A Woman of Strength

Last  year was filled with challenges, one of which was being diagnosed with breast cancer in late October.  At the age of 61, and with a family history, it wasn’t all that much of a shock.  The tumor was tiny, I had a lumpectomy  on 12/1 and will be starting radiation in a couple weeks.  The prognosis is excellent, and I am feeling very positive.

The self portrait collage was actually done about a  year ago, but seems to fit the idea of a woman of strength, and go with the poem that is after it.  People have often told me that I’m a strong woman, however, I prefer to see myself as a woman of strength.

 

 

Self Portrait

A strong woman works out everyday to keep her body in shape…
But a woman of strength builds relationships to keep her soul in shape

A strong woman isn’t afraid of anything…
But a woman of strength shows courage in the midst of fear.

A strong woman won’t let anyone get the better of her…
But a woman of strength gives the best of herself to everyone.

A strong woman makes mistakes and avoids the same in the future…
A woman of strength realizes life’s mistakes can also be unexpected blessings, and capitalizes on them

A strong woman wears a look of confidence on her face…
But a woman of strength wears grace.

A strong woman has faith that she is strong enough for the journey…
But a woman of strength has faith that it is in the journey that she will become strong.

 

Namaste,

Jackie

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