I am imperfect in a million ways, but I always thought I was the kind of woman, the kind of wife to whom a husband would be faithful.

I think that it is our intention to deny cancer any control over us.

I took my son's name. I didn't take my husband's name.

I'm not praying for God to save me from cancer. I'm not. God will enlighten me when the time comes. And if I've done the right thing, I will be enlightened. And if I believe, I'll be saved. And that's all he promises me.

Successful health reform must not just make health insurance affordable, affordable health insurance has to make health care affordable.

If I had given up everything that my life was about ... I'd let cancer win before it needed to.

But I have found that in the simple act of living with hope, and in the daily effort to have a positive impact in the world, the days I do have are made all the more meaningful and precious. And for that I am grateful.