Update

We received some good news yesterday about my MIL, the cancer has not spread, which is such a relief. She will begin treatment next week here at Siteman. We feel very positive about this news, we have a plan in place and a great team.

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. We are lucky to have friends who have been checking on us and have been so supportive through this difficult time.

Have you ever wondered where the pink ribbon came from? Here is some information on it.....

From Wikipedia:

The aim of Pink Ribbon International is to create a supportive community worldwide and to inform patients, specialist, families and friends about Pink Ribbon and Breast Cancer.

Pink ribbons are used as the logo of Breast Cancer Awareness Month every October. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month each October, people raise money by organizing activities such as theme parties or a "pink day" (when employees wear pink clothing or accessories) at work. The money raised is donated to the organizers' choice of breast cancer care or research programs.

The original 'pink day' is called wear it pink and is organized by Breast Cancer Campaign. In 2006 this event raised £3.5m in a single day, and 2007 marks its sixth anniversary. Breast Cancer Care's In The Pink which raised £800,000 in 2006.