Love is…

by Holly | Cancer Prevention + Survival, Love and Valentine's Day, Other Holidays

What is love? On February 14, 2011, I wrote this message as I was finishing up cancer treatment. It’s a love letter to all who helped me through my journey. I wanted to preserve it, and share it with the world every year on Valentine’s Day. Love is…

Love is patient.

Love is kind.

Love is an army of family, friends, and complete strangers who took time out of their day to pray, send cards, texts, emails, homemade cards, youtube videos, and care packages.

Love dropped off food, helped around the house, and kept me updated on all things not cancer-related.

Love is two little girls who I never met who gave up their portable DVD player for long days of chemo. (before the days of ipads and iphones!)

Love shaves the hair off a future daughter-in-law’s head.

Love is being taught fortitude my entire life to conquer challenges such as this. Love is a story of a man in a rowboat who goes and gets.

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Love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Love is on one knee proposing 48 hours after my breast cancer diagnosis.

Love grows stronger every day despite two big scars and a bald coconut head.

Love is innocent. Love knows that watching Sponge Bob cartoons together on the couch will solve all of the problems of the world.

Love never fails.

Your Next Steps…

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Love, hugs, and LOVE.

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50 Comments

Heather {Woods of Bell Trees} on February 13, 2014 at 5:23 am

This is just beautiful. It brought tears to my eyes. 🙂
- Holly on February 13, 2014 at 9:36 am
  
  Hi Heather – Very kind, thank you. Hugs, Holly
Cathy on February 13, 2014 at 8:57 am

what an amazing journey! Found this post on the krafty inspiration link party and feeling inspired..thank you!
Cathy
- Holly on February 13, 2014 at 9:39 am
  
  Hi Cathy – Thank you so much for visiting and for your kind words. Hope to see you again soon. Hugs, Holly
Amberly Steele on February 13, 2014 at 9:33 am

Keep up the fight! YOU ARE amazing!!!
Gailyc on February 13, 2014 at 11:10 am

This is such a beautiful post! You are an inspiration and so very strong. Stopping by and following (via FB) from SITS Girls Comment Tribe. I love the feel and vibe of this blog, and I can’t wait to read more about your journey! Have a great day. 🙂
- Holly on February 14, 2014 at 8:46 am
  
  Hi Gailyc – Thank you for your sweet words and thanks so much for visiting. I hope to see you back again soon! Happy Valentines Day! Hugs, Holly
Gailyc on February 13, 2014 at 11:12 am

Oops, I meant Twitter!
Judy on February 13, 2014 at 12:40 pm

Holly, you said it so well and I will send love right back to you..Happy Valentine’s Day..Judy
- Holly on February 14, 2014 at 8:46 am
  
  Hi Judy – Very kind, thank you. Happy Valentines Day! Hugs, Holly
Dianna @ Oy Vey a Day on February 13, 2014 at 1:21 pm

Well said! What a simple, yet touching post. It is a wonderful tribute to your journey and all of those who have helped you along the way.
- Holly on February 14, 2014 at 8:47 am
  
  Hi Dianna – Thank you, very sweet. It really does take an Army. Happy Valentines Day! Hugs, Holly
Susan on February 13, 2014 at 7:51 pm

You, beautiful woman, have me smiling and crying at the same time. Happy Valentine’s Day! Aloha, my friend.
- Holly on February 14, 2014 at 8:50 am
  
  Hi Susan – Too sweet, thank you. Happy Valentines Day my dear, dear friend! Hugs, Holly
Sue on February 14, 2014 at 11:06 am

Love is being able to know you too, Happy Valentines Day ♥
- Holly on February 14, 2014 at 11:44 am
  
  Hi Sue – You are so sweet, much love and hugs to you for Valentines Day! Hugs, Holly
Cynthia L on February 14, 2014 at 11:55 am

What a lovely post. I have goosebumps. You are a wonderful and loving woman and have such a great support system. I am happy to be a part of your life.
- Holly on February 14, 2014 at 3:41 pm
  
  Hi Cynthia – Oh you are so sweet, thank you and glad to have you in my life! Hugs, Holly
Erin on February 14, 2014 at 5:03 pm

Your journey is one so full of hope–and how blessed you are to have had so many gather around you in prayer and selflessness.
- Holly on February 15, 2014 at 1:55 pm
  
  Hi Erin – Thank you so much for visiting and for your kind thoughts. Hugs, Holly
Gabby@MamaGab on February 14, 2014 at 10:42 pm

