Hope is a virtue often difficult to maintain in our cancer journey. And as the wise writers ahead of me have stated grief and sadness are sometimes the reactions we feel. I’m one who “enjoys” a good cry, even sobbing. My religion calls this the “gift of tears.” So many of the Saints spoke of this. Yet, often HOPE follows. Hope is a faith that sees the future as one where love and light overcome the pain. In my mind I try to take each day as a gift and do what I can to help others in little ways…Each of us has been given life for a reason. I believe it is to scatter blessings along the way like seeds we hope will grow in our path.