And then he said, 'I think I can make that happen on my own,' and he did. He literally commanded his finger to move, and it did.

You have to celebrate the gifts because life is so hard and I think once you realize life's gonna be hard, the good stuff really comes forward,

the ultimate example of defying the odds with strength, courage and hope.

I look to him as the ultimate example of defying the odds.

I hope before too long to be sharing news of my good health and recovery.

Your emotional state has a tremendous amount to do with sickness, health and well-being. For years, my husband and I lived on -- and because of -- hope. Hope continues to give me the mental strength to carry on.