Humanity List

[boyce]

You are all so eloquent

All my little country self would add is:

"I HATE this %$##@*&%! Disease"

Maybe won't qualify for the list, but it comes from my heart.

I would also add that:

No matter what, our capacity for love and compassion dwarfs our ability to hate.

[Russell's Mom]

What matters most is not the enormity of the task, but the size of the courage. Russell's Mom, Sharon

[Fish]

As someone who has always tried to suck it up, tough it out, and go it alone, I've learned that sometimes the greatest gift you can give a loved one or a friend it to let them help you.

[dadmo]

As odd as it may seem your right. It does take strength to let people see your weakness.

[TCLEFT]

It does take strength to let people see your weakness.

I consider the giving, taking, and sharing of strength the best part of the Human condition. To ignore, deny, or refuse it would be a sign of weakness, even if you think you're being strong. No one can win a battle or a war all by themself.

[Karen]

compulsive organizer strikes again...now to alphabetize my spice cabinet

1. Hardship can bring out the worst and the BEST in people.
2. Those embracing the BEST have all differences erased.
3. Love is the most powerful force on earth and beyond
4. Every day is special as we're all temporary.
5. You all are the best people I know, even if I don't know you yet.
6. There's always Hope'
7. There's no competition, this disease and ALL hardships just [email protected]#$, but together we are a FORCE.
8. We're not damaged goods, we're broken in and comfortable.
9. We're all a Family and a very close one.
10. In the process of breaking, a heart also becomes open.
11. We are stronger than we think we are.
12. Family can, but doesn't necessarily have anything to do with blood.
13. Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death.
14.Cancer is so limited....It cannot cripple love, shatter hope, corrode faith, destroy confidence, kill friendships, shut out memories, silence courage, invade the soul, or conquer the spirit.
15. Remember that nothing is really over until the minute you stop trying.
16. Build bridges instead of walls.
17. When you have (one or many) good friend(s), distance doesn't matter.
18. Learning to face your fears is a gift in its self
19. We draw our strength from the knowledge that we are not alone.
20. Compassion and sensitivity for those who are struggling
21. OUR opinion always matters and that doctors do not always know everything
22.No matter what, our capacity for love and compassion dwarfs our ability to hate.
23. What matters most is not the enormity of the task, but the size of the courage.
24. As someone who has always tried to suck it up, tough it out, and go it alone, I've learned that sometimes the greatest gift you can give a loved one or a friend it to let them help you.
25. It takes strength to let people see your weakness
26. No one can win a battle or a war all by themself

[Jay68442]

Probably the most important things I learned

Life is short; always remember to cherish the moment.
Look for the good in everything the bad will only bring you down. Or maybe it would be better said: There is good in everything sometimes you have to look for it.

[Mom]

My brother-in-law was diagnosed with colon cancer this week. He is just coming to grips with it. My husband told him "You can't change the physical impact cancer has on your body; however, you have the ability to control the mental aspect of the disease - do not let that defeat you." So, I would appreciate someone with greater skill than me to add it to the list if you feel it appropriate. Dianne

[TCLEFT]

"No evil can happen to a good man, either in life or after death."
Plato

[TCLEFT]

Sorry if my mind wanders these last two posts. My thoughts were taken in both directions this Weekend.

"A very small degree of hope is sufficient to cause the birth of love."
-Stendhal (Marie-Henri Beyle)

We all start in this life, and we all end. No one is fallen. They merely lie in wait for us all to join them in paradise.
Love Ya,
Mark

[Already Bald]

My brother-in-law was diagnosed with colon cancer this week.

Dianne,
Sorry to hear that. Hopefully it was caught early??
Wishing the best.
Joe

As far as a quote, how about:
"Tomorrow is the first day of the rest of your life, live it like it will be your last".

[TCLEFT]

"You can't change the physical impact cancer has on your body; however, you have the ability to control the mental aspect of the disease - do not let that defeat you."

Well said and more than appropriate to add. I'm sure there'd be a few &#&$^#^# in there if I were speaking to him. Alas, can't get the Jersey out of the boy (but leave it to a PA Girl to make a fashion statement out of it). Wish him well from me. I know he has an Army of Warriors at his back he doesn't even realize yet. Now where's that Jersey Sister of mine? We need some cuttin' n pastin' expertise.
I truly Love ya all,
Mark

[TCLEFT]

I lost count. We need this one in from djmac (thanks Karen for keeping a list).
"You must abandon the life you planned, to live the life that was meant for you"

I thought this one appropriate:
Love is our sword, Goodness our armor, and Humor our shield.
Mark

[Karen]

