My friend Cindy Scott passed away last Saturday after a battle with cancer. She was a beautiful person, who inspired me daily to be a better person.
I will never forget the day she announced that she had been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. She had been having pain in her abdomen for months, and she had finally gone in to the doctor to have some tests done. She was a toughie... so she had gritted her teeth through the pain until she could no longer ignore it. When she announced to us that she would be going through surgery and treatments for cancer, I was devastated, but there was no doubt in my mind that Cindy would be a fighter.
As the surgery and treatments wore on, and she became weaker, I began to come to the realization that she would not survive the disease. Although she was in great pain, I never heard her complain or get angry. She was so gracious to share herself with us, and to allow us to love her through the process. She taught me so much about faith. She was able to walk her path without fear and with perfect faith that God's hand was over all things.
I have been so blessed to have her in my life, and I will never forget the lessons she taught me and the memories we shared. I am sure she is making sure everyone is having a great time where she is. She was always such a joker, always making sure she had the last laugh. I will remember those times, and I will miss her beautiful smile and spunky personality.
In her memory... I would encourage you all to get a colonoscopy. Cindy was 40 when she was diagnosed, ten years before a colon screening is recommended. She encouraged us all to have all recommended screenings- no excuses!
Rest peacefully in God's arms.... I love you Cindy Lou!
