I have always thought that life is made up of beautiful moments, ones that make you smile years later and leave an indelible impression on your life.  I want to share one that I had a few days ago at Princess Margaret Hospital.

I have been going for radiation at around the same time every morning for the past five weeks, I have seen many of the same people day after day as they too wait for their treatments.  There is one woman in particular whom I saw every session, we would always smile at each other, offering silent encouragement and support.  One day last week she approached me - it was her very last day of treatment.  She handed me an envelope with a small handwritten card and a ring inside.  The card read "Fall seven times, stand up eight."  The ring was engraved with two words, "live strong."  When I thanked her she told me the ring was made of titanium, "indestructible" she said, "just like us."  What a gift.  It helped me put things in perspective just when I needed a boost.  I will never forget that moment.  

I have had 27 radiation treatments so far, just three more to go, three more…..

Cynthia