My Birthday, My Mom
My dreams of a 40th birthday in Rome or Maui have been replaced with something far more meaningful. June 12th I will be walking in the Homer Cancer Walk with my mother who was diagnosed with an untreatable cancer in January.
She is a retired teacher and has always given back. I’m really proud of her for working hard to keep others from having to go through what faces her now.
If you’d like to contribute you can mail a check to:
American Cancer Society
C/O Fran Moore
PO Box 4192 Homer, Alaska 99603
Or hit the donate button on this page and memo it with Fran Cancer Walk.
Happy Birthday, Shannyn, and thanks for all you do. No matter what kind of cancer your beautiful mother has, the best way to address it is with proper food. Please have your mom read “The pH Miracle” by Dr. Robert O. Young (not an M.D. or an N.D., but a Ph.D. in molecular biology) and follow the protocol for the cleanse. Cancer is always an acidic condition. She needs lots of greens (easiest to eat if they’re raw & blended) and lots of oxygen (breathe deeply). Email or PM me and I’ll email you the daily lymphatic activation, which helps us heal no matter what the condition. Blessings to you both.
Health and peace.
My mom is a “raw foods” person. This was breast cancer years ago and it has come back in her spine, skull, pelvis, etc.
Best thing we can do is take care of each other while we’re still here.
Thanks for your blessings.
My thoughts and prayers are with both of you at this time. Keep her antioxidant level up. Lots of blended raw fruits and vege drinks. Combine them. Her antioxidant level needs to be at least 54,000. so she can keep her immune system strong. She can raise her level with mostly juicing and asking her naturalpath (if she has one?) about the Reishimax GLP Mushroom. There are two ways to measure her antioxidant level. Invasive and non-invasive. Invasive means a blood draw. Non-invasice is at the cellular level. Both extremely accurate.
Happy birthday Shannon…..it’s my birthday on the 12th as well. I am just a decade older then you I am so happy to be a twin….explains a lot..
Happy Birthday friend! I should have known you were also a Gemini!
Thank you Martha….it’s been a long winter. I am still here lurking. This is going to be “another” warm and wonderful summer. Three in a row in S.E. Alaska….Wahoo!!
Cheers girl!
It’s so hard to loose anyone we love, whatever the circumstances. You have the right focus. Take care of each other. My prayers, thoughts and best wishes are with you.
Happy Birthday, Shannyn. I did get to spend a weekend in Rome with my mum a few years ago which was wonderful. I actually took her to the airport yesterday, she was going to England to visit my sister. She is 83 years old.
Mothers are wonderful and I am so sorry that your mother is ill. It is bloody hard when something like that happens. ((((Shannyn and your lovely Mom))). My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Shannyn – more tears for this mudpuppy. My mother has had cancer three times, and miraculously made it through each one. Not that we thought she really would – so my memories of all the time I spent with her became the most important treasure in the world to me. I guess what I’m saying is that I had the opportunity three times to reflect on what an outstanding person she is – then by the grace of god she made it through and I didn’t have to say “woulda, coulda, shoulda”. I could say it all to her in person, with no regrets. And I had renewed opportunities to treat her like the queen she is, spend time with her, help her, and appreciate her. I am lucky beyond compare. I was young enough that I didn’t know how to handle it all while it was happening, and each miracle made me grow into the person I am now. Those crises progressively taught me to reflect on what is really important in my life – something I wasn’t doing on my own!
Your mother is absolutely lovely, and she must be so proud of you. I know she was a teacher, too, as was my own mother. There are seeds of her grace and wisdom planted all over the place in the children she taught – nothing and no one will ever take that away. Enjoy your time with her to the fullest – just like we should no matter what the circumstances. Bless you both. I have to let my keyboard dry off now.
All my thoughts and prayers are with you and your Mom. I too, am a breast cancer “warrior”. It’s been 13 years from the original diagnosis (stage 2b) and almost 3 years since Stage 4 mets-to-bones. (pelvis, etc) Not a fun journey…..but I use the word WARRIOR for a reason.
I enjoy every day to it’s fullest and take good care of my body and hope for a cure someday!
I consider this to be a chronic illness I will deal with for the rest of my life vs. the beginning of the end, if you will. (Warrior woman in background slaying cancer dragons……….)
All the best to your Mom and keeping a strong and positive attitude. Makes all the difference in the world.