1. Hardship can bring out the worst and the BEST in people.
2. Those embracing the BEST have all differences erased.
3. Love is the most powerful force on earth and beyond.
4. Every day is special as we're all temporary.
5. You all are the best people I know, even if I don't know you yet.
6. There's always Hope.
7. There's no competition, this disease and ALL hardships just [email protected]#$, but together we are a FORCE.
8. We're not damaged goods, we're broken in and comfortable.
9. We're all a Family and a very close one.
10. In the process of breaking, a heart also becomes open.
11. We are stronger than we think we are.
12. Family can, but doesn't necessarily have anything to do with blood.
13. Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death.
14.Cancer is so limited....It cannot cripple love, shatter hope, corrode faith, destroy confidence, kill friendships, shut out memories, silence courage, invade the soul, or conquer the spirit.
15. Remember that nothing is really over until the minute you stop trying.
16. Build bridges instead of walls.
17. When you have (one or many) good friend(s), distance doesn't matter.
18. Learning to face your fears is a gift in its self.
19. We draw our strength from the knowledge that we are not alone.
20. Compassion and sensitivity for those who are struggling.
21. OUR opinion always matters and that doctors do not always know everything.
22.No matter what, our capacity for love and compassion dwarfs our ability to hate.
23. What matters most is not the enormity of the task, but the size of the courage.
24. As someone who has always tried to suck it up, tough it out, and go it alone, I've learned that sometimes the greatest gift you can give a loved one or a friend it to let them help you.
25. It takes strength to let people see your weakness.
26. No one can win a battle or a war all by themself.
27. Life is short; always remember to cherish the moment.
28. There is good in everything, but sometimes you have to look for it.
29. You can't change the physical impact cancer has on your body; however, you have the ability to control the mental aspect of the disease - do not let that defeat you.
30. "No evil can happen to a good man, either in life or after death."
(Plato).
31. "A very small degree of hope is sufficient to cause the birth of love."
-Stendhal (Marie-Henri Beyle)
32. We all start in this life, and we all end. No one is fallen. They merely lie in wait for us all to join them in paradise.
33. Tomorrow is the first day of the rest of your life, live it like it will be your last.
34. You must abandon the life you planned, to live the life that was meant for you.
35. Love is our sword, Goodness our armor, and Humor our shield.
36. Where there is life there is hope. Fight for it!
37. "There is in this world no such force as the force of a man determined to rise. The human soul cannot be chained," - W.E.B. DuBois
38. "Earth hath no sorrow heaven cannot heal." Thomas Moore
39. Bumps in the road means the ride isn’t over.
40. nana-korobi, ya-oki (Old Japanese Proverb): "Fall down seven times, get up eight."
41. Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we're here we should dance.


Quite a list! If people can copy to a new post when they add theirs it'll be easier (for me ).
36 was a Mom quote, 37, 38 & 39 were posted by members but I don't remember who. 40 was posted by Mark

[TCLEFT]

1. Hardship can bring out the worst and the BEST in people.
2. Those embracing the BEST have all differences erased.
3. Love is the most powerful force on earth and beyond.
4. Every day is special as we're all temporary.
5. You all are the best people I know, even if I don't know you yet.
6. There's always Hope.
7. There's no competition, this disease and ALL hardships just [email protected]#$, but together we are a FORCE.
8. We're not damaged goods, we're broken in and comfortable.
9. We're all a Family and a very close one.
10. In the process of breaking, a heart also becomes open.
11. We are stronger than we think we are.
12. Family can, but doesn't necessarily have anything to do with blood.
13. Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death.
14.Cancer is so limited....It cannot cripple love, shatter hope, corrode faith, destroy confidence, kill friendships, shut out memories, silence courage, invade the soul, or conquer the spirit.
15. Remember that nothing is really over until the minute you stop trying.
16. Build bridges instead of walls.
17. When you have (one or many) good friend(s), distance doesn't matter.
18. Learning to face your fears is a gift in its self.
19. We draw our strength from the knowledge that we are not alone.
20. Compassion and sensitivity for those who are struggling.
21. OUR opinion always matters and that doctors do not always know everything.
22.No matter what, our capacity for love and compassion dwarfs our ability to hate.
23. What matters most is not the enormity of the task, but the size of the courage.
24. As someone who has always tried to suck it up, tough it out, and go it alone, I've learned that sometimes the greatest gift you can give a loved one or a friend it to let them help you.
25. It takes strength to let people see your weakness.
26. No one can win a battle or a war all by themself.
27. Life is short; always remember to cherish the moment.
28. There is good in everything, but sometimes you have to look for it.
29. You can't change the physical impact cancer has on your body; however, you have the ability to control the mental aspect of the disease - do not let that defeat you.
30. "No evil can happen to a good man, either in life or after death."
(Plato).
31. "A very small degree of hope is sufficient to cause the birth of love."
-Stendhal (Marie-Henri Beyle)
32. We all start in this life, and we all end. No one is fallen. They merely lie in wait for us all to join them in paradise.
33. Tomorrow is the first day of the rest of your life, live it like it will be your last.
34. You must abandon the life you planned, to live the life that was meant for you.
35. Love is our sword, Goodness our armor, and Humor our shield.
36. Where there is life there is hope. Fight for it!
37. "There is in this world no such force as the force of a man determined to rise. The human soul cannot be chained," - W.E.B. DuBois
38. "Earth hath no sorrow heaven cannot heal." Thomas Moore
39. Bumps in the road means the ride isn’t over.
40. nana-korobi, ya-oki (Old Japanese Proverb): "Fall down seven times, get up eight."
41. Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we're here we should dance.
42. A sense of humor is just common sense dancing.


Side Note: And there ain't nuthin' like a Jesey tomato