As is often the case, what appears at first to be a catastrophe turned out to be a valuable wake-up call. Just as losing my job was a blessing in disguise, the breast cancer turned out to be a blessing too. I am very grateful for the changes it brought to my life.

Now when confronted with a challenge, I'm back to trusting and remembering to say: "Something good will come of this." And it ALWAYS does. I just need to expect it and watch for it.

After 18 years I can definitely say I'm cured of breast cancer. There's just one last thing I must do to complete that phase of my life, and that is to break my silence and encourage every woman to get her annual mammogram or breast ultrasound. It was a routine mammogram and an incredibly gifted radiologist that possibly saved my life. By writing this article and sharing my story, if just one of you reading about my experience decides to get regular breast screenings, then I can say: "Something ELSE good has come of this."

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and here's how you can help: there's a marvelous company right here in Taos NM that makes award-winning organic cosmetics that are good for your skin. Go to www.VapourBeauty.com and purchase their Honor Plumping Lip Gloss. During October 100% of proceeds go to breast cancer research.

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