Courage

A few weeks ago, I was at a party and talked to a lady who asked me about my cancer experience and how it changed my life.  I am very open about it all (obviously you know that if you read my journal!) and told her how it changed everything and mostly in a positive way.  She was very nice and told me about a friend of hers who lost her battle with breast cancer.  She went on to say how brave her friend was and, like me, refused to complain and would say that she is not going to "boo-hoo" about it.

Sometimes, I can't stand the belief that most people have about courage.  People believe that courageous people are stoic and crying is a sign of weakness.  I explained to her that it took me a while to get to the place where I am now and I did my share of "boo-hooing".  And believe me, there are still times when I am tired of all this and need to do a little crying.  I dare anyone to tell me that that makes me any less courageous.  I believe that it is a strong person who can show emotion yet continues to get up every time he or she is knocked down.  Courage is shown through actions.

I found this on a web site for inspirational cards and I love it.  I think it says it all.

Courage does not always roar.  Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow."--Maryanne Redmacher

And trying again tomorrow is the most courageous thing that anyone can do.