A friend of mine blogged about the surgery she underwent to remove the lumps that were found in one of her breasts yesterday.

She's the same age I am.

I can't find the words to express how awed I am by her courage in blogging about it as well as her taking the time to encourage the rest of us - who in our youth foolishly believe all serious medical ailments will pass us by - to go get ourselves thoroughly checked out.

Please go read her entry. Her words are far better than mine will ever be.