Hi There!
Just wanted to give you a little update...
First and foremost, please help me pray for my friend Janice Clarke. She is from Barrington, and she is very, very sick with Melanoma. She needs a lot of prayers.
Also, my "scanic" is occuring. I have my PET scan on Monday, CT of the neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis and an MRI of my spine on Tuesday. I also have labs, and get to meet with Dr. Winter as well. This is the last time I am fortunate enough to be able to go every three months for my scans, because my insurance won't cover it any longer. Please pray that they are still clean!
On Sunday, we have the cancer survivor walk down at Grant Park. It should be really fun! We have a ton of people walking. It will be great to honor my friends such as Auntie Josie, Molly, Janice, Jason, Alese, Kay, Uncle Mike and Anita! It is cancer survivor day, so keep your survivors in your thoughts!
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Monday, May 21, 2007
NMH Lifetime of Health
Hi There!
Here is a scanned copy of the Northwestern Lifetime of Health magazine!
http://web.mac.com/fundraiser2/iWeb/Site%204/Blank.html
Also, if any of you watch Desperate Housewives, the character Lynette on the show was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Disease in the season cliffhanger.
Here is a scanned copy of the Northwestern Lifetime of Health magazine!
http://web.mac.com/fundraiser2/iWeb/Site%204/Blank.html
Also, if any of you watch Desperate Housewives, the character Lynette on the show was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Disease in the season cliffhanger.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Lizzie's Graduation Pictures
Hi There!
Here are a few pics from Lizzie's graduation from Butler University last Saturday. Enjoy!
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Bits and Pieces of News
Hi There!
My family had quite a scare today. We were in Indianapolis celebrating Lizzie's graduation from Butler University this weekend, and our friend Cheryl who was watching Barney said he was acting funny. We came home and rushed him to a 24 hour vet. clinic because he was tripping and slipping and walking in circles and bumping into things. We thought he may have had a stroke (the poor little sweetie is also a cancer survivor and 13 years old!), however the vet. thinks that he could have Vertigo from an inner ear infection or Vestibular Syndrome which affects balance in older dogs. We don't have a verdict yet, but our little baby is finally resting comfortably after a little Valium. He is spending the night at the hospital, and we will know more tomorrow.
I was down at NMH on Thursday taking pictures for yet another cancer brochure. My article in the Lifetime of Health magazine came out. I grabbed several copies so if any of you would like one, let me know! I have the Cancer Survivor Walk coming up on June 3 where I am going to be on one of the banners with a quote, and then I was taking pictures for a brochure for the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center at Northwestern. When cancer patients see all of these publications, they are going to say, "Who is this crazy girl, and why does she keep on showing up on every cancer brochure?!" It is fun though.
I am in charge of corporate sponsorship for the Barrington Relay for Life on June 9, and that has been really fun. It is amazing how a personal story, and a little bit of socializing can assist with fundraising. I have been having a lot of fun getting area businesses to donate to the cause and my favorite part is getting silent auction prizes!
Happy Mother's Day!
My family had quite a scare today. We were in Indianapolis celebrating Lizzie's graduation from Butler University this weekend, and our friend Cheryl who was watching Barney said he was acting funny. We came home and rushed him to a 24 hour vet. clinic because he was tripping and slipping and walking in circles and bumping into things. We thought he may have had a stroke (the poor little sweetie is also a cancer survivor and 13 years old!), however the vet. thinks that he could have Vertigo from an inner ear infection or Vestibular Syndrome which affects balance in older dogs. We don't have a verdict yet, but our little baby is finally resting comfortably after a little Valium. He is spending the night at the hospital, and we will know more tomorrow.
I was down at NMH on Thursday taking pictures for yet another cancer brochure. My article in the Lifetime of Health magazine came out. I grabbed several copies so if any of you would like one, let me know! I have the Cancer Survivor Walk coming up on June 3 where I am going to be on one of the banners with a quote, and then I was taking pictures for a brochure for the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center at Northwestern. When cancer patients see all of these publications, they are going to say, "Who is this crazy girl, and why does she keep on showing up on every cancer brochure?!" It is fun though.
I am in charge of corporate sponsorship for the Barrington Relay for Life on June 9, and that has been really fun. It is amazing how a personal story, and a little bit of socializing can assist with fundraising. I have been having a lot of fun getting area businesses to donate to the cause and my favorite part is getting silent auction prizes!
Happy Mother's Day!
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Wedding Pictures
Here are some fun pictures from my friend Erin's wedding. She was an exquisite bride!
Monday, May 07, 2007
Prayers
Please pray for Alese Coco's family. The spirited young woman who inspired me to fight so hard passed away today at 1:20 California time. As I went through my Hodgkin's experience, she encouraged me to fight. Through my blog, many of you have understood first hand, Alese's strength, beauty and perserverance. The Lord and the Angels in Heaven have recieved a very special person today.
Prayer Request
Please help me in praying for Alese Coco. She has been fighting Hodgkin's for so long, and she needs so many prayers right now. Please allow her to continue her fight, and recover from this horrible illness.
Love,
Sherrie
Love,
Sherrie
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
A Special Day
Dear Friends,
Today is a special day for our family. This is the one year anniversary of Sherrie’s stem cell transplant. She has now been cancer free for one year. She has been truly blessed, “Praise the Lord”!
Without our Heavenly Father watching over us, we couldn’t have gotten through these past two years. He gave us strength through our wonderful family and friends that were always there for us. We had many trying times when we didn’t know what our next step was going to be, but through lots of prayers, He always lead us through the right path. He gave Sherrie the best doctors, nurses and the best facility where she was treated. He also gave Sherrie the ultimate strength to get through this on a daily basis. When we think of how many times she was poked & prodded throughout the day, and how very sick she was, I know God was always watching over her. He gave her unbelievable strength to keep smiling. In her weakest moments she always managed to smile. She is truly the strongest and bravest person we know.
Dear Heavenly Father we thank you for the many blessings you have bestowed upon Sherrie & our family. Please continue to bless Sherrie with good health throughout her lifetime, and keep her cancer free. We also thank you for hearing our cries of help during Sherrie’s illness, and answering all of our prayers. In Your Name, Amen.
Gary & Gloria
Today is a special day for our family. This is the one year anniversary of Sherrie’s stem cell transplant. She has now been cancer free for one year. She has been truly blessed, “Praise the Lord”!
Without our Heavenly Father watching over us, we couldn’t have gotten through these past two years. He gave us strength through our wonderful family and friends that were always there for us. We had many trying times when we didn’t know what our next step was going to be, but through lots of prayers, He always lead us through the right path. He gave Sherrie the best doctors, nurses and the best facility where she was treated. He also gave Sherrie the ultimate strength to get through this on a daily basis. When we think of how many times she was poked & prodded throughout the day, and how very sick she was, I know God was always watching over her. He gave her unbelievable strength to keep smiling. In her weakest moments she always managed to smile. She is truly the strongest and bravest person we know.
Dear Heavenly Father we thank you for the many blessings you have bestowed upon Sherrie & our family. Please continue to bless Sherrie with good health throughout her lifetime, and keep her cancer free. We also thank you for hearing our cries of help during Sherrie’s illness, and answering all of our prayers. In Your Name, Amen.
Gary & Gloria
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