A 2nd Act - Phoenix
What an inspiring and uplifting event. Cancer survivors shared their stories. Humor, tears, courage. These ladies had endured the greatest threat in life, facing death! They were told they were going to be placed in battle, some with little hope of survival. Odds stacked against them, fears and mourning in the room, they had really only two choices. Give up or get up. Fortunately they all chose to get up, to stand and face the enemy.
They each had the knowledge that this was a situation over which they had no control with the exception of one thing, how they would react to it. They got up. They determined to take control of the only thing that they could. It meant attitude adjustment, self-reflection, prioritizing, hope and a plan for the future.
As they continued through their various treatments and journeys they discovered strength and focus that gave them a vision for the future. A vision to help others, share their journey, a purpose. No situation in life is a waste unless we waste it! Not one of these folks wasted their gift for a second life, a second act.
They are now volunteers, speakers, teachers, advocates, athletes, alternative healthcare educators, students, planners, charity promoters, mothers, grandmothers and so much more. They are happy, they dance, smile, laugh and have compassion and empathy that only those who have walked this road can understand.
It was said that if cancer was cured tomorrow, 500,000 woman would not be diagnosed with cancer this year. BUT there would still be 8 million survivors. WOW. For me a few take aways; don't take myself so seriously, don't let life's small inconveniences set you in a tailspin, perspective is everything!
Thank you SMIL (Scottsdale Medical Imaging) for underwriting today. If you have the chance ever to support, participate or attend DO.
On a personal note, Melinda Montoya is our survivor and we were so fortunate to see her today. FANTASTIC! We are forever grateful for her life and that we can call her friend.
A 2nd Act
They each had the knowledge that this was a situation over which they had no control with the exception of one thing, how they would react to it. They got up. They determined to take control of the only thing that they could. It meant attitude adjustment, self-reflection, prioritizing, hope and a plan for the future.
As they continued through their various treatments and journeys they discovered strength and focus that gave them a vision for the future. A vision to help others, share their journey, a purpose. No situation in life is a waste unless we waste it! Not one of these folks wasted their gift for a second life, a second act.
They are now volunteers, speakers, teachers, advocates, athletes, alternative healthcare educators, students, planners, charity promoters, mothers, grandmothers and so much more. They are happy, they dance, smile, laugh and have compassion and empathy that only those who have walked this road can understand.
It was said that if cancer was cured tomorrow, 500,000 woman would not be diagnosed with cancer this year. BUT there would still be 8 million survivors. WOW. For me a few take aways; don't take myself so seriously, don't let life's small inconveniences set you in a tailspin, perspective is everything!
Thank you SMIL (Scottsdale Medical Imaging) for underwriting today. If you have the chance ever to support, participate or attend DO.
On a personal note, Melinda Montoya is our survivor and we were so fortunate to see her today. FANTASTIC! We are forever grateful for her life and that we can call her friend.
A 2nd Act
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