Tina, we never know how strong we are until it’s the only option. You really will get through this, one foot in front of the other, one day at a time. We all fear the unknown but I also learned that fear is just a word.

I’ve mentioned this in other posts with members facing challenges they weren’t prepared for. When I was at a lowest point during my cancer journey, I wasn’t scared but ready for the inevitable. One of my night nurses came in to check my vitals. We both wordlessly looked at each other while he went about his tasks. When he was finished, he came over, hugged me and whispered in my ear, “The only thing stronger than fear is hope.”
I closed my eyes with this incredible surge of power. I knew I was going to be ok!
So, Tina dear, you are strong enough, but it IS ok to be weak. We don’t get prizes for always being brave or tough or not showing pain. We are human, vulnerable and mortal. But also, we’re capable, tenacious, and resilient! So if your shoe laces get tangled as you put one foot in front of the other, you’ll pick yourself right back up and strut your stuff like the walking miracle you are!

Do you have family at home or close friends nearby whom you can call for a morale boost if needed?