Cancer Quotes and thoughts

I read this on another board...

I don't like it when someone refers to cancer as "The big 'C'" or when they speak of it in a whisper. I've always felt like doing these things is giving in to this hateful disease, acknowledging its power, almost a show of respect.

Cancer doesn't deserve any respect. We need to shout about it; say the word not just out loud, but loudly; bellow in its face! We need to fight back by letting everyone know that, while cancer may have a hold on our bodies, it cannot take hold of our hearts and our spirits because we simply will not allow it.

We need to give "The big 'C'" new meaning.

"The Big 'C'"
by Kathy Cawthon, Survivor
copyright 1997

“The big ‘C’” I heard someone call it.
Another just whispered the word.
That we don’t even dare to say “cancer” out loud
Gives it power it doesn’t deserve.

So I’m giving that letter new meaning
And refusing to give in to fear.
I’m reclaiming the power for you and for me
By saying these words loud and clear:

Let the "c" be for “cure” and “compassion”.
Let it stand for the “candles” we light
And a “chorus” of voices shouting “You 'can'!”
To all who will take up this fight.

Let the "c" be for “cash contribution”.
“Credit” or “check” will work, too!
Let it stand for “commitment” and “check-ups” and “cheer”
And the “children” “counting” on you.

Let it mean that we know our “Creator”
Is beside us each step of the way,
And remind us to “call” on His strength and His love
And to “celebrate” every new day.

To everyone facing this “challenge”,
I say it’s a fight we can win.
Tell all who will listen that, starting today,
The "c” is for “COURAGE”, my friend.



Hugs and God Bless,
Cherie

I've just read all of these and feel like I could climb a mountain. And I will!! Thanks for posting so much inspiration. I'm going to compile most of these (who am I kidding, it will be ALL) in the most beautifully covered and bound journal I can find and keep it by my bedside. And many will be sent to friends. It isn't just those of us w/bc who need inspiration -- our families and friends need it too.

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It isn't just those of us w/bc who need inspiration -- our families and friends need it too.

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So true, Sherry!
We ALL need inspiration....and frequently! I know I do! Thanks!
Ty-K

Fear of The Dark...

Cancer is often like a childhood fear of the dark. When we first find ourselves within it’s blackness, it’s emptiness; we are afraid of the unknown it may contain. But as we grow and learn we realize that it is not the darkness that we should fear, but rather our own thoughts.

The more time we spend within the darkness, the more light there is. Just as our eyes grow accustom to the lack of light, our minds also grow accustom to the fear of cancer with the gaining of knowledge.


~ Russ
Two and Half Time Survivor... Still fighting... Still hoping...


Hugs,
Carrie

I feel we are all islands ~ in a common sea.

~ Anne Morrow Lindbergh ~

What a fabulous choice to post Carrie!!!

It makes you cry because it's the truth. The plain and simple truth.

Once cancer comes to call you really begin to realize your self worth, your self value. And that it does get to "be about me" for a change.

A very wise sister you have Carrie.

Weeding ~~~~

Many things love to come and live off your plants, including bacteria, bugs, birds, and bunnies. If you
don't control them, entire crops can be ruined. The result of your careful cultivation, in your garden
and in your life, can be lost to predators in a short time. ... Take a look at your life, what toxic
relationships, substances and emotions are feeding on your energy and taking away from what
you have to give to others. Eliminate them.

- Vivian Elisabeth Glyck, 1997

hugs,
Carrie

I cannot believe that the purpose of life is to be happy. I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be responsible, to be compassionate. It is, above all to matter, to count, to stand for something, to have made some difference that you lived at all.

Leo Rosten


Hugs,
Carrie