Thunder Roads LA Magazine September 2017 Thunder Roads September | Page 22

LIPSTICK RIDER “MARLO” SURVIVOR AND WARRIOR “ONCE A WARRIOR, ALWAYS A WARRIOR!” A s the world is changing into a place where people are fighting the fight, there are a few people fighting for the right reasons. A nation is supposed to stand together to fight against our allies, not each other. But, instead have been divided and now fighting each other for the wrong reasons. If you must fight the fight, make sure it’s for the right reasons…. Our next Lipstick Rider is a survivor and fighting the fight of breast cancer and trying to bring back the act of humanity with her kindness. Marlo DeLatte, Of New Orleans, has been fighting the Battle of stage III breast cancer and even after a double mastectomy has proven to be a warrior and survivor! Well getting to know her I asked her just three questions and it was enough for me to fall in love with her and I thought her words were telling best. While talking to her I heard her soul speaking out about her love for doing for people in her community and how she was given back the same love that was given to her in her time of need. I asked her to tell me about her fight with cancer, how it changed her life and why she gives so tirelessly to others like she does, and this is what she said… “About my fight: when first diagnosed everyone but me seemed to take it harder than I did. In the days leading up to my double mastectomy, my friends would get teary-eyed, And I would look at them and say what the hell are you crying about ?! My attitude was like, OK I have cancer, now what are we going to do about it? A dear friend of mine started taking me to church with her. This strengthened my faith in God and gave me peace and the courage I needed. I will always be grateful to her for that. The never ending support from friends and family and my Faith in God got me through this. How it changed my life; I’m still the same girl I was before cancer, I think I’ll try harder to be a better person and try to change the flaws in me. I seem to get the most clarity when I ride with my husband. I hear God speak to me loud and clear over the roar of a Harley engine. He lets me know what to work on to become a better person. I am also a lot braver and more self-confident. I kicked cancer in its ass. Although there is a chance it will return, I know that I will beat it and anything that comes back again. Why I give to others; it was done for me… My friends, bikers and bikers alike threw a fundraiser for me when I could no longer work before my surgery. I lived off of that money for quite some time while filing for disability. I am a driver for Uber and Jimmy John’s and I see people who need help all day long. The smallest gesture can make a huge difference in someone else’s life. I truly believe our purpose on this earth is to help your fellow man. It’s hard sometimes because people can fill you with anger and hate. You can’t let them change you. I look at all people who have helped me along the way and I don’t know where I would be without them. It’s time for me to give back. Do one nice thing a day for someone, it doesn’t have to be huge and watch the difference you will feel inside. “ Once a warrior, always a warrior ! That’s what I call a true lipstick writer, there’s Marlo’s story, tell me yours. If you would like to be featured as a lipstick rider just send me your story and pics to [email protected]. Till Next Month, Dina Dupre 20 Thunder Roads Magazine Louisiana | September 2017 | www.thunderroadslouisiana.com www.thunderroadslouisiana.com | September 2017 | Thunder Roads Magazine Louisiana 21