It is National Wear Red Day 2010 in support for the Go Red For Women movement.
Yes, I am wearing red. I happen to like the color (A LOT) but, it's a simple and powerful way to help raise awareness of heart disease and stroke.
But, what about men?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States:
"About every 25 seconds, an American will have a coronary event."
Aaaaand, I asked my kids to wear red (if they had something clean, I mean) NOT just because I happen to like the color (A LOT) either.
"Doesn't Uncle Bradi have heart disease?"
No, but my twin brother is ALSO fighting something just as deadly.
"You mean, Farah Fawcett type of cancer?"
Kids today, you know, they talk AND they have a very keen sense of perception – especially, standing in the check out lane at the grocery store.
"No, sweetie, but he's fighting really hard, like your Papa, too."
My children are well aware of the terrible effects of heart disease,
with a bird's eye view from their stroller(s), while seeing my father
through one life-saving procedure after another.
Thanks to his doctors, surgeons and my mother's valiant attempts at
maintaining a healthy lifestyle, by keeping his diabetes in check, as
well, my father has been beating back the effects of heart disease for
quite a few years, now.
[knocking on wood until knuckles bleed]
So, yeah, I'm wearing red.
"Is your, or my heart bad, too?"
Aaaand, NOT because I think I'm someone special.
"No, I don't think so, sweetie."
But, my kids sure do.
"That's okay, I like red."
I know.
"It looks good on you!"
Yes, I am wearing red.
"Aaaand, I love my Papa!"
Especially, for him…too…GO RED!!!
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18 responses to “Yes I am Wearing Red for Women AND Men!!!”
Great post. See you at the Twitter party in an hour?
Also: LOVE the hair. Rawr!
Great post. See you at the Twitter party in an hour?
Also: LOVE the hair. Rawr!
Great post. See you at the Twitter party in an hour?
Also: LOVE the hair. Rawr!
Great post. See you at the Twitter party in an hour?
Also: LOVE the hair. Rawr!
Great post. See you at the Twitter party in an hour?
Also: LOVE the hair. Rawr!
Great post. See you at the Twitter party in an hour?
Also: LOVE the hair. Rawr!
Is your camera a matching red too?
I wore reddish pink to make up for my forgetfulness on Friday.
Is your camera a matching red too?
I wore reddish pink to make up for my forgetfulness on Friday.
Is your camera a matching red too?
I wore reddish pink to make up for my forgetfulness on Friday.
Is your camera a matching red too?
I wore reddish pink to make up for my forgetfulness on Friday.
Is your camera a matching red too?
I wore reddish pink to make up for my forgetfulness on Friday.
Is your camera a matching red too?
I wore reddish pink to make up for my forgetfulness on Friday.
Hey Allison!
How are you? Yep, my little point and shoot is totally red!!!
Hugs,
Liz
Hey Allison!
How are you? Yep, my little point and shoot is totally red!!!
Hugs,
Liz
Hey Allison!
How are you? Yep, my little point and shoot is totally red!!!
Hugs,
Liz
Hey Allison!
How are you? Yep, my little point and shoot is totally red!!!
Hugs,
Liz
Hey Allison!
How are you? Yep, my little point and shoot is totally red!!!
Hugs,
Liz
Hey Allison!
How are you? Yep, my little point and shoot is totally red!!!
Hugs,
Liz