For Allyson

Today's post of honor goes out to a young lady named Allyson, a 21 year-old college student whose blog I found on Tumblr. She is currently on her fourth round with bone cancer. She started a project called "Reasons to Keep Fighting." I may share some of them here.

I particularly liked this post she made, entitled "Optimism":
"... optimism is better for me, any patient really. You’re not going to get healthy by feeling sorry for yourself. I look to the bright side of things, which I think if you’re in a situation such as this, you sort of need to. To quote Titanic, I’m for making each day count, along with living as if there may not be tomorrow. Sure, you’re sitting there having poison pumped into you but that doesn’t mean you should give up. Cancer shouldn’t define you. It’s a word, not a sentence."

Her blog is at http://cancerisaword.tumblr.com/

Here is her first post.  Please check out her blog if you're a 'tumbler,' and show your support.

Here's to you, Allyson!  Keep fighting!  <3