Oh my goodness! My prayers will be with her family.
I know Saundra had been dealing with some health issues beyond those most of us deal with on a daily basis… While her passing leaves us all in sorrow, she is free from physical pain and in a place where her spirit can take flight.
The enchainèd soul
Freed from folds of failing flesh
Breathing deep, takes flight.
A butterfly rush of wind
Assures us that all is well.
May the L-rd comfort Saundra’s family among the mourners of Zion.
Thanks for sharing this Manny, and thanks to her daughter for sharing with us. Many have been blessed by Saundra, and now we pray blessings for her and her family.
My heart is aching right now. How do I possibly describe how I feel at such sad news. I thought Sandy was doing so well when she came back from the hospital–we talked, and she seemed fine. We talked many times, and she always had a way of lifting my spirits. Sandy was my good friend, my confidant, my encourager, my family. I am so shocked, and I cannot seem to stop my tears. My heart grieves for a fallen friend who has fought the good fight.
Jesus always talked about death as a sleep. When He raised Lazurus from the dead, He told His disciples that Lazurus was sleeping. In 1 Thessalonians 4, the Apostle Paul said that he would not have us be ignorant concerning those who sleep, as those who have no hope. In other words, for those who sleep in Jesus, there is hope. And for those of us who are still here left to carry on there is hope that one day we will be reunited. The blessed hope that Jesus will come again, and those who sleep in Him will wake and arise from their dusty beds, and the very next thing they will see will be Jesus coming in the clouds.
Concerning the second coming of Jesus in 1 Thessalonians chapter 4 the Bible says, "For the Lord Himself shall descend from Heaven with a shout, with the voice of the Archangel, and the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ shall rise first. Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together to meet the Lord in the air, and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Therefore, comfort one another with these words."
Our good friend, Sandy, is sleeping the sleep of death, but on the resurrection morn the Lord will call her name, just like He did for Lazurus, and she shall come forth to newness of life. Her mortal body will put on immortality, she will be caught up to meet the Lord in the air, and so she shall ever be with the Lord.
I know that Sandy was a believer, because we talked about it on many occasions. That is why I write these things. My hope is to see her on that great day, but tonight I will cry as one who has lost a very dear friend.
I will be praying for Sandy’s family (and that includes those of us at TuDiabetes that knew her), at this time of great loss. My heart goes out to all of you.
I am very sad that we will no longer be able to speak and laugh and discuss things any longer with Saundra. My friendship started in December when she was the first to invite me to be her friend on this site. Since then we have had many interesting and nice conversations. I am praying for her family to be able to cope with the heavy hearts they have right now. Just know that her eternal life is with our God who will give her peace and no more pain. I like all the rest of our tudiabetes friends will feel a great loss but will rejoice that she is in a better place now. God Bless her family and friends as one adjusts and remembers her inspirations and unselfish help to us all.
I did not know you well…Or quite long. But you made an impact on my life since the time I met you on here. Surely you will be in good hands now and resting peacefully. My sympathy and love to the family.
I am sooo sorry to hear of Saundra’s Passing. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
May Saundra’s family forever hold her in their hearts .
I am stunned!! I had no idea~ Saundra was just ALWAYS there…My prayers go out to her family…I hope that they are aware of how many lives SHE touched! Rest in peace Saundra.
Goodbye to a great woman. I hope that Saundra’s family receives all of the messages written here - they prove that Saundra was an inspiration to many.
Thanks, Sandy! Thank you for that light of hope you left in all of us (especially when I was recovering from my dentist visit.).
WE WILL SURELY MISS YOU…
sorry to hear of one of our family members passing i will keep her family in my prays you will be in my heart always
May you find peace as you go with God, Saundra…
Saundra would tell us don’t cry for her…but crying I am. Joyous tears for her that she has like many angels been called home, and sad tears for the loss deep inside for a friend whom I’ve only ever cyber-hugged–but made such an enormous impact. It seems somehow fitting it is storming outside…and that the rain helps mask the tears,
Rest in peace and may you family find strength in the outpourings from your frineds.
maybe you’ll even ride one of the drops of rain down…you’d have a hoot!
This is very sad news. I’m so sorry… All my prayers to her family and friends…
Dear Saundra:
I can’t believe you’re gone. When I received Debb’s message I cried…and I will again. You were such a loving and giving presence here. I believe this feeling will always remain for us who Love you. I truly am Glad, that you were able to make it home for Christmas and that you continued with your caring messages although I know it was difficult. They mean So much!!
Go rest with God’s Love until we meet again. Thank you for being my Friend, Special Angel. Warm hugs and kisses.
My heartfelt sympathy to Saundra’s Family.
Terrie 
One journey ends and a better one begins. It is up to our memories to make sure she never really dies.
Saundra lived her life with great strength and continuously was seeking to support and encourage others! In her memory, let’s hold our heads high (even if our eyes are filled with tears) and continue supporting each other. She would want nothing less!!
Saundra’s absence from our community will be ever-present, but her presence remains in all of our hearts… so she lives on.
Heartfelt condoloences to her family!