Living with Cancer

BEING THANKFUL PERSISTENTLY THROUGH CANCER

“Every struggle in your life has shaped you into the person you are today. So be thankful for the hard times, they can only make you stronger.” – Daily Inspirational Quotes “...in every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God...” – 1 Thessalonians... Read more →


LIFE IS DIFFICULT, REGARDLESS IF YOU HAVE CANCER OR NOT

--------------------------------------------------- “The problem is that living through the good times as though adversity did not exist makes for a traumatic wake-up call when it’s our turn to face it” — P.M. Forni, The Thinking Life “No moment is exempt: in the midst of pleasures there are found the springs of... Read more →


WHAT THINGS NOT TO SAY WHEN TALKING TO A CANCER PATIENT

--------------------------------------------------- “Remember that the person you know with cancer may find it hard to ask for help or may be worried about seeming weak or vulnerable. Telling a person, “You’re so brave,” or “You’re so strong,” can put pressure on them to act strong when they may not feel up... Read more →


YOU CAN’T DIE BEFORE YOU DIE

(Source: The Unbounded Spirit, https://goo.gl/QpFxYe) --------------------------------------------------- “God gave us the gift of life; it is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well.” – Voltaire “One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We... Read more →


EARN THIS

“There’s no such thing as a free lunch” Attributed ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On this Independence Day, as we commemorate our historical declaration as an independent and sovereign nation 241 years ago, I always think about one of my favorite movies: Saving Private Ryan. Near the end of the movie, there is a... Read more →