The angel of strength. Through the struggle, through the pain, she emerges. She always knew she would survive; she trudged onward even when the light went out. She believes in herself; she's proven it. She showed the world and, most importantly, herself what she can do and what she can endure. The praise is earned. True, it's not that she needs it but enjoying it is a bit of fuel to go on. And go on, she will. It is the only way to live. It gets easier, her skin toughens, her muscles strengthen, her wit evolves. She shows us all what can be done and how to do it.