Sandy,

You will be so very missed, my heart and sympathy go out to Sandy's family. This so such heart breaking news...

I shall always remember Sweet Sandy.

May God Bless her and her family, May they find peace.

God Bless All

I am so sorry, she was one of the kindest of members.

No, no, no. How can this be? My heart is just broken in half. But she is now in the arms of the Lord and that is a beautiful and peaceful place to be.

Thank you Sandy!!!
 

I too have been thinking about Sandy so much. She was one of the first people to welcome me to the group. I have been thinking and praying for her so much. I have been checking daily and hoping for the best. I will miss her on this site. She was such a inspirational and positive force for all of us. I will always keep fighting like you and consider you a cyber friend. Heart felt prayers go out to her family, all of us and everyone she has touched. Wow am I going to miss that cheerful smile, positive posts, and pink ribbon sweater in her picture.

I am so very sad to read this. Sandy was one of the first ladies to welcome me to the site when I was diagnosed with IBC in 2005. She was a positive and inspirational woman. I will miss her thoughtfullness and sweet personality that shined on this board.

My prayers are with her family.

Love and Prayers,
Lexi

I am saddened to hear about Sandy....her loss will be truly missed by all of us....I logged on tonight to see if there was any news and read Steph's post....this disease is beginning to leave me emotionally exhausted...may we all gather strength from each other to continue our fight as a special tribute to Sandy and all the other angels who are no longer with us.

One of our dearest angels! Oh, and who is 2nd "ghost"??
 

Awww, shoot! :-(

I have never met Sandy in person, as we lived on the opposite coasts, but we have exchanged such personal emails, and I had always truly enjoyed reading from her.

I shall keep our fun note exchanges in my memory forever...

I do not mean to make any unthoughtful & seemingly abrupt turns, but:

Steph, who is our second "ghost"? (in "Thinker" mode)

I am so sad
 

Sandy I just met you. You was so concern about me and what type of treatment I was recieving. That was a wonderful feeling. I love looking at your picture because you was full of love. When Christine posted that you went to the hospital I told myself that you will fight this, she will be home soon, and I start praying. I was waiting for your email saying you had on your funny sock and lucky shoe and to thank us for the support. I know right now you are thanking all of us. And I am thanking you for reaching out to me. I will pray for your family. I want to say good bye and now you at home with are Heavenly Father. Love you, Sandy.

Rendi Cotton

i am stunned! I'd checked the site before I left for vacation but it wasn't working, then I come back to find that the woman with the impish grin and beautiful heart has left us. I have always enjoyed her presence on this site and her way of looking at the light side of life, while still being a spitfire when she had to be. Heaven is a happier place today because she is there. My best to her son and husband-You were truly blessed!

Stephanie

So sad!!!!
 

My sincere condolences to Sandy's husband and her family. I am still totally shocked by this news, although I knew she wasn't doing well these past few weeks. She was such a fighter, and her posts gave so much hope to everyone on this site. She seemed to care about everyone and was so upbeat. I really expected her to keep going. She seemed to be doing well this past winter which makes it hard for me to believe.

She will be missed by so many in our support group, but she will always be in our thoughts and her memory will still continue to give us support and hope. How can we donate to the HER2 support group in her name?

Thinking of you, Sandy!!!!

Barbara H.

another angel has earned her wings
 

Steph,
I am absolutely heart sick to hear the news of Sandy's passing. She was an unusual gem with a heart the size of Texas. Her great sense of humor kept us smilin' through the day and now her loss is almost unbelievable! Steph, thank you for staying in touch with Sandy and her family.
Love and Hugs, Kim From CT

How to donate, etc.
 

Can't seem to reply - I get an error message. I'll try again.

You may make a donation to this site in Sandy's name in the ABOUT US section of this site. Go to the bottom of the right hand column and there is a link. They take a check or Paypal.

JoJo -
The "ghosts" quip was from back when Sandy and I first met in 2004 at the San Antonio symposium. We were both approaching our 5 years since DX and we said we must be ghosts since we had passed our "due dates" according to the stats for our particular situations. That was the theme that year - stage IV can be survived and have a good life quality. Ask Esther - she was also one of us showing the world that it can be done!

It was a difficult day as I knew the post on losing Sandy would shock some and upset everyone at the least. I also notified Joe and Chris at ASCO in Chicago.

I am so very sorry. There are no words for times when our grief is beyond expression. To Sandy's family, our sincere condolances to all of you.

Sandy had a beautiful soul. Her words were always spoken with kindness and compassion. May God's strength be with you during this difficult time. You are in our prayers.

I don't know what to say, it seems so quick... I'm so sad.
Jen

When I read this yesterday, it really saddened my heart.
I always enjoyed reading Sandy's posts. I'll really miss her.
God bless her and her family.

I shall not pass this way again. Any good I can do or any kindness that I can show let me not defer or neglect it for I shall not pass this way again.




What a lovely doctrine for life. I had never noticed it on her posts before.

We all so frail, it is so easy to be fearful or callous. My marks are not very high.

I will miss her friendly face, and try and remember her mantra.


RB

Such sad news
 

So sorry to hear of Sandy's passing. I enjoyed reading her upbeat posts, and will miss her. I send my deepest condolences to her loving family.

caya

God bless her familly and all her friends. She was such a support on this board
and I will remember her smiling face.
patb