Love means to be BRAVE. who is the bravest person you know?

The bravest person I know is a little girl named Journey who has struggled with an enlarged brain since birth and has needed muliply life threatening surgeries. She’s a little hero.

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My grandmother is the bravest person I know. She has battled with daily pain from a chronic disease for 85 of her 97 years of life! Most importantly, she lives with peace and faith in Jesus. I hope to become more like her!

My son Aaden is the bravest little guy I know. He had heart surgery at 5 months old and is having another one at the beginnning of 2011. He’s almost 2 now. i can’t even imagine all that he has gone through already in his short time here in this world. God bless to you and your little boy too!

The bravest person i know is my husband. He’s had to face so much adversity growing up. But through it all, he became an amazing husband and father.

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juli

I could name a few but, will go with-my step son. He has a complicated life. My husband and I love him so much. We will never stop fighting for and believing in him! He is a brave little soul!

The bravest person I know is my grandma. When her father passed away 2 years ago, she took her mother and her down-syndrome brother in and moved them in with her. She takes care of them and their health problems, in addition to my grandpa and his health issues. As if life isn’t crazy enough, she is always there for my mom and I whenever we need to talk. My grandma and my mother have taught me selflessness and unconditional love.

My aunt who survived five years in Siberia during WW2 and even gave birth to her first child there.

My mother who has overcome many things in her life and done wonderful things.

My friend Jeff, who lost his battle with cancer, he continued to live every day of his life to the best that he could, bring glory to his God and acknowledging the love of his family. If I am ever faced with a terminal illness, I pray that I can meet it head on with the grace he exhibited in his life!

my brother is the bravest person I know

My Mother is the bravest person I know. She has been a Christian for most of her life and truly does let God take care of her. We are both concerned about the world issues and she tells me “If she didn’t know that GOD was in ultimate control she would be scared where we are headed as a world”.
She is my absolute best friend and has always loved me UNONDITIONALLY. That is so hard to find.

Right now, you are the bravest person I can think of. I have two pictures of me posted on the internet. That’s it. I don’t want anyone to know what I look like, because I hate me. I wish I could be like you and post on Wednesdays. I admire you for doing it. Thank you.

My parents and my brothers!
Thanks,
K

My mom, the strongest, kindest woman I know. I added your link to my fb- my friends all love your designs!

Ki, a single Korean mom who raised two boys and sent them to college while cutting hair for a living. She came to the US twenty plus years ago. She recently became a US citizen after her second son was settled into college. She just got her passport and is so excited.

My dear friend Ann’s twelve year old daughter Faith who is having spinal surgery tomorrow is the bravest person I know! She has fought physical issues everyday of her live and never complains or gives up. She depends on her Heavenly Father to be her strength and always looks for the positive. After tomorrow she will stand two inches taller and not have to wear a brace ever again! Very Brave!

the bravest person i know is my mom who lost her battle with lung cancer this year. being so far away was so hard but i talked with her everyday and she was so strong until the end……

LOVE the necklace. The bravest person I know… hmmm… this is hard. I would have to say my friend Jen. She follows God’s calling for her life even when it isn’t easy. Since we graduated high school (almost 10 years ago) she has lived in foreign countries, in the mountains, in big cities, in the boonies… wherever she feels God needs her to be. She has given up comfort and security in worldly things to live a simple life with only basic needs. She has sacrificed a lot and does it with a happy heart because she knows she living in His will. That’s bravery.

The bravest person I know is my friend, Christine. She has gone through so much in the last few years, including the loss of her beautiful daughter to cancer. She’s an incredible woman.

The bravest person I know is my husband. After being diagnosed with a congenital heart condition, that wasn’t caught until the age of 12, he has been through so much in his 26 years. In and out of hospitals for the majority of his life…you name it his has lived through it. He always overcomes any obstacles placed in his path. Everyday presents its challenges and he always battles through. He lives life to the fullest and has the best sense of humor. You would never guess by looking at him (or even talking to him) that he has lived through as much as he has. He is truly an inspiration and I am so blessed to have him in my life!

It’s very humbling to read these stories-it’s easy to say we are all brave (without the superlative ending of the word).

The bravest person I know right now is my daughter. She is nineteen, single and pregnant. Although she hasn’t decided if she will keep her baby, she has many brave challenges and decisions to face ahead.

julia…her mom passed away from breast cancer yesterday. julia was by her side through this entire journey…completely selfless…this would be for her!

This is a hard one to write today; but my sister – she has always been brave.
But today her brevity is tested to the max.
Her precious daughter ran away yesterday , with her boyfriend, both under 18. We have no idea where they went or if they are safe. I know it sounds like one of those awful, typical bad teen stories. I don’t know how my big sis is going to get thru this month. She was so very brave today. And will have to be braver tomorrow.

my brother is amazing!!!

My mom is the bravest person I know! She’s dealt with a lot over her lifetime and she still always has a smile on her face!

the bravest person i know is my best friend. she has recently lost her mother to cancer, and is such a strong individual. it hurts me to know she is hurting, but she is so brave everyday she gets out of bed. for that i love her and draw strength from her everyday, only to return it to her in a hug, when i see her.

The bravest person I know is Jesus, he died on the cross so that we could be forgiven for our sins and God know this world is full of it. He is the most unselfish , loving and will never judge you. Where would we be without him? And miss lisa , you have done a beautiful job on your jewerly. Anyone who recieves this piece you are generouly offering will certainly enjoy it.

Thank you for this opportunity,
Detra

The bravest people I know are the friends we have serving in Afghanistan and the loved ones they left at home.

the bravest person i knew was my sister-in-law & best friend, susan. during her three year battle with colon cancer she never gave up and was always positive – not matter what she was facing.

The bravest person I know is….my youngest SON. He is only 2 1/2 years old, but has gone through so much. My son was born with a severe hemorrhage in his brain, taking up almost 1/2 of his brain. He has overcome all the doctors diagnosis: such as dying at birth, never walking, & never talking. My son has gone through so much therapy and so many different procedures to help with his right side hemiplegia. Despite all of the mountains my son must climb, he always faces each of them with a smile. He is extremely brave. He has taught me to find joy in ALL of life’s imperfections.

My kids! They have such an excitement and zest for anything new in life. It is so great to see them take on new challenges everyday 🙂

Today my sister-in-law is the bravest person I know … she just had a 10lb 6oz baby without any meds!!!!! WOW!!

A friend of mine who was in a very abusive relationship and got out. She’s moving on as best as she can, and is sooo brave about everything she’s facing.

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The bravest person I know is my 19-year old son, Tim. He lost his brother (my oldest son, who was only 21 years old) last year. Somehow, Tim managed to stay on the honor roll in community college, do volunteer work, still practice his drums, hold down a PT job, and maintain his relationship with his girlfriend. It’s been a very hard road for all of us, but I believe in all of us, too! Especially my brave son, Tim. xoxo

My little brother, Jason. He’s willing to try anything out and he always goes the extra mile when he’s doing it.

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It is my mother…She grew up with a schizophrinic mother, 2 drug addict brothers and a father who worked alot. She had a different kind of life…At about 29 years old my mother moved in my grandmother and cared for her as well as my brother ,sister and my dad. My grandmother past 2 years ago that was a difficult time for everyone especially my mom. As months passed my mom had to think about getting a job because for almost 20 years she got payed by the state to care for my grandmother it wasn’t much but it helped with the bills. My mom did not have a high school diploma, so at 49 my mom decided to go back to school and get her GED…and she did it! Not only did she get her GED she also got her vet tech certificate and now works at a vets office..she loves it! Not only does my mom work a full time job but she also is now caring for my 87 year old blind grandfather. She is thoughtful, compassionate, loving, humble and the bravest women I know and she is my mom 🙂

My father in law is the bravest person I know. He just passed away from a hard battle with cancer at only 64. He also had Lou Gehrigs disease and was told he had only 5 years to live…that was 25 years ago. He fought through so much pain for so many years all because he loved us. Pain that brought tears to his eyes very often…pain that eventually became too strong for him to hold on anymore. All the while being the best husband,father and grandfather anyone could ask for…That’s Brave!

without a doubt, the bravest soul i know is my 18 year old son, mackenzie. he was diagnosed with a severe seizure disorder at the age of 5, after immunizations. he has been living with this disorder for 13 years now…longer than he lived without it. he made us better parents, better friends, better people. he has taught us so much about life & love….and this all adds up to him being the bravest person i know….and he happens to be our son 🙂

I have two who both exhibited their bravery in the same situation 🙂

My mother was diagnosed with Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma shortly after she became paralyzed on her left side (she’s a runner). During that very scary period in our life, I watched as my father (who has known and loved my mother since he was 13) carried her to the bathroom, bathed her, cut up her food and fed her, painted her toe nails, dyed her hair, rolled her over in bed, and loved her with the love that can only come from our Father in heaven. I also watched him as he ran to the hall of the hospital every 15 minutes be cause he would not allow my mother to see the fear and tears in his eyes, although she knew every time.

I watched my dad as he finally allowed himself to sleep at home, come to the ICU everyday for nine months with a freshly baked quiche or frittata for my mother’s breakfast. I watched as he attempted to coach her through her experimental therapy and to help her walk again. And I watched him (a NON-RUNNER), cross the finish line of mom’s first half marathon after her recovery. And, I watch him every day as he wonders when the cancer will come back, and refuse to let it determine how he and my mother live their lives.

My dad and my mom are the absolute bravest people in the world.

I think the bravest person that I know would be my mom. She is fighting lung cancer right now and is a survivor. She and my dad are very brave. My mom is a fighter and I love her so very much! 🙂

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I love this necklace. We all definitely have our moments of needing bravery! My husband…in this past year he has been a rockstar facing so many obstacles.

Wonderful necklace, wonderful blog – I just found you for the very first time this morning, already saved as a favorite!! The bravest person I know is a Facebook friend of mine, Swedish Lena Maria, who was born without arms and with 1 1/2 leg in 1968. She had the toughest start in life but was really lucky when it came to parents as they stood behind her pushing her to set up goals, to never stop dreaming. She is not only Special Olympic’s winner (swimming) but also a singer well know in – Asia! She’s beautiful inside out and so incredibly brave!!!!!

Such a sweet necklace. My mom raised 6 kids which amazes me, especially now that I have 2 of my own. She is brave in so many ways!

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the bravest person i know about is my birth mother. although i have never met her, now that i have had my own children, i know how brave she must have been to give me up so that i would be able to have the best life that i could. that is true love and true bravery. i am so grateful to her everyday.

The bravest person I know right now is a childhood friend Traci whose 7 yr old son passed away yesterday. He had brain cancer, they only knew about 2 months. She found strength in God. She found strength in her husband, friends and community. So, even though I no longer live near her and can only follow on Facebook, today, shes the bravest person I know.

My 6 year old son Connor because he is never afraid to talk to anyone. He believes the best in people!

When I posted this to FB I got responses on my wall. Wanted to share them here, to add these ladies to the giveaway!

Judith Fogel My mother. She survived Auschwitz.

Rachel Katz Brunke my college friend, Suzanne Herel. She was the victim of domestic violence and is now sharing her story to help others and to raise awareness in order to enact legislation for a domestic violence database. Please read her story here: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=%2Fc%2Fa%2F2010%2F10%2F09%2FINEA1FOSSF.DTL&ao=all

Melanie Houston Sutherland my Sister (adopted).. she lost her mother to breast cancer when she was 11 her father was committed to Bellevue and she came to live with us. (my Grandmother and her Mom were in a “support group” it was the 60’s… those things weren’t official yet)… She got married and had her first son who had Downs Syndrome. They adopted another son who also had Downs, and had a 3rd son who is right as rain. In 2005, her adopted son Nick dies of a catastrophic pulmonary embolism. Her eldest son Paul died last year on the 4th of July from lung issues also. She keeps her head up, even though the police questioned her in both deaths. She is one of the sweetest people and she keeps plugging on (fighting for rights for kids with Downs, she sat on the Downs Board at Children’s Hospital) when people faced with similar problems would just roll over and quit. She’s not only brave, but she has a strength of character that I’ve only seen rivaled maybe once or twice.

Kim Pekin A husband of one of my clients is the bravest person I know. A plane crashed into his house, killing his daughter and seriously injuring his stepson. He tried to rescue them both, but the fire was too much for him. The rescuers said his feet were literally melting underneath him. He was burned over almost his entire body. He was in a coma for about a year. When he awoke, he found his wife had left him and took the stepson with her. During his recovery, he met another woman and fell in love. They eventually married. This man ADORES his wife. They conceived a baby, and asked us to be their midwives. Their baby was born at home in their birth pool, into the dad’s hands! Makes me tearful just thinking about it. His bravery and courage to continue living and to go on to have more children after all hea went through inspires me!

Jennifer Hoh My friend Sarah. Diagnosed with Breast cancer while newly pregnant with her son, she put off treatment against recommendations to allow him a healthy birth. Her cancer spread to her liver, spine and brain. 7 years later she’s STILL fighting a very aggressive cancer, and just had to stop chemo for a while because of C-diff. But she’s fighting and fighting and fighting to be there for her two boys. She’s amazing!

My Mother-in-law! She overcame an abusive relationship and raised 4 kids on her own…one being my most amazing husband. Cant thank her enough for giving her son to me. He has taught me unconditional love…which he learned from her.

The bravest person I know? No contest: my friend Denise. Denise’s beautiful first born succumbed to pediatric brain cancer at the too-young age of ten and a half after a five year battle with the monster. Through it all, Denise exhibited strength, courage, hope, and grace in unimaginable quantities. And toward the end of her daughter’s battle, she demonstrated just how brave and hopeful she is by conceiving another baby. Brave enough to give birth again in the midst of such tremendous loss. And while she deflects all praise and credits her now-gone angel daughter for her strength, Denise truly is a brave and beautiful hero.

