I grew up in a time when Farrah Fawcett was one of the premier icons of fame, beauty, wealth, and career. At the time, she was an actress who forged a name for herself with a very famous television show, a poster of herself in a recognizable bikini (even today), and a haircut that every young woman on the face of the earth wanted to copy and paste onto her own image during the 70′s. She was envied for her talent, her lifestyle and her public adulation.
Today, Farrah is blazing a trail or for different reasons. She is living a legacy that she never set out to do. Farrah is battling cancer, she is battling tabloid papers for her right to privacy when it comes to her medical information, and she is video- documenting her struggle to over come the difficulties associated with her journey. She is doing this with the help of her friend Alana Stewart. It is an honest and gritty real experience.
I saw an interview recently where Farrah said that she is trying to discover a purpose or a reason behind her being stricken with cancer. She has allegedly tried alternative treatments to fight the cancer that has attacked her body. It is not easy to hear that some of her reports have not had the results that she would have hoped for…a healing. It is even harder knowing that cameras are recording her real life experiences and reactions. Her long time love, Ryan O’Neal, has said on video tape…”Just Pray For Her”. I dont think that is an unreasonable request…in fact, I think it is the best thing one person can do for another; if they truly believe what they are praying for can and will be given by God to that person. This documentary is going to be available on the 15th of May for people to view. Some people are saying negative things about Farrah’s well-being right now; only God knows the outcome. However, dont let that stop you from praying for Farrah or anyone else in her condition…God still does miracles. No matter what, she is struggling to overcome this disease and needs the power of prayer to gain strength and to be free from pain and discomfort.
The documentary has been in the works for some time. I suspect it will be studied for a variety of reasons..some out of curiosity, some will watch for up to date reports on her health, others for news information…and, i think some will watch it for personal reasons. No matter why someone watches it…i think it is wise to remember that Farrah Fawcett’s legacy is that she is more than a pretty face, or another famous bikini body that someone can exploit for personal financial gain. She is a human being who is struggling to make sense out of an unimaginable disease that seeks to destroy every person it comes in contact with. And as such, she deserves respect and admiration for trying to make some good come out of a very difficult time in her life; hoping that it will help others in her situation. May God bless her and help her during this ordeal!
.gif)