….and happy birthday to you too!
((((ToesinTheSand))))
And Shannyn, congrats for having your priorities straight. Looks like that mom is quite proud of you also.
Geminis ROCK! I know, I am one and so is hubby! Happy Birthday – 40 is awesome!
Two very beautiful woman. It seems you take after your mother, always giving your most to help others. Life is bitter sweat. Best wishes to both of you. Happy Birthday, Shannyn.
Shannyn,
Wishing you and your mom only the best on your birthday. A beautiful photo. Thank you for letting us share in your joy and your pain. We’re with you!
What a lovely photo of two lovely women. Peace and blessings to you, Shannyn and your beautiful Mom. You are blessed to have each other..and I know that you treasure each other. Life is so short and so wonderful in so many ways—- the special bond between a mother and a daughter is one of life’s greatest gifts.
What a great thing to be doing together. Don’t want to ramble,but,been there and you have it right.
Our hearts are with you if we cannot be.
Happy Birthday Shannyn! I used to wish my mom a Happy Birthday on my birthday because she was the one who birthed me (I was just the lucky end result). She always thought that was special.
What a beautiful picture of the two of you! I wish your mom all the best in her battle. Time is precious and both of you are fortunate to be close and support each other. Wish your mom a Happy Birthday from me in honor of your birth.
I bet it will bring a smile.
What a beautiful photo of you and your Momma, Shannyn. Thanks for sharing it with us. Happy Birthday to you too! Your entire family will be in my daily thoughts.
Forgot. Have a great Bday and mix up a Ensure an Kahlua for a treat!!!
Happy Birthday Shannyn! I have a good friend in my prayer group that was recently healed of cancer. God sometimes heals if we ask. As believers, we are enabled through the Holy Spirit to minister to others, bringing the gifts of the Kingdom to earth as the early church did. Jesus said we would be able to do the things He did, and greater even, when He left this planet and took His place next to the Father. God can choose to heal if it brings glory to Him. I will keep your mom on my prayer list. God Bless you both!
Happy Birthing Day to you and your Mom! Living in and being appreciatively aware of the “here and now ” is the best way to go, imo.
Hugs to you both !!!
I hope you have a very happy birthday, Shannyn. Your mother is beautiful.
Wow Shannyn-
Happy Birthday! My wife’s birthday is tomorrow as well. A lot of good people born in June (my mom on the 18th ,and dad on the 10th as well ).
i am also loosing a loved one to cancer………courage and love from me to you and your mother. YOU are her champion between her health and those who are trying to help her in this battle.
Peace and blessings to you both.
Dearest Shannyn- Happy Birthday! And celebrate, celebrate with Mom! I lost my mom in Oct, same horrible disease. Time is the best gift for both of you! Enjoy! And from now on, start counting backwards
Hugs to both of you; every moment you can spend together is special.
My sister’s breast cancer came back last month- Stage 4, but she’s a fighter and her oncologist is hopeful. Our mother died at 42 when her breast cancer spread. I’m a survivor, too.
Hugs to ToesInTheSand and any mudpups who fight on, for themselves or others.
Happy Birthday!
Many happy and loving thoughts to you and your mother. Healing takes many forms and the best one for you both will find and hold you as you make this journey together. Just being together is the healing of all. The photograph you shared speaks of great and mutual love. What a gift you both have in each other. May blessings surround you.
Your mother not only gave you life, you gave you purpose and in doing so she gave a gift to all of us. Thank you both for caring enough to make a difference in all the lives you both have touched.
My mother was 61 when they told her that her breast cancer was aggressive and involved the lymph nodes.
Her doctor said – we’ll take the breast- put you on Tomaxifin and go from there- she celebrated her 82th birthday in April- Good luck to your mom and to her family- Prayers work!
Hi Shannyn. This weekend I will be running a 10K for Ovarian Cancer in honor of a friend’s mother who lost her life last year to the disease. Before I take my first step on Sunday morning, I’ll say three names: Pat Grinnell, Gail Cooper and Fran Moore. All mothers. Mine, my good friend’s and yours.
Peace.
Shannon-
I did the Newton 10K race today for ovarian cancer. I said your mom’s name, my mom’s name and my friend Amy’s name as I stepped into the race. And I also thought of their pain and difficulties as I struggled through the mile 3 hill.
