Despicable Behavior

Today, I am going to rant for a second or two. This morning I heard a story about a woman in Waco, Texas who faked breast cancer to raise money for her breast implants. First off, Waco, TX must be full of crazy folks. That's another story for another day but something to think about. Here's the simple version.


Trista Joy Lathern, age 24, lied to her husband and the public about a breast cancer diagnosis. She preyed on the public and her co-workers. A benefit was given to raise money for the chemotherapy treatments because she stated that she lacked health coverage. Her co-workers donated leave to her to enable her to receive the treatments. The mother of two did, in fact, have a lump, but it was found to be benign. The heifer went as far as to shave her head (and don a doo-rag) to give the appearance of the side effects of chemo. The benefit raised $10,000 for Lathern.


Her story fell apart when she sought breast augmentation from a local plastic surgeon who was aware of the benefit given in her honor. Thankfully, he wasn't a greedy doctor and based on his suspicions, contacted his attorney, who went to the sheriff. She went to another plastic surgeon a little further away and received her new improved boobs.


Now get this folks, her husband thought she had cancer like everyone else. Now this speaks volumes because what....he must not have been accompanying her to her treatments. Well the story goes on to say that they were having marital problems and she thought that the cancer would bring them closer. Then she goes on to state that she thought that the breast augmentation would mend the marriage. She is a sick puppy, huh? Needless to say, her husband of 7 months filed for an annulment on the same day that she was arrested.


This is despicable behavior on so many levels. It makes me want to kick her a$$ first. It is absolutely disgusting to prey on people for any reason. One of the reasons it raises my level of pissivity is this, I have had a breast cancer scare. It is harrowing to have a questionable mammogram and then have to wait or get a biopsy. It is also disappointing from the perspective of a person who has lost a loved one to cancer. You are eager to see a cure and you are vulnerable to victims of the disease. Her asinine actions cause the public to become leery of giving to worthy causes. It does reinforce the idea that you have to give with a free heart and let God take care of the rest. As we approach the true season of giving, be mindful that every one's heart is not aligned with Christ but not everyone is an underhanded snake like Lathern either. Give and give freely, but pray about the causes that you donate to and seek God's guidance. Use those discernment skills. I hope this is an isolated incident because we can't afford to have innocent people taken advantage of in such a despicable manner. Till next time, have a blessed weekend!


Copyright November 13, 2009 by Pamela Cole Thorpe