Erik Gray's Journals/Pictures
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In December 2012, my fibula was taken out of my left leg to replace cancer-infected bone in my chin. This is all about my experiences with cancer and the growth that I have had because of it!
One
of my biggest realizations with cancer is that having a bad attitude isn’t
going to help me in any way. In fact, the only thing that a bad attitude will
do is make things worse. I’ve come to realize that cancer “is what it is”, but
I’ll make the best with what I’ve been given. I’ve learned that it’s the
reaction to adversity that defines character. Although it’s cliché, there is
nothing false about the ideal that attitude is everything. For me, attitude is
the number one indicator of who we are, how we react to adversity, and what we
can become. A winning attitude will go a long way.
Because of my experiences with cancer and student leadership, I know that people look at me constantly.
I have made an effort to post uplifting pictures, quotes, and status'.
Two years ago, I started a blog to write down all my cancer experiences and how they and the gospel have ultimately blessed my life. I've seen my blog reach many different parts of the country, as well as many countries around the world.
I have come to understand that technology is a strong aspect of life today; what I put on my Facebook page matters.
There is so much that can come from the internet, whether it be good or bad.
By posting uplifting material on my blog and social media pages, I
choose good; and by choosing good, I choose God.