Waiting over.....

Sorry to keep everyone waiting on the results of Sheri's second spinal....it was clear! For the second time. God is good. We think they forgot to call us. We figured they'd call right away if it were not clear, so I guess it was worth the wait. We went out to Wapato Point Cellars for dinner to celebrate...Sheri had a steak, her first one in over three months...she loved it. She is only supposed to have 6oz of red meat a month on the new diet. We feel blessed to have this test behind us! Next Thursday is another round of chemo. We imagine we will have more scans coming in the near future. We'll update you as we get closer. For now we are enjoying this little victory....pray for more. Thanks for all the support and prayers....they do work.

Looking up....fighting on...

Brett (and Sheri)

Catching Up

We've been through our second chemo round. I responded much better! No more riggers! Chemo is on Thursday again, that means I can work on Friday because the steroids are still racing through my body at that time. Then we run down to Wenatchee for a Nulasta shot on Friday afternoon (Thanks Cherie!). That keeps my white blood cell count up. By Saturday I crash for the day. I think I slept most of Saturday and all night too. Sunday Brett and I took the kids to the ski hill for lessons after sleeping in. We figured I could sit with friends in the lodge or stay home. We choose the lodge, however I was ready for a nap at home that afternoon.

Last week we went to the UW for a spinal tap. it came out clear! Yeah! Brett and I were very happy. Today we have to go over for another one to confirm the clear diagnosis. I guess it only comes out correct 50% of the time. Personally I was very happy with first test! When this one comes out clear then there should not be any cancer cells in my spinal fluid.

Yep! We're still looking up and counting on God for a BIG miracle. Pray for clear results of the UW test today...we'll know more early next week. I have Brett's head cold too, so pray I get over it quickly. Thanks for all your prayers and support!

Sheri

How's it going?

How's it going? Well, great now! I had a little reaction to the first chemo. Dec. 21st. It gave me the Rigors. Basically, I froze and shook uncontrollably for about 30 minutes. They got it all under control. That shouldn't happen again since they are going to give me the chemo after Benadryl and steroids, that should stop any negative reaction. The next day I was given a Nulasta shot, it builds up my white blood cell count. Ok, that can make your legs sore for a few days!
The good news is I'm back to normal now and so thankful. I even still have my hair at this point! I thought I'd be going back to school bald (with my wig of course!)
We go in for chemo on the 11th again this month.

Over all we loved Christmas Break. Family time, and time with friends was precious. The most exciting thing was watching the kids learn to ski. Brett and I are so proud of them! They zip up the rope tows and down the hill over and over. As of yesterday they are both using the Palma too.

We had lots of fun in the midst of everything. This journey continues to strengthen our faith in a God who heals...sometimes it takes a little time. Thanks for praying with us.
God bless!

Looking up,
Sheri