Sign the wall… An attitude of gratitude.
Thankfulness isn't our usual response when something goes wrong. However, having an
attitude of thankfulness in all of life's circumstances can help you cope with painful life
experiences, such as the diagnosis of cancer in a loved one. We invite you to read the wall
and discover what other teens in similar situations have found to be thankful for in their
lives, and to spend some time reflecting and adding your own thoughts.
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Sign the Wall
...justin bieber! (:))
...breathing. being me (sbs)
...finishing finals and spending break with family and friends.. (bond)
...That my grandma only has breast cancer. (cookie)
...christmas, my dance girls, amazing friends! (Rachel :))
...my mom's willingness to fight off her cancer and stay postitive (Alessa)
...That my mom us doing very well (Tyler )
...my dads humor through his pain (Leukemiagenes)
...I am thankful for God, my mom, and my hero (notafraidtofall1)
...my mom. she is so strong, and i need her now more than ever. (jewl)
..."Cancer can't cripple love, it only makes it stronger.'' (Amanda Panda)
...how healthy my body is. (cookie)
...My Family (Brian)
...my life. (sarah.)
...My brother, his strength and his courage (cb)
...The beautiful Colorado mountains (CB)
...Subway eat fresh
not if it was cancer
no
no i think not (Silly Scott )
...my mom. she brought me in this world, she can't leave now. (Liz)
...Each day and the chance to make an impression on the people I meet (Jamie)
...i love you. always have. always will. (juliap)
...the fact that I had the gift of knowing my mom even if her time was short (lena )
...SUNNY SUMMER DAYS! (julie)
...I am Thankful for my family, my sisters, Tashia, my son, life, and God. (Michael A.)
...WAY TO GO WALT!!!! (your friends)
...Having one more day with the ones that i love the most!!! (Randi)
...Keep the faith, brothers and sisters! (JoJo)
...miracles . . the reason im still living <3 find the cure ALL (holding.on.K)
...Long walks home from class on the first beautiful days of spring (marie)
...MY GRANDPA STILL BEING HERE I LOVE HIM AND HOPE HE SURVIVES KEMO HE IS COOL (SAMMI)
...my grandpa has cancer he means the world to me i love him (sammi)
...My dad. I love him just as much now as when he died; I'll never forget you. (Tanner.)
...My friends who help me in my devotion to raise money for cancer research (Teen for the cure)
...Wow 2day has been awesome got to talk 2 my mom and shes doin awesome (Andrew Ruiz )
...MY FAMILY IS ALWAYS THERE 4 ME(I LOVE MY MOM)SHE WILL BEAT IT NO MATTER WHAT (IS THIS LIFE)
...MY MOM KEEPS PUSHING AND ITS AWESOME (Dylan)
...I feel like my family is always there 4 me (I LOVE MY MOM)SHE WILL BEAT IT! (IS THIS LIFE)
...The ability to accept the things I cannot change. (cass)
...Thumb to thumb, eye to eye, no one loves me like that guy. i ¢¾ u daddy... (Em)
...the ability to LIVE through CANCER and still LOVE life (Sarah)
...BEING AN ALMOST 5 YEAR SURVIVOR (ONE YEAR TO GO) : ) : ) (AbBzZzZzZ)
...the sunshine, church camp, youth group, parents, family, and God! :) (kaitlyn)
...live on (funsize)
...friends, football, god (B)
...everything<<33!!!!! (Sydney C.R.)
...my amazing boyfriend Brendan and my friends Pam and Defanie...y'all rock!!! (Whit)
...My awesome grand parents and friends they have always been there for me!!!! (Sydney)
...Having the GREATEST Grandparents in the world :) (Jamie)
...Im thankful for my mom who has battled cancer many times, now ovarion. (Stephanie)
...Who?Mike T. (michele t.- sis)
...For the greatest BFF Sarah D and The Sound Of Music<3 (Emily<3)
...my sister being given a second chance at life... (Marcie)
...HOPE IS - The thread that holds it all together... may it mend your heart. (cre8ted2prayze)
...For family friends and sports that have keep me on the right track<3 (jader)
...for everyone and everthing that has helped me through this time... (Stephy Babii x3)
...the ocean, wind, rain, sunshine, friend, family, hope, and everyday (sheep)
...The memories I have of her and the life she made for me... (Sarah M.)
...thank you to all the people who cared and showed me love through it all (Toshia)
...She doesn't feel pain any longer. (Ashtin)
...soccer, my grandpa, family, friends, swimming, dance, my puppy tucker, life (olivia w.)
