New Year! New Look! New Hope!
It is New Year’s Eve 2020…FINALLY!!!! I was just outside and took this picture. It looks like an angel is floating above us leading the way into 2021. This was truly a spectacular sight. I can’t believe the awesome clouds out here in this magical desert! It brought a smile to my face during the constant news of death and anticipation of more death due to Covid-19.
During the last year, I constantly thought about all the women and men fighting breast cancer during this pandemic. I cannot imagine the worry and stress, with the addition of Covid-19 that this must cause. The delayed doctor visits, surgeries, treatments and physical therapy. I get it because earlier this year, I was told my reconstructed implants were on the Allergan textured implant “re-call” list, and they needed to come out. While Covid-19 was in a downward trend this past summer, I had the explant surgery. It was extremely stressful. I have yet to do any actual physical therapy because I am trying to be safe for myself and my family. I have had to put my full recovery on hold. I struggle with my deformed body every day now, but you know what? I am ok with “rocking the flat!” I am alive and cancer free. I have family and friends that love me. I have a great career and a growing business. Somehow, the struggle of 2020 has lead me on a path that I never would have imagined in years past. I made life changing decisions and became more creative through all the negativity. It was like the universe was guiding me through all the grey matter into a clearer more focused path. Don’t get me wrong. It was not easy. At times, I was kicking, screaming and crying. Change is not easy, but change can be amazing. Change can make you go “huh? Why didn’t I see it that way before?” I can honestly say, that I am truly looking forward to 2021, the new look of RavenPink and most importantly, the new hope for the end to the pandemic. To all my readers, I implore you to please wear your masks and think smart. There is new hope for all of us and an angel guiding the way!
Have a Happy and safe New Year!
Stay Strong and Fight!
Danielle