Inspiring Photo: Lighting the Way #1146064

Lighting the Way

Uploaded: August 24, 2005

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This photo was taken last month just a few days after I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I thought I’d post it today and let my friends at BP know what’s being going on as I haven’t been around much here lately.

I’ve had surgery already and chemo and/or radiation will be my next line of defense. One of those will begin in the next week or two, so I’m not sure if I’ll be up to posting and/or commenting for awhile.

Hopefully in a few months all of this will be behind me. I just wanted to

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Sherri Conley August 24, 2005 0

I would like to thank two BP friends who have helped me along in my journey so far:

~ Darren Fisher, a fellow Cancer Survivor ~ Thanks for your advice and for all of your warm and encouraging thoughts. I think about you often, and I pray that you have a quick recovery. Thanks so much for being there.

~ Len Pierce, a wonderfully caring person who has put forth much time and effort in raising funds towards the cure for Cancer. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Many thanks also for all of your support, your comforting words, and for cheering me on. What a truly special person you are!

Sherri
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Mary N C. Taitt August 24, 2005 0

What an absolutely lovely photo, Sherri. I will hold you in my prayers and send healing energy your way. Mary #1760535

Sandy Landon August 24, 2005 0

Beautiful capture! I wish you the best toward a speedy recovery!! #1760743

Joyce ONeil August 24, 2005 0

Sherri - Be assured you will get many prayers from all the BP people, including mine. You will get through this with the help of the Lord.

This is a wonderful image - keep your camera close - it's surprising how much therapy it can be...

Good luck to you... #1760788

August 24, 2005 0

A beautiful photograph. Great lighting and composition.
you are in my prayers. Leslie Capehart #1760880

Michelle Lea Guinn August 24, 2005 0

Beautiful image Sherri!!! You are in my prayers!!! mlg~ #1760912

Marcie A. Fowler August 24, 2005 0

Ohhh Sherri . . . so sorry to hear you have to go through this. couple of great support people there in Darren (an amazing individual) and Len (a sweet caring spirit) and the rest of us here at BP will be there with thoughts and prayers as well!!!

magnificenly gorgeous image!!! Great composition and lighting. Esepcially love the light way down at the end!!!

Hang in there!!!! We'll all be routing for you!!! #1761009

Leanne M.E. Boyd August 24, 2005 0

Sherri, my heart is with you. A Beautiful shot of the caring world around you. #1761333

Leonard Pierce August 24, 2005 0

Oh my, Sherri!!!...There is no way I can put into words what I am feeling right now!!! Your image is absolutely beautiful - everything about it is just perfect!! It was well worth waiting for!

You have really made my day with your wonderful comments - I am truly Honored! I feel like I just won the Grand Prize, but the Grandest Prize of all will be when you say to me sometime in the near future, "Hey Len, I'M CANCER FREE!!!!!" !!!

You are always in my thoughts and prayers...Get Well Soon, my Friend!

- Len #1761424

Rachel Scott-Renouf August 24, 2005 0

Sherri, Beautiful image! I too will be praying for you to make a full and speedy recovery...

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Carla Metzler August 25, 2005 0

Excellent and beautiful capture, Sherri. You will be in my prayers. #1765200

Sherri Conley August 25, 2005 0

My goodness! Mary, Sandy, Joyce, Leslie, Michelle Lea, Marcie, Leanne, Len, Rachel and Carla ~ You folks really know how to warm a heart! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH for all of the well wishes, emails and prayers that you've been sending my way. Your support is making this journey a much easier path to walk. Many thanks to each and every one of you!

~Sherri #1765293

Pamela Shane August 25, 2005 0

A beautiful inspirational image Sherri.
I will be holding you up in prayer. My Mother is a breast cancer survivor, and so too, will you be. God bless you & cradle you in His caring arms. ~Pam~ #1765327

Kate Jackson August 25, 2005 0

Such an amazing image Sherri. It really does portray that light reaching out to you. Though this is my first visit to your gallery I too will hold you in my prayers. #1765615

Kara L. Hendricks August 26, 2005 0

Such a beautiful image and heart stirring news.. I know we don't frequent each others galleries but had to stop and say how brave you are.. I hate it when I hear of this monster called cancer trying to take down another, and do truly believe in the power of prayer.. I witnessed first hand the support system Darren recieved here and believe fully that you will recieve the same.. We really are a family here and when one of us suffers, we all do.. You are first among my prayers tonight and will remain there until you share your wonderful news of remission with your BP family.. God Bless you... #1767349

Kristy E. Lane August 26, 2005 0

So sorry to hear your news. Good luck with all of your upcoming battles. I'll send prayers your way for sure.
This image is absolutley amazing. A winner, no doubt. #1767659

Sherri Conley August 26, 2005 0

Pamela, Kate, Kara and Kristy ~ THANK YOU for all for your encouragement and prayers. I can't begin to tell you how much your caring words mean to me. You folks are AMAZING! #1769046

Kirsi Bertolini August 26, 2005 0

Stay strong and think positive! As I wrote yesterday there is always light in the end of the tunnel.
We all should be so blessed for what we have instead of complaining about what we would like to have..
This is very peaceful beautiful image, well done! #1769527

Kay E. Mahoney August 27, 2005 0

Beautiful capture Sherri. You are in my prayers during this time. Praying for a full recovery. I have a friend that went through this three years ago and it is still gone. Praise God. With God anything is possible. Just take it one day at a time. I know when I've been having a tough time my photography keeps me going. Keep up the good work with your photos. #1771806

Sherri Conley August 27, 2005 0

Hi Kirsi ~ Thank you for sending the well wishes. You're so right ~ I count my blessings everyday!

