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Faith Guided Bure Through 'World's Toughest Test'
13 Nov
Summary
- Candace Cameron Bure relied on scripture to overcome fear and endurance.
- She nearly quit during a tear gas challenge, removing her armband.
- Bure was shocked to pass selection with other recruits.
Candace Cameron Bure found spiritual grounding to endure the rigors of 'Special Forces: World's Toughest Test'. She prepared by memorizing scripture, focusing on themes of fear, perseverance, and endurance.
Conversations and prayers with fellow Christian recruits in the Malaysian jungle provided comfort. Bure faced intense challenges, including a helicopter jump and a 30-foot rope descent, but the tear gas chemical warfare simulation nearly broke her.
Panicked and feeling trapped, Bure removed her armband, signaling a desire to quit. However, an instructor retrieved it, giving her a chance to reconsider. She ultimately passed the final selection, a victory she described as shocking due to extreme sleep deprivation.
Her husband, Valeri Bure, expressed no surprise at her success, calling her a "tough little cookie." Bure became emotional, emphasizing the importance of community support.