I finished in 58:47 or apprx. 9:28 min per mile–thinking about women who value their family, friends and lives the entire way.
xo
PS. My birthday is on Monday. I’ll be 43.
Happy birthday to you, too, JRC. I’ll be 56 on the 29th. I’m thinking of asking for a ticket to ABT (American Ballet Theatre) at the Met; my cousin’s dancing!
Happy birthday! I hope you get to see your cousin dance–that sounds like a wonderful birthday.
I’ll let everyone know how the race goes tomorrow. I’m aiming to finish in 52 mins.
Happy birthday Shannyn,
Good luck to you and your mom. It’s great that you have a special bond with your mom (I wasn’t as fortunate myself).
Thanks for all you do.
Always support and love your mom. Your doing a great job. And I love the photo.
Ahhh, yes. Your father is a Republican… cuz your mother is hot!
I’m sending my best wishes. Bless you and your mother.
The happiest of birthdays to you! I do hope that today is filled with joy and wonder for your family.
Your mom has a wonderful smile.
{{{{{Shannyn and Fran}}}}} You are strong and brave and beloved.
It’s a lovely day for a birthing day warrior walk with loved ones.
L’Chaim.
Happy B-Day !! Sending Good Thoughts…..
Shannon, you and your Mom are in the thoughts of many as we have come to “know” you. I wish you peace and love as you go through this with your Mom.
Many mudpups are commenting on similar situations, sobering to know how many families are touched by this disease.
Shannyn and Fran – my thoughts are with you both.
I must admit that I find comfort in the words that emanate from the Mudflats which may be a bit selfish, but true. I am the the daughter of a breast cancer survivor (22 years) who was diagnosed with lung cancer this past year on Thanksgiving Day (non-small cell and unrelated to the breast cancer).
I have learned over this past year that my role as a daughter is truly important and necessary. In the past there were times that I was not so sure where I fit in among our family unit, but this diagnosis has made it clear and I am proud to take on this disease along with my mother.
Shannyn – your mother is beautiful and her smile is genuine. She has been in my prayers since January. Happy Birth Day (as one mudpup put it) and may there be more to share with your mom.
Happy Birthday…hugs and love to you and your Mom
Happy birthday Shannyn and much love and grace to your beautiful mother. You’re part of her legacy in this world and she will always be remembered and honoured in your life.
I’m missing my dear old mum especially today.
((HUGS))
Shannyn, welcome to the Fabulous Forties! Happy birth day to you!
I deal with death and the dying process on a daily basis and have come to the ultimate conclusion that it is not quantity, but quality of life that is sooooo important. May you and your Mom and all of the others in the world dealing with any terminal disease have quality in abundance for whatever time we have on this planet. I honor whatever decisions are made in these circumstances ( to fight, not to fight, to rage, to accept, to grieve….). We all need to make the absolute best of our time and sometimes, knowing that it may be shorter than the “average” is both liberating and lights a gigantic fire under our butts to take the time to live in the moment and enjoy each other. May whatever time we all have, be used well to love our fellow man and make this earth, that is our ultimate mother, a better place than when we came to it.
We had our relay for life last week so I have already donated (sorry that I could not do so specifically in honor of your Mom).
May you and your Mom have many long and happy conversations and hold each other in loving arms.
Blessings on you both.
Loving birthday wishes to you today, Shannyn.
Please relay my congratulations to your beautiful mom for giving birth to you 40 years ago. Her motherhood brought you to us and makes our world a better place because of it. I know you savor each precious day together just as you treasure each other. What a great gift to the world, and a wonderful, amazing legacy, you both are.
I hold you and your mom in my heart today and send my best wishes to each of you.
God bless.
I send you strength and courage, Shannyn & Shannyn’s Mom. Happy 40th Shannyn!
(((((two stellar women)))))
Love to you both. Keep on building memories. Lost my daughter to breast cancer, wish it could have been the other way round. What is remembered, lives.
My mother is a breast cancer survivor and my 18 yr old nephew is also a cancer survivor. For the journey ahead I wish you–and everyone else who has shared their story–humor, grace, peace and love.
Happy birthday Shannyn. hugs and love to your beautiful mother.
it is a privilege to honor Fran Moore by making a donation in her name.
thank you Mrs. Moore for gifting the world with Shannyn.
