I find my strength to persevere in...

[Mary]

What strengthens you to get through this journey?

[Kellie]

The people i'm helping now...and what it would do to the ones close to me if I did not go through this journey.

[Julia]

My family...just look at that face!!

[Cari]

I think many things have helped me through this continuing journey--most recently the ABC'ers!!  you guys are the best--someone to laugh with, cry with, joke with and tease--can't ask for much more than that!
My strength comes from my family and friends-even though I know they always "don't understand" they always try too!
And I also think that my  medical team and PT team have been a huge pillar of supprt!  they can read my ups and downs just as well as my family   funny that doctors know me so well!!!
I think strength needs to come in many forms and the more forms of it that I can find the better off I am going to be!
Hugs to all!!
Cari

[Arlene]

For me, strength  is mostly the mental thoughts., To  never want to give up.  My children give me strength...I would never want to let them down. They are to beutiful and so important in my life to always want to be there for them.
Stay well you all, Arlene

[Penny]

I find my strength in my family.  I have 2 very beautiful granddaughters and an other granddaughter due on July 4th.
I plan on being around to watch them grow up.
My mom has been there for me everystep of the way.

[Rachel_B]

I get strength through my family, boyfriend and friends.  thru God and prayer.  through my artwork, writing and inspirational speaking and helping others.

[Kevin]

I find my strength in my family, friends, and unknow supporters.  Also, just as importantly, I find strength in life and the little things...

[Randy W]

I find my strength in my family, though it is not always so easy at it seems...  I think sometimes we have the romantic cavalier image of what we wish we could say on this topic.  I will just say that when the rubber meets the road, I would do anything to make sure my kids have their Dad.  If that means beating cancer, so be it....  If that ever means further surgery or chemo or other treatment, so be it....  Whatever it takes....

[Rene]

What strengthens you to get through this journey?

I am a Sagittarius, therefore I am as stubborn as a person can be. I Will Not Let Cancer Win! I have too much to live for. I gather strength in the fact that I have many, many people praying for me. Some I don't even know. I sure as heck don't want to let them down. I feel like I am going through this so that I that I can help others. If I can help even just one other person it will make such a difference. I gather strength when I see my daughter in the morning. I gather strength when my husband gives me a hug and says "I love you baldy". I gather strength when I see the sunset. I gather strength when my daughter has a belly laugh with me. I try not to take one breath for granted. I'm not done with this world yet. Rene

[Cari]

The world is not done with you either Rene!!!!

[Scott_06]

Rene,

Love the attitude! I kind of think that with the right attitude, even though the cancer might weaken the body or the medicine might cripple it, what we gain is a stronger resolve, soul, and spirit! All those people who prayed for us want to be able to tell their friends our story about how we went through a rough and uncertain time and came through it stronger.

Scott