Well, that old fever went into a cold which went into a little cough all in a period of three days. In the middle of it all I found out I'm allergic to one of the medications I took. The grand quesiton is which medication am I alergic to? It just gave me a rash that fortunately doesn't itch.
I'm off to rest to get rid of this stuff.
Sheri
Monday, January 28, 2008
Marathon...............Beyond the Blog......
Back to my word pictures.......We just past the 1/3rd marker in our chemo marathon. 8.6 miles out of 26 done. There is still lots of hard work ahead, but it feels good to lift your head and see you've put some ground behind you. We look forward to the party at the finish! Back to running..........
Beyond the Blog:
I get asked often how Sheri is really doing. "She's doing well" I say. The response is usually, "really?" In my best big green Irish ogre accent I say "really, really." (It's a line from Shreck for those without kids.) Then I usually quip something about the blog, like do you read it? The response is almost always yes....and by the ticker at the top of the page, I'd agree with them. It makes my ponder then, why the question? Don't get me wrong here, I like conversing with folks (mostly), I just had to stop and ponder why? Sheri and I talked it over and wanted to say that what you see is what you get. There is nothing we are holding back from this blog. We write down every sniffle, appointment, chemo reaction...you name it. Sorry to disappoint, but there's not much "Beyond the Blog". (That would be a cool title to a book someday!) There are times we wait to confirm something with our doctors before we blog it, but it always makes it to these pages. So if you get the Shreck answer from me, I'm really saying it's all in the blog, really, really. This blog is a God send (Thanks Scott and Michelle!!), not only for you to keep up with us, but for us (read Me) not to have to repeat information time and time again. I'm not a big repeater, ask my kids. I love it when people say, "I read the blog." It says to Sheri and I, I'm praying for you, I care, and keep fighting. You my friends, Rock.
Brett
Beyond the Blog:
I get asked often how Sheri is really doing. "She's doing well" I say. The response is usually, "really?" In my best big green Irish ogre accent I say "really, really." (It's a line from Shreck for those without kids.) Then I usually quip something about the blog, like do you read it? The response is almost always yes....and by the ticker at the top of the page, I'd agree with them. It makes my ponder then, why the question? Don't get me wrong here, I like conversing with folks (mostly), I just had to stop and ponder why? Sheri and I talked it over and wanted to say that what you see is what you get. There is nothing we are holding back from this blog. We write down every sniffle, appointment, chemo reaction...you name it. Sorry to disappoint, but there's not much "Beyond the Blog". (That would be a cool title to a book someday!) There are times we wait to confirm something with our doctors before we blog it, but it always makes it to these pages. So if you get the Shreck answer from me, I'm really saying it's all in the blog, really, really. This blog is a God send (Thanks Scott and Michelle!!), not only for you to keep up with us, but for us (read Me) not to have to repeat information time and time again. I'm not a big repeater, ask my kids. I love it when people say, "I read the blog." It says to Sheri and I, I'm praying for you, I care, and keep fighting. You my friends, Rock.
Brett
Friday, January 25, 2008
A Quick Fever
Today was going great. I was at work and had a hard time getting warm but I figured that was normal at first because it's sooooo cold outside. By about 10:00 I wondered if I had a temperature. Sure enough. 100.6 So I went home to rest up. It spiked at 101.6 and then broke this afternoon. The doctor thought it was just a cold so I didn't have to go down to the clinic. I'm really glad my white blood cell count was up yesterday. I know that helps in fighting this little cold. It will be a weekend to rest up and get better.
Thanks again to all of you who are praying. I talk to people who tell me their church is praying for my healing too and that's so encouraging. By God's grace we walk through this one day at a time while praying for healing.
Keep looking up!
Sheri
Thanks again to all of you who are praying. I talk to people who tell me their church is praying for my healing too and that's so encouraging. By God's grace we walk through this one day at a time while praying for healing.
Keep looking up!
Sheri
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
.....the shaver won......
OK, so....well..... ah....yes....I shaved my wifes head, she asked me too. That was not one of the things I thought I'd be doing someday. Oh well life is different now, and things like hair are much more trivial (and gone now). It is what it is. We make a beautiful bald couple! Twins at last. This to shall pass, our baldness is temporary, and a badge we proudly bare, toward healing, to the world....under our hats mostly.........but if you ask we'll show you. We laugh as we look at each other, cancer can't take that from us! Ha....take that cancer!
