Pieces of Me
Perfectly Imperfect
BY KIMBERLY SIMMONS-EMORY
Writing and envisioning pieces of me that were broken and those that were put back together proved that I am a living example of 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 (NIV).
We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.
The complicated details of our lives are often untold or unnoticed, which causes us to cover up or mask who we are. Too often, we present ourselves as unbothered and unbroken, even when our lives are shattered into pieces. But the pains and devastation of our lives have captured the essence of who we have or will become. Every segment of our lives somehow pieces us back together and presents us as an extraordinary masterpiece.
A caterpillar has always been a butterfly, but it must survive the dangers of the world to reach its stage of metamorphosis and become what it has always been. As with you, you have always been beautifully and intricately made in God’s image. But you must endure the hardships and heartbreaks that life presents, and ultimately, you will transform into a unique and exquisite work of the Master – God.
Pieces of Me: Perfectly Imperfect is a work written from the heart of a perfectly imperfect person. As you read my story, I pray you will reevaluate those moments that crushed you and find beauty, courage, strength, and peace within the pieces.
Meet the Author
Kimberly Simmons-Emory’s triumph over ovarian cancer has fueled her dedication to raising awareness about the disease. Her journey, which underscores the Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance’s (GOCA’s) mission, is a powerful testament to the significance of early detection and treatment.
Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance
The mission of the Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance is to increase awareness and educate women and their families, as well as the healthcare community, about the risks, symptoms, and treatment of ovarian cancer, leading to earlier detection.
Kim’s fervor for advocacy has made a significant impact. She actively volunteers at health fairs and lunch-and-learn events. Her efforts on Capitol Hill, along with her involvement in GOCA’s Survivors Teaching Students – Saving Women’s Lives program, have all contributed to the fight against ovarian cancer. Her commitment to the cause was recently recognized when she was selected as a Consumer Peer Reviewer for the Department of Defense’s Ovarian Cancer Research Program.
A native of Atlanta, Kim now resides in Griffin, GA, with Erik, her husband of over twenty-five years. Through her relentless dedication and personal experience, Kim continues to inspire and educate, significantly impacting the fight against ovarian cancer. Her journey is a beacon of hope for those affected by the disease.
Meet the Author
Kimberly Simmons-Emory’s triumph over ovarian cancer has fueled her dedication to raising awareness about the disease.
Her journey, which underscores the Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance (GOCA) mission, is a powerful testament to the significance of early detection and treatment.
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Kim’s fervor for advocacy is not just evident, but it’s making a significant impact. Her active volunteer work at health fairs, lunch-and-learn events, and her efforts on Capitol Hill, along with her involvement in GOCA’s Survivors Teaching Students – Saving Women’s Lives program, have all contributed to the fight against ovarian cancer.
Her commitment to the cause was recently recognized when she was selected as a Consumer Peer Reviewer for the Department of Defense’s Ovarian Cancer Research Program.
A native of Atlanta, Kim now resides in Griffin, GA, with Erik, her husband of twenty-six years. Through her relentless dedication and personal experience, Kim continues to inspire and educate, significantly impacting the fight against ovarian cancer. Her journey is a beacon of hope for those affected by the disease.
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Ovarian Cancer Resources
Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance (GOCA)
6065 Roswell Rd., Suite 512
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Phone: (404) 255-1337
Website: https://gaovariancancer.org
Email: info@gaovariancancer.org
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC)
12221 Merit Drive, Suite 1950
Dallas, TX 75251
Phone: 214-273-4200
Information Line: 888-OVARIAN
Website: https://ovarian.org
Email: nocc@ovarian.org
Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA)
45 Rockefeller Plaza, 20th Floor
New York, NY 10111
Phone: (212) 268-1002
Website: https://ocrahope.org
World Ovarian Cancer Coalition (WOCC)
360 Glenlake Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, M6P 1G4
Email: info@worldovariancancercoalition.org
Website: https://worldovariancancercoalition.org
The Oshun Charitable Organization
Website: https://www.oshuncharitable.org
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