The bravest person I know without a double is my youngest son Oliver, who is 6. He’s was born with a rare, life threatening, digestive disorder. This little guy has had numerous surgeries, pokes and prods, and frequent and long hospital stays. Yet through all this, he greats the world each day with sweetness, patience, and humor. Ollie never dwells on his limitations. He’s an inspiration to all those around him and loved more than words can say…

My husband! He has let his shield down and accepted Chirst into his life. He was so reluctant for years but slowly took baby steps to where he is now–even through all of the “not so sure” moments and times when he lost all TRUST. He is BRAVE.–

Oh, my mom. Hands down. 🙂 She never ceases to amaze me.

the bravest person I know, passed away a couple years back. She was like a second mom to me and I will never forget her…I still miss he so much!

My mom. She’s always been brave, in everything. She not the most outgoing person, but her steadfast faith makes her brave.

I think my oldest son is one of the bravest people I know. I think he is always quietly reserved even in situations where other kids his age would be stressed. He just takes things as they are & goes with it.

I am a high school special ed teacher in Mississippi and the bravest person I know is one of our faculty. Mrs. W (I will call her) was diagnosed and treated for breast cancer before I ever came on staff and she is still fighting the battle. Not only does she take treatments and do all the routine “cancer fighting stuff,” but she still teaches. EVERYDAY, I say. The chemo has injured the nerves in her feet, something that all teachers need to be in tip top shape due to all the standing we do. Instead of letting that get the best of her, she got a power wheel chair and is still trucking! Literally! If anyone is a teacher at this school, it is here. Her students may never hear what she has to say academically, but they will NEVER forget what they have taught her about life…Be brave!

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The bravest person I know would be my daughter-Lacey is 13 and she is always there to help anyone any time or place.I had a teacher to tell me the other day what a wonder person she was and that we had a did a fantastic job raising her.We have never had a family vacation because I have had a lot of health issues related to my bladder and my diabetes.So I have had several surgeries to help with it.She is always very understanding.I love her more than life itself.My father passed away Christmas Day 2007 from cancer and she said”God got the best present ever-my papa.”He has a 1997 Ford Ranger truck and she has laid claims on it for her to drive when she gets 16 because Papa would like that.

My dad was the bravest person I know. He lost his battle with prostate cancer 5 years ago, and we just celebrated another birthday without him. To honor him, we all paritcipated in a 5K event for Hospice over the weekend, remembering all of the people who bravely battle cancer.

One of the bravest people I know is my son Jonathan. From the very moment he was born he was a fighter. He is now 10 years old and has a lifelong condition. He has undergone over 15 brain surgeries and sure to have more in his life. Through it all he keeps a smile on his face and a positive outlook on life. He certainly lives life to the fullest. He never stops to amaze from advocating to what he needs and caring for other people in his class. Jonathan is very brave in my book.

My mom….she’s going through a divorce at 55 and is devastated. She’ll be fine, but it’s hard to watch someone you love so much in so much pain….

my fireman husband that just had kidney surgery!

My best friend Sarah for sure!

My mom is the bravest person I know. She was a single mother who worked full time and attended college full time. I am amazed by her!

My bestfriend is the bravest “lover” I know. She has a gift of knowing just how to love someone and she will stop strangers on the street to practice it!

My sister Anne is the bravest person I know. She is a warm, enthusaistic yet quiet, mom and wife and friend. She has lived with and through the impact of illness and alcoholism and drug dependency in her own and our whole family. She is a lover of nature and words and the spirit that lives deep down all of us. Her home is a place of welcome and joy. When I forget that the spirit is there she reminds me.

Right now I would have to say all of the wives who have husbands serving overseas and they are here taking care of little ones. I don’t know if I would have the courage to let my husband go! I think they are so brave and I am so grateful for the sacrifices that their families are making on our behalf!

how did I miss this one! thanks for the reminder on your 10-18 post!!

one of the bravest people I know is a sweet lady at our church named Barb. She is AMAZING! She took care an an ailing husband, took in her grandkids (she is the youngest grandma ever) while her daughter in law batteled cancer – then found out she herself had cancer – and NEVER once was afraid or worried or overhwelmed! To me that is BRAVE!

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xoTiffany

my mother in law. She was 8 boys – we loves them and they love her, but I can’t imagine all the hard work it took. Also, I have to say I think those who are and have served this country to protect it’s freedoms are the most amazing people ever.

My Mother and Father. They both lost their mother’s within a 6 month period and have helped to support my paternal grandfather’s battle with Alzheimer’s through their own losses.

The bravest person I know is my mom. With 9 children to take care of, she always had time to sit down with us individually and tell us how much she loved us and she taught us to respect ourselves and others and to be kind to those less fortunate.

My husband is the bravest person I know! He has diabetes and heart disease. He just had to have another stent two weeks ago. He never gives up, he is still so determined to take care of our daughter and me. That is the most inportant thing in the world to him. He is so brave about everything and he is so awesome!! I love him so much!!

my close friend Keri

The bravest person I know is a woman at my church, who has become a good friend of mine. She have two wonderful children, one of which has an extremely rare disease. So rare, that there really isn’t anyone to turn to for help or support for his condition. Even with that, she takes each day in stride and never seems to get worn out by all of the things of life that have been put her way. She amazes me every day with her strength.

My mom is the bravest person i know without a doubt…she is a single parent who lost her husband at a young age but did a wonderful job raising me and my brother alone

My mom

My dear friend, Kate, who is a 40 year old mother of three. She was diagnosed this year with a rare form of cancer, that does not have a positive prognosis. She has already had chemotherapy, surgery to remove one lung and part of her diaphragm. and has just started daily radiation treatment. In the midst of all this, she and her husband have GROWN in their faith and love for Christ, hope in HIM and the gospel, and radiate Jesus to everyone. She is beautiful. She is incredibly brave.

my mother.

The bravest person I know is the hospice worker. Tammmy, that worked with my grandmother & grandfather, at different times, when they were both at the end of their lives. She is my hero and showed such love and compassion. I can’t even imagine working with people whom you know you will be saying goodbye to so soon – where your job is to ease the last days of their lives. It must take so much bravery to risk your heart breaking over & over again, or watching the families of those you are caring for go through that process.

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I don’t know that I can say I have one person whom I consider brave.
Some of people I consider the the most brave would be, my sister who was brave for battling through stage 2C ovarian cancer and beating it 1 1/2 yrs ago!
The brave men and women who fight each and everyday for our freedom! That’s bravery!
All NYC firefighters who risked their own lives to save the lives of so many people on 9/11.
Stephanie Nielson who fought off death from a horrific plane crash that just about took her life!
There are just so many whom I consider brave that I can’t really narrow it down to just one.

the bravest person i know right now is my pawpaw. he’s battling serious and terminal heath problems. he knows he’s dying and i can’t imagine how scary that must be for him. i know he’s having to be brave because it is always scary to face the unknown, but he is facing it. he has brave love. if i win this necklace, i will wear it as a reminder that this life is short and that we have to love bravely and face the unknown so that at the end of our life we will look back and know that our life was full and we will have no regrets.

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My grandmother “Granny” for sure. She has had a difficult life but continues to have a smile on her face and enjoy life. She recently had and beat breast cancer!!

The bravest person I know is my Mom. Not an original answer but…she is. Battling ovarian cancer, the first round of chemo did nothing. She went from an 80%+ survival rate to less than 20 in 3 months yet…gets up and goes to work every day she can, is battling through round 2 of chemo and keeps a smile on her face practically all the time. She is handling this with more grace and dignity than I could ever imagine possessing. She truly is the bravest person I know.

The bravest person I know its my husband! He lives his life for others and I am so proud of him! Thanks! I love your beautiful jewelry! Blessings to you! ♥

i think it would have to be christina levasheff. she watched as her beloved son’s body was taken over by disease. in the years since his passing, she has honestly walked through grief and showed me how it’s okay to be where you are at and to not force movement or happiness when it isn’t able to find a home yet.

The bravest person I know is my 4 year old daughter, SJ. She’s been through numerous surgeries throughout her short life and even endured & conquered a nasty virus that almost took her life this spring. With open-heart surgery on the horizon, she continues to be the warrior that we adore. She always has a smile on her face in even the worst of situations. I wish I had her courage and I am honored to be her mama.

I adore this necklace! And so touching to read others’ entries. The bravest person I know? Right now it’s my dad was diagnosed with colon cancer a few weeks ago and is facing it with grace and gusto.

Love the necklace, The bravest person I know would be my 18 day old son who caught a virus when he was 5 days old which made him look like he had extreme sunburn which was very painful for him even with the drugs.

My father was before he passed away and now I believe my daughter is.

my daughter!

The bravest person I know is my grandmother. She is a classy lady who stands up for what she believes in and loves her family boldly. She is a wonderful role model and so brave!

I know many brave people and it’s hard to choose, of them is a dear friend who lost her fiance a few months before the wedding, my husband for losing his best friend and a friend who is battling breast cancer. They are all in my eyes are brave, strong and amzing people.

The bravest person I know is my Mom. She was diagnosed in March of 2009 with breast cancer, which as it turns out stemmed from a kidney cancer tumor she had removed 10 years ago! She went through radiation and chemotherapy with pure strength. In December 2009, it was decided the therapy was making her sicker at a faster rate than it was making her well. After discussing the situation with her oncologist, she opted to stop therapy and come home. It is October 2010, and she is with us although is unable to move about as she had all her life. Even through the loss of her independence, her generous spirit is still strong. She is still with us and all things considered doing much better than they expected. She is an amazing women and we love her dearly.

Bravest person I know is my little girl. She is two and at 4 months old had open heart surgery and spent weeks in the hospital recovering and weeks at home recovering. She smiled through most of it and is always such a trooper even when sick..

my dad! no matter how he was feeling he always went into work to support his family. he now owns 4 restaurants and they are doing very well. sad that he also suffers from severe headaches that been undiagnosed but he still goes on with his day the best that he can with no complaining.

My daughter. She’s brave, smart, and just such an awesome young lady.

The bravest people I know are the ones who work at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary every day, caretaking animals who’ve been thrown out like trash by the people they loved, and helping them learn to love again.

my mom is the bravest person i know. we are going through a lot of family junk right now and she hasn’t lost her cool one bit. the family stuff is splitting my extended family in two but mom is keeping on.

my mother lin law. Twin boys and a husband in a wheelchair, yet no complaints

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the bravest person I know is my husband. He grew up without a family, lived in some foster homes, but was able to find his way and get education, a doctorate, became a well respected professor, and all by making his own way, finding jobs wherever he could.

My MOM! i couldn’t possibly list it all!

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My sister is beautifully brave. She lost her first baby and now has three beatutiful ones to hold. She holds her family together and is generous with her time and talents. She’s battled depression and obesity and conqured both. I love her to pieces!

My dad is the bravest person I know. He has lived with cancer for almost 6 years now. Has to take a “chemo” pill every day to keep the tumors from growing again and the ones that have come back from getting bigger. This pill makes him sick for about two or three days every three weeks but he continues to work and be a great husband, dad and grandfather!

Kathryn, my friend, who has battled cancer through a stem cell transplant. She has overcome several obstacles and always carries on with faith and a smile.

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The bravest person I know is my daughter, Michelle. She takes on anything for right with a passion. She flew to Liberia alone to adopt two children to add to her already beautiful family. I’m proud of call her my daughter.

The bravest person I know is my 2 year old nephew, Peyton. He has been diagnosed with Medulloblastoma. In the past few weeks he has had 3 tumors removed from his brain, 3 shunt surgeries, and is now undergoing chemotherapy. He will be having chemotherapy, radiation, and at least one more brain surgery over the next two years. He has been through so much but he always keeps us all smiling and laughing. He is a fighter and we believe he will beat the odds of this horrible disease. He keeps us believing. That little boy is our whole world! Every day I thank God for the blessing of having the most amazing nephew and thank God for giving him a Daddy and family that love him very very much!

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My daddy. He served our country in the U.S. Army for nearly 30 years …. he just recently retired, but is now working for a government-contracted company that helps with logistics and soldier training and strategy in Iraq. My daddy will be flying out to Iraq next year – and will be away for 1, entire year. Although we will all miss him terribly … I am so honored and proud to say that I have such a brave father – a man who loves the U.S. dearly!

The bravest person I know right now is my grandma. She is battling cancer for the thrid time in 18 months. At 77 she is fighting it with all she has and even though her tratment makes her feel like a truck ran her over, she still gets up and goes and never gives up on the fight for one more day. I hope to that strong.

My hubby!

The bravest person I know, is my dad. He has been through many different accidents (hit by a drink driver amongst others), and surgeries (most recently for cancer) and I just have always though of him as my hero!

The bravest person I know is my mom. She has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. She is facing it with peace, acceptance, and love. she set an example that we all should follow.

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Myl ittle boy Jacob is the bravest person I know…He was born premmie and faught for his life so many times since then…he has a life threatening airways closure illness…that we are really struggling to figure this illnes out after 9 years…its unheard of really…he fights for breath…literally…on such a regular basis…yes he asks me if he is going to die…but i think that is brave too….he really is my hero and the bravest sou I know….thanks for the chance to win and thankyou for letting me share…xxx

my friend who just gave birth to premature twins- she is handling it so well!

The bravest person I know, was my 20 year old brother Cory. He was killed in Iraq 2 years ago. I miss him everyday. But he lives on in the eyes of my sweet daughters. I know scary it was for him over there, but he never complained, just wanting to protect our freedom. Which he did until his last breath. Yes, Cory was and always will be the bravest person I know. xoxo

my 4 year old daughter. she is so full of life–she is willing to try anything new & she loves making strangers into friends 🙂 i think she’s super brave

My husband. He decided to go back to school while married with 3 kids and now one on the way. he is going to school to better our future together. He is really brave!

the bravest person I know is Jesus. He walked on this earth. He was scoffed, beaten and killed… for me, for all of us! That is bravery at its best!

It’s a three-way tie: my kids. hands down. bravest little people ever.

My grown daughter. Recently divorced and mother of two small children. Alone and trying to start a new life on her own. As a stay at home mom, she has struggled to find a job that would be able to allow her to live on her own and provide for her children, not to mention the divorce itself. She had been brave and tried so hard to keep moving forward. How I wish I could take her pain away.

