*CAUTION*- This post may contain some rambling. Sorry about that.*
I was curious so I looked up the official definition of the word "brave" today.
Here's what the dictionary says...
BRAVE- "possessing or exhibiting courage or courageous endurance"
I like that last part
"COURAGEOUS ENDURANCE"
During this journey I have had people tell me that I am brave.
I haven't really felt exceptionally brave- I am just doing what it takes to survive and thrive. It's a natural instinct I think.
I have had a lot of moments where I have felt complete exhaustion- mental, emotional, physical and spiritual exhaustion. But even through those moments the thought of giving up and throwing in the towel never crossed my mind. Sure, I did not want to forge ahead and have the next chemo treatment or experience the pain left from surgery, but I knew that not doing it was not an option. I hope that makes sense. So I was left with only one option~ to endure.
Here is a little "spiritual enlightenment" for today...
James 5:11
"Behold, we count them happy which endure."
I have seen this in my life and in the lives of so many around me. True happiness comes from "courageously enduring" the obstacles that are placed before us. This does not mean that we have to be happy every moment of every day. It's okay to feel anger, frustration, sadness~ all things that you naturally feel when faced with trials.
But the key is that "courageous endurance". You push through the sad times, the angry times, the frustrating times and you are left with the happy times.
Some days I don't want to push through. I want to wallow. I want to feel anger and frustration with the situation that I am in. It's amazing to me, however, that in the midst of those days, I am often given a little reminder of how lucky I am. Of how greatly I have been blessed. A little shot of perspective just when I need it the most.
There are a lot of brave people in this world. People who are fighting to survive, who are "courageously enduring". People who inspire me and help me to be thankful for the things and blessings that I have.
Here are a few of the brave people I am talking about...
The Tillotson Family
4 children with special needs- 2 of which are undergoing chemotherapy for leukemia
Morgan Watson
Utah's youngest breast cancer survivor. Was diagnosed in 2010 at the age of 15.
Critter's Cancer
A very brave family who just this week, had to say goodbye to their sweet little Christopher.
The Lloyd Family
I stumbled across this blog through another one I check often. A very cute newlywed couple- the husband just lost his battle with cancer.
I hope that if you choose to read some of their stories, you won't dwell on the sadness of the situations.
I hope that you will instead, see the "courageous endurance" these amazing people have.
I hope that their bravery will inspire you as they have inspired me.
I hope that it will help you see that you are much braver than you think you are. :)
I was curious so I looked up the official definition of the word "brave" today.
Here's what the dictionary says...
BRAVE- "possessing or exhibiting courage or courageous endurance"
I like that last part
"COURAGEOUS ENDURANCE"
During this journey I have had people tell me that I am brave.
I haven't really felt exceptionally brave- I am just doing what it takes to survive and thrive. It's a natural instinct I think.
I have had a lot of moments where I have felt complete exhaustion- mental, emotional, physical and spiritual exhaustion. But even through those moments the thought of giving up and throwing in the towel never crossed my mind. Sure, I did not want to forge ahead and have the next chemo treatment or experience the pain left from surgery, but I knew that not doing it was not an option. I hope that makes sense. So I was left with only one option~ to endure.
Here is a little "spiritual enlightenment" for today...
James 5:11
"Behold, we count them happy which endure."
I have seen this in my life and in the lives of so many around me. True happiness comes from "courageously enduring" the obstacles that are placed before us. This does not mean that we have to be happy every moment of every day. It's okay to feel anger, frustration, sadness~ all things that you naturally feel when faced with trials.
But the key is that "courageous endurance". You push through the sad times, the angry times, the frustrating times and you are left with the happy times.
Some days I don't want to push through. I want to wallow. I want to feel anger and frustration with the situation that I am in. It's amazing to me, however, that in the midst of those days, I am often given a little reminder of how lucky I am. Of how greatly I have been blessed. A little shot of perspective just when I need it the most.
There are a lot of brave people in this world. People who are fighting to survive, who are "courageously enduring". People who inspire me and help me to be thankful for the things and blessings that I have.
Here are a few of the brave people I am talking about...
The Tillotson Family
4 children with special needs- 2 of which are undergoing chemotherapy for leukemia
Morgan Watson
Utah's youngest breast cancer survivor. Was diagnosed in 2010 at the age of 15.
Critter's Cancer
A very brave family who just this week, had to say goodbye to their sweet little Christopher.
The Lloyd Family
I stumbled across this blog through another one I check often. A very cute newlywed couple- the husband just lost his battle with cancer.
I hope that if you choose to read some of their stories, you won't dwell on the sadness of the situations.
I hope that you will instead, see the "courageous endurance" these amazing people have.
I hope that their bravery will inspire you as they have inspired me.
I hope that it will help you see that you are much braver than you think you are. :)
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