Welcome to my blog. My name is Sandy Bobal-Zuniga and I am inspiring and empowering women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer to change their lives for the better.
As we build a community and resources I encourage you to come back, visit, learn and comment. I want this to be a safe and interactive place to discuss what goes beyond the medical aspect and into empowering us all with information and allow you to make your own decisions on what you will do after you are diagnosed.
I have some lofty goals on helping women with the aspects of breast cancer that are frustrating me and decrease the overwhelm of information overload and despair…we will let the light and hope shine through as time goes on and our memories of the diagnosis fade.
So, WELCOME and let’s connect.
Sandy
*Note: This site is not meant to replace or be a substitute for personal medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Use the information provided on this site solely at your own risk. If you have any concerns about your health, please consult with a physician.
Sandy,
I’m so sorry to hear that breast cancer has come into your life, but so proud to see the manner in which you’ve chosen to face it. You’re an amazing woman Sandy, and I believe this disease doesn’t have a fighting chance against the likes of you! Reaching out and supporting others as you travel your journey is nothing short of amazing. It’s your giving spirit that will not only help others but also help you too. It’s clear to me you truly understand what a person sends out into the universe greatly determines what the universe will give them back. On that note, I send you my love and support from the Wisconsin part of the universe! 🙂
Sandy – my dear friend,
As I’ve told you before, I am so sorry that this has come into your life but am so VERY VERY proud of how you’re choosing to turn that energy into something positive for yourself and other people who are struggling through the same process.
As always my prayers and support are with you always,
Love,
Kim
Hi Sandy,
What a beautiful and inspriring way to record your journey. I pray that God will guide the doctors and yourself to find the best treatment for yourself. Thanks for sharing your journey with others.
Take Care, Donna Perry
Hi Sandy,
Your courage and willingness to share will benefit countless others as this site and your inspiration is passed from person to person.
May God richly bless you and your family.
Praying for you.
Jerry
Thank you Jerry. I appreciate you stopping by and helping me spread the word. My mission is to help other women and make things easier for them to get through this disease. We will prevail!
Please stop by again…I’m trying to release a video each week.
Hello Sandy,
Your Dad had been keeping me informed of your recent diagnosis. Knowing the strong person that you are, you will conquer this disease!
Sincerely,
Lee Norberg
Thank you Lee! I’m glad you can join me here and helping me reach the women who need this information. Hope to see you when I am back East again. 🙂
Hi Sandy,
I’m touched and inspired to read your blog. You are not just telling but showing people “how to live the life to face challenges”. You show me how to be positive, active and fight for a good fight. I’m proud of you.
I want to share these scriptures. James 1: 2-4 “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”
God loves you & He wants you to be mature and complete, not lacking anything. You are living and proofing it. Your LOVE is in action.
You are Blessed. Because you have stood the test, you will receive the crown of life that God has promised. You are more and more beautiful inside and outside every day.
Lois
Thank you so much Lois for your comments and the scripture. Very appropriate. Thank you for being here and for being you. Sending you much love and a big hug!!
Hi! I`m from Argentina. I`m Marìa. Looking for some help to support a close friend, I saw your video and know about you. You inspired me and I admire your strengh and courage. I`d like to help her to go through chemo but I don`t know how!! She was operated 3 weeks ago and is near to get her first chemo sesion. She said me goodbye ( yesterday) up to March, when she believes she`ll be back to the “real world” . I don`t speak English very well, so I didn`t understand ALL THE WORDS of your video. I need some of them written to let her know my support, that I love her very much, that I`m ready to cut my hair to be as bold as she`ll be, I don`t care . I also think that person is more than some hair, but, I`m not ill and it`s my decision, not a consecuence. May you help me anyways, please????Thank you
Hi Maria. Thank you so much for being here and for supporting your friend with such caring. She is truly blessed to have you. Please go to http://www.BreastCancerSupporter.com and sign up for the free “How to Help” guide. That will give you some idea.
You will have to see how she feels and go with that. Sounds like she is similar to me and I just wanted to hide or be left alone as I was going through chemo treatments. I became a shadow of my former self during it. I didn’t want to be around other people or talk or anything except to just get through it. I also didn’t want anyone else to shave their heads for me…my baldness was a side effect, I would have felt guilty if anyone did it on purpose. So don’t go off and shave yours unless you really know it would make your friend feel better.
In the guide I give you tips about possibly bringing meals, cleaning the house, and many other things. Maybe you can have some quiet “girl” time and bring her favorite movie over to watch…or some comedy movies she will laugh. Laughter is very important during this time. Also, come join us on Facebook as you can read how other’s are coping.
Continue to be a positive and sympathetic friend. Make sure she takes time to slow down and treat herself well…and help her celebrate every day. If she needs to just rest and get through the side effects let her do that too. Just be there to assist when she needs you or to offer your love.