OUR TESTIMONIES....

by GLORIA NEWSOME
(LORAIN OHIO)

SARCOIDOSIS SUPPORT & AWARENESS

Remember this that Our TESTS have just been a TESTIMONY too HELP, LOVE, UPLIFT, SUPPORT, INSPIRE and ENCOURAGE OTHERS!

A Warrior is defined as “1. One who is engaged in or experienced in battle. 2. One who is engaged aggressively or energetically in an activity, cause, or conflict”. We are Warriors hear us roar! It is in moments of illness that we are compelled to recognize that we live not alone but chained to a creature of a different kingdom, whole worlds apart, who has no knowledge of us and by whom it is impossible to make ourselves understood: our body. We are Warriors who are willing to Fight, Support, Encourage, Uplift one another for we as Sarcoidosis Warriors are in the fight of our lives.

We are the someone's who has the courage to step forward and bring light to a dark life treating subject. We are individuals whose lives were changed forever by the four words, "you have a Sarcoidosis". We are survivors and caregivers who are dedicated to the fight against all forms of Sarcoidosis. Through our own experiences, we are aware of the trauma and life-altering changes this disease can cause — and we are here to help. Together we are better for we all need one anothers Strength, Words, Prayer, Love and Support to make it through each day. For most of us everyday is a struggle to just do ordinary things but we refuse to give up because we are Warriors and our toughness is in the soul and spirit, not in our bodies and muscles. . We are each others teachers...learning from one another what others may not understand as we bring Sarcoidosis to the for front to give it the recognition it deserves, too wake people up and give them some understanding just how much Sarcoidosis can affect a persons life.

There needs to be a focus on improving the quality of life for patients, survivors and their families and on accelerating the discovery of understanding where this disease comes from, new treatments and cures for this debilitating and often fatal disease. The most important thing in illness is never to lose heart. Feed your faith and your fears will starve to death. We each gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which we really stop to look our fear in the face. For Attitude is a little thing that can make a big difference as the human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it. No matter your situation or circumstance never, never, never give up. Do not be afraid of tomorrow; for God is already there for once we as Warriors choose Hope, anything's possible. Hope is that thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words and never stops... at all. Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, your condition and pain, always bring your own sunshine. Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. We are Warriors... Hear Us Roar!

P.S. Please Pass Forward to a Warrior Fighter Survivor
We do not define ourselves by how many roadblocks have appeared in our path.
We define ourselves by the courage Iwe have found to forge new roads.
We do not define ourselves by how many disappointments we have faced.
We define ourselves by the forgiveness and the faith we have found to begin again.
We do not define ourselves by how long a relationship lasted.
We define ourselves by how much we have loved, and been willing to love again.
We do not defineourselves by how many times we have been knocked down.
We define ourselves by how many times we have struggled to our feet.
We are not our pain of Sarcoidosis.
We are not our past.
We are that which has Surivives the Storm, Emerged from the Fire.

When all seems hopeless remember the “Steps To Become A Fighter”
(F)ind the courage to fight
(I)gnite the enthusiasm deep within you
(G)ive 100% every day
(H)old on to those who love you
(T)hink positive
(E)ndure the fear & doubt
(R)emember you are not alone
I want to Encourage you to “Keep Fighting” no matter how tough your battle may be. You are a Champion in the eyes of those who care and love you and we hope the gloves bring you encouragement every day. Remember to “Never Give Up”.

Let's Salute All The Sarcoidosis Warriors Fighters & Survivors with the Blessings of Our Love & Light as We Pass Our Love, Kindness, Compassion, Understanding, Concerns, Blesings & Unity Forward!