On my own....

For anyone who knows me they know that I am a PEOPLE person. I would much rather go shopping with my sister or mom than on my own. I would rather go to a movie with my daughter or gal-pal than on my own. I would rather go to the park with the kids than on my own. This being said it was a huge shocker to my hubby and some other family when I actually did something on my own last week.

I went and got my nose pierced! It is something I have wanted to do for YEARS now. It may not seem like a big deal to most but for me it was a huge occasion. I did the research on several different studios, called around for pricing, found the driving directions to the place I finally decided to go to, went into the studio, had it done and left! Not only did I go alone I also did not call or text the 3 main people on my life i always break down and tell of any adventures I have....My mom, my sister & My hubby! I know I know this is dumb, but to me it is important.

I felt a sense of accomplishment, independence and a rush in doing this.

On a totally different note with the same undertone......Later the same week I started to have a pain in my right breast. It has been about 4 days now and it is still there. Being that:

1. It is Breast Cancer Awareness month

2. I run the Susan G Komen yearly with a run team

3. I have a dear friend that has been diagnosed with Stage 3/4 Breast cancer

4. With the recent announcement of E News reporter being diagnose with Breast Cancer

I decided to do something else on my own. I called The Rose, a locally well known breast cancer organization, and made an appointment for my first ever mammogram. I go in this Tuesday for that.  I am 36 years old, have 3 children and a wonderful husband, I really never wanted to go and have a mammogram but I couldnt with a clear heart turn a blind eye to this knowing that I have so many people depending on me to be here for thier future!  How much do I really love my family if I put off doing something uncomfortable bcs I just "Dont wanna know?" 

Am I scared? Like you would not believe....Am I nervous? Yes Am I really gonna follow thru with this on my own HECK yes I will. I know that there is strength in numbers but I also know there is a strength within myself that I can muster up in order to honor myself by doing something that will be beneficial to me and my health as well as give me a piece of mind.

Please I am asking each one of you to have a breast exam (on your own or by a doctor) and /or have a mammogram.  Let this be the month that we stand up and take care of ourselves.   Please keep me in your prayers.  I pray it is nothing and that I am healthy for years and years and years to come.