Love her as in childhood Through feeble, old and grey. For you’ll never miss a mother’s love Till she’s buried beneath the clay.
Frank MccourtRead
You have to pay attention to who you are. You need to know your family history as well as you can. It is important for young women to have preventive care. If you catch any women's cancers early it's the difference between life and death. Do you really want to leave your kids without a mother?
Interpretation
What this quote means
Understanding your family history is crucial for your health and the well-being of your children.
Cokie Roberts emphasizes the significance of knowing one's family medical history, particularly for women, as this awareness can lead to preventive care against cancers. She stresses that early detection is vital not only for the individual's health but also for the sake of one's children, highlighting the deep connection between personal health and family responsibilities.
Themes
FamilyHealthPreventive CareWomen'S HealthCancer Awareness
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a family health awareness seminar.
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