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My mom was moving to our town outside Chicago from Philadelphia. She was at our house and died on a Thursday. Friday a semi arrived at my home with all of her belongings. That was on August 4 and 5. I had to absorb an entire semi of things into my home on a day that I had to be very resilient. I'm still having to be really resilient, this has been a very long process.

Looking at everyone' example of resilience is truly inspiring. Resilency is present in my life daily. I sometimes forget it's present because I so love what I do...I work with special needs kids...I am a teacher and there are many during the day, week, or Monty that I want to give up, but I look at my kids and smile...I've got a great job, my kids inspire me every day to be a better person...

There are many other more inspiring resilience stories than mine. However, to me seeing my boys grow up and leave the nest has been a life ordeal. You devote your life to raise the best you can and then they leave as they must. No matter how proud I may be having my "babies" all grown up with their own families, I miss them terribly.

My resilience comes from from helping my single parent mother take care of my sister, who is seven years younger than I, from the time I was 12 until I was done with high school. While I resented both of them from time to time I am a stronger person because of it.

re·sil·ience
the physical property of a material that can return to its original shape or position after deformation that does not exceed its elastic limit.

Being Resilient for me is just part of being a me. I can get so many demands for my time, and attention. I can often lose myself in my duties of mom, wife, daughter, sister, and friend. It helps to spend quiet time alone to refocus and understand why I do what I do everyday.

Resiliance to me is getting back out there everyday no matter what kind of punches life is giving you at the moment. It's not always easy. It sometimes seems like you won't make it at all, but somehow you do.

Would love to win the giveaway, it's my birthday!

Wow, I am sure I am resilient as a working mother of 17 year twins, but there are many more resilient women out there. Love your blog and your giveaways.

I was resilient after a couple unsuccessful tries at in vitro fertilization. I didn't think I could handle another, but between my husband and my doctor's encouragement, we tried a third and last time. We were blessed with a beautiful baby girl. So glad that we tried one last time.

From the age of 14 until my hysterectomy at age 34 my life revolved around the brutal pain of endometriosis. In the months leading up to my surgery my cramps were as bad as when I went through labor with my son without an epidural. The day my doc told me I could have a hysterectomy I did a little happy dance when I left the office. I read so much negative about hysterectomy but it was the best thing I could have done. I got my life back and no longer live my days wondering when the next bout will hit or recovering from the pain. Some women have said they feel like less of a woman after a hysterectomy but I have found the opposite to be true. Freedom from the ongoing pain allowed me to finally begin living my life on my terms and I no longer feel defined by my illness.

An example of resilience for me is going from a kid who was going nowhere, hanging out with the wrong crowd, and being around adults and young people strung out on drugs, to a driven individual who is involved in community. I also have had the most amazing opportunities through my volunteer work! I went from a person with basically no value, to a person who is very valuable to the community!

I've had to have resilience to get through the past couple of years. First my husband was out of work for nine months. It was a very stressful time for our family. In the midst of that I was faced with some scary health issues. Then shortly after that my Dad had to go into hospice. It's been a very challenging couple of years but I'm proud to be getting through it all.

My son, who has autism, is having a tough time at school. We have to keep repeating the same lesson every day, ad I have to stay positive and not get frustrated. We just keep getting up and trying again.

Just recently I've had to do some things at work - which are very physically demanding - but not permanent. I will have to do the exact same thing in 6 months and then again in another 6 months - then it will be done. Being able to look beyond the current discomfort to the eventual completion I. s resiliancy. Thanks for the. opportunity.

As I read these comments, I am reminded that I am part of a community of resilient women! In this chapter of my life I find myself working through the surprise, anger, pain and loss of a husband who has moved out after 20 years. We are in counseling but I don't know where this road will end... and who will be on it. I am trying to weave a tapestry of resilient forgiveness, grace, truth and love for myself, my 5 daughters and for my husband.

I wish I was more resilient - but I'm on a journey to get there. 7 years ago I thought I was superwoman with a career, exercise routine, two healthy kids and marriage, then my father passed away from a plane accident, followed a year later by my mother from cancer and I crumbled. Work had no meaning, my health took a toll from accumulated stress and life took on a different perspective. Luckily, I've reassessed my life priorities and I'm still working to redefine myself with the goal to become more resilient. I'm not there yet, but moving ahead every day. Thanks for the inspiration!

I used to think I wasn't very resilient, but as life happens, I can see that I'm getting stronger and stronger. From my son fathering a baby at 18 out of wedlock to my mother having & eventually dying from cancer...all these experiences give me the life lessons I need to grow stronger.

Resilience = being able to forgive and move forward.

Highly personal...but struggling to overcome an addiction. Something I've been fighting for about 17 years. Trying and failing time and time again...yet I keep trying even when hope seems futile. Resiliance is not something I've ever thought about in connection with myself...but others tell me that based on what I've been through, I show a great deal.

My resilience is what got me through college and a major health-scare as a single mother. I struggled to find a balance between work, a full-time course load, and my two children but I did it. Many all-nighters (and a few extra pounds) later, I crossed the stage to accept my diploma in December of 2008. I received my bachelors in education, searched for 6 months for a teaching position before finally getting one interview. I got the job, taught kindergarten for a week and then had a seizure in my classroom. It turned out that I had a brain tumor. I got it removed and got right back into my classroom less than two months later only to get laid off at the end of the school year. I am now a stay at home mom, recently married and going back to school for my masters degree. Life gives you so many ups and downs but somehow you always make it through. I look back now and see how much stronger I am for the things I have (literally) survived.

Resilience - 3 kids, husband, caretaker for my father-in-law who has early dementia, working full time and still loving my life!

Working outside of the home and in the home to support the family when my husband has been in and out of work for ~18 years. He is currently not working and hasn't for the last 2.5 years. Trying to balance being a career woman with the needs of 2 small boys: Davin 2 and Avery 4. I couldn't do it without God's grace and provision! PTL!

Resilience......having the will power to pursue my goals....even if it means the same goal over and over again until it is reached....one example i can think of in my life is the first time i interviewed for my job I was rejected....i had to wait a year until I could interview again...and I did....I have just celebrated 18 years with my company....beautiful kit...thank you for the chance to win!

Ali - I'm thinking of the many ways over the years that I have worked too many hours helping my parents run their business while raising my children along with my DH.And now as a mother of grown children and one grandchild still making myself available to them while working even more ridiculous hours to cover for my aging parents so their busines (read: retirement) doesn't fall by the wayside. But as I read other entries before mine I am grateful merely that I don't have to choose the winner of your wonderful giveaway to so many deserving women. Have a blessed day - Sharon

I've been battling severe depression since I was 14 (and am now approaching 40). Fortunately I've been blessed with a supportive family and great health professionals. My last major battle was during my pregnancy and lasted several months post-partum, but I fought hard and am stronger for the experience.