A question came to mind regarding hope.

Me as well.

I remember eight years ago focusing on the word ‘Hope’ while I was undergoing chemotherapy for my newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia. I was in my hospital bed, writing the word ‘hope’ in calligraphy and then decorating that sheet of paper. Hope was the only positive I had during those days. I was clinging to it and praying that one day I would experience better days. I’m there now: hope, faith in God and my amazing doctors made my dream come true.

I remember one of my doctors mentioning the value of having a positive and hopeful outlook. I know it takes a lot more than a hopeful outlook to beat cancer or survive a devastating experience. Sometimes when we are in the pit of despair, hope is the only light we have to guide us during that time.

Reading this struck me. I haven’t been feeling hopeful and it has made me miserable. It’s really my choice, isn’t it? I can be miserable or I can be hopeful. I think it is time I started concentrating on changing my attitude . . .

_Man's Search for Meaning_ by Victor Frankl is one of the great books of the 20th century.
For folks who are struggling with their attitudes about life, this book is a good place to start.
I don't know if it will extend our lives, but it will give purpose and beauty to the life we have.
When my life is full in the present I am less worried about what's to come and my daily tasks become lighter.

Thank you for sharing your beautiful story.
And I'm so glad your outcome was a happy one-- Good luck and God bless you.

I appreciate it your comment Because it is easier to relate to than some others. I have lived with my chronic illness and debilitating symptoms for decades. Hope becomes harder and harder to hold on to. I don't think this is a personal weakness; but a challenge more difficult for some of us.
I'm neither a pessimist nor a grouch. But I am very realistic and tend to look at the scientific, Hardcore facts. The fact is I don't expect to get better, only worse (fact.)
There's no cure (fact.)
So although I am hopeless regarding my health, I have only the hope that I can keep myself comfortable, safe and not too lonely at this part of my life.
It sounds to depressing to walk about being "Hopeless," But even if that is the case, HOPE isn't everything!
My name is JOY, & even though I'm hopeless for my future, Some days I find a lot of JOY in the little things.
I won't to preach to you.
Just try to find a tiny little JOY Every day.
Best regards.

That book sounds familiar & I wonder if I may have read it years ago.
Thank you for this helpful comment! We need all the hope we can get. 😉

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Thank you for your blessings and prayers.

@nathandavid
Thank you for the love you have shown me. I am very proud of my mother and what she did for all of us.👍🏾

And I think you have the answer, especially as we age and have seen and experienced so much: just try to find some joy every day we are given. There is always someone whose struggle is more difficult. Thank you for responding and God bless you. Much peace-