Stephanie Nielson from the Nie Nie Dialogues.

My students. I am lucky to be vice-principal at a school all for students will both physical and developmental disabilities. All of my students have a huge number of barrier to overcome physically as they are all medically fragile. Many of them have rare genetic disorders or other health conditions that limit their mobility and communication. They are the most resilient and wonderful children I have ever met. They meet each day with a smile and are so brave every day. I love my job and all the joy they bring to everyone they meet.

My husband is the bravest and strongest person I know. he is not afraid to try new things, step out of his comfort zone. he is my best friend. I think your family Lisa is very brave,all of the challenges you continue to face with your prec ious son is a testimony to us all. God bless!

My mother…. who I miss terribly.

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My friend Sue. She puts her mind to something and does it. She wanted to do the iron man and didn’t know how to swim but she learned and finished the iron man.

my husband, without doubt. for many reasons, but mostly because he gets up every morning and chooses to serve God. i love that.

Right now, my sister came to my mind….she’s been through a lot in the past several years, but last year she decided to try to make a career for herself and go back to school in nursing. She has some learning challenges, so this is harder for her than the ‘average’ person so it’s been really tough. She doesn’t live near any of the rest of our family and has no support in that way…she’s doing it on her own. Last week, she had a final where if she didn’t do really well, she wouldn’t pass the class and she’d get kicked out of the program….well, she studied so hard, and I prayed like crazy for her and she got an A on the test!!! Whoo hoo!

My aunt, who lost her husband, the love of her life, to cancer.

Love this new necklace!! The bravest person I know would probably be my Grandma. She has raised 5 daughters, survived one husband and one late-in-life partner and is still going strong (well…not as strong as she used to be, but hopefully she’ll be around for a while still!) We share a birthday so I’m hoping some of her courage and strength will rub off on me 🙂

The bravest person I know is my friend Jen. http://babyjordangray.blogspot.com Jordan was born with ambiotic band syndrome. It is rare. She has undergone about 10 surgeries in her 4 years. Her hands, her feet, her face were all affected by this band that wrapped around her while she was developing in Jen’s womb. Jen has put her hope in the Lord alone, and it has been so clear how she has clung to HIS word through her trials. If I win this necklace, I will give it to her. She deserves it!

My 18 year old daughter is the bravest person I know. At age 6 she was diagnosed with lyme disease and babesiosis. Her diagnosis was delayed which caused years of complications and lots of treatment. As a result of being infected with 2 tick borne illnesses she does not have a strong immune system and has been hospitalized several times for what should be minor illnesses. While in high school we found out that her tibias grew improperly and had to be rotated. This involved cutting the bones in half and holding them in the correct position with rods and screws. It took 2 years and 4 very painful surgeries. Unfortunately, because the lyme disease affected her peripheral nervous system, each time she had surgery she suffered from months of severe nerve pain that could not be controlled. What amazes me is her positive attitude, sheer bravery and her willingness to undergo surgery despite the fact that she knows how painful it would be. Her legs and knees have large scars from the surgeries but she does not try to hide them. Seeing her suffer has been unbearable. This would have stopped me in my tracks…I’m sure of it. But she is more determined than ever to press on and find a way to make the world a better place. She is now a sophomore in college pursuing a degree in biology and has decided to dedicate her life to cancer research. I would give this necklace to her so she could have a daily reminder of how brave she is.

My mom….over the years she has been through so much and always came out on top to be stronger. I admire her strength, nothing can get her down.

I am a hospice nurse and I took care of a 7 year old girl with multiple sclerosis. I learned so much about LIVING and being brave from that tiny girl.

Without a doubt, my husband. Strong. Confident. Peacemaker. Brave. Period. Fabulous.

**Great meeting you today 🙂

Today…the bravest person I know is my uncle who passed away this morning from misery to glory after a long fight with cancer. Coming in at a close second would be his wife and my grandmother who will miss his presence the very most!

My son is the bravest person I know. He is almost 3 and may soon be diagnosed with being somewhere on the Autism Spectrum. Things are much harder for him to learn and he has difficulty communicating with us. Hoping and praying for the best for my son.

That would have to be my son. He’s 10 and has ADHD/Asperger’s and every day presents challenges for him. He’s old enough now to know he’s different, but he never gives up. I tell him often that I’m proud to be his mom!

Thank you for this giveaway! The bravest person I know is the mom of our foster baby. She is brave enough to release her children knowing it is what is best for them, even though her own heart is breaking.

the bravest person I know is my dad. He is celebrating 3 years of being cancer free. He had Ocular Melanoma and lost his eye. He is still going strong though. He works, drives and makes windsor chairs. He is a godly example of a man of strength and wisdom. He is so brave to be out living life!

Right now I would say MYSELF 🙂
In December I’ll have three kids under 3!
Wow! I can’t believe it myself!

My husband 🙂

I feel as I’m blessed to know many brave people. It’s incredibly hard to choose just one! I think I’ll just leave it vague and say that the many friends I have who have sacrificed an easy, comfortable, affluent life to step out and adopt waiting children. Many of these children are older, have medical needs etc. and yet these families are so committed to healing and helping their child. I am so humbled by their lives.

My ten year old neice just broke her femur bone- 8 hours before seeing a dr and go a full day and a half before surgery. Now she has a rod in her leg, is walking with a walker and needs an adult to help her go to the bathroom. We all know how ten year olds need their privacy! She is toughed out the pain and is staying positive.

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The bravest person I know is my best friend. She has walked such a rough road and yet still shines God’s glory in all she does. She is such a light for Him, always.

My mom – two time breast cancer survivor and wonderful single mom!

My husband! He is a police officer & volunteer fire fighter and faces things every day that I can’t even imagine! He proudly does his job in the face of danger and I’m proud he’s mine!

The bravest person I know is my son….he has no fear, his curiousity blooms everyday, he has nothing to loose, and is still so full of innocense.!

To All Parents like my husband and myself who are raising a child with special needs. No one can truly know what it is like to worry on a daily basis if your son or daughter will make it in this world once you are gone.

Megan, a close friend of mine. She is a young, single foster parent that just adopted two of the children she has been fostering for the past 2 1/2 years. She will take in the children that no one else will, the ones that have been moved more times than you can count on one hand in their short little lives. The children she just adopted are 4 and 2 1/2, she has had them since the youngest was born. The youngest had no prenatal care and was born 10 weeks early, the oldest was diagnosed “Failure to Thrive”. She took them on anyway and has given them a forever home. This is bravery, selfless-ness and love if I have ever seen it.

And did I mention that next month she is going to Guatemala to volunteer in an orphanage?

My best friend is the bravest person that I know. She is just one of those people who makes taking chances look easy. I am inspired by her every day!

I am unable to narrow my answer down to just one person…I am blessed to have several very brave people in my life. My Mom, my Dad & my husband are all exceptionally brave. I am constantly encouraged & inspired by their kind, strong hearts.

my friend alison – who died after battling brain tumors bravely for 6 years… she was a wife, an amazing mother whose positive attitude and strength was so inspiring – even more so during my own battle with a brain tumor… xo

The bravest person I know is my grandma. She has survived breast cancer and a brain tumor. She had a mastectomy and lost sight in her eye from the tumor. You could never tell either one of these things. She always recovered and then went back to being a nurse to help others. Even when she was able to retire, she kept helping others until the age of 70. She acts like she is 21… always on the go and always traveling even across seas. She is the most amazing, bravest person I know.

The bravest person I know is my 19 year old daughter. She was born with Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum which means the the main communication center between the right and left hemispheres of her brain never developed and is totally absent. She is absolutely amazing! Life can be challenging and full of fearful situations when you can’t process information like normal people, but my daughter pushes through life like a champ simply because she’s brave enough to face it head on. She could stay inside her own little world, terrified of everything that she doesn’t understand, but she doesn’t. She gets out and faces her fears and attacks every situation with the bravest spirit I know.

My best Friend Steffanie who is 35 and if fighting Breast / Liver Caner She still wakes up each day with a smile on her face.

And I tweeted ;).

I am privileged to work with the bravest people I know. I work at a Cancer Center. It goes without saying that our patients have strength beyond measure and are true heroes in their battles with this horrible disease. What is often overlooked are the people who care for oncology patients. It takes a special person to meet, treat, and grow to love a cancer patient and their families and often times watch them die. Then this special caregiver gets up and goes back to work and does it all over again. It’s not just the doctors, nurses and therapists to which I refer. Every employee in the center, regardless of their job description, goes above and beyond their professional roles to provide compassion and care to our patients. I am honored to work with them all.

Dr. Cindy Perkns, R.N., Ph.D.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Tuscaloosa, AL

I lady from church. Her husband passed away 3 years ago from cancer, 6 months later her mother passed away from cancer, 6 months after that her brother passed away, also with cancer. Recently while sharing a thought on coping with hard things, she said, “I don’t know why I was asked to share, I feel like I live a pretty charmed life.” Wow. True inspiration.

The bravest person I know is my mom. She is the “mother” of everyone in our family. She takes care of everyone (her sisters, nieces, nephews, my family, EVERYONE) and always puts other people first…even if she’s not feeling well!! She’s had a couple of cancer scares (thank you Lord that they ended up false scares) but she continued, even through those difficult times, to care for everyone else. If I could half the woman she is, I would be so blessed. :o)

My Mom is the bravest person i know right now as she was just diagnosed with breast cancer and is preparing for a fight that she is not willing to lose!

The bravest person I know is my sister in law, her brother just died and I am proud of how she is making it through.

The bravest person I know is my mom. She was raised by a mother who had a mental illness, but my mom survived and blossomed. She is beautiful and artistic, and spent her life teaching others about the joy of music. She is a kind, compassionate, and passionate mom and a wonderful grandmom. I only hope I will do as well with my daughter. Thank you for the giveaway. I would love to give her this gift.

My friend, Crystal. She is finding the courage to end an abusive relationship and do what is best for her baby son. She is so brave and strong, and yet with all she is going through, she still finds the time to be caring, supportive, and empathetic to all of her friends. I don’t know how she does it! We’re all anxious about her upcoming court date and hoping this will be over, although we know it a sense it will never truly be ‘over’, for her. Better days are ahead. And she soooo derserves them!!!

My husband:)

the bravest person i know would be my daughter. She went to heaven to be with Jesus as an infant. She is brave and gives me so much strength to get thru things. I look to her everyday for the strength and patience to get thru each day:) She is my brave angel.

The bravest person I know is the sweet birthmother who gave us our little Hope 3 years ago tomorrow! She trusted us fully and didn’t even need to meet us before handing us our angel swaddled so tight. We love you Antonette!

The bravest person I know is my Dad. My mom died when I was just three and he was left to raise 4 kids all under 10 all by himself. He raised 4 happy, healthy, productive children, and He’s an amazing man.

My Daughter, Haley!!

The bravest person I know is my daughter Lillie who is 3 and has has 2 open heart surgery’s! She is the bravest little patient ever! She has taught our family so much about faith in God, patience and love! Her imagination and doctor skills on her stuffed animals is amazing! I hope to grow up to be like her.

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hi lisa,
i can say, having met you, the bravest person i know right now, is you.

i don’t know how it must feel to be facing such a serious operation with your sweet son. but i hope you will continue to find the place inside you, to comfort you, when you need it most.

thinking of you,
with love,
lori (happy necklace now lives in germany, i paid it forward ☺)

I put it on my Facebook!

The bravest person I know is a woman who never gave up on her dreams. She is one who finds something of value in each moment, each experience, and most of all sees value in the heart of each person she meets. Human beauty, intelligence, or clothing never get in the way to her…she is the one who looks for someone needing a friend, a smile, or just a touch. She is gentle and quiet … laughs heartily, teaches and plays with her children, and cry’s with others that are hurting. She gives of herself rather than money, and recognizes that each person’s worth is not decided by anything or anyone other than the same God she serves. This was my Mom….always gracious, always patient and loving, never a harsh word….a lover and follower of Jesus Christ. She walks the streets of heaven now….Can’t wait to see her again.

I am brave, I have been told.
I don’t know if brave is the right word though, because when life hands you circumstances, we all just do what we have to do, don’t we?

I was born with CP (Cerebral Palsy).
I am 44 years old now,
Single. Mostly alone, because death, and the grief of having a disabled ‘child’ has separated my family.

I am one of the ‘lucky’ ones; I walk, drive, am able to live independently, and I was even able to work full-time at one time.

But, being this kind of lucky takes a lot of work.
I have had more surgeries than I can count.
Spent over 35 years of my life in physical therapy appointments.
worn braces on my legs,
get Botox injected in to my legs- every four months.
Feel at once abundantly blessed, fortunate, and conspicuously different.

I couldn’t be true to myself or to God by not trying to do my best with the life I have been given; does that make me brave?

I dunno- but it is a lovely necklace!

Thank you for reading, and hearing my heart Lisa!

I’m tweeting.

My Daddy is the bravest, for sure! He battled cancer for 2.5 yrs. with such strength to the end.

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My dear friend, Susan P., who knew your sister in CA, sent me to your site when she saw my silver jewelry, and am I ever glad she did!

To answer your question, **who is the bravest person you know?** I reply it is currently my uncle, who is battling bronchioalveolar carcinoma. He is age 64 and an avid bicyclist who, in the fall in Michigan, is still at it, despite being Stage 4. He’s hit some real lows, but seems to be experiencing miraculous healing! Before him, though, it was young (age 3) Mary Claire, who fought against & lost to a brain tumor…

On a daily basis it is my friend, Tiffany, whose son is autistic and often escapes from their house on a whim, only to be tracked by ankle bracelet so he can be safely returned home. For each of these (& more) faith plays a major key–we thank God for his grace & amazing mercy!!

The bravest person I know is my 97 year old grandmother.

