2006-09-09 08:27:44 · 15 answers · asked by jen h 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
I've learned it's OK to admit you need help. You don't have to carry a huge burden by yourself.
I've also learned that I am much stronger than I ever knew.
2006-09-09 08:46:46 · answer #1 · answered by SuperMom 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've learned that bad things happen to good people. I can choose my response. I can let it make me mad and bitter, but tht doesn't change the bad times, it just makes it harder for me to see a way out.
I have learned that in every day life, little annoyances should not ruin our outlook, and many annoyances are little. I have learned I can't be perfect, and to take time to enjoy life with those we love, because we may not have time to wait until "easier times" to enjoy them.
Above all, I have learned not to stress so much every day. When I start getting so stressed, I ask myself two questions: What is the worst that could happen in this situation? and In a year from now, will this really matter?
I also try to look on the positive side of each day. I often ask my kids, "What is th best tjing that happened to you today?"
And last, but most important, I have learned to trust God to get me through each roblem in my life.
2006-09-09 19:09:34 · answer #2 · answered by mamasheilag 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That I can rely on my God to see me through. He promised He would never leave me nor forsake me, and He never has. He has given me my life's great blessings, a beautiful daughter and an awesome grandson who I love with all my heart. I would die for either one of them.
The rest of the world I find are mostly selfish prideful people who think only of #1. It's a tough world out there. Don't get me completely wrong, I do have some wonderful friends, but blood is definitely thicker than water.
2006-09-17 00:57:37 · answer #3 · answered by sinned 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have learned when it came to my cancer (you could really put any type of situation here, but my example is cancer) that I found that there were two types of people. Angels and a**holes.
I will say that sometimes the people I thought were going to be angels, weren't, and they people I thought would be a**holes, weren't. But of course there were the people who fit right where I thought they would.
I have learned to see people for who they are, and not waste my time on some of them. I say "Oh well" a lot more, and most of all, I try to help others who have been in my position, or others who have a family member who is going through what I went through.
2006-09-10 11:22:10 · answer #4 · answered by BriteHope 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Great question. I think everyone will learn something different, depending on their perspective and the particular "hard times" they've experienced. For me, growing up in a dysfunctional family taught me to fend for myself, which forced me to find outside interests, and so I focused on my schoolwork. Now with a doctorate, I have the last laugh - a career that allows me the financial flexibility to break out of the dysfunction that enveloped the early part of my life. Very rewarding!
2006-09-09 21:27:40 · answer #5 · answered by Kokopellimana 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I appreciate life so much more now than i ever did before. 10 yrs ago i had 3rd stage cancer and had to go through some radical treatments. I found out that a lot of people really loved me and it helped me deal with the pain and suffering and now i am happier than ever and feel so very blessed.
2006-09-11 01:57:12 · answer #6 · answered by toughguy2 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have learned that there is a tomorrow and though things can and will be sad some days thank God for tomorrow because we all need time to heal and go on.
2006-09-10 12:30:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've learned that attitude is everything. It's okay to be upset, angry, scared, sad, etc but what you decide to do about the situation greatly affects the outcome.
2006-09-09 16:45:26 · answer #8 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've learned that I can't trust people, because most of them are complete buffoons. People just don't care about their fellows, they have a me, me, me attitude. It's sad really...how can they be happy if they are living in a one person world?
2006-09-09 15:35:57 · answer #9 · answered by Firefly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 45 yo and I found good to live for what last longer... as eternity...and God!
No wonder why God ask to love Him first and the most!
2006-09-15 15:38:43 · answer #10 · answered by Look for best answer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