Brett
Ahhh, my head feels soooo much better! All those little chemo bumps on my head calmed right down after we shaved it. Ahhhhh Had I known it would have helped, I would have done this last week.
Well, I can't say I ever planned on being bald this year, but this adventure makes me brave in new areas I never dreamt of before. And if you're going to go bald, it's always more fun with a friend! Brett's the best!
Sheri
Brett
Ahhh, my head feels soooo much better! All those little chemo bumps on my head calmed right down after we shaved it. Ahhhhh Had I known it would have helped, I would have done this last week.
Well, I can't say I ever planned on being bald this year, but this adventure makes me brave in new areas I never dreamt of before. And if you're going to go bald, it's always more fun with a friend! Brett's the best!
Sheri
The Great Hair Debate
The political season may be on but I think the greatest debate was truly in my head last night...and it still goes on. My hair is so thin that I think logically it's definitely time to just shave it off in a blaze of glory! On the other hand it's so great to have hair at all! Wow! It's still there...kind of. And so the debate goes on.
There is so much to be thankful for that I know I'll be fine either way. Brett just looks at me and smiles. He is so patient and loves me with or without it. Yep, he's a keeper! He reminds me not to worry because it will begin growing back when we are done with chemo.
So, there you have the latest...
Keep looking up! And thanks for the prayers!
Sheri
There is so much to be thankful for that I know I'll be fine either way. Brett just looks at me and smiles. He is so patient and loves me with or without it. Yep, he's a keeper! He reminds me not to worry because it will begin growing back when we are done with chemo.
So, there you have the latest...
Keep looking up! And thanks for the prayers!
Sheri
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Celebrating Healthy Kids!
The kids are back to normal! Alyssa's flu just lasted a couple of days. Wow, it's nice to have the kids feeling great again.
Yesterday we went to the snowmobile races and Bryce raced his first solo race. Last year mommy was his co-pilot. He headed right down the track with his elbows up! Daddy was proud.
Daddy and Bryce are headed up into the hills snowmobiling today. I'm not sure who is more excited about heading into the snowy hills to play. They will have a great time.
Alyssa and I are headed to church and then will probably stoke up the fire and enjoy our afternoon.
Yesterday I slept most of the day. Today I feel better but it will still be a rest day for the most part. I'm thankful to have the weekends to rest.
Keep looking up!
Sheri
Yesterday we went to the snowmobile races and Bryce raced his first solo race. Last year mommy was his co-pilot. He headed right down the track with his elbows up! Daddy was proud.
Daddy and Bryce are headed up into the hills snowmobiling today. I'm not sure who is more excited about heading into the snowy hills to play. They will have a great time.
Alyssa and I are headed to church and then will probably stoke up the fire and enjoy our afternoon.
Yesterday I slept most of the day. Today I feel better but it will still be a rest day for the most part. I'm thankful to have the weekends to rest.
Keep looking up!
Sheri
Friday, January 18, 2008
Bryce Passed the Torch
Well, Bryce is finally on the mend after 5 days of the flu. Yeah! But Alyssa picked it up and she's not very happy with her brother because she's sure getting sick is ALL his fault. She hasn't thrown up yet and her temperature just broke. Hopefully she will get through this much quicker than Bryce did. She's being spoiled by grandma while she has the temperature and then will be home soon. I'm so thankful for my parents! They have been a big help. We are looking forward to getting back to normal with the kids and having everyone home together.
We are continuing to gather information on eating healthy. We had an informative session with a Nature Path today. We will continue to gather more information and compare it as we make decisions with our doctors.
This may sound redundant, but thank you for continuing to pray with us for a big miracle of healing. Sometimes I feel like the little child asking the same question over and over, but I think God can handle it. Being He made us, I think He enjoys hearing from us and understands our hearts better than we do.
We are continuing to gather information on eating healthy. We had an informative session with a Nature Path today. We will continue to gather more information and compare it as we make decisions with our doctors.
This may sound redundant, but thank you for continuing to pray with us for a big miracle of healing. Sometimes I feel like the little child asking the same question over and over, but I think God can handle it. Being He made us, I think He enjoys hearing from us and understands our hearts better than we do.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Bryce up-date
Well, Bryce had a temperature of 101.8 today. My mom was with him. We called the doctor and it's just a flu bug. He needs lots of love, liquids, and sleep. When he can keep it down, we offer him food. I think he's eaten about 6 soda crackers in 2 days. The poor guy! My oncologist nurse thought he should be with mom and dad until he gets better or I could wear a mask around the house with him. If I get the flu I know I'd be ok after a few days. They would just need to put me in the hospital and give me lots of antibiotics. We'd rather avoid that scenario if possible. So for now grandma is spoiling him and we are missing our snuggle bug...it's just too quiet!