My brother….He joined the Navy right out of High School and is currently on deployment in the Middle East

The bravest person I know is my oldest son Seth. He will be 10 in November. He is special needs and has autism and even though people have treated him differently and made fun of him…he is nevr shy, is always friendly and outgoing and makes friends so easily. I wish I had his confidence.

I’d have to call a tie, between my father, and my son. We’ve nicknamed them IronMan, and Superman…they’re both so brave!!

Oh this is hard…so many people, in so many ways, big and small….but I would have to say my mom. She has been through so much change in the last few years, from having to give up her home and relocate to a smaller home away from the coastal community she loved> She had to leave a job she enjoyed and was good at, and had to take one that she doesn’ t like but has to keep because my dad is on disability and can’t work (making my mom the breadwinner.) My mom also got her own horse, at age 55, a few years ago and has overcome her fear of horses to become a cowgirl. Even after getting bucked off her horse a year ago, she got back in the saddle, as scary as it was! My mom was also recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia, and her job is very physical so she is often dealing with pain. But she works out, eats well, makes time for her horse, and her hubby and her family….she is so loving! I love her and I am so proud of her!!!!
Beautiful necklace, thanks for the chance to win! 🙂
xo~michelle~

My niece Aubrey is the bravest person I know right now. Her 7 week old baby just left the hospital after 4.5 weeks of being there. Baby P almost died about a month ago, had heart surgery less than 2 weeks ago, and amazingly went home today! God is so good. And Aubrey has been strong and courageous through it all. Changed forever. I love her!

The bravest person I know is my son Gregory. Each day he reminds me just how brave he truly is…7 open heart surgeries.

The bravest person I know is my daughter.

My mom … she is in the midst of battling metastatic breast cancer throughout her body; and her father just passed away unexpectedly 2 weeks ago.

My grandmother. <3

My husband. I am proud and blessed to be married to a man that is willing to fight and defend and be brave for me. I heart that guy. 🙂

My friend Beth is the bravest person I know. Shes been through so much in her life and keeps on forging forward! Shes in med school now at the top of her class and nothing seems to stop her.

My Mom. She escaped an abusive relationship with nothing but the clothes on her back. She has since made a wonderful life for herself. Her example gave me the courage to leave an abusive relationship as well.

That would have to be my husband, whom I don’t think I give enough credit to everyday for all that he does. I think I will go call him and tell him that I think he is the bravest person I know.

The bravest person I know is anyone who has to deal with health struggles day in and day out…they are so brave tackling each day and fighting through it!

The bravest person I know is my oldest grandson Alex who has had more than 30 surgeries in his life and still every day teaches the rest of us what bravery really is. His dad, my son and his mom are brave every single day. We are blessed to have this boy in our daily lives. I would love to get a square necklace with the names of my two grandsons on it, Alex and Todd! Your work is beautiful.

Donna

I came over from Saavy Southern Style and Low Tide High Style although I already have you in my favorites waiting to order one of these days, now I am thinking Christmas gifts for my daughter and daughter in law.

My dad is probably the bravest person I know. In his life he’s overcome a brain tumor and prostate cancer. He’s been suffering the effects of a stroke the past 7 years. Life always seems to be throwing something at him and not once does he ever complain.

my dad. a faithful man of God whose life has inspired so many.

The bravest people I know are my special education students who face so many struggles in their lives. Things that are easy for all of us are difficult for my kids but they continue to work. They are truly brave heroes.

Currently, the bravest person I know is my friend, Erika, who is a loving wife and mother. She had a sweet baby girl three weeks ago, Hannah, who is in the NICU with some very serious problems with her heart, lungs and liver. Erika has been so strong, faithful, and amazing. She is so brave and so strong – knowing that Hannah would have special needs and choosing to love her unconditionally before she even took her first breath.

My mom, definitely. My dad went to prison when I was four and my brother seven. No one expected this and it shocked everyone, most of all my mom. My mom step to the plate in her usual perseverance, raised my brother and I all by herself and still managed to be an AMAZING person after the devastating event that changed her life. I don’t remember much from that time but my life has been blessed in love. She has always been a positive force in my life and a guiding light for my faith. The word “Brave” doesn’t even manage to touch upon my mother.

My daughter, Rylee… born a month early with Down syndrome and a heart defect… spent 57 days in ICU. First heart surgery at 20 days old… 2nd heart surgery at 3 months old. Everything she does takes twice as much effort… but she shows determination and never gives up.

She is amazing. Definitely the definition of brave.

Without a doubt, my sister. she works full time (and excels at her job), is a single mom raising two unbelievably respectful and kind little boys, always makes time to encourage others, organizes church functions, takes care of herself by running/biking/swimming, and always has a smile or hug to share. she is strong, and brave, and is an excellent role model to me and everyone lucky enough to cross paths with her. The adversity she has overcome is tremendous and her courageous spirit is something to be admired.

Bravest Person: My parents. Their story is plain, but through the plain they raised two kids and they still hold hands! That’s a lot, I think!

I have to say my grandmother. She raised 7 kids in a foreign country. My grandpa was a missionary and not home a lot. He was kicked out of a country and she found out after he was gone. She packed up the house, the kids and made her way to meet him on her own. She has always been supportive and never seems to have anything bad to say about anything. I could only hope to someday be as selfless as she is.

Morene Thompson. She and her husband have adopted 14 orphan children and given their lives to give those kids the world, and most importantly, a family.

My husband. He’s also the most self-less and cheerful person I know.

My mum! Raising 4 very young girls after my dad passed away…

One of the bravest people I know is my sister, as she’s dealt with chronic back pain for over half her life. Her continual trust in God and His plan for her life is a great example to me.

One of my good friends…she’s gone through a lot the last couple years…

My husband is definitely the bravest person I know…….he committed to be married to me for the rest of his life!

Lisa- I am a special education teacher…everyday I am surrounded by heroes! My students are very brave!
Love your craft, and love your blog too!

my aunt, who passed away a few months ago after a brave 4 year fight with ovarian cancer. the cancer and treatment both ruined her body, but she did not let it stop her from enjoying as much life as she could. she knew death was certain, and she lived every moment like it was her last.

My Grandaddy. He fought in WW II and earned a Medal Of Honor and Purple Heart. He later battled heart disease and lung cancer. He lost his fight 5 years ago next month, but still lives in my heart as the bravest person I know. He never complaned and always had a smile and a hug for me. I miss him so…..

My daughter…she’s handling the middle school transition well, but struggling with the stresses daily. 1st quarter report cards coming tomorrow and her lowest grade is 98%. I’m so proud of the wonderful person she has/is becoming.

The bravest person is the adorable girl who is the birthmother to our new baby. She wanted more for him than she was in a position to provide. That is brave.

I think the bravest person I know is a friend of mine, she’s a single mom raising a wonderful boy. Love her!

i think the bravest person i know might be my grandpa. he’s so lonely since my grandma died, and he has so many health issues. we are with him when we can be, but oh grandpa…

The bravest person I know is my Dad. I grew up with 3 sisters so he was and still is a very brave man to endure all of us! Love him!

My mom :). I’m not sure it needs any more of an explanation than that!

Right now I would say my twin brother. He deploys to Afghanistan in two days and his attitude and outlook for his stay there and leaving his new bride behind are incredible. But overall he gets it from my mom. She is absolutely incredible. She lives with a heart condition that has almost taken her life three times now, she has a serious kidney disease, she works, cares for my grandmother full time, and still offers to babysit all the grandkids, sometimes all at once. She lives life to the fullest and appreciates it all, and doesn’t shy away from the challenges like I tend to.

the bravest person I know is my 5 year old son. This sweet child was born at 30 weeks, two and a half months early. He almost died so very many times. BUT he didn’t. His brave little soul fought HARD, every single minute, every single day for so long. And now, he is an incredible curious being, touched by the love of so many specialists, doctors, nurses, care providers. I wonder if it was the combination of so much different love, from so many different people for so long that created this special person that he is now. The journey of parenthood, life, always a blessing.

My cousin Isaac. Fought a very rare brain tumor at age 8, but was not able to beat it. He brought joy to everyone he knew during his short time on earth.
thanks, Lisa, for the giveaway and inspiration!
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I have a family of brave people.
One of my bestest friends, Sierra Dawn…passed away from brain cancer on Sept. 28th. It was something that happened very quickly and unexpectedly, as the tumors has been shrinking and all of a sudden quadrupled and took our dear Sierra.
My “nomination” would be for her parents, brother and her fiance’. They were supposed to get married this Saturday, Oct. 16th…but instead we are having her funeral. I can’t imagine the strength and bravery her family and fiance’ has to have to navigate something so difficult. We all have to be brave as she was as the cancer took her from us. I miss her dearly and hope I can be brave enough to make it through this difficult weekend.

My father.
He served many tours of duty in Vietnam
as a Chaplain
and returned home
to deal effectively with the demons of war
and presented his family to this day, a loving, nurturing life.

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my husband… he takes risks and dreams bigger than anyone else i know, truly loves people (even when it isn’t easy), works REALLY hard, LOVES his kids, and adores me…

my husband. he doesn’t do things just to please people {unlike me. ahem.}. he’s never afraid of a new challenge. he went into business for himself almost 9 years ago, has worked very, very hard and is extremely successful and well respected. and he always pushes me to follow my dreams and try new things, even when i’m terrified.

Facebooked it! (do you like how I used “facebook” as a verb? 😉 xoxo

umm … is it okay if the bravest person I know it ME?!? I’ve had miscarriages and keep trying again for one of God’s children to be a blessing to my husband and myself. I feel like it takes a very brave person to keep trying & trying. So … ME! 🙂

My dad! He is always able to face life’s challenges in the most respectful way. I admire this quality about him.

Bravest person I know is my little boy…SAM. He suffers from Aspergers and also has health issues related to his kidney’s. He is such a joyful and funny little man. He is an inspiration to our whole family.

Wow, what a fun give away. I love your necklaces, they have been on my wish list for a while now! I would love to win! The bravest person I know is a sweet little 3 year old girl. Her name is McKenzie, and she has been fighting cancer since she was 16 months old. Her battle has been long, really tough, and completely overwhelming for such a little person! She has been so brave, never complains, and moved through each phase of the treatments with a smile! She has now completed the treatments, and is headed into remission! So amazed by her, and so love her spirit!

The bravest person I know is my ever patient and loving husband for marrying me in the first place and for sticking with me for over 30 years.

I would have to say my son. He is only 11 and has been thru more than most. On the days that I struggle being a parent of a special needs child I just think of everything that he has to go thru daily. I can always walk away and somewhat lead a normal like but he can not and he must suffer every day with his illness and the ignorance of society. He is my brave soldier.

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My husband. He is facing his 2nd deployment to Iraq and has seen so many horrific things–yet he has put his life in God’s hands and is calmly facing leaving again. So proud of him and grateful, as his being brave helps me and the kids to be brave, too.

Well, I can think of many people, but no one braver than my saviour Jesus Christ. Nothing compares to what He took upon Himself for humanity.

My mother-in-law. I know not many people really get along with their mother-in-laws, but mine is the best. She showed breast cancer who is boss about a year ago and for that she will forever be the bravest person I know!

My Husband is the bravest person I know. He is a firefighter and a paramedic. He is willing to go into a burning building to saves lives and property. He is smart, strong, unselfish, and very brave.

The bravest person I know is my husband. He fights battles and wins them for God, my daughter and myself. I’m so thankful for him.

My mom is the bravest person I know. She has faced cancer three times and is a survivor. She has handled it with such faith, strength and grace. She has taught me so much.

My husband, Aaron. We were facing infertility together and discussing the possibility of adoption – he was totally against it, stating that he could never love another person’s child. He has now come full circle and embraces adoption. We have our sweet daughter, Ellie because of the miracle of adoption!

The bravest person I know is my Dad. I see alot of people have answered this question this way as well. My Dad was the bravest Man I have met. He by no means was perfect in his life time. But he never tried to hide that. He suffered through many things in his life and was always there to extend Grace and Love to anyone who needed it. He would never judge someone for their falls he would help pick them say he had been there too and let me walk with you through this. He was an honest man even though it didn’t always portray him in a good light. He allowed himself to surrender it all to God in order to be used for His glory. I admire that especially as I struggle through giving it all to Him to be used for His kingdom and it is hard.

The bravest person I know is my husband – who fights dragons everyday and has so much faith!

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The bravest person I know is my sister, Cindy. She battled breast cancer, lost her husband and is now a single mom. Through it all she is was so strong and brave.

The bravest person I know is my aunt who is battling stomach cancer – she is so positive and uplifting to everyone around her!

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My husband. He signed up for the military to pay off school debt and ended up over in Kuwait in 2004. I can’t imagine having to serve over there with the possibility of death always a reality, so to me, that’s brave!

The bravest person I know is my sister who has MS. Despite this she continues to give back everyday (she works at a nursing home), and hardly ever complains about the pain she is in. She would give the shirt off of her back (and has before), to anyone in need.

The bravest person I know is my husband for moving across the country so I could attend grad school, even though he had no job leads and we don’t know a soul.

My neighbor, Nikki, is one of the bravest people I have ever known. She has faced countless obstacles throughout her life. Yet her spirit remains strong and she is always bringing joy in whatever way that she can to those around her. She is a role model for how I want to live my own life. I love you, Nikki!

My dad! after losing my mom and sister in a accident he raised his other three kids on his own and couldn’t have asked for a better dad!

Wow! I sooo love this necklace 🙂 You are so talented, Lisa!
The bravest person I know is my grandmother. She is fearless, independent and strong! Everyday I wish to be more like her.

The bravest person I know is my neighbor, Marianne. We moved in last spring, and when we finally met her a few months later, we learned that this woman, whom we had watched fervently gardening her “Sunset Magazine”-perfect yard for months from our bedroom window, had lost her husband unexpectedly days before we moved in. She greeted us with smiles and cookies and apologies at being tardy to welcome us to the neighborhood {!!!}. In a mailbox conversation with her recently, she revealed that her younger son also died tragically in a plane crash with his new bride and all of their closest college friends a decade ago. That she is still cheerful and hopeful and full of faith after those trials, when one alone would be horrendous, is so inspirational to me. I am so blessed to have her as a neighbor.

