Today is a personal milestone for me. Most celebrate 21years, 30 or 40 years, 50, etc. Well, at the age of 47, I am still standing and think that’s something to celebrate. It’s my birthday, I’m alive and I’m stronger than I’ve been in years. The sun shines behind me as if the Angels from Heaven are giving me light, the spotlight, allowing me to shine despite my trials and tribulations.
I looked in the mirror today, and for the first time in a long time, I felt like myself, like Michele. Although my hair has transitioned from natural to braids and natural again and I have scars upon my chest and abdomen like tattoos on a sailor, I felt like myself. I looked in that mirror and thought, I made it through and I’m getting back to my real self. Now the real work begins! Healthy eating, exercising, and taking better care of myself. Accepting my new normal and helping others do the same. I’m going to smell the roses while I can and “…take a little time to enjoy the view!”
I don’t make New Year Resolutions any more. Two years ago, at 45, I decided to make commitments as I am able to celebrate another year of life. This year, I am committed to educate our community. Educating young women about self-care and breast health, educating parents about nutrition and how it relates to achievement and good health for the future of their children, educating parents and students of the importance of education from beginning to career, college and beyond. I am committed to raising awareness of the various types of breast cancer and how we can be vigilant women, know our numbers, and our family health history. I’m committed to stretch, be a better person, woman, wife, mother, family member and friend. I am committed to giving my all! My ultimate commitment is to inspire others through the work I do, the moves I make and the words I choose to speak.
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