Motherly Wisdom for Fighting Colorectal Cancer

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A mother's love can offer us many endearing qualities we lean on throughout life.

Today, we celebrate the women who've brought us up, and their motherly wisdom that helps us fight colorectal cancer.

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Taking Mom's Advice

Sometimes the way she advises us gives us strength. The way she tackles her own problems helps us know how to face our own.

"My mom and I were diagnosed within 3 months of each other. I remember watching her strength and determination during her own diagnosis and her positive attitude through surgeries and treatments. No matter what news she received from her doctors, she was ALWAYS more nervous about my scans and blood work than her own. So many times she said she was glad she was the one going through a stage IV diagnosis and not me. She didn't speak her advice, she showed me." - Amanda Houston, stage II survivor

"My mom would always tell me to find "good things in bad situations." Her fight was the perfect example of her advice. During the worst parts of her illness, she managed to find things to be grateful for, even if it was something small like us sitting together watching TV and eating chips. I used to be the opposite, always finding the worst in every scenario, but my mom's fight changed me. Her advice impacted me because now, even during rough days when we lose amazing people to this disease, I'm even more motivated to continue the fight. We meet and lose patients/survivors as a reminder that this fight is far from over, and that we must carry on, advocate and bring awareness until this disease is no more." - Alex Hernandez, advocates in memory of her mom

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Hoping the Kids are Watching

As we take mom's advice and put it toward our own fight, we hope our own kids are watching.

"My teens were the reason I fought my cancer with great fortitude. I hope my son and daughter have learned when faced with adversity, keep moving forward. Be present, love life, offer kindness, advocate for themselves and others, and travel." - Cecily Huff Smith, stage III survivor

"I hope my son takes away that although life may be hard, giving up is not an option. Giving and having a voice for those that cannot, and those that are gone, is the only way to prosper through life's difficulties. Shining our light, and the light of those that love us, in this world is our genuine gift to humanity. - Kristina Smith, advocates in memory of her husband

"Even when things seem difficult or impossible... don't stop fighting! Be your own advocate and do what YOU feel is right, not what others think is right for you!" - Melissa Rogers Bahr, Fighter

"We are never promised more time. Live the best life you can live in the moment you have been given. Be grateful always. Find joy in your journey. When adversity comes your way, seek out in diligence, and in all aspects of life, the individuals that will conspire and direct your path to wholeness." -Marra Lashbrook Rodriguez, stage IIIB survivor

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Joining the Fight

Motherly wisdom tells us to fight hard and not give up. It also shows us the power of investing in others' lives.

If you're impacted by colorectal cancer and want to help others, join the fight! Share your story. Be an Advocate. Make a donation in Mom's honor.

Offer love, kindness, strength and inspiration to others - just like she would.