Group Seven (Aisha, Sharon, Amneh, and D'ete) took last night to briefly film our personal stories as a part of our project. Every woman, regardless of age has been affected in some way by the many health issues we all face. We are no different. In just talking with my group prior to filming this, I learned that we all have had (and are still facing) some terrifying health scares. We have been personally impacted by our own diagnosis or those of the women/young women close to us. When we did the seminar, we also found that many of the participants were either cancer survivors themselves, or they had family members who have battled this disease. But every person there had a personal story to share. I have found that this area has a high rate of cancer. I would like to know what environmental factors that are possibly contributing to this. (???) It was also very inspiring to work with Sharon, who has an incredibly positive outlook. She also has a firm belief in God, as I do. She has kept a smile on her face--even through all she is having to face. Being diagnosed with cancer was a devastating blow to her, but she has shown us what perseverance looks like. I didn't expect her to make the yard sale we had because we all met at my house at 6 a. m.--and it was dark, cold and damp! But she, and the rest of Awesome Group Seven were there bright and early and ready to roll! We have had some great laughs, very funny moments, and have thoroughly enjoyed this project. One of the other bloggers thanked Dr. K. I would like to do the same. THANK YOU DR. K.! This project has really opened my eyes. This project has also sparked a desire to do more activism! I would like to continue in some aspect of wellness awareness events for this area. I would like to thank everyone who made this project a success--especially my group members who did such a great job from start to finish!
Sincerely, Aisha Y. Alaman
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I agree with you about the scary rates of cancer in this area. My husband and I were talking about that just last night. I have heard that people have asked the CDC in Atlanta to come down and study the area, but they have met with significant resistance. I'm not kidding you when I say that it almost makes me want to move! What happens to me happens, but what if I am unwittingly exposing the kids to something horrible?! That fear is compounded by the fact that we live on well-water. Although we've tested the water, those tests are not particularly thorough!
Awesome Group Seven Lol! I am really glad that i paired up with this group because i've learned alot and made great friends. And we've all had our fair shares of health dificulties in life so that makes us bond even more! Can't wait for the meeting december 1st we are so on a role! - Amneh Elyaman
okay, Group #7 rocks! Through this project, I have three new found, wonderful friends! Thanks Aisha for your comments about me. My prayer is that I can be of encouragement and help to someone else who may be fighting this same battle one day. I pray that they can look at me and say, "having faith in God works and there is hope!" I can't wait to do our presentation on Thursday! Girls, it's been great! I hope to have many more classes with you.
The message from Millards is from Sharon. I didn't realize I didn't sign in so it automatically sign me up at my boss!!!! lol....
Sharon
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