2019 Paint the Paper Pink

2019 Paint the Paper Pink Lincoln Daily News October 2019 Page 119 they are cancer free. The elation they feel transfers to all those around them, and the relief, the tremendous relief, is indescribable. “I saw this, I felt it when we heard that our daughter-in-law was cancer free,” said Nila Smith. “And that is the best part of the story. The worst part is that horrible, sinking feeling in our hearts the night she told us she had cancer. The buzzing in your ears, not hearing anything but the words ‘breast cancer’ and ‘stage four.’ Thinking about how close she is to her husband, to her two young daughters and vowing not to cry in front of them, to smile and be strong, because you’re not the one who is sick. It is your job to support the one who is sick.” So, if you are in battle, we support you along with hundreds of others in this community. If you are caring for someone who is in battle, we’ve been there too, and we understand your unique pain. Don’t let anyone ever tell you they know what you are going through, because they don’t. We all handle this differently, we all suffer and rejoice in our own way. But do know this, there are plenty of us out here who do understand. And, please know and understand, this past month has not been just about raising money. It has not been just about getting pictures for the paper. It has been about showing you that you are loved, and letting you know that you have a friend, maybe one you’ve never met, but none-the-less a friend who will pray for you, encourage you, and listen to you if you need one. God bless the warriors, God bless the survivors, God bless the supporters, and God give rest to those who have surrendered. We do this for all of you, for all of them.