Ruth Cerda found herself in a living nightmare in the fall of 2000 when she received a diagnosis of Stage III, infiltrating ductal carcinoma. The very mention of her diagnosis would bring her to tears. Ruth Cerda, a mother of four, was typically upbeat and positive and very accustomed to being the backbone for her family. She found her spirit utterly crushed by the impact of the physical changes that cancer treatment caused. The nurses called her chemo “the red devil” and soon after starting her treatment she realized why. The nausea that ensued her chemo rounds was vicious. As the side effects of the chemo kicked in, as her hair fell out and her body changed shape, she felt her emotional well-being plummet and her self- image erode. The family who had always counted on her for support came through to return the love and support she had selflessly given throughout her life. Although the journey was trying, her family helped her find joy in the little things and encouraged her to focus on the “haves” in life rather than the “have nots”. Seventeen years have passed since Ruth’s diagnosis and she still embraces the life perspective she gained from her experience with breast cancer. She is, again, in the position to support others and bring joy to all those who meet her by sharing her story so that others may find the hope they need to make it through another day.