Tomorrow
Less than eight months ago WhyMommy (our DC Metro Mom sister) posted this on her blog. At the time, she was nursing her five month old, taking care of her two year old and had never revealed any personal information on her blog.Less than eight months ago she had been diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer. Since that day, she has shared with us her deepest fears, her physical pain and the emotional turbulence of living with cancer. She also treated us to moments of joy and the triumphs of perserverance. She's given us so much through her words, and never once has she asked for anything in return except for our positive energy to support her battle with cancer.
Tomorrow is Susan's surgery. She's endured months of chemo and the accompanying exhaustion and pain. But that's all over and tomorrow Susan goes in for one of the final steps of her treatment--a double mastectomy.
So today is the day that we might return just a smidgen of what she's given to us. And I for one want her to know that I am here in VA cheering her on!!
If you'd like to send your wishes to Susan on your own blog (and help get the word out about IBC), write a post and title it "tomorrow" and link back to her.
Let her know how much love she has going into surgery with her tomorrow.
I mean how can you say no to this incredible smile?
Cross-posted at Mamma Loves...
Good luck tomorrow, Susan! I'll be thinking of you.
Posted by:Lawyer Mama | January 21, 2008 at 02:36 PM
Lots of love and good thoughts to you Susan!
Posted by:Beth B. | January 21, 2008 at 02:37 PM
Susan, you know we're sending you thoughts, prayers, and all the best wishes for tomorrow and beyond!
Posted by:Nancy | January 21, 2008 at 02:50 PM
Following surgery you best have a quick recovery and feel better really soon.
Or I'll kick your ass.
XXOO!
Posted by:Devra | January 21, 2008 at 02:52 PM
Best wishes, Susan! You'll be in our thoughts.
Posted by:Andrea | January 21, 2008 at 03:01 PM
Oh Susan... all the best to you and I am praying for a speedy recovery.
Big Virtual Hug!
Jill
Posted by:Jill Asher | January 21, 2008 at 03:09 PM
We love you, Susan. You rock.
Posted by:Kristen | January 21, 2008 at 03:28 PM
Susan - good luck. I'll be thinking of you and your family :)
Posted by:Robin | January 21, 2008 at 03:42 PM
Good luck tomorrow. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Posted by:Linda | January 21, 2008 at 03:45 PM
To my sister in the blogosphere -- who I've never met, but admire and feel for: Courage. Strength. Humor. Love.
You have them already. And for tomorrow, I send you mine as well.
Posted by:nynancy | January 21, 2008 at 05:39 PM
Wishing you all the best tomorrow!
Posted by:kimberly/tippytoes | January 21, 2008 at 05:58 PM
I am sending our grrrl WhyMommy my love from every corner of my heart, my home and the internet! We love you, Susan, and we stand with you in this journey.
Posted by:Jessica Ashley (Sassafrass) | January 21, 2008 at 06:28 PM
Best wishes and speedy recovery!
Posted by:mira | January 22, 2008 at 05:12 PM
God Bless you!
You are in my thoughts and prayers,
and you rock, of course :)
Posted by:Nicole | January 22, 2008 at 06:10 PM
Dear Susan:
Yesterday I had my yearly mammogram. It was, as usual, an uneventful happening. But you were on my mind and in the quiet moments I reflected on all the women who don't leave the screening clinic with non-news.
So, I have dedicated my thoughts during every mammogram I have going forward to you. No longer will I be doing my grocery list in my head during these yearly moments. Instead I'll take time to reflect on a beautiful young mother who knows enough of who she is to not only face this IBC disease with whatever energy she has, but to share it with women she's never even met.
Go! Go! and keep going.
with love and prayers, Pamela W.
Posted by:PamelaW | January 23, 2008 at 01:02 PM
Thank you, Amie. Thank you all! The surgery went amazingly well and I'm recovering nicely.... I very much appreciate your support and love!
Posted by:WhyMommy | January 23, 2008 at 04:15 PM