A totally mind-blowing experience!!!
Hi there everyone.... I've just got off the plane after spending three great days with over 200 wonderful women. Yes I'm talking about the BCNA National Summit.
It was wonderful to renew old friendships (the "Class of August 2010" had ten members there), connect with new friends (put faces to the names of "blog buddies") and make more con tacts.
Everything went off so well, and congratulations to all involved, the co-ordinators, the wonderful staff at the St Kilda Novatel, and of course the beautiful BCNA girls.
It was truly an emotional few days filled with smiles, tears and love. Our very special guest speakers shared their knowledge with us, survivors from all walks of life let us into their worlds as they relived their journeys and the workshops we attended will go a long way to help us spread the support BCNA gives to all Australians affected by Breast Cancer.
It wasn't all work though, we were actually forced to go out and party .... it was a tough ask, but we managed !!!
Our party night was tinged with sadness as we farewelled the "Beaconess" - the Lovely Lyn. This amazing woman means so much to so many. The tributes that flowed through the room on the night showed how loved and respected she is.
On a personal note, listening to Lyn and Raelene at a forum in Mildura lifted me out of depression and helped me realise that I was in charge of my own destiny and for this I will always be grateful.
Soooooo, when and where is the next summit ..... I'll start packing now!!!
Cheers .... Shirl xx
