Sherrie
On sharing…
“I dreaded this, really. I never talked about my cancer to anybody, really, as far as me physically, my personal story.
I could tell people, ‘You’ll get through it,’ but not any details. I thought, ‘I’m not good at talking about myself.’
But, then I thought, ‘You know, everybody’s done something to say, ‘I believe in this. I support this.’
But, I haven’t.
I just sat back and let everybody do it. Maybe this is God’s way of telling me, ‘You need to get out there and do it. You need to tell your story.’
So, that’s why I’m here.”
“Isn’t it amazing? All this time, and just talking about it, brings it all back to you.
And I just think if anyone is willing to come and talk, that shows a lot of strength in that person. They are stronger than they even realize.
We are.
We are strong women.
All of us.”
Sherrie Holder | 66 | Arlington, Texas | wife to Ed | mother of Becky and Jenny | retired bookkeeper
Diagnosis: Breast Cancer March 1994 | L side Mastectomy March 1994 | survivor
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Thank you for sharing Sherrie! You look amazing in the pictures. I am so proud of you. You inspire me. Love you!!
You are so beautiful both inside and out! You lift me up everytime I talk with you and just seeing these beautiful pictures of you reminds me of the kind of person I want to become. Thanks for your perserverance and faith. I love you!
I know someone else who decided to talk. It was the best way she could have handled this and it was a gift to us all. If she talked then we didn’t have to hide behind our fears and it gave us permission to support instead of waiting for a cue and pretending it wasn’t happening. I love your photos and you are an inspiration!
I am so proud of you MOM.. These pictures are beautiful. I had a wonderful time at the walk today, and I am so proud of how hard you have worked to overcome. You are my inspiration. I love you with all my heart.
Sherrie- thanks for sharing! You are such an inspiration. The pictures are amazing and they show your fighting spirit. So beautiful!
What gorgeous pictures of someone who is a beautiful person inside and out!
Inspirational and strong defines you!
They are the most beautiful photo’s!
You’re a brave woman, I hope this helps other woman to keep on fighting. Well done you are truly an inspiration.
You’re a beautiful woman! I’m so glad you fought and won over cancer but better yet, thanks for fighting the silence!! God Bless You!
Sherrie-what gorgeous pictures!!
You truly are an inspiration to all of us!!!
Thank you so much for sharing your story! You are an inspiration to all of us. I love your beautiful pictures:)
What a gogeous woman! You shared something so private and that helps us all have hope. My 94 year old grandma is also a survivor and she has been my hero for many years, and now I have you, too. You are strong and caring and are always giving to others. We should all have a little Sherrie in all of us.
Mrs. Holder (because I still cannot call you Sherrie!), I’m so proud of you!!! Thank you for sharing and encouraging us all! I loved your smiling face and laugh when I was a teenager, and I love seeing your beautiful face now! So proud!!!
Dear sweet, Sherrie – you have the most beautiful, spirit and such incredible courage! You have always made me feel like a part of your family through your thoughtful and loving ways. I feel blessed to have been touched by your life and your light!! So very proud of you!
All my love, Shirley
You go girl! You are an amazing woman and I am so glad I am your friend.