Some people say I am strong
In the way I’m dealing with my cancer
But they have not seen me in my weaker moments
Moments of dealing with shock and confusion
Moments of what ifs…
Moments of sorrow
Or perhaps that’s all part of one’s response
To the traumatic events in life
And there is no contradiction
After all, we are human
We can feel disheartened
We can get caught off guard
We need to grieve
We can’t always be strong
January 10th, 2023
This world is like a mountain we have to climb
Challenges are there
Our strength and perseverance is tested
But each height we reach is breathtaking
What can make this climb more manageable?
The support of friends
Someone to cheer us on
To walk along side us
A shoulder to cry on when things get tough
A friend to lean on when our strength wanes
And sometimes we’re the one who does the cheering up
The one who others can lean on
The strong one, for the moment…
Lida Berghuis
July 26th, 2014
Montreal Youth Conference
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