Much Love from Jamie

In 2006, while breast feeding her 9 month old daughter, Jamie Barkes Pursley found a lump in her right breast. At 30 years old, that lump changed her life. She went through extensive treatment over the next year and became a survivor.Two years later, she had a recurrence in the same breast as the original tumor. Once again, she went to extremes and fought to take her body back and become a survivor for the second time.Then, at the age of 33, she was told that the cancer spread to her bones, as Stage IV metastatic breast cancer.During this time, Jamie used her blog to capture the journey. It was an outlet for her many feelings that the disease forced upon her life, and a link to her awesome support system. It was a very tough road, but she refused to lie down and let the disease run her life. She fought with every ounce of her being to take her life back. She loved sharing her journey with others, and was intentional about including both he good and the bad times. Her words were shared openly and honestly, and as a way to enlighten others about what she was facing. She also wanted her words to help those who were facing a similar journey, so they would know they were not alone.Jamie’s journey was an inspiration to many. Her heart and her words are her gift to the world. This book is an unedited version of her blog, and a way to continue the legacy she left. Our hope is that her words will inspire you to live with strength and courage and celebrate each day.All proceeds of this book will go to benefit Jamie’s Wish Foundation, a non-profit started in her honor.