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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.