Today, and Every Single Day, We Must Live Strong Together


Today we are proud to participate in LiveStrong 2012. We do this to help raise the awareness of the important fight against cancer. Think about it for a minute, many of our human loved ones have been touched by cancer and many of our critter pals have been as well.

Once again this year, I would like to just take a minute to tell you about two in my life. My Grandma had cancer. She fought very, very hard and was so determined to beat it. She was so very close to beating it went a horrible infection took her from us. She had the will to fight and she was winning, but her overall health wouldn’t let her beat away the infections, so we lost her. The second is my Dad. Yep, he had a fight with skin cancer. That was four years ago and he is still cancer free. We still keep a very close eye on him and will not let him leave the house without mega-sunscreen.

Then there were two cats who were here way before I was even born, way before! The first is Paws, she fought very hard against cancer and let it be known when it was time to go to the Rainbow Bridge. I understand she was a gentle soul that fought so very hard. Paws lived to be 20. Then there was Beth. One day, in what seemed out of the blue, Dad and Mom noticed her face looked strange, it had a strange shape to it. Yep, cancer reared it’s ugly head. She fought too, but decided she had to leave. Beth as 16 when she went to the Rainbow Bridge. Both Paws and Beth were Calicos.

I just think the LiveStrong words are purrfect. Both of those words are important in this fight. In a way, both of these words are like us bloggers. Individually we can win any battle, but together we can whip anything, including this awful disease. Today, and henceforth, we must LiveStrong, together.

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Eric and Flynn
11 years ago

We send you our purrs as you remember those who were taken by the evil cancer. Our mum’s parents both died from it far too young, and as you know, our mum was diagnosed with it last year but thankfully survived and remains clear.

Marg
11 years ago

We sure are remembering all those that have fought the disease. And we sure hope your Dad’s cancer stays away for ever. Lots of peeps and kitties to remember today. Take care.

Feeling Beachie - Hilary

So many four legged & two legged friends struggle with the disease… Like Marg, I hope your dad stays cancer free…. I am so thankful that we had Alex for a full year (and a couple of weeks) after his cancer surgery…

Ginger Jasper
11 years ago

Lovely post in tribute. I join you in the wish that someday there will be no more cancer ad the evil it brings. Hugs GJ xx

Simba
11 years ago

This is a wonderful post, Brian. Our family’s story has many parallels to yours. Both our grandmas and my Mom’s sister were lost to cancer although they fought very very hard. Our Dad had a bad case of skin cancer on his ear nearly 5 years ago, and even had to have radiation treatments for it. He also uses the super duper strength sunscreen. Purrs and headbutts to you all and LIVESTRONG!

Susan Fields
11 years ago

What an inspiring post, Brian! My dad’s been battling skin cancer, too – that sunscreen is so important!

Hannah and Lucy
11 years ago

We are purring for all those hurt by this evil disease and will make sure we top up our purrs for your Dad.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

Cat's Cats
11 years ago

We must livestrong everyday and lovestrong too!!!

Cory
11 years ago

We will add our purrs so your dad stays cancer free, and we purr in the memory of those you have lost.

Random Felines
11 years ago

wonderful post. keep on your dad about the sunscreen……

Callie (a.k.a. Trouble)

Our family has also been touched by the evil cancer. We posted about the Mommie’s sister and her cancer battle on our site.

Glogirly & Katie
11 years ago

This is a beautiful post Brian. You’re dad is so very lucky…did you know that skin cancer is the most deadliest of all? Doesn’t even seem possible. So sorry for the loss of your Grandma. We know that now matter how long it has been, it still hurts. And purrs and prayers for the kitties that came before you and fought the brave fight.

We’re remembering our friends and family we’ve lost to cancer today too. …and those that are still fighting the brave fight for their lives.
xo, Katie & Glogirly

MaxtheQuiltCat
11 years ago

What a beautiful post. We send purrrs to all those touched by this terrible disease.

hugs, Max, Bugsy, and Knuckles

Diamond
Diamond
11 years ago

Thanks for visiting and leaving a message on my birthday.
best wishes,
Diamond

Cathy Keisha
11 years ago

Purring hard for a cure. *bows head in respectful prayer* Cancer knows no biases. It affects young, old, rich, poor, black, white.

Old Kitty
Old Kitty
11 years ago

Big hugs to Dad and yay for him!!!! Go, Dad!!!

We think this is a beautiful post for remembering brave Grandma, Paws and Beth! Take care
x

Laila and Minchie
11 years ago

Hooray for your dad, Brian! We all must livestrong every day and lovestrong too.

Milo and Alfie
11 years ago

So pleased for your dad!
LiveStrong and Lovestrong dear friends. xx

easy rider
11 years ago

wonderful post brian, all my best wishes to all heroes who are still fighting against cancer and my compassion to all who lost someone

Angel and Kirby
11 years ago

good post. Live Strong every day

Sparkle
11 years ago

Cancer will not win! I am purring for a cure.

