Survivor Flowers

--by Kat Callaway, posted Jul 3, 2007

A few weeks ago, my mother, brothers and I went to Wal-Mart to get some things for my upcoming trip. It was pretty late, and the store, although huge, was very empty. However, as we approached the checkout lane, I noticed a lady wearing a baseball cap over her bare head. She looked tired, and it was pretty obvious that she was going through chemo.. .that, and my mother approached her and asked her.

You see, a few years ago, my mother was also diagnosed with breast cancer. It was really hard for all of us, exspecially since we were in the middle of my parents divorce. But she got through it...but I always remember how stressful that time was. So when I saw that lady, I turned around, back out of the check out line, and headed to the flower section! I found the prettiest bouquet of pink (breast cancer survival color) carnations, payed, and rushed to the checkout where she was. I handed them to her (with a smile card) and said "good luck." I've never seen this woman again. But I say a little prayer for her every night. And even though I know abosolutly nothing about her... I have a feeling that she too is a survivor! Oh, and she had a really pretty smile too!

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Posted by Kat Callaway
Jul 3, 2007
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Readers Comments

smitha wrote: thanks for these stories

Alice wrote: This story is inspiring.

nini wrote: This is on of the best gestures a person can do and feel so good about it.

Bijal wrote: It is great to know that even though she is a stranger to you, you care enough about her to take some time from your busy day to pray for her. God bless you!

namanal wrote: the story is truly inspiring.it is so greta to know people like u still exist.may god bless u.

candyos wrote: As a breast cancer survivor I can confirm how difficult it is. I can also tell you that your act of kindness was just what this lady needed. God bless you!

nisha wrote: am really touched by that story - i read it right after finishing "It's not about the Bike" by Lance Armstrong (Cancer survivor and Tour de France winner). That book may serve as an inspiration for your Mom or anyone going through Cancer treatment.

Nazia wrote: Very inspiring story

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Karen wrote: Such a beautiful gesture of love! Thanks for telling all of us about it -- the world is a better place because of people like you doing what their hearts and souls prompt them to do. If we all did that we would live in paradise.

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