Making Memories for Amanda
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MAKING A LIFETIME OF MEMORIES FOR AMANDA AND HER BOYS
What is a hero? For each of us that word holds a different meaning. For the last 26 plus years I have been serving my country in various capacities, and for that service, some have called me and the many other servicemen “heroes”. I am humbled and thankful to those who feel this way. But I think of the many people in this world that have found themselves in unthinkable circumstances but have risen up and faced challenges with courage, hope, and a determination to survive. For me, these are the true unsung heroes that go unnoticed everyday. This is why the person I consider to be my hero is my lovely wife Amanda. Let me tell you why.
Amanda is the glue and foundation of our family. Despite my hectic life and long deployments away from home, she has remained the steadfast rock that keeps our home in order and our family strong. Amanda’s given birth and raised two amazing young men, now 9 and 12. She’s my light and keeps me grounded in what’s truly important in life. I know that many other women and men out there are doing these same things for their loved ones and they also have my respect. But what makes Amanda extraordinarily special is because while doing all that she does for us she has also been fighting for her own life, battling cancer.
The glue of our family–Amanda taking the boys on another adventure
After the birth of our second son, at the young age of 33, we were devastated to find out that Amanda had breast cancer. After the initial shock, fear, and anger passed she could have been defeated at the unfairness of it all. But she wasn’t defeated. Amanda, laced up her gloves and boots, drew up her resolve, and went to fight for her life with the surefire determination that she was going to survive and be there for her family.
A Family that fights together –
All of us shaving our heads as Amanda starts her chemo treatments
Over the next year, this beautiful woman persevered as her body was crushed by surgeries, chemo, and radiation. Each battle left scars, the biggest one being told that she would not be able to have more children. Despite the struggles she woke up everyday determined to remain positive and not let this disease run her life. No matter how poorly she felt, Amanda was always there for us with a smile. Along with continuing to be our rock, she became involved with the cancer community supporting others in their cancer battles.
With the help of some great doctors, family and amazing friends she was able to pull through her original diagnosis and a little over a year later she walked away a Survivor. She was tired and weary from the struggle, but stronger and more beautiful than ever. As her hair grew back she dyed bold, beautiful pink stripes in her hair to show the stripes she had earned in the struggle. Wherever I would go throughout town people would say to me, “Your wife is Amanda, right? The sweet girl with the pretty pink stripes in her hair?! Her infectious passion for life affected everyone she touched and it showed.
Amanda always with a smile shows what she thinks of chemo as she finishes up her last of five treatments
Amanda knowing others are still fighting helps by passing out gift bags and visit with cancer patients
Over the next year Amanda continued to recover and get back to her old self, working out, beginning her own photography business, and continuing to help others with their fight. Then Amanda went in for a checkup because her hip was bothering her, and was told that her entire right hipbone was covered in cancer!!!! We were told that not only had the cancer metastasized to her hip, but was also on her spine, sternum, and liver. Shocked and in disbelief, we found ourselves struggling to remain upright. Hadn’t she given enough? Hadn’t she fought hard enough? No sooner had she earned her right to be called a Survivor than it was torn away from her.
Still my amazing wife Amanda laced up her old battered gloves and boots and with the same determination she stepped back into the ring ready to fight. She didn’t give up hope and was ready to beat it again. Amanda has now been fighting and going strong for over 6 years now. There have been ups and downs, but we have been blessed and fortunate to beat the odds for as long as we have. But now, despite Amanda’s valiant efforts her last treatments have not worked as we had hoped and we are now unsure of how much time we may have left together.
Amanda determined not to be defeated celebrates New years 2012 with her boys after finding out the cancer had metastasized
Amanda at the Oncologist for one of her monthly infusions she has to get
I stand before you as a humbled man, father, and husband who has been watching the love of my life fight against something that I cannot protect her from, nor fight for her. But I also stand before you inspired and amazed as everyday I watched her fight with resolve, determination, passion for life, and love for her boys and family.
Amanda’s story is one of hope, resolve, determination and inspiration. We each face our own struggles and turmoil of today’s world, but please take a moment and show support for something we can all get behind. With your help we can show Amanda, how amazing she is and how much she will be missed. With your support we can take away the financial burden and allow Amanda to just concentrate on spending time with her family and making as many memories as possible. We have not given up hope! And although we do not know what the future may hold for us or how much time we have left together, we know it will never be enough! Please help us to make the most of that time and create a lifetime of memories that the boys and I can hold on to, and try to make each day together feel like a lifetime in itself.
The Sellars family taking the fight to cancer for the last 8 years
I thank you all in advance for taking a moment and sharing in our story and struggle.
Prayers, wishes and words of encouragement are always welcomed and appreciated.
Please show support for Amanda and follow her lead, by taking a moment to remind your loved ones how much they mean to you, enjoying each precious moment you have together and living each day with no regrets.
The Sellars Family
To all those experiencing your own fight, our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Keep your head up and fight on….
