Bye-Bye Boobies

On that crisp October morning, as I stood on the deck of my home,gazing out at the serene lake, I heard a voice within me that wouldforever change my life. The words were simple yet profound, Yourresults are positive, but don t worry. At that moment, I knew that the breast biopsy I had recentlyundergone would confirm what I already suspected - that I wasembarking on my own journey of grief and healing. My life has been shaped by experiences of grief and loss, includingthe loss of my brother during high school, my mother shortly aftercollege, and my father in my early 30s. As a former pastor and hospitalchaplain, I had also helped countless others navigate this path, but nowit was my turn to face it head-on. In Bye, Bye, Boobies, I share the story of my breast cancer journey from mourning and grief to joy and celebration. This memoir offers agift and guide to others whose lives are being invaded by breast cancer. It s also a resource for those who will have to make a decision to saygoodbye to parts of a body that have served them well. From throwing my own Bye-Bye Boobies party to discoveringother creative and empowering ways to navigate cancer and grief, Ihope this book provides useful tools, much-needed humor, and soulfulguidance to help you on your own journey.