You think I am AMAZING???

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For the past 28 months, not two days have passed when someone hasn’t told me I think you are amazing, you have the best attitude, you are so positive… And all I can think in my head how in the world can having “a death sentence” aka incurable cancer be amazing. I am not finding the cure for cancer, I am not teaching children how to read, I am not feeding the hungry, I could go on and on. All I am doing is living the only way I know how and that is by looking forward, by having HOPE, by trying to be the courageous, hands on, and driven woman and Mom that my husband fell in love with, by trying to be part of every aspect of my children’s day, by not giving in and not giving up. I am not amazing, I am just moving forward and trying to tackle every fear, every doctors appointment, every infusion, and every scan with the same GRIT, courage, and determination that I want my children to have when they grow up.

My children are being dealt a future that is not fair and not right. No one should have to watch their mother fight a incurable- ultimately terminal- illness. And at this moment my children know I am FIGHTING THE BIG BUG., they know I am weaker than I used to be and there are things I can’t do. They are part of this whole adventure. They learn by example. They know I am strong, that I don’t give up, and I hope and pray that I am providing the foundation of the strength they will need to persevere through the future.

I am not amazing. I am a Mom and a wife who has HOPE, who believes in miracles, and is battling highly aggressive incurable cancer. I have no other option but to be positive and keep moving forward.

20 thoughts on “You think I am AMAZING???”

  1. Yes. Yes I do think you are amazing. I am without any better words to describe you. I have never met anyone like you.
    Also, I agree that it’s not right and it’s not fair that you and your family have to go on his “adventure”.

  2. You ARE amazing! I’ve only seen through a small window of what you have gone through but your strength, determination, drive and positivity have shown through. Beat the big bug! ❤️ Ya!

    1. So happy to have found my Misti 🙂 Thank you. So lucky to have your support and friendship.

  5. Your cancer does not amaze me. Your strength amazes me. Your candor amazes me. Your will to fight amazes me. Your beauty amazes me. Your family, especially the kids amaze me. Your hope is so tangible, I can feel it through your words. I’m praying for you my friend.

  6. You are too amazing. People think “we” are amazing when we do things that they can’t imagine going through. My friend, that makes you amazing. You have hope! A great smile! You are a wonderful wife and mom. You are a fighter! Accept your amazingment! Love you!

    1. Thanks Angie. “We” understand that there is no other option than to fight. You are amazing! I thought of your eyelashes this morning when I tackled the mascara. They have yet to fall out this time around. 🙂

  7. You are an amazing woman, mom and wife. Your strength and drive to write is a window into your heart. You have a legacy in your kids and your husband.

  8. Cancer will not define who you are but, rather, how you fight the battle. What makes you amazing is your giving strength to those loved ones around you when in fact, you are the one who needs the strength to carry on. The secret is…being strong for others give you the strength to be strong for yourself. I pray for that continued strength for you. May it keep you whole and hopeful. Keep being amazing … keep being strong.

  9. Yes, you are an amazing individual!
    Your personality has no boundaries. It can cross any line drawn to help just one more person, one more child, one more friend. You can see how amazing you are through your children they are amazing because of you, your husband and the way you have chosen to teach them to see the world. Every person who has had the opportunity to meet you has been blessed! I know my world was changed the day I met you. I got to know my children though another set of eyes. Giving me that new point of view is why you are amazing to me. You are a very unique individual who won’t give-up or in to ANYONE. You care anout all of thise around you and you never stop. Thank you so much for that. I look at you as a friend with a beautiful heart and brilliant mind.

    1. Mindi,
      Thank you so much. I am going to miss our Parent Workshops so much. Thank you so much for your continued support and belief.

  10. Oh Steph!
    I think that just because we have no other viable choices, doesn’t mean that our actions are unremarkable. Because you DO have a choice. You’re still showing up everyday for your babies, and for your family, showing them, and all of us how it’s done, because at the end of the day we ALL have limited time. It’s what we do with it that counts.

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