The bravest person I know is my mom & tomorrow is her birthday! My dad was killed in a car accident when my sis & I were babies, my mom did a great job raising us on her own. She was our mother & our father. She moved us 1/2 way across the country (mid-west to the sw) 20+ years ago, away from all of our family for a fresh start. It was such a brave move for her & to this day I am still very happy she did.

The bravest person I have known was my Mom. She lived for 17 years in 24 hour skilled nursing care facilities. She had a brain aneurysm at 63 years of age and was left paralyzed on her left side.
She lived with grace and a smile making friends with the staff who cared for her all those years.
She still found joy in living with her handicaps and served as an inspiration to us all until the Lord
took her home right after her 80th birthday.

The bravest person I know is my daughter Lily. She just turned 2.5 and every day she is brave to me. It hasbeen only 6 months since we met her and she became ours. She was SO scared that first day and cried and cried. But since then she has put her brave face on, walked into our life and never looked back. Every day she has to be brave to experience new things, see new people, learn a new language and embrace both her past and her future. She has made such a difference in our life and we are so blessed to be her parents!

The bravest person I know is my oldest sister Tina! She is the oldest out of us 5 girls. When my mom passed away 5 years ago she had to step in and play the “mother” role. I am the youngest so she was always there for me no matter what! She was there to talk, complain too, and she was there to couch me on when both of my children were born. Having a family of her own she had alot on her plate. But she always seemed to find a way when one of us sisters needed her. I never thought in a million years that anyone would beable to fill my mothers shoes but she is doing an awesome job!! I dont know where I would be without her.

The bravest person I know would have to be my mom. She has gone through my dad being in the military, three daughters of every personality type, and being a rock for our entire family.

The bravest two people I know are the two birthmothers who made selfless, difficult, and brave sacrifices of love to allow my husband and I to adopt their sons. We are so thankful everyday to both of them for allowing us know the joys of being parents, and to have the great honor of raising two beautiful, wonderful, silly, rambunctious little boys. They are true heros to us.

My friend Kathleen who trusts God in everything she does. No fear, just faith.

My kids. I can only imagine that it’s a challenge to be children of parents who are divorced, especially when the parents live in different cities. However, I’m often caught off guard by how caring and compassionate my kids are. And I admire that they rarely manipulate their situation to get the upper hand with their dad or with me. I appreciate that they are open and honest with me about how they feel even when it’s hard to say (or to hear!) They are pretty neat little people!

This Lisa…the bravest person I know is my sweet daughter who I almost lost 10 years ago….and her Daddy…well he IS the absolute bravest because he is the reason I still have her here today. His fearlessness..kept her alive. I’m fortunate to know two… 😉 I’d love a necklace with my hubby and children’s names as a reminder.

It would have to be my mom. She musters on, day after day, despite her only son having pushed my parents out of his life. As the mom of two little boys who I love more than life itself, I cannot imagine the pain her heart must feel every single day. She longs to hug him again and feel a true connection.

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The bravest person I know is Stephanie Nielson, from Nienie Dialogues. She chose life, even on her death bed, and faces more challenges is just one day than the rest of us will in our lifetimes. She is inspiring as a mother, a daughter, a wife, and a woman.

My husband has always been a warrior for me.

I work in childcare and until recently supported a little girl, who has Downs Syndrome, in her primary school, helping with her daily routine and learning. The bravest person I know is her mother Karen. Karen has this amazing ability to just keep on going, no matter what odds she comes up against. Her daughter was also diagnosed with leukaemia and Karen herself suffers from epilepsy. Yet she is always smiling and grateful to others for their support for her daughter. I am so happy that I know this family and count Karen as a good friend now.

My fiancé is the bravest person I know…for loving me whole-heartedly and unequivocally like no one in this world. We are getting hitched this month!! Whoo hooo!!

My husband and I recently lost our second daughter, Phoebe at birth. While going through our loss, the quiet, strong, graceful presence of a special nurse entered our lives. Sue is a bereavement nurse and spends every day comforting, encouraging and listening to families, who like us, have lost a baby. Being available to families in crisis day in and day out has been her job for over 20 years and I can think of nothing more brave than making yourself totally available to those who are grieving and offering them hope and a listening ear.

My brother- After breaking his back, both arms and a leg, he hiked the Appalachian trail in it’s entirety. How cool is that? 🙂

A close {church} friend of our family, Joey, who is 12 and undergoing a second kidney transplant today. His first kidney was donated from his mom and this second kidney is from his dad. What a brave family all around..

the bravest person I know is my husband we have faced some very hard times in our marriage but he has always been there to take on whatever happened.we have a daughter who battles depression and we had to admit her in the hospital .I was a basket case but my husband was there to take care of everything.I could hot have made it through with out him.

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the parents who’s chldren are in my care in the Pediatric Intensive care.

Panic attacks are something that many of us deal with in silence…too embarassed to admit it. I was inflicted with panic disorder…it was handed down by my mother to me and my sister. I suffered through many of episodes – missing out on class trips, sleepovers, prom, even walking down the aisle. Along comes my baby girl –she is my HERO and the bravest person I will ever admire. She too has had many struggles but we were both determined to stop it in its tracks. No way was she going to miss out on all the fun that was in store for her young life. Through many long talks, many phone calls, text messages, techniques, sharing openly with all, and tough love, she has broken the pattern and for that I am honored to call her my daughter – the bravest person I know.

Her name is Laura. She is a young mama with a daughter. She was diagnosed with breast cancer this past year & had to endure a double mastectomy & reconstruction in the same week. Also going through chemo and everything else. She praised God all the way through it.

The bravest person I know is my best friend. She is not afraid to take a chance.

My dad…A year after his death do I truly understand how brave his “end of life” decision was.

My sweet Granny who has been recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Bless her sweet soul!

My sweet parents — dad is 87 and mom is 85 (and how lucky I am to still have them!) — and they are not in great health and struggle with everything they do. But rarely do we ever hear a complaint. Old age is definitely not for sissies – and my mom and dad are the brave ones.

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the bravest person i know… i pondered the answer and it surprised me lisa, my mom.

she was pregnant with me at 14, she abandoned my younger sister and i at 18 ( hind sight is 20/20 and it was the best decision she ever made), she returned for us when she was 21, and in the years that followed my sister and i had 6 stepfathers… but she is the first person to come to mind.
because of grace.
grace allows me to see that she is wounded. that she comes from generations of people that were wounded, and wounded her.
grace causes me to see that she is brave, just to get out of bed each day, face each day (carrying the past), and live.
bit by bit she is overcoming.

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Hmm, I would have to say that one of the bravest is my husband, who travelled to India to tell people there that God loves them!

Bravest people i know are people who are not afraid to be who they are. They don’t hide under someone others want them to be, the are who they are. I think that is brave.

I want to use the word courageous and the most courageous person I know is my cousin Amee. She is a single mom doing the daily battles of raising a son with no support from his father. I admire her tenacity.

The bravest person I know is a dear friend who recently had a son born with a disability. She’s handling the news knowing that God is in control and holds her family in His hands.

My daughter . . . she’s only 4 but she is the bravest and toughest person I know (a close second to her daddy!) For example, my husband had a heart attack at a young age. There is a 50/50 chance our children can have the same cholesterol problem that led to his heart attack. So at age 3, they test them by drawing blood. She was incredibly still during the whole procedure and only at the very end did crocodile tears start silently falling down her cheeks. She got excellent results (Thank you, God!) and is now helping us prepare our son for his test early next year!

The bravest person I know is my Mom! She raised 4 kids all by herself, living below poverty level (and we never knew we were poor!). She has been suffering with Lupus for several years now and has been forced to retire – she’d love this bracelet with all her girls’ names on it! Thanks for sharing 🙂

My hubby! 🙂

My sweet man, who bravely defends and protects his children (not by me) against the abuses of their mama, who is mentally ill and emotionally abusive. In spite of a system that doesn’t naturally protect father’s rights, in spite of having to work odd jobs just to pay for legal fees…he forges on to protect his babies!! Oh how the world would look if more daddies would fight for their children even when it gets really, really touch and looks impossible! xo

My Granny Carrell was an amazing woman,,,lived through the Great Depression, sent two sons off to fight in World War II, raised a daughter with developmental delays, and survived a brutal double mastectomy in the early 60s. She was a woman of great faith and never said an unkind word about anyone. I named my firstborn for her and aspire every day to be just like her.

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I would have to say my mother-in-law. She’s had breast cancer & lymphoma, and is by far the strongest person I know.

The bravest person I know is my dad – he has faced so much and yet still is positive in everything he does.

My sister is the bravest person I know right now! Today she just entered treatment for her eating disorder which has spiraled out of control. She’s a wonderful wife, sister and mom and needs to get better! If I won I’d totally give her this necklace! : )

The bravest person I know is my sister-in-law, Katie. She gave birth to my nephew 3.5 weeks ago, a beautiful boy named Gabe. When she was about 4 months pregnant with him, she and my brother learned Gabe has spina bifida and their world was turned upside down. Since his birth, Gabe has endured two surgeries, a MRSA infection and is still hospitalized while he heals. My sister-in-law has been with him since his arrival, separated from her husband and 3 other children, which has been pretty difficult. It’s been a long, hard and winding road so far, and may continue to be, but she is staying hopeful and faithful. The good news is that Gabe may go home on Monday!

The bravest people I know are military wives and their families. They give up so much of their personal lives everyday so that we can have our own happy little lives.

The bravest person I know was my grandmother who passed away after a triumphant fight of cancer for 5 years! She loved the Lord and shared that with anyone who would listen until the day she passed away. She was a beautiful woman who light up the room with her smile and kind heart. She passed away last February and we are so glad she is whole again in heaven, but miss her dearly!

My baby sister who was diagnosed with breast cancer at the tender age of 35. She is the strongest, bravest person I know.

The bravest person I know is my mom. We lost my dad to cancer and she was brave enough to raise her 5 kids, including one that was in her tummy when it happened.

my sister. she’s been through divorce, an adoption that fell through, and most recently breast cancer, a mastectomy, and chemo, and she is so STRONG. love her!

my friend Corena is the bravest person I know. She’s been through so much crap in her life, but she refuses to let that stop her from being an intensely loyal, caring, and strong woman. I’m so honoured to be her friend.

Well not to be selfish or greedy or any of those things, I think I am the bravest. I have dealt with so much and have gone through so much with my very own family and I am going to give pats to myself. I really think everyone forgets how brave and strong moms really have to be. My husband went through 5 way bi pass surgery about 6 years ago and then having our son diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis has been very difficult. Trying to keep our marrige, family, treatments, surgeries, medications, happiness, I forget about myself. So this one is for me and all of the other brave and strong moms that do so much for every one else! (wished I was a much better writer)

the bravest person(s) i know is the students who i used to teach how have autism. i loved being a teacher and teaching those courageous kids every day! never a dull day, but never a day that one of them didn’t show me what love really is.

The bravest people I know are those friends who are dealing with breast cancer. My Aunt Linda and friends Melissa, Patricia, and Debbie are all bravely facing this challenge. I am moved daily by their Facebook posts of positivity and the generosity of their friends who are doing all they can to help out.

My Aunt Sharon. She was amazing to listen to and watch as she received treatment for stage III breast cancer. She stood on the rock of Jesus Christ. She was not afraid of what this world could do to her. She knew her life was in God’s hands and she was at peace knowing God is a good god.

My husband is the bravest person I know, closely followed by our son. They both through themselves fully into whatever they are doing, or whatever needs to be done! Thanks for the chance to win!
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My mom. She battled bulemia for 30 years and finally beat it!! All while my father was very un-understanding about her struggles. She works everyday as a dietician at 62 year old, counseling people about how to be healthy and have a healthy body image. My mom has used her experience to help other people. She is my hero!!

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My husband is the bravest person I know. He grew up in a fractured, abusive family and at a very young age knew that he wanted (and deserved!) better for himself. He moved out of his house the day he turned eighteen and has beat all the odds against him to create a beautiful, fulfilling life. He has true guts, and deserves glory.

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My daughter. She is a high school teacher- that takes guts.

the bravest person i’ve ever known is my grandfather. he lost his wife (at age 38) after she gave birth to their 9th child. my grandfather never remarried, he raised the children alone with his faith rooted firmly in his Heavenly Father. my grandfather was a farmer and i can’t even imagine how he managed his farming duties (not a tractor but mules and plow) and a newborn, not to mention the other youngest children (of which my mother was one), who were 1-1/2 and 3 years old. my mother recalled him always being happy and sitting in his chair reading his Bible. he was always singing hymns in the kitchen as he prepared meals for his family and canning for the winter months. my mom who will be 84 on oct. 21st is his last living child. it would be difficult for a man to raise 9 children alone in todays world, and i’ve often wondered how he did it before electricity or modern conveniences or before he owned a car and during the period of the great depression. what great faith he must have had and to see him through. i’m blessed to have such strength in my heritage.

The bravest person I know is my Mom, she took over raising the family when her Mom and Dad died just after her 18th birthday. She raised 4 brothers while in college, and running the family farm. When she was 25 the youngest graduated from high school and joined the navy, and she moved to New Orleans to work for the US public health services, providing medical care to the poorest neighborhoods from a specially equipped school bus. She went on to marry and raise a family of her own, and through all the trials and struggles, she always maintains a brave face, in spite of everything. She is my inspiration! I might have to buy her one of these regardless of whether I win…it fits her style and her spirit.

My patients are the bravest people I know~ struggling against weakness, confusion & difficulty speaking to recover from strokes. Being a physical therapist is the most rewarding career I could have chosen!

My friend Diana is the bravest person I know. Her oldest son died of a brain tumor when he was 6 years old. She and her husband walked that little boy through a scary battle, and somehow made him have as much of a happy life as possible. And now she gets out of bed every day. Every time I see her, I am amazed that she is up and out, and taking care of her other kids. She is also very supportive of other families with kids with brain tumors. She just puts my world into perspective.