Hello Kay ~ I appreciate your keeping me in your prayers. It's wonderful to hear that your friend is a cancer survivor! Hopefully one day we will hear that cancer is a thing of the past.

Thank you both so much for taking the time to write...it means a lot to me.

~ Sherri

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Laura Clay-Ballard September 02, 2005 0

God bless you! You can survive this! My close friend went through this not too long ago, (both breasts, etc) and she is a real trooper! And, you will be, too! I will pray for you and your family.
btw.. beautiful picture. #1797523

Darren K. Fisher September 04, 2005 0

Hey there Sherri, I am a bit slow now days but you know that so well....LOL...You are more than welcome for anything I have or can do. I am just glad I can help somewhat. After all the love and support I have gotten, it is great to return it some how. The image you have posted is absolutely GORGEOUS, and so very fitting. If you need anything you just let me know. #1799997

Terry L. Ellis September 04, 2005 0

Tremendously stunning image, Sherri! I will hold you in my prayers, too. My sister-in-law just went through surgery and chemo and is now cancer-free, as you will be, too! May you have a speedy recovery!!! #1800028

Sherri Conley September 04, 2005 0

Thank you, Laura, for your kind and encouraging words...and I’m delighted to hear that your good friend has all of this behind her now and is doing well! I appreciate your prayers ~ thank you so much for thinking of me.

Oh Darren, you just don’t know how much you have helped me get through this so far. Your support, your kindness and caring has truly helped me along this journey. Thank you for all of the advice you have given me and for checking in on me as often as you do. You are truly an amazing person and I’m honored to have you as my friend. As you know, I am here for you as well ~ we will make it through this!

Hi Terry, it’s wonderful news that your sister-in-law is now cancer-free! I am grateful for your prayers and well wishes ~ thank you so much for taking the time to write.

I am so very touched from the outpouring of warmth and love from the BP family ~ God bless you all!
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Claudette Foote September 14, 2005 0

YOUR GALLERY IS AMAZING..
SORRY ABOUT YOUR NEWS... #1837978

Sherri Conley September 22, 2005 0

Thank you so much for your kind words, Claudette ~ I appreciate it. #1865109

Leonard Pierce September 24, 2005 0

WOW! CONGRATULATIONS SHERRI!!!!!!!!
This is such a beautiful and well done image and I'm so glad that it was chosen as a finalist!!! I hope to see it again in the next round!!!...I'm rootin' for ya...in more ways than one!!!!! :-) #1875766

Sharon C. Hinze September 24, 2005 0

This is such a wonderful image and so deserving of being a finalist. Keep your heart filled with joyous, happy making people and activities as you make your journey to good health. S #1876073

Sandy Landon September 24, 2005 0

Beautiful and congrats!!! #1876253

Lorri Shane September 25, 2005 0

Very beautiful and healing---like you.
Congrats on FINALIST! #1879276

Darren K. Fisher September 25, 2005 0

YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.....WOW I am thrilled to see this one among the finalist. Way to go Sherri. I hope you are enjoying your weekend break and doing well. I think of you often. Prayers are out to you. #1879655

Candy D. Dennis September 25, 2005 0

Sherri, what a lovely and serene image. My Aunt is also a survivor of breast cancer, twice! And this was over 20 years ago! My prayers are with you.
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Robert Baer September 25, 2005 0

sherri
i do not know you but I just paid a visit to your gallery. what a special place to visit. I read recently that photography is about shooting the ordinary and making it extraordinary and that is what you have done. fill your self with nothing but positive thoughts! justin baer #1882970

Jill Battaglia September 25, 2005 0

Excellent work Sherri. I'll pray for you too. HAve a speedy and full recovery. God Bless! #1883288

Joyce ONeil September 26, 2005 0

A well deserved Finalist, Sherry - Hope you're doing okay - I'm still praying for you.....

Joyce #1886372

Sandra Freyler September 30, 2005 0

Congratulations! Very beautiful image! Great shot! #1900946

bob cornelison October 02, 2005 0

What a great shot! CONGRATS!
I'm sorry about the breast cancer. My wife just had a double masectomy a few months ago so she won't be having to go through chemo and radiation. She is doing really well now even though I know she is having a hard time psycologically dealing with the way she looks and I tell her it's ok but it is a self esteem downer. I hope your path gets you better real soon! Bless you!
~:O) #1907034

Hendrik Storme October 03, 2005 0

Very good work, congratulations!!!
I hope you will better real soon.
You have a nice gallery! #1913408

Sherri Conley October 05, 2005 0

Golly, I am absolutely overwhelmed by all of the support, encouragement and prayers that you all have been nice enough to send my way. Words cannot convey my appreciation for all of your kindness! I truly have some wonderful friends here on BP ~ THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH! #1920722

Michael S. Baker January 06, 2006 0

Very nice image capture, lovely gallery too!

Wishing you well in your recovery. I'll keep you in my prayers.

Regards,
Mike B-
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Sherri Conley January 07, 2006 0

Thank you so much, Michael! I appreciate your taking the time to write and to send your well wishes and prayers. #2262086

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