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My name is Chelsey Killion, and I am blessed to say that my mom, Linda, is my best friend. We have always been very close. When I was thirteen years old, she was diagnosed with breast cancer for the first time. I vividly remember the sinking feeling in my gut the day she told me. I felt helpless. It was heartbreaking to watch my mom endure the offensive effects of chemo and radiation while still working and acting as a mom to my eight-year-old brother and me at the time. We had a lot of support. I will always be grateful for all of the people who rallied behind us to bring meals and clean the house and help in whatever ways they could. She finished treatment; her body began to heal, and she went into remission. Unfortunately, medical bills left her scrambling and in a spiral.
Fast forward to ten years later: Mom was diagnosed for a second time with breast cancer in 2015. Being older this time around and understanding more about what was going on made it a much more difficult pill to swallow. She already conquered that battle… right!? While it’s easy to be saddened, angry and bitter, life happens—we don’t always get to choose our circumstances, but we do choose our attitudes. My mom has the most amazing, positive outlook on life regardless of any crappy circumstance. She could be dirt- poor broke; yet, she would still give her last dollar away to someone else who needed it. That’s the type of person she is. Many people know this about Linda Warren. She is a kind, overly giving, empathetic, and beautiful soul. And, she is a true warrior. I have never once heard her falter or cry, "Woe is me." She doesn’t ask why or take self-pity; she just powers through. I am constantly learning from her and am proud to say that I am the person who I am today because of her guidance.
Recently, she moved in with her aging parents to take care of them so that they do not have to go to a nursing home. She has been taking care of them while trying to take care of herself and her kids through another round of chemo and a double mastectomy. It has not been easy. Yes, she has insurance and works, but the medical bills are still daunting and adding up. Cancer hit her hard again financially.
She is now done with treatment for the breast cancer but just had a surgery last week to remove a mass that they found in her sinuses. They discovered that it is due to an autoimmune disease incited by chemotherapy and a compromised immune system. It is going to require treatment, which is an unexpected, added cost.
She doesn’t know that I am doing a gofundme because, although she loves to be the first one to give help, she hates to ask for it. I don’t want to feel like I am asking for handouts—it’s really difficult for me to do this because we all work hard for our money, but I sincerely and humbly request any small contribution possible to help get my mom back on her feet financially. I just want to see her healthy and happy. It means so much to me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. It will not go unappreciated.
Fast forward to ten years later: Mom was diagnosed for a second time with breast cancer in 2015. Being older this time around and understanding more about what was going on made it a much more difficult pill to swallow. She already conquered that battle… right!? While it’s easy to be saddened, angry and bitter, life happens—we don’t always get to choose our circumstances, but we do choose our attitudes. My mom has the most amazing, positive outlook on life regardless of any crappy circumstance. She could be dirt- poor broke; yet, she would still give her last dollar away to someone else who needed it. That’s the type of person she is. Many people know this about Linda Warren. She is a kind, overly giving, empathetic, and beautiful soul. And, she is a true warrior. I have never once heard her falter or cry, "Woe is me." She doesn’t ask why or take self-pity; she just powers through. I am constantly learning from her and am proud to say that I am the person who I am today because of her guidance.
Recently, she moved in with her aging parents to take care of them so that they do not have to go to a nursing home. She has been taking care of them while trying to take care of herself and her kids through another round of chemo and a double mastectomy. It has not been easy. Yes, she has insurance and works, but the medical bills are still daunting and adding up. Cancer hit her hard again financially.
She is now done with treatment for the breast cancer but just had a surgery last week to remove a mass that they found in her sinuses. They discovered that it is due to an autoimmune disease incited by chemotherapy and a compromised immune system. It is going to require treatment, which is an unexpected, added cost.
She doesn’t know that I am doing a gofundme because, although she loves to be the first one to give help, she hates to ask for it. I don’t want to feel like I am asking for handouts—it’s really difficult for me to do this because we all work hard for our money, but I sincerely and humbly request any small contribution possible to help get my mom back on her feet financially. I just want to see her healthy and happy. It means so much to me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. It will not go unappreciated.