An example to us all

Sometimes you read something that touches your soul, something that gives you hope and something that stirs tremendous admiration.

For me, today, that something, is the news that Jane Tomlinson, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer and given six months to live almost six years ago, is succeeding in her grueling endurance feat to cycle 4,200 miles across America.

Very few fit and healthy people could tackle a feat like that - she has endured searing heat, exhaustion and pain, and is raising significant amounts for charity. Her example is also raising awareness of breast cancer and how it is possible to cheat the cancer death sentance.

Reading the article, you can see how her immensely positive outlook on life is probably helping, but it is also a good diet, fitness and sheer mental toughness that are combining to delay the inevitable. Of course she has undergone chemotherapy and takes other cancer drugs such as Herceptin, but it is her personality and drive that shine through.

I wish her well and hope that she continues to show us all that strength of mind and sheer determination can conquer all.

Add comment July 20th, 2006 Written By: chris