Current Connections: Robin Roberts

Current Connections: Robin Roberts

    Cancer, an evil disease that spreads like wildfire, is all around us.  Every day, numerous individuals are diagnosed with the sickness, or worse...killed by it.  Robin Roberts is one of many. Five years ago she was diagnosed with breast cancer.  Currently, she is on a medical leave from her job, hosting Good Morning America, due to her latest diagnosis, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).  I can personally relate to this situation because my Papa-Mike just recently passed away of Esophageal Cancer.
    Cancer is a very serious disease and treatments are harsh.  Well, if you are able to take treatments that is.  MDS is a disease of bone marrow and blood, formerly known as preleukemia.  For right now, she is taking “pre-treatment chemotherapy in advance of a bone marrow transplant later this year.”  I think it is wonderful that Robin is so open about her diagnosis of MDS and in the past, breast cancer.  It can be very motivational for other fighters and survivors.  She has remained positive throughout all of it and has been thankful for prayers and supporters.  Robin even said “when I faced breast cancer, your prayers and good wishes sustained me, gave me such hope and played a major role in my recovery.” With this new sickness Robin has even asked “humbly for more of your prayers and love - as I will keep you in mine.”  
    Absolutely nobody deserves to have cancer.  However, it is still a part of our daily lives and the victims still have to cope with it.  Unlike Robin, Papa-Mike chose to keep his illness pretty private.  For his disease, cancer of the esophagus, he underwent chemotherapy and some surgeries.  Papa-Mike was pretty involved in his job like Robin.  He established Kendall Financial Consultants and did his work at Citizens Bank here in Batesville.  Not many people knew about Papa-Mike having cancer.  He preferred that it was kept private due to his business.  Eventually, he had to step down from work as well.  Even though Papa-Mike did not make his illness public,
he still had faith and fought like Robin Roberts.  They both fought their hardest...just in different ways.
    I suppose what I am trying to say is that sadly, cancer is not a rare thing.  It seems as if it is normal.  Honestly, I bet that everyone can relate to it one way or another.  So for those who are fighting, do not give up, have faith, and you can find your way to get through this!

http://gma.yahoo.com/robin-roberts-im-going-to-beat-this.html

Inference

I believe that the new World Trade Center will be rather heavy. The infographic says that there will be over forty-five thousand tons of steel. Well, a ton is two thousand pounds so that's almsot one hundred thousand pounds! Also, the text stated that is six times as much as the Eiffel Tower. It's pretty safe to say that the new World Trade Center will not be light weight.

My Bucket List 2012-2013

1. Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
My mom told me that I needed to read this. The story is kind of a twist off the boI'ok of Hosea in the Bible. I am kind of a sucker for romance...so I am pretty sure this novel will be the perfect pick for me.

2. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis
The Chronicles of Narnia series has always seemed pretty interesting. My fourth grade teacher read my class the first book in the series and I really liked it. I figure the rest of the books will be worth while as well.

3. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
I've seen the movie several times and it is pretty good. Generally, I like reading the books better than I do watching the movies. So, I hope that this will be more enjoyful than the movie is.

4. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis
At one point I started to read this and never finished it. If I'm going to read the rest of these books it would only make sense to read this one too. Maybe this book of the series will be more interesting since I don't know as much about it like the first ones.

5. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian: The Return to Narnia by C.S. Lewis
My mom took my brother and me to see this when it was in theaters. I don't remember much about it and it was kind of hard to comprehend. I'm sure the book will better explain and have more detail than the movie. I bet I will like the book better.

6. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. Lewis
Well, it would be kind of pointless to read over half of a book series and not finish it. I reckon that's a pretty good reason to read this. There isn't a movie to watch based off the book either.

7. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis
I just think this whole series is worth reading. I just think it's stupid to waste my time reading a book series to not finish it. I think the author meant for it to have some biblical connections too. I would like that.

8. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Last Battle by C.S. Lewis
Well, this is the last book in the Chronicles of Narnia Series. It would only make sense to read it. Not knowing what happens in the end would drive me insane.

9. A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks
I absolutely love Nicholas Sparks! He is probably my favorite author. A Walk to Remember is a wonderful movie and I bet that the book is even better.

10. The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks
The Notebook is probably my favorite movie of all time. I just haven't ever got around to reading the book. I am a sucker for romance novels, so I'm sure it will be great!