Thursday will be another chemo day. We get to meet with my wonderful doctor again. I have my normal list of questions ready. We are always learning something!
Friday brings a new opportunity to meet with a nature path. We are trying to eat healthy during the whole process. We figure the advice would be wise.
School is going well. I enjoy being with the kids and watching their progress. And yes! I do get to work a half day on Thursday and Friday! I wouldn't want to get bored now!
Thanks for all your prayers. Keep looking up!
Sheri
Thursday will be another chemo day. We get to meet with my wonderful doctor again. I have my normal list of questions ready. We are always learning something!
Friday brings a new opportunity to meet with a nature path. We are trying to eat healthy during the whole process. We figure the advice would be wise.
School is going well. I enjoy being with the kids and watching their progress. And yes! I do get to work a half day on Thursday and Friday! I wouldn't want to get bored now!
Thanks for all your prayers. Keep looking up!
Sheri
Monday, January 14, 2008
A Mommy Day
Today I stayed home with Bryce as he has a flu bug. It is good to spend some mommy time with him as he rests. It was also good for me to take an extra day of rest.
My head has several red bumps all over the scalp. Brett thinks it looks like chicken pox. I learned it's really just a normal chemo side effect that some people get when their hair is falling out. It's beginning to feel better and a hatless day is just what I needed. I'm sure thankful for a great staff at the Wenatchee Valley Clinic! They seem to be ready to know or find the answer to any bizarre question that comes up. Way to go guys!
Well, I'm off to help Bryce. Keep looking up and thanks for the prayers.
Sheri
My head has several red bumps all over the scalp. Brett thinks it looks like chicken pox. I learned it's really just a normal chemo side effect that some people get when their hair is falling out. It's beginning to feel better and a hatless day is just what I needed. I'm sure thankful for a great staff at the Wenatchee Valley Clinic! They seem to be ready to know or find the answer to any bizarre question that comes up. Way to go guys!
Well, I'm off to help Bryce. Keep looking up and thanks for the prayers.
Sheri
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Another Chemo Day........
Today is our first chemo Thursday. We switched days from Wednesday so Sheri could work. The day after chemo she feels pretty good, but the two days after that are her rest days, so we scheduled weekends for rest. (We need to have some control in a seemingly uncontrollable situation.) We're very lucky so far that she really only gets tired from the chemo, and a little achy. So far her energy is holding up well! The rest of us are having to do more "mommy" stuff, that we probably should be doing more of anyway. This is one way to get us husbands to do more around the house, but I don't recommend it to others!
Our (my) New Years resolution was to try and get us more organized. If you know me well, that's not an easy undertaking! I did clean (re-stacked) the garage to get Sheri's car in there for the first time in almost two years. Of course the Mustang has been in there since day one....I felt kinda bad about that, but it's her Mustang too.....right?!
Anyway, off to Wenatchee for chemo this afternoon. Warriors, pray for healing and receding cancer. As the weeks and months roll on we will have to watch her energy levels more as the chemo builds in her system. Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers, remember, God is bigger than cancer, keep looking up. Oh ya and.......GO COUGS!!!!
Brett
Our (my) New Years resolution was to try and get us more organized. If you know me well, that's not an easy undertaking! I did clean (re-stacked) the garage to get Sheri's car in there for the first time in almost two years. Of course the Mustang has been in there since day one....I felt kinda bad about that, but it's her Mustang too.....right?!
Anyway, off to Wenatchee for chemo this afternoon. Warriors, pray for healing and receding cancer. As the weeks and months roll on we will have to watch her energy levels more as the chemo builds in her system. Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers, remember, God is bigger than cancer, keep looking up. Oh ya and.......GO COUGS!!!!
Brett
Monday, January 7, 2008
Work........
Many have asked me how Sheri is doing. I tell them, well. Then I mention she is back at work, and that floors most people. You must know, Sheri is a very driven person. Not in a mean, run you over way, but in a quiet, determined way. Her work is about more then her, or her cancer. She needs it, as much as it needs her. She needs to feel a part of something bigger then herself, teaching is that for her. I love her for that....seeing beyond herself. We are keeping a close eye on her energy level. We don't want to jeopardize her health for her job.