Mollie
11 years ago

Brilliant post Brian..I lost my Grandmother and Dad to cancer. 🙁 Live strong everyday.
Hugs
Mollie and Alfie

Marilia
11 years ago

Wow!!!!! Awesome post!

Penelope
11 years ago

Brian, yous rocks (and concatulations to your Daddy). we too is purraying today for everyone whose lives have been impacted by this awful disease!
Kisses
Nellie

Speedy Rabbit
11 years ago

We have lost to many to this horrid disease too,well done for Spreading the word

jet
jet
11 years ago

Hey Brian, Jet here.

Thanks for reminding us to be mindful of cancer. Our golden sister, Koko, crossed OTRB last September from spleen cancer. Mom tells me that there’s cancer all over her family tree. So, take care of yourselves and support those facing this terrible illness.

Whisppy
11 years ago

We are purring for everyone whose lives have been affected by cancer. We didn’t know about your Dad but we’re glad he has all of you to remind him to put on the mega sunscreen!

Cats of wildcat woods
11 years ago

We went yellow too – so many of us have been affected by the big C!

Kjelle Bus a.k.a Charlie Rascal

Beutiful post , Brian !
Sending (((purrs)))
LiveStrong and LiveLong <3

GreatGranny
GreatGranny
11 years ago

Dear Brian, we’re so happy that your Dad is cancer free. And we feel bad for all the kitties and woofies and beans who have suffered from this evil disease.
xoxo Kassey and her Mom

Layla Morgan Wilde (Cat Wisdom 101.com)

Thanks for sharing your personal story. We are all purring together today to live strong. to share, educate and create awareness.

Father Tom
11 years ago

Brian, beautifully said. We will add our prayers to the strength of everyone to live strong and love strong.

Tom

caren gittleman
11 years ago

We are so sorry about your Grandma and the kitties that came before but are thrilled that your Dad is doing well!!!
xoxo

Mark's Mews
11 years ago

We are purrin today fer all who have gone from the C, those who have it, and those who have lost friends to it.

Andrea and the Celestial Kitties

Livestrong, everyday!

Clooney
11 years ago

Wonderful post Brian, we join you today in remembering the special ones lost. We will LiveStrong. (PS. We are so happy about your Dad, that is fantastic and we are purring for you for your vet visit, for all to go well.)

Abby
11 years ago

Brian
This was a very beautiful post. Our Mom also had a battle with melanoma, but it was in 1991.They treated it differently then than they do now, but she has been cancer free since that time. WE are so glad your Dad is as well. We will purr for all of those taken too soon from us because of this ugly disease.
purrs
>^,,^<
✿•*¨`*•. ♥Abby♥Boo♥Ping♥Jinx♥Grace♥✿•*¨`*•.

Scylla, Socks & Fenris
11 years ago

Well as you know very well Brain calico girls are special. We are very sorry about Paws and Beth. And we are very sorry about your Grandma.

We are so happy your Daddy beat the Evil C. We purrs he remains cancer free. Hugs & Love,

Fraidy Cats
11 years ago

great post, Brian! we pray there will be a cure for cancer soon!

Pip, Smidgen, Minnie, HOllie

Diane@BibliophilebytheSea

Oh Brian….you are our hero. Thanks for spreading the word.

We lost our Libby last October to the big C.

Adan & Lego
11 years ago

With a world without cancer~

Sherlock,Ash and Traveler

We remember all our loved ones who fought the battle against cancer and we give all our love. We are so sorry about Paws and Beth and your Grandma 🙁 We send our love and hugs.
We are very happy that your Daddy won the battle against cancer! Yay!

meowmeowmans
11 years ago

Good for your dad! 🙂

We look forward to the day when “cancer” is just a word for something that used to exist. We join you Living Strong today, and every day.

siku marie
11 years ago

We stand proudly at your side in this battle. Too many have been lost too soon and too many hearts have been left broken. LiveStrong.

The Island Cats
11 years ago

We purr for all those affected by the evil C. Unfortunately, that’s way too many of us. Livestrong!

Spitty the Kitty
11 years ago

The Human has family and furiends who have made it, and who have not. Lately, more seem to be beating the odds, so we hope the Humans keep working for research and funding because good treatments really *do* save lives!! XOXOXOXO

Oui Oui
11 years ago

Yes, that is the way with cancer. As if the disease isn’t bad enough, something else will happen like an infection, or dehydration and everything snowballs into a horrid life threatening disaster. We purr for better, less invasive treatments as well as a cancer free world. We are so sorry for your loses.

jansfunnyfarm
11 years ago

You are a good spokescat, Brian. We’re sorry for your losses, but glad your dad is a survivor!

Sweet Purrfections
11 years ago

We dream of a day when the world is cancer free.

Truffle and Brulee

Sharon K Mayhew
11 years ago

Great post! So many people are touched by cancer.

Amber DaWeenie
10 years ago

We hope that some day in the near future we can say GOODBYE forever to the “C” Monster!