I would have to nominate my mother!! The past 2 months have been nothing of a sunny day for her as she goes through a tough separation from her husband, my father, of 29 years. They both had agreed a change from the bitter cold winters in Nebraska to the sunny sky’s in Arizona, moving from their home of 13 years and selling everything for a better future. Things did not work out the way they had hoped for and are now living apart. Going through all of this, my mother still seems to find the joy/happiness in the simple things of everyday life… Keep Strong!!! You are my hero mom.
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My grandmother who has stayed by my grandfather’s side for 65 years especially now through his dimentia. She’s my hero for all the love she has for him and the continued love she gives the rest of her huge family.

The bravest person I know is my husband. He held his family together when his mom passsed. Now he holds our family together when we need it. Even thru 2 job layoffs this year he’s been so amazing thru it all! Love him!!

My kids. The oldest for living with type 1 diabetes for nearly 13 years. He totaled the number of shots in his leg per year to 1825. That does not include the 2 per day in the hip and the 5+ finger sticks. That is a lot of body poking!! And his brother is a hero for always helping out and thinking of the family. He will grab the low blood sugar bag and make sure it has what it needs. They are a team in the “bad deal” world of diabetes. They are brothers and they are my heros.

My 14 year old cousin that beat cancer. She is my hero and is oh-so-brave because she had toxic reactions to the chemo but handled it like a champ!

My best friend Keely is the bravest person I know.

My dear friend Rebecca!

So many brave people – soldiers, people living with illnesses and diseases. Right now, the bravest person I know is a work friend that became quite ill within the past few months. Had to go on medical leave, has since had to quit work and just had her colon removed after it ruptured, sending E-Coli and strep into her blood. She’s going through a lot yet is keeping her spirits up.

My son, Marcus, is the bravest person I know. Emergency C-section brought him into the world and he has been fighting for his life ever since. He has many disabilities, global developmental delays, non-verbal, not able to sit up, therapists constantly at him. Medical and feeding issues. He has taught me so much, and has brought me closer to God. His smile lights up his family’s life. His brothers and sister have also learned bravery by Marcus’ example. He is a blessing and a Joy and the bravest person I know.

The bravest person I know is my mother. She spent 28 years in an abusive relationship. When God gave her an open door to leave this relationship she did. Then in an incredible act of bravery at the age of 55 she applied to a local university and is currently matriculating there. God has used this experience to help build her into a person able to make her own choices and learn once again to think for herself. She is a changed person.

Since adoption/orphans is our heart, I think of the millions of children who have no one. Hopefully some of those children will be added to our family of 4 soon, and I will have lots of names to put on a necklace like this. 🙂

my mom…looking back I am so amazed how she did so much with so little!!! and her birthday is just around the corner and this would be perfect, with all the grandkids names

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The bravest person I know – would be my husband, who goes off to work every day and works 14+ hours to provide for our family of 8.

The bravest person I know is my Dad. He faces constant discrimination because he is simply Deaf. My Dad is the smartest, most hard working person I know. Yet, he is often discriminated against because he simply cannot hear. He is often called stupid, dumb, “mute”, etc because he is Deaf. But no matter what type of ignorance he faces, he still keeps trucking on. No matter what, he keeps his head held high and does whatever he can to provide for me and my family. Because of his strength, I am able to go to college and peruse my dreams of becoming a sign language interpreter. It is my Dad’s strength that keeps me going in the face of adversity. If it wasn’t for my Dad, I would not be the strong, passionate person I am today.

The bravest person I know is my 10 year old daughter. She has had 2 open heart surgeries and is not done yet. She goes to every doctor appointment with a smile on her face and is not ashamed of her scar. I could not go through what she has; I am amazed at her strength and fortitude.

Can I pick two? My younger sisters both bravely battle cystic fibrosis every day. They do it without complaint. Just taking each day as it comes and hoping for the best life possible.

the bravest person I know is my friend traci. she did invetro 5 times to get a set of twins (a boy and a girl) and when the twins were almost 2 her daughter was in a freak home accident and died. It was of course awful as you could imagine but she used her saddness for good and started a non profit that helps greiving, hospitalized and needy children thoughout the year. last year 700 children at christmas time. 10 years have past and she has had another set of twin boys, has become a teacher, and in january will adopt a little girl. She is the bravest person I know and this necklace would be the perfect gift for her to remind herself how much she has been through and how brave everyone truly knows she is.

The bravest person I know is my daughter Ruby. She has had to struggle every step of the way in her 5 short years. She is still happy and funny…and beautiful.

for sure my mom…looking back I am just amazed how she kept us all together and with so little!!!
and since her birthday is coming up this would be perfect!!

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the bravest person i know is my dad. at the time in life that he would retire, he listened to God and started a business. Gods faithfulness has been so evident in the fruitfullness of the business. even greater is that he uses his daily interactions with customers to share the faithfulness of God. that is brave- to stand unashamed of Christ.

The bravest person I know is my husband–he married me even though he knew the good, the bad, and the ugly of my unsaved self. He has patience that is almost unending and he is a wonderful leader to our family. *Brave Love*

Brave is the person who faces each day with a smile and great attitude.

The bravest person I know right now is my good friend, Karen. She has some challenges in her life right now, is a mom of 3 children 5 and under and just recently lost her cousin. He was a soldier who was killed in Afghanistan just 20 days before he was to return home. She manages to continue to be a loving, and positive force in this crazy world!!! This brave love necklace would be perfect for her! Thank you Lisa!

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My sons are the bravest people I know. They are both serving in the Marine Corps, one is currently deployed and I’m not sure where he is. They face huge mental and physical challenges every day, yet they find time for laughter and checking in with their mama. I’m so proud of them.

My mom…she has Multiple Sclerosis and she is now almost completely bed bound. She doesn’t feel sorry for herself. Instead she prays for everyone. Really everyone. She prays for evil people, lovely people, persecuted Christians, neighbors, family, friends, presidents, everyone!! She lets God use her the way He has seen fit. We don’t stop praying for healing but in the meantime she is so brave to accept this disease until God says otherwise. 😀 She is more content and joyful than most people I know…

My sister! She is a lupus survivor and a inspiration!

I do believe the bravest person I know would be my dearest friend Shan-she has overcome so many challenges in life and still wears a beautiful smile on her face! Inspires me to be strong and brave everyday!

I think my mother is a brave woman, nothing in her life is easy. And she’s go on.
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My friend/old college roommate is probably the bravest person I know. She doesn’t get scared and is always willing to take on a challenge!

My husband. He is always there to talk to and lean on!

the bravest person i know is my mom brenda. she passed away in 1999 from colon cancer – she was 48 and i was 17 yrs old-she loved life and especially her husband and family. she had so much yet to experience and i cant imagine knowing she was leaving her soulmate and beloved kids but she had so much grace all the way to the end- and to this day she is still my hero, someone i admire, and someone i look to everyday to also be brave in my own life and struggles. i only hope to be just like her

Bravest Person I know… My friend Tina. She has been battling Lupus for years and continues to shine the Love of Christ so brightly. She was a missionary with her husband and the Lupus brought her home to American. They are a sweet, loving couple and she is a missionary of encouragement from her couch in Texas. She loves and shines bravely.

My husband. without a doubt.

My aunt who is undergoing chemotherapy. She has taken her aggressive illness and has used it as a chance to witness to those around her. She is filled with peace and throughout it all has a smile on her face. She is an inspiration.

one of the bravest people i know is my friend kelly. she is so amazing – she is raising her two kids (one with rett and one with down syndrome) all by herself. her husband cheated on her! another brave person is my aunt – her husband committed suicide when her kids were 11, 7 and 5. she found him in the basement hung and that has been over 35 years and still lives in that house. i would definitely give this necklace to my aunt!!!!!! she comes to my house and helps me with my laundry and makes me meals!

I am going to go with a little group of brave souls … the kids who are bullied at school. My only son was bullied in middle school and some days, when I would drop him off, and watch him walk away, tears would stream down my cheeks and I would think, “I am sending him off to the wolves.”

Too many of our little ones are sent to the wolves every day – but off they go putting on the best brave face they can. I can’t imagine how hard that must be for them!

The bravest person I know is my dear friend, Nan, who lost her husband 3-1/2 years ago in a motorcycle accident while living in Rome, Italy. Their children were 9 and 14 at the time, and she had to arrange for transportation of his body to Arlington National Cemetery and then move herself and the kids from Rome to Virginia (a decision based on proximity to family and friends). In the ensuing years she has dealt with her grief and that of her children while still creating a warm, safe, happy environment for them. The man who was her soulmate is gone, but she bravely moves on – one day at a time. If I win this giveaway she will get this necklace.

the bravest person I know is my Mom <3

My Grandma. She left Germany when she was in her early twenties to come to the U.S. with my grandpa and 2 of his brothers to start a new life. Of course she’d never been out of her country before, and she left her family there hoping for good things in the U.S. Back in the 20’s there was no picking up the phone for a quick chat, or sending an email to make sure all was well, or hopping on a plane to be back there in a day. Come to think of it, I think her family (and my grandfather’s family) were all pretty brave, too, watching them all go!

Hope this does not come across wrong, but I would have to say myself. With all the hurdles, blows, disappointments, and loss, I am still here; fighting to find the goodness in life! I’m trying my hardest to find constant peace, joy, and love.

The necklace is simply beautiful!!

Thanks,
Nichole

My 3 daughters(13, 9, and 4) are some of the bravest people I know! They are constantly faced with their dad working long, long hours or being away from home for months at a a time. Or packing up all their belongings and saying too many tearful goodbyes to sweet friends so we can move to a different town. In the face of this, and many more trials, my girls work very hard to be happy and joyful and not complain about their circumstances wherever we might live! Such a blessing in my life!!!

I also tweeted this!

Thanks!
http://twitter.com/preschoolinmom/status/27353794269

By far, my Mom…. she is battling cancer again and continues to be a source of light and inspiration for those around her.

My friend’s 2 year old daughter, Caroline. She was diagnosed at the beginning of 2010 with Hepatoblastoma (liver cancer). She has since finished her Chemo treatments and her port has been removed. So far, all scans are clear of the cancer and this weekend she will be celebrating her 2nd birthday!! She has no idea how strong she truly is. She is a miracle.

my older sister natalie. she recently went through an ugly divorce after a very short marriage, and i wasn’t sure she could ever trust another man again. but she has opened up her heart once again to someone who is very special. and she is so happy.

thanks for the opportunity to win! <3

I have a close friend that I work with. Carole. She lost her college age son to cancer.
Together, they fought this disease tooth and nail.
Now, I see how brave she is to keep going without her sweet son Mark.

I admire her so much. As a mother…..I know that she would rather not be
the person being admired. She’d rather have her boy.

I added this giveaway at the bottom of today’s blog post (http://fromthebriarpatch.blogspot.com/2010/10/wedding-wednesday.html)

I blogged this!

Without a doubt the bravest person I know is my son Jeff, who at 40 lost his fight with ALS. His wife and two little boys are brave too as they face live without a husband and daddy. What a wonderful necklace that would be for Jeff’s wife to wear and remind everyone that they were and still are a loving family.

My sister who has just left an awful marriage and is really on her own, without a man in her life for the first time in her life.

My mom is the bravest person I know. She was left to raise four kids on her own when my dad passed away from a brain tumor when I was eight years old. She did an amazing job with all of us and I’m so proud of her.

my mom-for taking a chance on love and getting out a bad marriage. She married my dad years later and hasn’t looked back since.

My good friends Marla, working in Afghanistan. Serving and aiding women. So awesome.

My Dad was the bravest person I know. He battled diabetes, had his 2 legs amputated right below his knees, then was strickened with Alzheimer’s. I cry just thinking about everything he went thru but he never complained. He has been gone since 2002.

I just facebooked it~

My mom–My sister and dad died within 3 years of each other. She said, “Sometimes she doesn’t know who she is anymore.” but she has not let her grief and loss paralyze her. She continues to live and discover who this new wounded person is and loves others more deeply out of her grief.

As a nurse who works with cancer patients, on a daily basis I meet the “bravest person I know”. They inspire me everyday to really live each day of my life!

My grandma. She went through a lot growing up, some of which she’s only recently shared with me.

My husband is the bravest person I know…..He was in the military, was the first in his family to graduate from college and he married me…..now that is REALLY brave. He takes care of us and our daughters and never quivers from the responsibility. LOVE HIM.

my mom, we went through a lot when i was younger, but she always put me and my brother first no matter what, i would love to give this to her as a gift!

My grandmother. She had to raise 3 grandkids by herself after my father died and my mom wasn’t brave enough to handle it.

The bravest person I know is my mom. She has been through so much and through it all she still remains faithful to God and is a wonderful support to me and my daughter.

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I have a friend who broke off her engagement years ago. I’ve always thought that was such a brave thing to do, and it turned out to be a GREAT move!!!

The bravest person I know would have to be our dear family friend, JoAnn. Throughout her life’s journey, he has lost 3 husbands and battled and survived cancer twice. She is incredible!!! We love you, JoAnn!!

The bravest person I know is my husband.

That would be my mom. While my dad was trying to beat cancer for 3 1/2 years she was his rock. She never let him give up his fight. Unfortunately he passed away a year and half ago. She always puts on a brave face but I know that it is hard for her to go home every night to an empty house.

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My 16 year old son fighting Crohn’s Disease is the bravest person I know!

The bravest person I know is my dad. He faces the uncertainty of life as a farmer with weather challenges and financial hardships and uncertainties of providing for his family with confidence and a love for his job!

The bravest person I know is my sister!

