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Cancer and sisterly love ❤️

I am the eldest of 3 girls. I have the cancer gene. Go figure I would be the one to get that. But on the flip side. Yep I got it. Thank goodness my sisters didn't get it. Before we found out they were clear, it was a big worry for them. As it would be.
My sisters have supported me through this battle and always been buy my side through my ordeal,  this weekend I am heading to the country to my home town. That is Goulburn, it's in the southern highlands one hour from Canberra, I am so excited to see my Dad and great family time.
Family and friends do take a cancer blow badly as well. They are a ultimate support through life and everyday things. Excitement and sharing hard times is what that back up is all about. I have the best back up system in the world. Family is so important.
On Dads side my Nan lived to 100 and 3 weeks. My Yia Yia which is on my mums side is 87 and a trooper. She still cooks for 20 people and does her own gardening, she loves roses 🌹 I have always admired her garden. My sister Alana is cooking up a storm for Yia Yia, Dad and Me.
So I am heading to the country this weekend.
Sisters backing each other. Look at us go.
My Dad is so proud, my mum if she was here would be too.
It's not hard to see how lucky we are. Lean on your brothers and sisters. Blood is thicker than water.
#sisters #sisterlylove #family #iamstillawoman #love #yiayia

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