Incurable is a dare!
That's what I would look like -skinnier, taller, with long hair and a clean desk - writing my book!
The other day we received LiveStrong Magazine in the mail. It was their first issue, and they had a great article about Kris Carr, the Crazy Sexy Cancer author whom I’ve mentioned in past posts.
They included a wonderful quote/tip from her book: ”Nobody can predict the future; don’t be gunned down by what you hear. Incurable isn’t a declaration; it’s a dare!”
Wow, what a powerful statement! I don’t remember it from her book, but it somehow must have settled into my sub-conscience when I came up with the title for my book: From Incurable to Incredible. Every person I’ve interviewed certainly has followed this advice whether they’ve read Kris’ book or not!
You may notice I haven’t been posting as often. I’m busy finishing my manuscript and continue to get excited as I compile my Miracle Survivors’ stories. My intention is to have the manuscript complete by the end of February so the book will be released this spring. Ten percent of my proceeds are going to LiveStrong, speaking of that wonderful organization!
It’s an interesting process. I always start by interviewing people, usually on the phone since most live in other parts of the country. I record each interview, then transcribe, edit and piece it together so it’s a cohesive story.
Sometimes weeks, even months will pass before I’m able to actually get around to transcribing and writing a story. And with my memory, it’s often like I’m hearing the story told to me all over again!
Tomorrow I’ll share the story of Susan Farmer, a Stage IV breast cancer survivor from the Boston area who has been cancer-free for more than three years. Like me, you’ll be blown away by this woman’s spirit and loving nature. She’ll share how family, friends and a beautiful garden lifted her out of the depths of despair and led to her amazing healing.
If you want to make sure you receive updates and notice of my book’s arrival, I suggest signing up for an email subscription to this site. Or if you don’t want to make that committment, contact me and I’ll add your email address to my list.
Back to writing!
Nevine says:
Thank you Tami for keeping the good stories coming. I believe it is alike a wave, the more you hear the more it happens and you know we are both surfing it right in the middle of it. Thank you again my friend for the lift.
Evan Mattingly says:
Good reading here Tami… Just cant wait to see my story posted. I am so excited to be featured and so full of energy that I just want to go run a mile. oh, wait, I never go running. maybe I will just do something fun instead.
Funny thing,- a lot of people come up to me and wonder how it is that I am able to go to work every day and how I stay so positive…. I just look at them and say, “I wonder how you do it too” we should be out having fun. not working. Remember to smile and make someone you see today have a better day than yesterday.. I truly believe that you create your own hapiness. dont let others pull you down, but pull them up instead…
Ashley says:
It is Tip #16 in her book “Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips” and my favorite!
sam elliston says:
So glad you are getting the book completed. It must be a wonderful feeling – and I think we all would like to be thin, long hair and with a clean desk. Come to think of it, I’d settle for the clean desk.
tamilb says:
Thanks everyone! I am almost sorry to see the book almost done. I have enjoyed the process so much!