In Sandra's Shoes

I stopped my morning ritual today when I heard a quiver in Robin Roberts' voice on Good Morning America today.
And then I sat down.
She told all of us she has breast cancer and is having surgery on Friday. She found the lump a few weeks ago. She said she had a mammogram and an ultra sound. The cancer was detected through the ultra sound.
Her prognosis is excellent, she said. Praise God.
But then she added one thing that I've learned as well. Early detection is key and having insurance so you can have the secondary test with ultra sound. It can make all the difference.
But the quiver in her voice caught me because it reminded me of the day when I learned I had breast cancer and had to tell my husband and children.
You know it but in those first few weeks, it's hard to say it especially when you are telling family and friends.
Diane Sawyer sat next to her and held her hand through some of the conversation. It was very moving.
You could see the strength and determination in her face that she would face this and be back at work as soon as possible.
Robin, I know you can do it. I did it.
We are breast cancer survivors.