An amazing story of hope, determination and perseverance. A mother, filled with anguish and uncertainty fights for her daughter’s life. Janessa, the youngest of three, had been diagnosed with cancerous brain tumors. Written from a mother’s perspective, Lorraine shares her most inner thoughts as she witnessed her ten year-old daughter undergo brain surgery and later, a stem cell transplant. Determined not to be engulfed by the cancer, their love is demonstrated by making every moment a memorable one. A complete accounting of their battle against cancer, and as they cope with the after effects from chemo treatments. Janessa suffered severe hearing loss, stunted growth, cognitive development and social and academic difficulty. But that didn't stop her. This remarkable story is an incredible display of strength, courage, love and devotion. It will make you cry, laugh and cheer as Janessa finds out that one of her hardest battles of all was the very least one expected!... More > www.JanessasJourney.com< Less
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By Jennifer Esteybar
Oct 15, 2009
"Janessa's Journey Through Her Mother's Eyes" As I was reading Janessa's Journey, it coincided with the timing of my own personal journey. I related with Janessa the parallel struggles and challenges, the internal as well as the external battles that took all the strength and courage drawn deep within to move forward despite all the darkness that seemed to suffocate and block the light from reaching our soul. As each chapter unfolded a turbulent challenge, a renewed strength seemed to emerge one step closer, one step forward towards the source of all sources - the light, the love, and the peace that sustains us all. Like the caterpillar that crawled through it's earthly challenges, encircled within the cocoon of darkness and finally emerging to break through the light and fly once again - to soar once again on eagles wings ! A transformation occurred from the minute I picked up the book to the last page that brought us both to an unparalleled victory! A must read book!!! ... More > Jennifer Patacsil Esteybar< Less
