Strength

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A week ago, one of the strongest women I've ever had the honor of knowing, passed from this life and onto the next. Marsi White was the epitome of strength. Her nearly 3 year battle with cancer, proved that time and time again. She always had a positive attitude, met it head on. In part that is why I never for one moment thought that she wouldn't beat it. Her strength gave the people around her strength. I will never say goodbye, because I know I will see her again one day in heaven, but it doesn't help the hurt that everyone who loved her feels now.  I believe however that even in death she is giving strength to those who loved her.

I was in Michigan for my cousin's wedding when Marsi passed on. I got to thinking about how blessed I was to have her in my life, as I looked around me, I realized that I also pull strength from the amazing women in my family. I am so lucky to have been surrounded, raised, loved, by some of the most amazing, strong women on the planet.

My mom for one. If you ever find yourself facing disaster of cataclysmic portions.. you want my mom there. (Just don't be late for dinner) :) She has a calm under pressure that I admire and aspire to have.  She fought breast cancer and won, she raised ME and survived! (someone get the woman a medal!)

My cousin Stacy, I look up to her so much. (Yes I'm older), single mom, kicked cancers ass REPEATEDLY and still is stubborn, rude, crude, and all the things I love in a person! She is funny, she is fun, she has a sorta tough exterior, but don't let her fool you, she has a squishy twinkie filling center.

My cousin Bridget,  For being so young (ok 25) the girl is a rock star. She lost her mom when she was 12,  and at that young age was suddenly dealing with very grown up life matters, she helped take care of her siblings and her dad when his health was not the best. If she was an angry, bitter young woman, I don't think anyone would ever blame her, but she's not!. She sweet, kind, giving, and always puts people first. She loves you as soon as she meets you, and I am in awe of her.

My Aunt Kate, From the youngest time I can remember, and still true today, if I am sad, hurt, ect, in anyway.. I want my Aunt Kate. She makes me feel better. She loves unconditionally, I know she always here for me (even when miles separate) She is my go to Aunt, always has been. She's firm, she don't take no shit outta nobody! ;)...  but like Stacy she's ooey gooey inside.. :)

and tons tons more...  I know that I am strong, because how can't I be with all of these amazing women in my corner. I am truly truly blessed...

and to all of you, you will never know how very much I love, appreciate, and am blessed to know you.

Comments

Thany said…
So glad you are writing about all of this.
July 22, 2012 at 8:01 PM
stacy mack said…
Dude that's how the mcdermott's roll. I found out the hard way that life is tough, but I'm tougher.
I'm sorry for the lost of your friend and I'm thankfull she was in your life. I love you and see you soon.
July 23, 2012 at 6:24 AM
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