Dana Reeve Quotes (10 Quotes)

I'm here today to honor my husband and proudly introduce my friend -- the next president of the United States, John Kerry.

We have become accustomed to living our life with joy amidst pain and challenges,

You have to celebrate the gifts because life is so hard and I think once you realize life's gonna be hard, the good stuff really comes forward,

I've been grieving privately the past week and a half. My inclination would be, frankly, to remain private for a good long while. But I came here today in support of John Kerry because this is so important.

Your emotional state has a tremendous amount to do with sickness, health and well-being. For years, my husband and I lived on -- and because of -- hope. Hope continues to give me the mental strength to carry on.

the ultimate example of defying the odds with strength, courage and hope.

I hope before too long to be sharing news of my good health and recovery, ... Now, more than ever, I feel Chris with me as I face this challenge. As always, I look to him as the ultimate example of defying the odds with strength, courage, and hope in the face of life's adversities.

We were having a conversation at our home, and every time he said something where one might gesture, use a hand gesture, his finger was popping up, and we both started to notice it,

Based on the imminent release of a tabloid article regarding my personal health, my family and I have decided to release our own statement, ... I have recently been diagnosed with lung cancer and am currently undergoing treatment. I have an excellent team of physicians and we are optimistic about my prognosis.

And then he said, 'I think I can make that happen on my own,' and he did. He literally commanded his finger to move, and it did.