The bravest person I have ever known is my daughter Caroline. Caroline was 13 and just beginning the 8th grade when she was suddenly diagnosed with a brain tumor. She had been the picture of health: beautiful, smart, funny, good student, good athlete, lots of friends. The tumor and surgery left Caroline paralyzed on the right side, and she endured radiation and 5 different chemotherapies. She lost her beautiful hair, and she spent months relearning to walk, talk and use her right arm. But she did, and by summer was wearing flip flops, going to the pool and working in the snack shack at her old soccer fields. Caroline worked so hard to get better and never complained. But just as 9th grade was beginning, the tumor came back with a vengence. In November, just before she died, she tapped the school’s bumper sticker on the back of the car and said “I’ll be back!” Caroline will always be my hero and will always be the bravest person I have ever known. Caroline died December 9, 2008.

The bravest person I know are my two Daughters who we adopted from China. Our first Simone was 12 months three weeks when we went to bring her home. She was so scared and confused that she did not talk and was so sad for three days. We were taking her away from the only family she had ever known. Our second Daughter is Sophie and we adopted her at 2 years 10 months. Right when we brought her home we found out that her accetabulum (part of her pelvis) was not formed and had hip displaysia. She had a major surgery where they used a part of her femur to reconstruct her accetabulum. She had to be in a full body cast for six weeks, non weight baring. I know everyones life has its ups and downs but I have learned from my girls that with love and a family you can work through those hard times.

My Mom!!

my sister. she lost her baby daughter, tori mae, after 9 days last year. the way that she has coped and held on through that amazes me. she is strong!

My cousin. She was recently diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer with a prognosis of 6 months to a year with chemo. Her will to fight this battle, be the best mom to her two daughters, age 8 and 2, and wife to her wonderful husband makes her the bravest person I know.

My friend Rachel. She’s been battling Stage 4 breast cancer (metasticized throughout her body) since last year. Looking at her, you would never know. She’s strong and fearless-at least to us.

I would say my children.
I lost a daughter to brain cancer at the age of 3. She was the bravest little person imaginable. I don’t know if I could have gone through every thing that she did. I truly believe that she was placed upon this earth to do something special and then God called her back home. I am so blessed to have had her in my life.
My middle daughter was only 1 year old when her big sister passed away. She struggles with life and I feel that one of the reason is because of the loss and of not knowing her sister. She puts on a brave face and she has a special way of letting me know that every thing is going to be all right.
My youngest daughter had seizures when she was a toddler. She is mentally retarded because of this. She has the mind of a small child. She faces every day with that naive mind. I fear for her as she matures, but she knows no difference. She lives her life day by day. She is very brave and I try to lead by her example.

The bravest person I know is my mother. I see that’s a very common answer to this question. But in my life, it’s true. She has been through the ringer these last five years. Both her parents died, my dad up and left her, her best friend died of cancer. And yet, her faith in the Lord and her strength in Him is so admirable and a trait I really hope I can have.

The bravest people I know are all of my girlfriends who have struggle with infertility and yet have managed to still be a supportive friend, sister, aunt etc… My best girlfriend Jen is this person. She would never tell you the BITTER battle she is waging with infertility, she would never do anything but celebrate new additions while begging for her own. She is brave because she smiles, stays positive and never has lost hope that it will happen for her.

My daughter Mackenzie!

My husband, for dealing with me!

My Mum… Faced so many challenges in life and still keep faith and give so much love to others… Have been battling leukemia for now 6 years and still her first thoughts are for her grand children and children…. She barely complain on her condition even she would have many reasons to… Thx for this post Lisa as it made me coming to this conclusion!

Working moms are the bravest people I know. I am a mom of one two-year-old and work a full time job and I feel flustered and overwhelmed much of the time. Then, when I’m feeling sorry for myself, I see a mom juggling two or three kids, or one with a special need. I always think, “Wow, they are awesome!”

The bravest person I know is my mom. She’s not ever afraid to try something new, whether she wants to be trying it or not. She made a huge change 2 years ago moving across country on a whim of my dad’s and handled it with such ease and grace. She is without a doubt one of the bravest people I know.

My best friend, Anne. She was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer a few days before her birthday. She has a son with severe Autism, is undergoing Radiation treatments, working and caring for him. I don’t know how she does it.

My sister…who for 8 years has been living with NMO and now Lupus. She is only 32 and has had to learn to live with a devastating disease at a very young.

The bravest person I know is my daughter, Riley who gets up and stands up to that bully at school each and everyday. Being a little one is tough, especially these days but she maintains a positive attitude and has created a wonderful circle of friends who will help her as she makes her way through the tough times. She has the confidence that I wish I had now!

we all are brave each and every day just getting by life’s small and big setbacks!! I am brave today trying to mop up my 2 year old’s vomit and at the same time trying to keep her twin sister away from the mess whilst it is my birthday!

My fiance’s mother. She passed away two years ago from lung to brain cancer. Although everyone calls her brave, she always said “I’m not brave, I’m just doing what I have to do.”

i tweeted! 🙂

My husband is the bravest person I know. He’s incredible at leading us through this life adventure.

My mom was the bravest person ever! I lost her 2 years ago from cancer, but not once did she ever seem upset about or complain about her health or anything. She saw the good and beauty in everyone and everything no matter what the currcumstances. She sacraficed a lot when we my siblings were really young ( I wasn’t born yet) in order to give the family a better life. Any person who had the privilage to know her would agree. Thanks.

My Sister is the bravest person I know! Brave is really an understatement!

my mother in law is the bravest woman i know. i know most of my friends don’t like their mother in law, but mine rocks. she is the best homemaker and she takes care of all those around her. she was blessed with 4 children, one being my husband and he is the only one that hasn’t had an illness or a handicap. her oldest was born with downs syndrome, the next one developed hodgkins lymphoma and is now in remission, and her youngest was born with epilepsy and has a mental impairment. how this woman was able to cope is beyond my comprehension. she is my hero!!

My husband. He has been through so much in his life, and you would never know it just upon meeting him. He is one of the most positive people I know… even after having a terrible day he comes home with a smile on his face. He’s brave and can overcome anything.

LOVE this necklace!!!!

Right now, my little brother. He is in second grade and he is really struggling with bullies and fitting in. But, he gets up everyday and goes to school and tries to make the best of it. He even calls my husband and I to give us updates on who he played with. What a great kid.

Not looking to focus on self here but the bravest person(s) I know right now are my 2 children and myself…our little family. Recently, we have gone through the loss of a husband/Father through infidelity/divorce, loss of our beautiful home, loss of income, loss of car, loss of Real estate job that was much loved, loss of former friends, loss of savings, loss of credit, loss of security and a lost sense of who we are. This is what divorce does. No wonder God “hates divorce”. What we didn’t lose was our Faith in a God that is bigger than our problems. Through HIM we overcome our fear of the future.

Right now I would have to say it is either my cousin’s wife Anne who is 30 and was recently diagnosed with brain cancer. She has been going through radiation for the past 4 weeks every afternoon AFTER she leaves her job full time teaching job. I’m amazed at the bravery she’s shown through this. Or it could be my grandmother. She’s an awesome woman with tons of spunk – she’s 87 and still going strong and I love her for it.

I would give it to my daughter. She is 10 and heading into that icky, judgmental, clicky time in her life. It would be a great reminder to be brave, continue to be herself, and stay that happy confident girl she is now.

I’d have to go with my friend Tom who has beat cancer (twice!) and never lost his sense of humor and great attitude. He puts up a good front.

The bravest lady yet is my sister in law, Sharon. She has nursed her only daughter back to health after she suffered a stroke at the ripe old age of 30. It was a tragedy of epic proportion for their family and she never gave in to despair or pity. She also battled breast cancer around the same time and had to deal with with her hubby’s mid-life crisis. She kept her head up and persevered with a lot more fortitude than anyone thought she had. She is one brave and strong lady!

My Mom is the bravest person I know. Our entire lives she has always done what was best for my sister and me. She was a single Mom most of the time and at times worked two jobs where she only got 3-4 hours of sleep at night. All so my sister and I could have a nice roof over our heads and the clothes we wanted. When her own Mother passed away she made sure my sister and I were handling it okay before she started her own greiving process. My Mom is starting her life over this year after being married to my step-dad for 17 years. She left her comfort zone and is doing all the things she wanted to do before, but didn’t think she was allowed and I think that makes her incredibly brave. Especially since she is doing it on her own.

there are many brave people in know… i think that anyone who thinks outside of the box, jumping into the unknown with gusto is BRAVE!

The bravest person I know, is my best Girlfriend, we will call her “A”. She is in the middle of chemo for breast cancer and we have laughed (buying cool wigs) and cried over the past 4 months as she endured a double mastectomy and now 6 rounds of chemotherapy. She has not once questioned why she has this horrible cancer inside, but is grateful that her kids and husband are healthy. When I hear the word BRAVE right now, I cannot help but think of her. She is an amazing, inspiring and gracious woman. This necklace would be a gift to her.
God Bless!

Bravest? My dear sweet friend Becca who’s loving on the most adorable children and hoping to get to adopt them soon. Praying SO hard that it happens for her. 🙂 LOVE this necklace. It’s just beautiful! 🙂

At this point, it would be my friend Kristin, who just beat breast cancer this last year. Or my friend Suzanne who has endured (and continues to endure) life-threatening situations with two of her children and adopted a third. I know many others for various reasons but you actually only asked for one. God has surrounded me with incredible, brave women (you included!)

My husband…he is my hero, my knight in shining armor.

I think my bestie, Tracie, is just about the bravest person I know. She deals with a chronic illness (MS) — and yet always has a smile on her face. She’s positive and filled with God’s grace and you’ll never hear her complain about anything that life has thrown her way, despite the fact there have been some doozies! She’s an inspiration to me!

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The bravest person I know right now is a good friend that has been battling breast cancer for the past year! She is a glass full type of person and has battle this horrible disease with such grace! I would LOVE to win this necklace for her!

I was the victim of a violent crime and shooting several years ago and have worked so hard to put my life back together and gain back the confidence to enter the world every day when I would rather hide under the covers. The offender is due to be released from prison, and I am stuggling to maintain my “brave.”

The bravest person I know at this moment is my best friend Jennifer. Jennifer is a mother of one precious little boy, and expecting a new bundle of joy on Dec 5th. Shortly after finding out that her and her husband were able to conceive (they’ve been trying for awhile) Jenn’s mom was admitted to the hospital for pains in her side, and has yet to be released from the hospital (3 months later). Her mom has been diagnosed with a tumor on her spinal cord, and Dr’s are not able to operate because of the risk. Jenn has been by her mothers side day and night, while trying to give her 3 year old the loving and care he needs, and trying to take care of her health to ensure a healthy pregnancy. It is amazing the bond between Jenn and her mom, and since Jenn is an only child, she feels it is her role to give her mom the attention and love she needs during her last days/months in her presence. I feel Jenn is so incredibly brave, and I would love to surprise her with a beautiful necklace that she can wear everyday to remind her of the strength and support she has been soo willing to give.

The bravest person I know is my sister-in-love, who was happily engaged to my brother before his accidental death in 2009. She is a godly young woman with an extraordinary heart who always puts others first. She is a pediatric nurse and never ceases to amaze me. I love her to pieces and am proud to call her “Family.”

I have a friend who lost her baby girl at 36 weeks. To me, losing a child would be the worst that could happen, as I’m sure it was for her also. But she leaned on her faith in God, family, and friends, and was able to get through it. I look at her as inspiration…if she can get through that, then I can get through all the little day to day things. She went on to have another beautiful baby girl. Not only was she brave enough to get through the loss of one daughter, but she was BRAVE enough to try again.

Honestly? me

My sister Dana, who suffered a massive stroke when she gave birth to their son Sam. She never gives up. I would love to say she has managed a full recovery but, she still struggles with mobility and vision loss. She can never go back to nursing. But, she has a full family life. She is a shining example of when the going gets tough, the tough get going.

Kirsten Michelle, of Team Ewan. She has loved unreservedly in the face of loss, and she lost anyway. I don’t think I could love like that, but I want to try. Awh man… Pray for her, will you?

The bravest person I know is my husband. He is diabetic and at one point had to not only poke his finger many times a day to check his blood sugar but also take seven shots a day. Now he uses an insulin pump and blood sugar sensor that he has to install himself. When I saw the needle that is used to insert the pump tubing into his body I just about passed out. He bravely reinserts a new infusion set every other day. I don’t know how he has the strength to deal with the needles let alone the diet.

My sister-in-law. Just got the call 30 minutes ago. They’re in the hospital; she’s in labor with our first niece/nephew!

My Mama. She fought breast cancer for 12 years. It finally overcame her, but she put up one heck of a fight.

My husband is the bravest person I know.

The bravest person I know is my Mother…without a doubt, she is the most amazing person I know….I owe everything to her…….My Mother adopted me when I was 8 weeks old! Without her, I would never have had this amazing life! I thank God everyday for bringing us together….

My aunt is the bravest person I know! She just got diagnosed with liver and colon cancer and I think this would be the sweetest gift to give her. A little reminder for each day! Thanks Lisa! HUGS!

I also wrote about this on FB.

The bravest person I know is in heaven. Cathy was a friend of mine that died almost 4 years ago of ovarian cancer. She was never afraid to speak her mind, be who she was, or care whatothers thought! Cathy never came to visit me with out a hand for of her home grown flowers in her hand for me! Gosh, I miss her!

I FB’d it….thanks!!!

My 6-year old daughter. She is an absolutely beautiful typical child, but sadly so uncomfortable in her own skin. And we don’t know why. Because there isn’t a reason. So she creates crazy little challenges for herself at every turn, frustrating the heck out of everyone, including herself. And despite it, she bravely plods on.

My BFF “L”, she isn’t sick or anything like that, but this woman has set out to get her Master’s degree and knows that if she fully trusts in the Lord that He will take care of her and see her thru this journey. This journey has been a long time waiting and a long road ahead of her, but I know she will succeed and she is so brave for doing so!!

The bravest person I know is this woman who I used to babysit for. Her name is Sarah. She has two daughters, one with very demanding special needs. Her husband is in the army and has been deployed several times. She works at a university and is also a full-time mom and army wife. She is one of the most amazing people I know, and I’m proud to say I could help her by babysitting for her kids.