...my amazing grandpa. (rachel)
...warm brownies w/chocolate chunks (CB)
...Faith and Friends. (Jennifer Straub)
...my grandpa, daisy mae :), tucker, soccer, dance, friends, family, life. (rachel w)
...the second chance at life I have been given! (Zoie)
...for all the loved one in my life!! (sami)
...THE LOVE, FRIENDSHIP AND FAMILY WE HAVE WITH AND WITHIN US. (KIKI)
...the love and kindness of others (Katie)
...For all the people who cared and knew how to love. (Bethany)
...Sheila Harman (Anon)
...Rest In Peace Ricky I love you man never forgotten #28 (Robert)
...thankful for the smaller things in life. (Genevieve)
...everyone in my life. im so lucky to know the harmans, they are amazing! (Sydney)
...For Jon..the best husband and friend a girl could have. I love you boogie!! (Cyn)
...The wonderful, caring community in which I live. Thanks
Cedar Rapids (CB)
...For all the people who have helped others. (Paige)
...tinto de verano, gazpacho, tortilla española, Cadiz, Sevilla, safe travel (spaingirl)
...Im thankful for remission (Steffy)
...I am thankful for my family and friends! Keep the Harmons in our prayers!¢¾ (BAILEY STEINKE)
...The Harman Family! (Cameron)
...Life Entirely and Family/Friends. (Cam)
...28 yrs that I got to spend with my wife, Jo and 2 daughters, Beth & Kelly (marty papanek)
...For my family, pets, faith, and best friend!! I love you All! (Court)
...For the HArman Family!!!! For life and love!!!!! (J-Dancer)
...My family, friends and the Harman family!!! (Hanna K)
...the sunrise (Megan)
...My dogs! (Sean)
...summer sunsets, hugs, dancing in the rain, family and friends! (Sarah)
...For family never giving up hope :) (K8t)
...my friends being there when I'm at my worst (Sally)
...Having people there. (Toby)
...the many family and friends who are there for the wonderful Harman family. (Megan)
...The 2 amazing words-faith and believe (Shelly)
...having the honor to love and know Sheila Harman! We love you kids dearly! (Dogwood)
...Sydney, Bond, Tory, and their family. Were all praying for you (Lexi)
...soccer, dance, family, friends, summer, my puppy tucker, my house (Rachel W.)
...The harman family, MY girls, my puppies, basketball, an AMAZING FAMILY!!!!! (anna s!)
...My sisters, and friends, and especially my best friend Susanna!! (Michaella :))
...The Harmans! I Love You guys! (Quade)
...also winne the pooh! (ali b <3)
...friends, family, warm weatha, my home, being able to draw, the play, my dog (ali b <3)
...All of my friends and my family that I know and love in my heart (Tanner)
...my Lord and Savior (LexiBexi)
...hand sanitizer, my stuffed animal, and warm weatther! (Lexi:))
...For Haley who is always kind and listens! (Spunsky)
...the time i get to spend with my family in and out of the hospital!!! (carebear)
...SPRING BREAK! (Annie)
...sleepovers with my bestie =] (Molly =])
...Tons of family and friends!!! (sam)
...for my family..friends..life style... and people that are always there 4 me (Taylor)
...SNOW...and days off school (Jess)
...I am thankful for the break through in technology for the people in need! (sportchic)
...Huge snowflakes falling on my face! (Jenny)
...My Family and those who are always there for me (Abbey)
...Nursing school, learning to help those who are sick, and give them a smile! (Ally)
...frinends and family who are always there for you and dora the explorer (EK)
...research and support for this courageous battle that is fought! (breeleighg)
...My Family and Friends (Sydney)
...i love my friends! ESPECIALLY KAITLIN DEWULF! (allliehutchh)
...mickey my pup (SYDNEYY)
...reggie my puppy (Allie)
...KRISTA! (Kaitlin)
...Family and Thanksgiving!! (Tory)
...my friends, family, and everything in my life that makes me happy. (Mellio)
...prayer (brenda)
...The Harman Family!!!!!!!! (Courtni)
...Love every moment you have with your family members!! (Jay-jay)
......for the time my wife and I spent in Cedar Rapids. We miss you all! (A. Eldridge)
...of my friends and family (Dak)
...Making it into the playoffs!! (Jake)
...Jumping in a pile of leaves, you didn't rake up! (Nighthawk)
...cool fall nights sitting outside looking at the stars and the moon (OJ)
...The Harman Family! (Kendall)
...indians in the ALCS (moooooriO)
......DANCE AND MUSIC... (Krista (Dancer Lady))
.........the time i've had with my family and friends...... (Krista)
...Inventions in social studies (Sydney C)
...Drawing Pictures (Ali B)
...the changing seasons (Paige)
...anytime spent with dear friends (Donna)
...My one and only true friend, Ashley Elizabeth. <3 (Kiki)
...The teletubies, cookies and milk, porches to watch it on! (LALA/POE/TINKIE WINKIE)
...my mom dad sisters and pets! (erin)
...my brother (Kim)
...summer nights with my besties xD (Rachel)
...Holding Hands (Kelsi)
...MUSIC AND FRIENDS (MADDIE)
...family, friends, and petss!! (RR)
...the love and admiration of my girls (greg)
...My friends, my family, my education, and cupcakes w/ buttercream frosting! (TJ)
...The University of Miami! (Kendall)
...cooking out at the river (grant)
...Annie the musical (getting a part) (Tory)
...Sleeping outside on summer nights (John)
...Chemo to help my mom! (Maggie)
...Family and Pets (Tory)
...Friends that pick you up.. (Mackenzie)
...instant messenger (kelsey)
...Seeing old friends the first day of school. (Mike)
...Hot Chicks, Summer, Beaches (Jared)
...Running out onto the football fields friday night under the lights. (Zach)
...Talledega Nights (Magic Man)
...Open windows on a cool night (CB)
...The Swimming Pool (Jill)
...Baseball (Tim)
...Family, BBQ, Television (Tom)
...Summer Vacation (Matthew)
...E-mail (Theresa)
...Chocolate (Paul)
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Anne, 18
When I found out my mom had cancer, hearing that word, 'cancer' was like getting punched in the chest. Being away at college, I felt helpless. But, the best advice I was given was to stop worrying, because worrying was not going to help my mom survive.
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