Here I am. I didn’t want anyone to think I haven’t been looking and reading this blog because I have…constantly. The only way I can describe this last week is overwhelming. That’s the word that keeps coming to mind. However, it has been both good and bad.
Bad…obviously no one wants to hear they have cancer…and then 5 weeks before you get married?? Wow…who knew.
Good…who knew I had so many people that loved and cared about me. It has been amazing to me all the comments, emails, phone calls, prayers and service that have already been given to me on my behalf. That’s the good part of overwhelming.
Good…Of course Shane!! Wow, what would I do without him this week, he has been my strength and support through all of this. He lets me cry when I want to and then makes me laugh and takes my mind off of it all when I need it. Thanks sweetie, I love you and am so grateful you are in my life right now and forever!
Good…My family. I have a very close family and I think they have taken this news as hard as I have. I have a niece that is just finishing up her Leukemia treatments so we thought for sure 2008 was going to be a great year. It still is but just a little harder. They have been there for me and have given me great encouragement.
Good…Brigitte for setting up this blog and passing out information to everyone. It has become easier for me to talk about this whole ordeal but wasn’t in the beginning. But this blog has been such a blessing to get the updates out to all of you that care.
If I don’t respond to every email and phone call please understand. It’s not that I don’t want to hear from you, because I do but this week in particular has been nothing but doctors, and recovering from my surgery. I appreciate and have read every single post on this blog and emails and phone calls to me and my family. They pass along every message.
Lastly I just want to say that yes I am going to beat this. All the doctors have been very encouraging and that makes me stronger and more determined to do this and move on with life. I am grateful for the friends and family in my life as I will need you over the next several months. Keep posting and know that I love to hear from you.
Sheri
PS Yes the wedding is still on for February 23…YEAH!!!
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Yes to everything good you said on your blog. Especially the part about Shane. He has been so amazing with all this news. The family has all talked about how great he is and how grateful we are for the strength he gives to you, Sheri. We love you guys!
-Michelle
So I guess I am writing my comments to you now instead of Brigitte. Sorry, Brigitte. Good post but I like to see that you have more goods than bads. You are going to beat this and then 2008 will be a great. I thought it would be great in April, but it might not be really great until August. It was so fun to see you this weekend. Can't wait for the wedding!
Sheri, I have thought about you so much over the last week and offered a few prayers a day on your behalf. I was so glad to hear that it was Hodgkins. When I heard that news it brought me to tears and I just knew you were going to be just fine. And I agree that you have such a great, strong family
Sheri,
SO good to hear from you!!! Wow, they sure are keeping you busy with this, which seems like a very good thing to me.
So, my brother works for Utah Cancer Specialists as well!! If you ever see a Dr. Whisenant when you are visiting Dr. Harker, that is my brother. Always fun to make connections :)
By the way, I love your engagement picture!! You guys just look so content and happy. Can't wait for all the big events- how long are the effects of chemo after each session? Ok, good luck with everything! I love this website!!!
Okay, I think I posted a comment, but now I don't see it, so here I go again. I have be sure you have another place to read my most favorite quote because it is worth reading over and over. It is by Charles Dickens from Nicholas Nickleby, "In every life, not matter how full or empty one's purse, there is tragedy. It is the one promise life always fulfills. Thus happines is a gift and the trick is not to expect it, but to delight in it when it comes." AMEN to that! Sounds like you are doing just this by all of your "good" comments... focusing on the positive. You are in my prayers. You are gonna BEAT THIS and yes, cancer SUCKS! :)
love you,
Tracey
Sheri,
We think of you and pray for you often.
We wish you the best,
Lara and Curtis and family
Hi Sheri,
You don't know me, but I heard about you from my friend, Amanda Amakasu. She forwarded me your blog address because I had cancer too. I was diagnosed with stage 2 Hodgkin's Lymphoma on February 17, 2006. At the time, my 2 children were 3 years old, and 11 months. I was shocked and completely overwhelmed. It totally caught me off guard and I never expected that I would get cancer.
I also went to Utah Cancer Specialists but to the center based in Provo at Utah Valley Hospital. I had a biopsy from my neck and then had a port placed in my chest. (It was low enough that you couldn't see any scars) Instead of doing the typical chemo treatment (ABVD) I chose to do the Standford 5, which is 3 months every week instead of 6 months every other week. After chemo, I did 1 month of radiation. I completed my treatment August 11, 2006.
It was hard, but looking back now, I'm just grateful for the experience. I learned so much and grew in ways I never imagined. You will get through this. You will survive, but it won't be easy. Luckily Hodgkin's is one of the most treatable and curable cancers. But knowing that doesn't neccesarily make going through treatment any easier.
This month I hit my 2 year anniversary since diagnosis. I'm healthy, active and my PET scans show no signs of cancer. My hair grew back and life is normal again.
I'm so sorry you have to go through this. You are in my prayers. If you ever want to talk or ask me any questions, I'd love to hear from you. Congratulations with your wedding. This must all be so scary for your fiance, but I know it will only help you two to grow closer together.
Take care
Rachel Murdock
raeshine77@yahoo.com
801-701-0388
You can check out a video I made of my cancer experience at this link:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=WbW3u_MmLNQ
Hi Sheri!
I thought I'd let you know your wedding announcement is beautiful! I saw it over at Michelle's house yesterday. Gardener Village will be the perfect backdrop for a perfect celebration. Congratulations to both of you!
Hi Sheri. We are thinking about you everyday. Orlando, Orlando, Orlando... just a little hint of a great place for your honeymoon.
xoxo the Fullers
Sheri,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you! If there is anything I can do,PLEASE let me know! I clean a mean bathroom!
You are an amazingly strong woman and your strength and testimony will help you get through this. Rely on the Lord. He loves you and is very aware of all that is going on in your life. Stay close to Him. You amaze me with the way you are holding up and handling this. You are truly an inspiration!
Kristi, Roger, & Family
Wow, Sheri you are one tough cookie. Good luck with the wedding and your new sweet life together - you deserve to be happy and this is just a little bump in the road. I can't say I know what you're going through, but I can say that you are definitely in my prayers and I think if anyone can make it, you can! Lots of love from me and my family!
Tricia (Robinson) Albiston
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