The bravest person I know is my friend Julie. She lost her fiance in a terrible accident. She was so brave throughout the entire thing. She also decided to make changes and moved halfway across the country to start over. She has shown all of us what true courage is. If I win, I am going to give the necklace to her!

The bravest person I knew was my best friend, Lisa who passed in May 2008. She was a brittle diabetic from age 9 on and suffered from multiple auto-immune disorders b/c of it. She lived in constant pain and kept right on fighting until her body won the battle. I miss her so.

The bravest person I know is my Husband. He is truly my hero! He was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease seven years ago. It started out as a nuisance, but has grown into a severe health problem. But, he doesn’t let that stop him from cycling the Seattle to Portland ride (204) miles EVERY summer (6 years in a row), or training for his newest endeavor, “The Death RIde” in Northern California. He works full time to support his family, so that I can stay home and raise our two children, he takes care of his aging parents and still has time to be a handyman around our home. He does all of this with love, humor and respect. He LIVES his life. I am so proud and lucky to have him as my Husband.

The bravest person I know is my coworker ‘S’. She was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer and at early age and has been undergoing various treatments, clinical trials, etc., for 10+ years now. Neverless, her outlook is unfailingly positive, she find time to volunteer in a local youth group, and is just generally an inspirational person in her own quiet way.

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The bravest person I know is my oldest son, Nicolas. He was abandoned at birth at an orphanage in Russia and we brought him hom to his family at 10 months. He was diagnosed with Autism at 4 years old and has bravely faced all of the biomedical treatments and therapies and does so with a twinkle in his eye and great determination. He has endured more in his life than most people ever will and he is my hero. I love my sweet 11 year old!

All the Moms who have decided to leave their full time jobs to stay at home with their kids! At this time in my life I’m contemplating this very thing…and it’s hard and scary…I’ve been praying so hard about this. To take such a huge leap of faith when things aren’t crystal clear is so inspiring to me.

My momma showed me bravery and grace as she was diagnosed with lung cancer in April of ’09, fought through some treatment, and lost the fight in August of ’09. Her love for Christ had taught her to love others well. After she found she was sick, she never lost faith in God’s plan for her life. Although she felt all the emotion, she didn’t get stuck there…no complaining. She knew she had been given a gift of time looking through the “cancer lens.” He allowed her to be loved on for four months {which was long overdue} and pass peacefully into His arms.

My sister – For two years, her husband has had uncontrollable seizures and now the only option is a lobectomy to remove the part of his brain that is atrophying, and no one can tell them what the future will bring. He is the sole breadwinner and they have four children – one with Autism and one with severe adhd and one that isn’t out of diapers yet. I just can’t imagine the type of stress that she is enduring in every way – every time I talk to her I am reminded how blessed I am. She is my little sister, and yet, she teaches me lessons on grace and strength daily. If I win this necklace, it will be given to her. She deserves a little of the beauty in her life that she passes on to others every day.

Hands down, the bravest person I know is my mom. She endured heart wrenching abuse and betrayal and as a result became a single mom with 3 little girls. It is a testament to her bravery, dedication, hard work and total dependence on Jesus that we are thriving young adults today. I thank God every day that she persevered to give us a good life regardless of the bad things that happened to her. I am getting married in less than 2 months and my mom is walking me down the aisle!! I’m so thankful for her and all that she has given to me.

The bravest person I know is my husband. Love him.

My best friend. She has gone through a horrible two years of her life but still smiles bravely and trudges on each day. She is an amazing woman of strength and courage.

My cousin who 11 years ago lost her husband, who 5 years ago battled and beat breast cancer and is raising two wonderful children alone. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

The bravest person I know is a friend struggling with very difficult cancer treatment with grace, generosity and amazing strength.

My Dad. He’s always had heart problems and never lost faith or his witty personality. He’s traveled 11 hours to stay with us while we wait for my son to arrive and I can’t wait to name him after my Dad.
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My mother. She buried my father almost two years ago after being married to him for 57 1/2 years, and then lost my brother quite unexpectedly six months ago. My brother lived with her, and she was the one who found him when he passed. She has worked hard to move on although struggling with grief. Her bithday is this weekend (and so is my late brother’s). Happy birthday, Mom. 🙂

The bravest person I know… that’s a tough one. I think I have to say my dad, who battled cancer 10 years ago… and won! Through it all he was steady and courageous. I am so thankful for the blessing of his life!

my little 5-year-old boy, Joey. He is the bravest little person I know. He has endured so much already in the span of five years. He inspires me everyday to be the best person I can.

My daughter. At 6 years old, she greets every single life change, adventure, etc with grace, happiness and bravery! She is fearful, but presses on right through it. She is amazing to me and way braver than I! 🙂

My sweet son Jackson is the bravest person I know. He has been fighting type 1 diabetes since he was 27 months old (now almost 8). He has to endure finger pokes, shots, and countless other trials and he does so with the grace and patience of someone much beyond his years.

The bravest person was my dad – even when he had terminal cancer and was ready to give in to it, he underwent chemo and fought anyway because his 3 daughters wanted him to – wanted to believe there was hope. While helping to care for my father during his last months, I realized what he had done for us and how hard it was for him to do it.

The bravest person I know is my mom. She raised me as a single parent since I was 4 years old (when my parents got divorced). She worked hard at her career as a social worker to support the two of us.
Currently she is facing some health issues (tumor in her neck) while taking care of my 90 year old grandmother and 90 year old aunt! She is an amazing, loving, BRAVE, talented, couragous, and marvelous person in my book.

My friend who has MS. She now can only sit in a chair and rely on others to do for her, No movement except for her head. Her husband committed suicide two years ago. I have never heard her complain in all the years that she has be diagnosed with this disease. Now when I go to visit all she wants to know iswhat is going on in my life and in our small town. Never, never uttering a complaint about herself.

My sister-in-law has battled cancer for over 10 years and not once complains about anything, is always there for family no matter her pain or how exhusted she is from treatments, always has a smile, even when getting a phone call 1 night saying her hubsand of 30 yrs fell over from a heart attack this woman just seems to get stronger was the only time i heard her say ” we always thought it would be me” i can only hope that i can be 1/2 as strong as her

My sweet baby girl. She came into the world 14 weeks early and fought her way up from 2 pounds. She is giggly, beautiful and chatty…and of course, fearless. 🙂

My friend Cissy who last month saw her young and vibrant sister pass away, and 5 days later saw her brother-in-law pass as well. That’s not all, Cissy’s oldest sister is also terminally ill with cancer, her mother just finished up chemo for her cancer, and her father has dementia. This is enough to make anyone toss in the towel, but not my friend and her family. All of strong faith, as their hearts break they continue on with the grace and peace God sends them; and example for all of us her are facing challenges.

My Gram. She’s lived through so much and always comes through with a smile and a kind word. Even the people she has every reason to hate, fear or run away from are treated with respect by my Gram. I hope to be more like her every day.

My daughter … . she inspires me everyday. She never runs or hides from challenges. She always makes the best of every situation and is happy and loving to everyone around her. Such a beautiful example to me.

My mother is the bravest person I know. She walks right into my house when I need her to help with the kids…vomiting virus, surgery, tantrum-invasion, you name it, she’s walked right into it.

My sister.

My MIL who raised 3 kids all by her self! I am not sure how I would be able to do this!

My husband for serving his country everyday so others don’t have to.

I have two and I can’t choose. One of my dear from Annie who passed away this summer after fighting a valiant war against a rare cancer. She continues to inspire us each day to live out loud, just as she did every day.

The second is my brother-in-law. He continues to serve our country through the national guard. Just recently he volunteered to go over to the middle east for an additional year (he already spent 18 months in Iraq) in a leadership role because he wants to give back to the new soldiers as his mentors did to him.

The bravest person I know right now is my grandma! She is such a fighter! In her lifetime she has faced breast cancer, cervical cancer, 2 heartattacks, mini strokes on a daily basis and just this year she lost 5 pints of blood, had 2 stints put in her heart to open up 2 90% blockages and then was dehydrated from that hospital stay…near death and came back to us! The last two were just within the last week! She keeps on tickin and keeps on fightin! I don’t know if I would have the strength and courage she has if I were her!

My best friend. She left a failing marriage with two kids and has handled it all gracefully!

My grandfather is the bravest person I know. He fought in WWII and continued to serve bravely after being shot down twice… now that’s conviction!

My grandpa Jim was the bravest person I knew. He went through cemo and fought tooth and nail to see us open presents on last christmas it’s hard to believe he’s been gone for 15 years or so. I still miss him like it was yesterday. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of him and wish he was still with me. He was a wonderful, loving, patient and brave.

Right now the bravest person I know is my 18 year old son. He just joined the Marines and is fresh out of boot camp. He is a smart person who doesnt like change and the Marines is a BIG change for him. He signed on for infantry more specifically a Machine Gunner. He (and we) know without doubt he WILL be sent to Afghanastan or Iraq in the middle of it all. He is brave to face change and to serve our country through the US Marine Corps.

Lisa, I have been following your blog for a while and have purchased several necklaces from you. I would love to give this necklace to my neice who is a Kindergarten teacher and works hard to be a good mom and wife. It would be so perfect for her.

David and all of you are in my prayers daily. XOXO

I agree with so many others….My Mom! She left home (Saudi Arabia) to go to boarding school in the states, not knowing anyone, across the world from family, and leaving life in the desert for the snow! There are so many other reasons why she is brave and I love her for all of them!

The bravest person I have ever known was my mom. She died from breast cancer after battling it for 10 years. It always amazed me that even in her darkest moments her love for the Lord shined through. She always told people that God gave her cancer to make her serve Him more. She did that everyday until she went home. Watching her live through that with such grace and peace was a defining moment for me. I have tried to live as she did since… being brave and loving God no matter what is going on in my life.

My Mom! Such a strong one, she is! Love her and all that she has done for us.

This would be an awesome gift for the birth mothers of our children – hands down, the bravest women I will ever know.

In seconding another’s response, it would be my three children. Oldest, Brett, having just graduated from Boston College, is facing an uncertain and impossible future searching for scarce jobs in today’s economy. Middle child, Mia, a junior in college, is flat out fearless and can take on just about anything. Youngest, Jolie, a high school sophomore, who faces each day like the amazing gift that it is! Love them.

my mom – she is amazing!

I’d have to pick two.
My grandmother who lived through such tragedies yet was the sweetest lady I knew.
Joy, who gave her whole life to the Lord to serve Him wherever He led. She gave her all and has seen Jesus face to face now.

my husband-leaving for basic training in just a few days!

My brother in law Todd.

The bravest “People” I know (not personally) are the miners from Chile. An amazing story of courage and bravery. What a lesson for us all!

My mom…she has been through two different cancers, a divorce (after 27 years), a son deployed once, and a son-in-law deployed twice! Love her!

the bravest person i know is probably me at tis instant and i know that sounds self congratulatory. it isnt meant to be. i have bipolar disorder and am feeling terribly depressed at the moment, add to that that i am about to have a hysterectomy and will now never have the family i always wanted i am feeling pretty brave, but sad.
Jo xxx

My friend D, who was just diagnosed with breast cancer on top of already having another serious disease. Despite all she remains hopeful and continues to generously give to others in need.

my MUM. Always there, for good and bad, through everything life has had for her, which has not always been the very best… But she is strong and brave and always putting a fight!

Dear Lisa,
I am so happy to find your blog. I love your photos and notes very much!
The bravest person I know … my children. I have a little daughter (2,5 years old) and a son (7,5 years old). They are like angels and so brave in all situation.
Hugs from Hungary!

…and blogged it, here: http://lovefromvalerie.blogspot.com/2010/10/i-heart-lisa-leonard.html !

The bravest person I know is my mom! she’s been through so so much and still gives endlessly and selflessly to our whole family….. She’s taught me how to be brave and I only hope I can be as brave as she has been in her life!

My Dad. I’m thousands of miles away and realize all the more how much of a hero he is in my eyes.

bravest person i know…my father in law. he is no longer with us, as he lost his fight with cancer over a year and a half ago, but i watched his fight. he was incredibly brave.

My friend, C, is so brave! She’s desperately wanting a baby and going through infertility treatments. Our two families are living overseas now, away from our blood-families.

I love this one……my mom would have to be the bravest person that I know. Not because she’s gone thru any major struggles but because in my eyes she’s my hero, and hero’s are brave an protective. I’ve always felt her love and support……she’s my brave mom! 🙂

I think that is my son: some years of age, many brave experiences, a every day challenge with AHDH.
But he knows that our LOVE is the answer for a difficulty

My Mother is the bravest person i know, she is an inspiration to me, how she holds to her faith and protects her family even when she is doing it oh so tough. This necklace reminds me of her!

Bravery lives on in all of us.

as a nurse, i see bravery every day in many of our patients’ battles when a mortal body is challenged
i’m unable to title anyone of them the “bravest”
each of bears a cross,
some are just more visible than others

my friend abby maile is the bravest person i know. her husband died suddenly one year ago this month and is raising 6 young girls all by herself. if interested, see http://www.sixmailechix.blogspot.com

If I win I will gift this person with this neckalce…she deserves it!

The bravest person I know is an old college aquaintence who laid her firstborn to rest last week shortly after his 2 week birthday. Her son was born with a fatal heart condition and dr.’s did what they could. She and her husband had to be brave as they released him to docotors to operate on his little body. They had to be brave when they made the decision to let him go after he came down with serious infections. SHE is BRAVE. I would love to have this necklace sent to her with her sons name on it for her to cherish always!

my bestfriend!

The bravest person I know? Right now it would be my children, so I guess 3 of them! My son because he is almost 12 and is struggling with adjusting to middle school; yet he tries hard to be brave and face the day, as much as I know he just isnt happy at school right now. Breaks my heart. My daughter because at 13 she works physically harder than I ever have in her passion, soccer! She trains daily, puts herself out there and really, puts me to shame! And third, my oldest daughter, who is taking 17 credits at U of O, working part-time, and living on her own in the dorms for the first time. I know it’s tough, and yet she braves the day and is adjusting well!