I guess in a little way our perspective of who we are, and how we relate to others and our communitee has been changed. It is about more then ourselves, and what's in it for us. Pray for Sheri's strength. Thank you to all who help make our lives a bit simpler, you know who you are.
Brett
I guess in a little way our perspective of who we are, and how we relate to others and our communitee has been changed. It is about more then ourselves, and what's in it for us. Pray for Sheri's strength. Thank you to all who help make our lives a bit simpler, you know who you are.
Brett
Sunday, January 6, 2008
A time to...rest... play...work...
It has been a good week. Friday I slept and slept. Brett thought I was dreaming away for about 20 hours. I got up to eat and then after a short while it was time to lay back down. It was truely a PJ day. Saturday I graduated up to a sweats outfit. It was a relaxing day, but it was nice to be up and around more. Today I was back to feeling more normal. It was wonderful to go to church. Church is a combination of a second home and yet we can get out of the house to go.
Brett reminds me that I get to be patient and not expect myself to be super mom. I usually have high expectations for myself, so learning to rest and giving myself a break is new for me. We'll get there one day at a time.
Tomorrow I'll go to school and teach. That is a joy.
My next chemo treatment will be Thursday. I always look forward to beating this ugly cancer any way possible!
I remain thankful for the chemo and am continuing to ask God for a big miracle of healing. I know he has all of our lives in His hands. Specifically I believe He has asked me to trust Him through this adventure. So, this is what I will do. He is a big, loving God and will be with us through it all.
Sheri
Brett reminds me that I get to be patient and not expect myself to be super mom. I usually have high expectations for myself, so learning to rest and giving myself a break is new for me. We'll get there one day at a time.
Tomorrow I'll go to school and teach. That is a joy.
My next chemo treatment will be Thursday. I always look forward to beating this ugly cancer any way possible!
I remain thankful for the chemo and am continuing to ask God for a big miracle of healing. I know he has all of our lives in His hands. Specifically I believe He has asked me to trust Him through this adventure. So, this is what I will do. He is a big, loving God and will be with us through it all.
Sheri
Thursday, January 3, 2008
I Love My Job!
Today was my first day back to work since Thanksgiving and it was so great to see the kids smiling faces. I feel completely supported and spoiled at work. Today I worked with my sub who will be there when I need to rest. We accomplished a lot with the kids. Reading testing is up to date, new art projects are ready to proudly be displayed in the hall and the kids are prepared to play their new math game we learned today. Best of all, we all felt at home in our little classroom. The kids are such hard workers.
I know my doctor is concerned that I don't over do it or push myself too hard... she knows me too well. So my goal will be to watch myself and make myself rest when I need to. But I just can't help it that I love teaching so much.
We're still looking up and praying for a big miracle. Thanks for praying with us.
Sheri
I know my doctor is concerned that I don't over do it or push myself too hard... she knows me too well. So my goal will be to watch myself and make myself rest when I need to. But I just can't help it that I love teaching so much.
We're still looking up and praying for a big miracle. Thanks for praying with us.
Sheri
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Happy New Year!
Last night we rode up to the warming hut on snowmobiles with some good friends. It was beautiful to see God's creation clothed in winter white. I love getting into the fresh air. We grilled up dinner over the fireplace, toasted up smores and then lit off some fireworks to celebrate the new year. We adults have just as much fun as the kids!
The ride was short but much appreciated!
Tomorrow Brett and I will run down to Wenatchee to see my doctor and get another chemo treatment. I'm still praying it kills each and every cancer cell in my body! We're also praying that my white blood cell count is back up again and stays up high enough to continue getting each planned treatment.
Thursday the kids and I will be returning to school! Yep! I'm back! I hope to be there as much as possible through the treatments. I'm looking forward to seeing my class and working with the kids. Alyssa, Bryce and I are also looking forward to getting back to our old routine as much as possible. Well, here we go!
Keep looking up!
Sheri
The ride was short but much appreciated!
Tomorrow Brett and I will run down to Wenatchee to see my doctor and get another chemo treatment. I'm still praying it kills each and every cancer cell in my body! We're also praying that my white blood cell count is back up again and stays up high enough to continue getting each planned treatment.
Thursday the kids and I will be returning to school! Yep! I'm back! I hope to be there as much as possible through the treatments. I'm looking forward to seeing my class and working with the kids. Alyssa, Bryce and I are also looking forward to getting back to our old routine as much as possible. Well, here we go!
Keep looking up!
Sheri
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