact their daily lives. For example, no one is embarrassed when after dinner the meds come out. Around the table several of the ladies reach into bags or pockets and pull out the little containers of medications that help keep them going day after day. When one pulls out a tiny zip top bag, several get excited. Where did she get those little bags? How convenient is that? No big bottles or hard plastic boxes, they fit in a much smaller space, have a spot to write on them the time of day the meds should be taken. Much easier all the way around. Well, those little bags are available at the local drug stores, and the ladies think they may be going to invest in a box of tiny bags sometime soon. All in all, to look at these women you wouldn’t know they have been through a terrible experience. They don’t mourn their ill fate, but instead they rejoice in the moment, live in the day, and enjoy their time together. The group is open to all, all you have to do is come, sit down and be a part. The group meets monthly at a different eatery in Lincoln. In October they debated where to meet in November. They had heard that Imo’s on Woodlawn might be open in time for their November meeting. There’s nothing better than checking out a new restaurant, so Imo’s it would be…if it was open. Well, good news ladies, the new restaurant appears to have opened this week. If you are a breast cancer warrior, or as is the case with a couple of the current members, the supporter of a warrior, you are more than welcome to join the group on Tuesday, November 20th at 6 p.m. at Imo’s. If you want to know more about the group, you are welcome to contact Kathleen Brumbaugh at 217-732-9325. [Nila Smith]