Yes…Love is all of these things. Beautiful story, and I love the way you tell it. Found you via SITS!
- Holly on February 15, 2014 at 2:05 pm
  
  Hi Gabby – Thanks so much for stopping by and share the love today! Hugs, Holly
Ebony on February 15, 2014 at 12:16 pm

What a beautiful and amazing love story! Stopping by from SITS girls.
- Holly on February 15, 2014 at 2:26 pm
  
  Hi Ebony – Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet words. Hugs, Holly
Heather on February 15, 2014 at 4:01 pm

Beautiful poem. I also think that love is an action, which I see in this poem.
- Holly on February 16, 2014 at 6:51 am
  
  Hi Heather – When one cannot have action, is when others take action and that is love. Hugs, Holly
ARod on February 15, 2014 at 4:09 pm

happy valentines day this was so beautiful
- Holly on February 16, 2014 at 6:51 am
  
  ARod – You are so sweet, thank you and Happy Valentine’s Day! Hugs, Holly
Crystal Green on February 15, 2014 at 8:39 pm

I love this post!! You reminded me of the country song, “Loving you through it!” Thank you for sharing this remarkable post with us. I’m glad to see you’re still here with us despite your long journey.
- Holly on February 16, 2014 at 6:52 am
  
  Hi Crystal – Thank you for your kind words. I’m not familiar with the song but love is love and that is all you need. Hugs, Holly
diane padoven on February 15, 2014 at 8:56 pm

what a lovely and touching post. we are dealing with cancer in our family right now and your beautiful post had me sobbing (happy tears) thank you!

best,
diane
napa farmhouse 1885
Dropping by from SITS girls today.
#SITSBlogging
- Holly on February 16, 2014 at 6:53 am
  
  Hi Diane – So sorry to hear about your family and thank you for sharing. Big hugs and prayers to you and your family. Holly
Toodie on February 16, 2014 at 2:29 pm

You are an amazing and strong woman; keep inspiring yourself as well as us!
- Holly on February 17, 2014 at 6:12 am
  
  Hi Toodie -You are too kind. Not amazing, just a survivor trying to make it through each day. Hugs, Holly
Joanne Viola on February 17, 2014 at 7:44 am

This is such a beautiful & inspiring post! May I add…. love is sharing your story with all of us! May God continue to bring you health & keep you strong! So glad that I visited here from Motivation Monday!
- Holly on February 17, 2014 at 4:33 pm
  
  Hi Joanne – Thank you for visiting and for your sweet, sweet words. Gods blessings right to you! Hugs, Holly
Katy Blevins on February 17, 2014 at 9:39 am

Truly beautiful. Thank you so much for the wonderful reminder of the beauty of life and love.
- Holly on February 17, 2014 at 4:33 pm
  
  Hi Katy – Thank you for your kind words. Hugs, Holly
Gracie on February 17, 2014 at 3:56 pm

What a beautiful post! Love can change everything! thanks for sharing:)
- Holly on February 17, 2014 at 4:35 pm
  
  Hi Gracie – Love will change the world. Hugs, Holly
Penny Zeller on February 18, 2014 at 11:26 pm

What a touching post! This brought tears to my eyes and reminded me of when my best friend’s son had cancer and overcame it. So many people rallied around and prayed for him. May the Lord bless you!
- Holly on February 19, 2014 at 7:03 am
  
  Hi Penny – You are so sweet, thank you for your kind words and for stopping by. There is no easy way around cancer, but love does make it better. Hugs, Holly
Michele on February 21, 2014 at 2:40 pm

Your strength is inspiring!!!!! LOVE rocks, XO:)
- Holly on February 21, 2014 at 7:29 pm
  
  Hi Michele – Thanks so much for visiting and for your kind words. Hugs, Holly
wynter on February 21, 2014 at 9:20 pm

Beautiful…..brought tears to my eyes.
- Holly on February 24, 2014 at 8:09 am
  
  Hi Wynter – Very sweet, thank you for visiting. Hugs, Holly
Marcy Rost on February 14, 2017 at 10:35 am

Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful pictures of your incredible journey…..a very Happy Valentine’s Day to you Holly!
Marcy XOXO
- Holly on February 16, 2017 at 6:15 am
  
  Hi Marcy! Thanks for stopping by and always great to hear from you. Sending much love back to you! XOXO Holly
Sarah on February 15, 2017 at 1:45 am

I wish you well. Happy Valentine’s Day!
- Holly on February 16, 2017 at 6:16 am
  
  Hi Sarah – You are so sweet, thank you! Hugs, Holly

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