Thursday, July 26, 2007

Prayer Request

Hi There,
I just wanted all of you to wish well wishes to my friend, Molly. After she had her second baby last Spring, she was randomly diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer. She was 29 years old. She had her Thyroid removed, and many lymphnodes (I think 24!) She had the Radio-Iodine treament done at NMH. Now, she is pregnant with her new little one, and found out that her tumors are still malignant. She has a wonderful husband and daughters, and is going to beat this! She will win, once again! Please keep her young family in your thoughts and prayers!
Love,
Sherrie

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

An Ephraim Sunset

It's the Gals, Not the Goats!

Hi

Hey There!
How are you? I have been trying to post a lot of Door County family pics when my Grandparents were up along with my Auntie Char and Uncle Phil, and some of my Mom's friends. We have a dial up wireless situation here so everything runs as slow as molasses!

When I was home, I had labs done and my white count and Neutrophils are again, very low. Your ANC is your ability to fight infection. When I was going through chemo, if my ANC was .5, I was told not to leave the house. Now, my ANC is .9. Kind of scary.

However, I have been working at my two jobs about 6 days a week, dealing with massive amounts of the public and knock wood, I haven't gotten sick. We will see what happens when I get around the kids this fall.

Here are some of my pics. I can't believe summer is flying by!

Friday, July 20, 2007

A Very Exciting Time!

Hey there!
I wanted to let you know that my brother Gary, and his girlfriend Jenn got engaged today after 10 months of dating. It is a very exciting time!

Sunday, July 08, 2007

Uncle Mike's Obituary

My Uncle Mike had a wonderful write up in the Chicago Tribune for his obituary.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/obituaries/chi-hed_strodenjul08,1,3816446.story?coll=chi-newsobituaries-hed&ctrack=1&cset=true

Saturday, July 07, 2007

Summer Pics and Uncle Mike

Hi There,
We came home from Door County for Uncle Mike's wake and funeral. Although he suffered at the end, there are a lot of joys to be thankful for as well! In late August or early September, my cousin Michelle is having her third baby boy! This little guy will join Hugh (4) and Owie (2). Michelle was going to name the baby a nice Irish name, but decided to name him Michael after my Uncle Mike. That is so awesome that he will have a namesake!

Amongst all of this sadness, here is a link to some fun summer pics. Hope you are all enjoying your summer!
http://web.mac.com/fundraiser2/iWeb/Site%207/Photos.html

Thursday, July 05, 2007

Sad News

My Uncle Mike passed away today. His body just couldn't handle the fight of his lymphoma any longer. Please pray that he is in heaven, and that my Aunt Carol and Michelle weather this horribly emotional storm.
Love,
Sherrie

Tuesday, July 03, 2007

Sad Family News

Hi There,
Please pray for my Uncle Mike, and my Auntie Carol and cousin Michelle. Carol and Michelle have decided to convene and make final decisions concerning my Uncle Mike's life. He has been on life support for 12 days, and his infections and blood clots are only getting worse. His organs are beginning to shut down. It is such a sad time for my family. Please pray that the Lord takes my Uncle Mike naturally, and my Aunt and cousin are not forced to make such horribly difficult decisions on thier own.
Love,
Sherrie