Amanda’s Motto for the last 8 years - She continues that fight for her family and her boys
What is a hero? For each of us that word holds a different meaning. For the last 26 plus years I have been serving my country in various capacities, and for that service, some have called me and the many other servicemen “heroes”. I am humbled and thankful to those who feel this way. But I think of the many people in this world that have found themselves in unthinkable circumstances but have risen up and faced challenges with courage, hope, and a determination to survive. For me, these are the true unsung heroes that go unnoticed everyday. This is why the person I consider to be my hero is my lovely wife Amanda. Let me tell you why.
Amanda is the glue and foundation of our family. Despite my hectic life and long deployments away from home, she has remained the steadfast rock that keeps our home in order and our family strong. Amanda’s given birth and raised two amazing young men, now 9 and 12. She’s my light and keeps me grounded in what’s truly important in life. I know that many other women and men out there are doing these same things for their loved ones and they also have my respect. But what makes Amanda extraordinarily special is because while doing all that she does for us she has also been fighting for her own life, battling cancer.
The glue of our family–Amanda taking the boys on another adventureAfter the birth of our second son, at the young age of 33, we were devastated to find out that Amanda had breast cancer. After the initial shock, fear, and anger passed she could have been defeated at the unfairness of it all. But she wasn’t defeated. Amanda, laced up her gloves and boots, drew up her resolve, and went to fight for her life with the surefire determination that she was going to survive and be there for her family.
A Family that fights together – All of us shaving our heads as Amanda starts her chemo treatments
Over the next year, this beautiful woman persevered as her body was crushed by surgeries, chemo, and radiation. Each battle left scars, the biggest one being told that she would not be able to have more children. Despite the struggles she woke up everyday determined to remain positive and not let this disease run her life. No matter how poorly she felt, Amanda was always there for us with a smile. Along with continuing to be our rock, she became involved with the cancer community supporting others in their cancer battles.
With the help of some great doctors, family and amazing friends she was able to pull through her original diagnosis and a little over a year later she walked away a Survivor. She was tired and weary from the struggle, but stronger and more beautiful than ever. As her hair grew back she dyed bold, beautiful pink stripes in her hair to show the stripes she had earned in the struggle. Wherever I would go throughout town people would say to me, “Your wife is Amanda, right? The sweet girl with the pretty pink stripes in her hair?! Her infectious passion for life affected everyone she touched and it showed.
Amanda always with a smile shows what she thinks of chemo as she finishes up her last of five treatmentsAmanda knowing others are still fighting helps by passing out gift bags and visit with cancer patientsOver the next year Amanda continued to recover and get back to her old self, working out, beginning her own photography business, and continuing to help others with their fight. Then Amanda went in for a checkup because her hip was bothering her, and was told that her entire right hipbone was covered in cancer!!!! We were told that not only had the cancer metastasized to her hip, but was also on her spine, sternum, and liver. Shocked and in disbelief, we found ourselves struggling to remain upright. Hadn’t she given enough? Hadn’t she fought hard enough? No sooner had she earned her right to be called a Survivor than it was torn away from her.
Still my amazing wife Amanda laced up her old battered gloves and boots and with the same determination she stepped back into the ring ready to fight. She didn’t give up hope and was ready to beat it again. Amanda has now been fighting and going strong for over 6 years now. There have been ups and downs, but we have been blessed and fortunate to beat the odds for as long as we have. But now, despite Amanda’s valiant efforts her last treatments have not worked as we had hoped and we are now unsure of how much time we may have left together.
Amanda determined not to be defeated celebrates New years 2012 with her boys after finding out the cancer had metastasized Amanda at the Oncologist for one of her monthly infusions she has to getI stand before you as a humbled man, father, and husband who has been watching the love of my life fight against something that I cannot protect her from, nor fight for her. But I also stand before you inspired and amazed as everyday I watched her fight with resolve, determination, passion for life, and love for her boys and family.
Amanda’s story is one of hope, resolve, determination and inspiration. We each face our own struggles and turmoil of today’s world, but please take a moment and show support for something we can all get behind. With your help we can show Amanda, how amazing she is and how much she will be missed. With your support we can take away the financial burden and allow Amanda to just concentrate on spending time with her family and making as many memories as possible. We have not given up hope! And although we do not know what the future may hold for us or how much time we have left together, we know it will never be enough! Please help us to make the most of that time and create a lifetime of memories that the boys and I can hold on to, and try to make each day together feel like a lifetime in itself.
The Sellars family taking the fight to cancer for the last 8 years I thank you all in advance for taking a moment and sharing in our story and struggle.
Prayers, wishes and words of encouragement are always welcomed and appreciated.
Please show support for Amanda and follow her lead, by taking a moment to remind your loved ones how much they mean to you, enjoying each precious moment you have together and living each day with no regrets.
The Sellars Family
To all those experiencing your own fight, our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Keep your head up and fight on….
Amanda’s Motto for the last 8 years - She continues that fight for her family and her boysOrganizer
Amanda Sellars
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Vass, NC