Happy birthday Shannyn and blessings and prayers to both..I have a friend who had breast cancer in her forties and in her late forties after she thought it was over the cancer went to her lungs ect.She is still fighting at 53 years of age,sometimes she goes into remission than it spreads and starts again.She lives one day at a time as i am sure you and your Mom do. Best wishes
A friend’s wife died about a month ago after being sick for about two years (liver cancer). She was a CPA and had a practice, plus multiple rentals, their own house, etc.
I have been trying to help the friend, but he is in a disastrous situation because she had a 1-page written will and none of the properties were transferred into the trust. Right now, he can’t pay the mortgages and the car payments, the practice clients owe him $40K and haven’t been billed in some cases or paid even when they were billed. He’s petitioning the court to allow him to be come executor so he can pay these bills and settle the financial affairs. She had only $15K of life insurance.
As an outsider, this couldn’t have been a bigger mess, but it’s instructive to all of us to make sure we handle this so our families aren’t in the complete freak-out situation this guy is in. He’s been waking up every morning at 3:00 AM from the stress of the car loan people calling him, harassing him and worrying about what to do that won’t involve selling the real estate in this depressed market.
As if losing the love of your life weren’t bad enough.
I wish there were more I could do to help him, but right now, we have to wait for the court.
Please learn from this and don’t leave your family in such a situation.
Happy Birthday and I, along with many of your fans, send you and your mom kind and healing thoughts.
40 never looked so good! Happy Birthday, Shannyn. Love, joy and blessings to you and your courageous mom.
Happy 40th Shannyn – Ah to be young again. Lots of mudpuppy love and healing energy to you both. You both are in my prayers.
Many happy returns of the day to you and your mom, Shannyn.
Happy Birthday to you, Shannyn, and best wishes and prayers to your mom!
{Only 40? You don’t look a day over 30!}
Hi Shannon,
Happy Birthday.
I have a similar story to your mother’s…breast cancer originally diagnosed in 2002, back in my spine,hip, legs, arms ribs and skull in Dec 2009. Just because it’s in lots of places does not mean a worse prognosis, just means systemic treatment is necessary (I am an RN, and that’s what my oncologist said). And… there is MUCH that can be done, and according to my research many of us live for a very long time, even with this recurrence. I’m treated at Dana Farber in Boston, and there are many many things on the horizon that should be available within the next couple of years. This is not a “get your affairs in order” sort of diagnosis, necessarily. I hope she has good medical care, and I’d be glad to share more info with her or you. Please let me know if she’d like to talk with someone going down the same path. In the meantime, she (and you) are going on my prayer list. My next donation to the breast cancer center here will have her name on it.
Whoops! Sorry I mis-spelled your name Shannyn. It’s late here in Bean Town : )
Happy B-day fellow gem ! we love the work you do ! my heart goes out to you and your mom ! We still look foward to you visiting us all here on Maui ! and dinners on me at the General Store ! whenever you do visit again. Peace and Love Tim
Best wishes for healing and strength on your Birth Day and every day remaining to you both. Thanks for sharing that beautiful and intimate picture of your Mom and you. Your bond and love is so evident. It’s heartwarming to read the other stories that Mudpups have courageously shared of their own encounters with disease, especially the ones with hopeful outcomes. Thanks to this community of friends. Shalom.
Happy Birthday Shannyn – breathe in the whole day as it will bring you comfort the rest of your life. I know. My sister’s memory is always only a breath away and sometimes I’m utterly dependent…
Your mum is beautiful, Your photo of the two of you is gorgeous. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us
Oz
Share..and appreciate…the beauty of ..The Real. Those times in life..when a parent..takes US…in-hand..and ..each in their own way..polishes the shell of day, and of night..until we can both see and, understand.. how they..Became Strong..and how..they are able..to ….’Touch us’..into strength..for all the times to come. As you share with your lovely mother..look backward..in mindseye..and see the lines..of parents, a small nation of people who are..still there..reaching out..reaching ..forward..teaching..ever teaching for those they love…
Happy Birthday Shannyn from Rome. I followed you and the Mudflats avidly over the past two years that I spent in the States caring for my beloved mom who died last November from pancreatic cancer. I know just how precious and sacred this time will be for you and my love and thoughts for strength and peace fly to you both. Reading here of your work and dedication comforted me every night through the journey. You have a place in Rome whenever you like.
Pace e bene