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This photo essay project hopes to bless breast cancer survivors, their families, and friends. Find inspiration and encouragement here through photographs by Gordon Photography & Gallery and blog posts by the breast cancer survivors. The month and date of diagnosis is included after patient's first name and state they live in.

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"The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed." Proverbs 11:25
Oct
01

Communicate

By Guest Contributor

Stacey-Hand-pose{My advice for others is to} Ask questions about any fears [your family] might have, listen closely, and try to assist them by talking through issues. Remind them that they are loved, you are there for them. And this time will pass. They will come out a much stronger and more confident person. Let them know there’s a silver lining in every cloud. Don’t pity them, be proud of their strength.

–Stacey from Texas, Survivor January 2009

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