Hi my name is Linda. I am an eleven year breast cancer survivor. My story is very simular to all the brave ones out there that have endured this and many other challenges in life. Instead of telling about the cancer I want to give recognition to my sisters that helped me through all of this.
My sister Barbara was with me when I found out about my breast cancer. She cried. I didn't but as scared as I was things needed to be dealt with. I remember the night before my surgery I was having difficulty falling to sleep. Hearing a voice call out to me asking "Do you want us to take over now?" I answered aloud yes.The feeling of peace and serenity came over me and I knew from that day forth all would be fine. I wasn't in this alone. After the surgery of removing my left breast I had alot to do and alot of decisions to make. Barbara and my sister-in-law Kim were beside me throughout my entire ordeal. They cried with me. Hurt with me and helped me decide that I needed to follow my heart with what treatments I ended up not taking. I never felt ugly having lost a breast. Instead I feel blessed. Love, laughter and the most wonderful feeling of serenity is all that matters to me. I love you Barbara, thank you for being there for me all of my life. I love you Kim, thank you for being there for me when I needed you the most.
Coatesville, PA