Choose Happiness -- Choose Life

[Ann]

A friend of mine who recently had a double mastectomy and chemo / radiation to fight breast cancer sent me this positive quote which she said helped her through her ordeal.  I wanted to share it with all of you. 

I am responsible. Although I may not be able to prevent the worst from happening, I am responsible for my attitude toward the inevitable misfortunes that darken life. Bad things do happen; how I respond to them defines my character and the quality of my life. I can choose to sit in perpetual sadness, immobilized by the gravity of my loss, or I can choose to rise from the pain and treasure the most precious gift I have – life itself.

[Dawn wwt]

so true...and it makes all the difference. no one can take that away from us. thank you and your friend for the reminder! Hugs, Dawn xoxo

[Deb~ Community Manager]

She is AWESOME! I love this!

[Lois55 wwt]

Your friend sounds like an awesome lady! I commend her for this positive attitude and wonderful quote to carry her through!

[Michele wwt]

Thank you for sharing this lovely gift....I love it!

[Aunty Nean]

Indeed Ann. I choose life too and I choose happiness. Thank you for sharing.

[Laura M]

Thank you very much for this.  Personal responsibility... quite the commitment.  And she sounds like quite the survivor, with much more to still offer in this life.

And thanks for the picture too... my screensaver is a giant cartoon sun face that says "I Choose Joy" which was drawn by a girl with a brain tumor who may... or may not... or may... live a normal lifespan.  Just a small reminder of how it *is* the little things that add up to the *big* picture.

Sending a hug your way to pass on to your friend--

Laura M