Blessings In Disguise

by Cyndy Noel

I wear the piece of my skull that was removed during my craniotomy on a cord around my neck. It's small - only about an inch square. Yet it serves as a reminder that I am lucky to be alive. It also reminds me of the importance of engaging in life fully from moment to moment.

Thinking Positive

by Zazel-Chavah O'Garra

Once rendered immobile after her surgery to remove a brain tumor, Zazel-Chavah O'Garra shares how dance and a positive outlook helped her reclaim her body.

Blessed with a 'Second Chance'

by Floretta Connally

If you ask Floretta Connally what she had wished for this Christmas, she'll tell you nothing because her wish had already come true.

Life is a Journey, Not a Destination

by Jenelle Rose

My name is Jenelle Rose. I am 19 years old. I suffered from horrible headaches and migranes for a year prior to finding out about my tumor. It wasn't until June 3, 2002 at about 3:30 in the morning that I finally realized something was terribly wrong with me.