In Sandra's Shoes

Dear Sandra,
Your story was inspiring in that you had the doctor visit and dealt immediately with the situation. May God Bless you and yours.

sandra,

im a friend of sharis, from work. and she told me to check out your new blog. my mom had breast cancer last year. she was stage 0 as well. she had a single mastectomy, and didnt need chemo or radiation. she and her new implant are doing just fine now. just be happy that this was caught so early, she had an amazing surgeon and is a new woman because of what she and our whole family went through. god bless.

Who is this beautiful lady!!!! Can we go out on a date ;o)

Sandra,

On November 29, 2006 I went to take my 1st mammogram. They called me back the next week because they saw something and what they saw were calcifications in my right breast. Of course they try to ease your pain to say 99% of the time they are not cancerous. Well I guess I am that 1%. On Feb. 1st I learned I had early breast cancer. I am 40 yrs. old, never been married nor do I have children. My first thought was that I will never have all the things that I want because you feel that your life is over. I have been going for more testing and by the end of March 2007 I will have made up my mind as to which way to go. I have two options to consider. I am over the 50% mark of making my decision and this is a decision that only I can make along with the Lord's guidance. Not a day has gone by where I have not shed a tear by myself or with someone. I thank God for a co-worker of mine who has gone through the same thing as I am going through and she helps me out alot. This hasn't been an easy road. I know that I will overcome this and live a long and healthy life.

Momma Long,
i have known you since I was 4... and you have been with me and supported me through everything from track meets to girlscouts cookie runs, to broken ankles and getting into college and everything inbetween...
You are my inspiration and janel and i like to refer to u as our 'living legend', the most successfull person and one of the strongest women we have ever known. YOU ARE SUPER DUPER SMART AND CARING AND A BEAUTIFUL PERSON and I feel privelaged to have known you and for you to have been a part of my life for so long... and for many more years of shared birthdays to come :) There is nothing i would want to do more than walk with you through this time and give you all the love and support you have given me thoughout the years... I LOVE YA MOMMA!!!!
-elisse

Momma Long,
I can't say that I have known you as long as Elisse has. As a matter of fact its only been a few years. You opened your home to me every morning and relieved my mothers burdens... For that I'm grateful. I've known Shari since middle school and if anyone has shaped my friends life its you. All of the traits I see in Shari, that opinionated strong Black woman... Thats what I see in you. Its rare that you get to meet a living legend. But you beat the odds in every way. A true fighter.
So through my prayers I want to walk with you just like Jesus will.

Hi Sandra!

After only knowing you for a very short time I have been touched by you and your daughter. You have shown me nothing but kindness and compassion every time you come to visit Shari and stock us up with delicious food. Just from knowing Shari I know what a fighter the Long's are. You will get through this and not give up. You've already done a phenomenal job so far, and that has truly been inspiring. You are an amazing woman and I am so grateful that I have been able to meet you.

Love,
Jilli

Hi Sandra,

You are an inspiration to all of us who know and love you. I support you and am here to walk with you on this journey. Hold strong.

Love,
Joanne