This book will inspire you, encourage you, make you laugh and make you cry. An honest, real account of breast cancer survivor, Anita Poortenga, and her journey with God as her captain resulting in the transformation that took place to fulfill God's plan. An inspirational, heartwarming testimony that will touch the lives of anyone going through a trial or difficult situation, giving hope that God will guide you through. This book is for anyone looking for answers on how to triumph over life's difficulties using the power of faith, prayer, and God's promises. Anita Poortenga and her husband, Terry, live on their farm in Florida. They have five children and ten grandchildren. Anita loves to trail ride, camp, read, and spend time with family and friends.

A Diary of Healing? is honest, real, scary and hysterically funny and I feel honored to have read it. I know anyone who picks it up will feel the same way. -Jessica Podoshen, The Oprah Magazine Mary Ann Wasil's hilariously touching account of her battle with breast cancer will have you laughing even as you're reaching for the tissue box. -Meg Cabot, Author of The Princess Diaries and Size 12 and Ready to Rock At the time of my diagnosis, I scoured the bookstores and internet for stories that would lift me up, tell me this was do-able. I found very few. My story is your story, as long as your story is filled with unflinching hope. Since I cant be right beside you to hold your hand and tell you you can do this, I hope this book will be the next-best-thing.

In Diary of a Breast Cancer Survivor, author Darlene Miloser shares her personal story of her battle with breast cancer. After first being diagnosed, she got down on her knees and asked GOD to let her live, and in return, she promised him that she would help as many women as she could battle this horrible disease. God let her live and she held up her promise by speaking to hundreds of women about her ordeal. She wanted to reach even more women so she decided to publish her diary. Darlene will make you laugh and cry at the same time with her thoughts and comical attitude through her battle with this tragic and life threatening disease. She takes you on a spiritual and emotional roller coaster ride on her journey with breast cancer.

On Sunday she went to my niece's seventeenth birthday party. It hasn't even been a week since the surgery. She didn't act any different. If you didn't know, you couldn't tell she had just had a mastectomy surgery. I hope that I have at least half of the strength and courage she has. It boggles my mind how she is always so strong and happy. Through this whole process she didn't let it get her down. The day author Rebecca Bany discovered her mother suffered from breast cancer, she wasn't sure how she would handle the experience. Terrified of the c word, Rebecca's love for her mother and her faith in God are put to the ultimate test. After watching her mother endure chemotherapy, endless doctor appointments, and hair loss, Rebecca learns how strong her mother is in the face of adversity. The Diary of a Cancer Survivor's Daughter will help those who struggle to deal with a loved one's diagnosis. With candor, humor, and love, Rebecca relates her own personal story, offering hope and support for both the family and the patient.

The Cancer Lady's Diary tells the story of one woman's breast cancer diagnosis and subsequent journey into the world of "pink" but it's not just a story about breast cancer as there is so much more to life than having breast cancer. During the author's 25 year career with both the Mayo Clinic Scottsdale and the American Cancer Society, she's met thousands of cancer survivors and, after her diagnosis, she now sees that there's something to be said for those clichés to embrace life and make the most of each day. Journey with her as she finds out first hand, what it's like to hear those words, "you have cancer" and how three words can change a life forever.The Cancer Lady's Diary will also cover other topics such as childhood fears, high school crushes, college graduation and the proverbial fork in the road, dating disasters, job hunting, marriage, babies, best friends, shoe shopping, devastating diseases, the sandwich generation and aging parents, death, cremation, reincarnation and so much more. The Cancer Lady's Diary is an easy-to-read story that can help guide others who have been touched by this disease. The book will also touch upon the fact that, above all else, faith, love and hope along with a little dose of humor, does conquer all.

An upbeat look at one woman's experience with cancer that offers many personal details that medical personnel leave out and TV can't discuss. -- Every three minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer; every 12 minutes a woman dies from breast cancer. -- Offers, from a survivor's personal experience, hope to other women afflicted with the disease -- Serious subject matter treated with sensitivity and a touch of humor. Courage & Cancer is not only about cancer, but also about transitions, relationships with others, and the struggle to make decisions. Recounts 13 months of the author's life as she dealt with the simultaneous experiences of starting a new career, sorting through her personal life, and being diagnosed with breast cancer. It offers hope to anyone who has ever been, or is close to, a victim of breast cancer.

The perfect journal for breast cancer survivors! Celebrate your strength and perseverance - this is the journal for you! Our inspirational pink ribbon blank lined survivor's journal is waiting for you to fill with your journey, notes, memories, hopes and dreams! This positive uplifting notebook (119 lined pages / 58 sheets in all) is ideal for women who use their strength to overcome life's obstacles. Record your empowering story and daily triumphs so you can look back and celebrate your victories for years to come! This journal makes the perfect gift for: breast cancer survivors newly diagnosed women moms / mothers sisters aunts grandmothers / grandmas neighbors teachers friends and family / relatives of cancer patients patients in radiation and chemotherapy strong women who use their personal strength and positive thinking to overcome life challenges This portable 6"x9" journal from Epic On Paper(TM) is the go-anywhere size that's perfect to throw into your purse, messenger bag, laptop case, backpack, or diaper bag. This professionally designed journal is the perfect gift for the survivor in your family, church, recovery group, or workplace. What better Christmas, birthday, or Mother's Day present for the cancer survivor close to your heart? Curl up in front of the fireplace with this notebook to write some poetry or journal entries about your amazing journey, including challenges, setbacks, as well as victories. What can blank journals be used for? So many things! Unlimited possibilities: Personal journal or diary of your journey Log book or habit tracker (food log, weight loss, baby feeding log) List book (movies to watch, books to read, thank you cards to write) Daily journal Goal planning notebook Traveler's notebook for your trips and adventures an interactive notebook Taking school or college notes Teachers to create and organize lesson plans Authors to write poetry, short stories, creative writing, or fiction books rough drafts Bloggers as a social media log or lists of blog post ideas Content creators YouTube creators to keep lists of video and vlog ideas Moms to keep track of bills, appointments, or kids' information To do lists all in one place Gardening plans or sketches Junk journal, scrapbook, or smash book, and much more Specifics: 119 lined pages (58 sheets) White pages with lines and margins for notes, bullets, or symbols Inspirational cover on thick cardstock Perfect Bound Dimensions: 6" x 9"