Forgot creative! How could I?! And happy in love. www.sixtyfiverosesthebook.com

Tenacious. Damn-the-torpedos-intrepid. Shoot-from-the-hips honest. Loyal. Generous. Loving. Funny. Spiritual. Faith-full. www.sixtyfiverosesthebook.com

WE CAN’T CONTROL LIFE BY BEING AFRAID OF IT So often we make our decisions from a place of fear. Fear separates us from our abilities. It does not protect us, nor will it alter an outcome. Being afraid is natural, but acting out of fear is not the same as using your survival instinct. When we choose to move forward despite our fear, our abilities are empowered, our faith is restored, and our hopes are renewed. www.sixtyfiverosesthebook.com

Just wanted to be in touch and say thank you for your note, and I am very sorry for your loss. I posted the gift in the do-it-yourself column, because of course, I wrote the book! Hope to hear from you again when you’ve read it. My thoughts are with you and yours for the holidays…

I’ll be giving copies of “Sixtyfive Roses: A Sister’s Memoir,” a story of family love, loss and survival. It’s Eva Longoria’s favorite new read - she optioned the film rights - and a must read for any woman on her own heroine’s journey. It’s under $12.00 on Amazon.com, and 5% of sales will be donated to Cystic Fibrosis research! For more info check out www.sixtyfiverosesthebook.com

My choice would be Eleanor Roosevelt, Jacquie Kennedy, and Roslynn Carter. www.sixtyfiverosesthebook.com

My late sister Pam taught me everything I needed to know about getting through hard times - she was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at age four, and fought back the limits of a dire prognosis for 22 years. These are the 5 Pillars of Pam’s Legacy, which I live by not only through hard times, but all times. WE CAN’T CONTROL LIFE BY BEING AFRAID OF IT So often we make our decisions from a place of fear. Fear separates us from our abilities. It does not protect us, nor will it alter an outcome. Being afraid is natural, but acting out of fear is not the same as using your survival instinct. When we choose to move forward despite our fear, our abilities are empowered, our faith is restored, and our hopes are renewed. THE ONLY TRUE POWER WE HAVE IS THE POWER TO CHOOSE OUR RESPONSE TO WHAT LIFE SETS BEFORE US We are not defined by our circumstances, but by our possibilities. When we cannot change what life sets before us, we are challenged to change ourselves. At any given moment we can choose despair or hope, revenge or forgiveness, fear or faith. The choice is always ours to make, and therein lies our power. THERE IS JOY AND BEAUTY IN EVERY DAY No matter what our circumstances, if we take the chance and opportunity of seeking out beauty in the world around us, there are moments in every day that can be treasured. These moments of joy may be small, but they are powerful. If you can’t find the beauty and joy in your day, create it. RECOGNIZE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GIVING UP AND SURRENDER Giving up is an act of anger or despair. It implies there’s still some fight left, some unfinished business to complete. Surrender is a release, a letting go. There is peace and contentment in knowing there is nothing more to give, or receive. Surrender can only be accomplished with love. NEVER GIVE UP! Become a Warrior on behalf of your own life! Heather Summerhayes Cariou www.sixtyfiverosesthebook.com