A quick up-date

The Gamma Knife procedure went well. My reaction has been good. Currently I'm on a lot of steroids. So if you want to pray specifically, please pray for all swelling to be gone as a reaction to the treatment. Also, some good news was that the tumors in my back bones and liver are disappearing!!!!! Thank you Jesus! That means as tumors go away, my back is building up inside and I need to be careful...no skiing for me. Please pray for strong healthy bones.

We NEVER give up, God is faithful to heal and answer prayers. Thank you for praying with us.

Looking up!

Sheri & Brett

Better Scans.....

Thursday we ran over to the UW for some follow up scans to see where we go from here. Today Sheri's doctor called with the results. "I actually have some good news for you this time." he told Sheri. The two larger spots they were worried about were swelling from the gamma knife treatment, not growing. Also the areas in her bones and liver have gotten better... so we are making good progress. There are a few very small spots the doctor would like to hit with Gamma Knife to knock them in their tracks. So, Tuesday we head back over for Gamma Knife. So a bit of a mixed bag...but all in all we're moving forward. The doctors have had great success with the Gamma Knife...it's been over two years since our first treatment. God is good, and we thank Him for the healing He gives. Sheri and her folks are taking a weekend retreat up at Sun Mountain for a little spiritual teaching. The kids and I are headed snowmobiling, skiing, and to church, which should be interesting.
Pray for Sheri...for Tuesdays treatment, and this weekends spiritual journey. Thanks again for all the support and prayers.

Brett and Sheri

What a Weekend!

I had a conference for my business that started this past Wednesday. Sheri and the kids came over that night to be with me as we were receiving an award...I wanted them there with me. My Dad flew up too. Sheri woke up Thursday morning with a splitting headache. After laying down for a few hours, it seemed to get better. Then Friday morning the same thing happened, so we called Sheri's doctor in Wenatchee. She suggested that we go to the UW medical center. We had to enter via the Emergency Room to be admitted. We spend nearly 4 four hours in the waiting room before we got in. They ran a CT scan and an MRI that night. A few of the spots in her head had swollen, causing the headaches. The doctors had told us that there was a possibility after Gamma Knife, that there may be some swelling. They have her on steroids now to reduce the swelling...no headache today! The road from here is a bit cloudy. They would like to do another scan to see what is tumor, and what is swelling from the Gamma Knife. Then formulate a plan. Though the doctor said we are running out of options, we know God never is.

We continue to look for Gods healing touch on Sheri, please pray that with us. We will keep you all up to date as we get news. She is feeling much better. We went to church this morning, worked in the yard ( it was 52 here today!) and she plans to work tomorrow. She's a trooper!



Looking up,

Brett and Sheri

Happy Birthday Bryce!

Nine years ago a new blessing came into our lives. Bryce! We have been blessed ever since. He has kept us on our toes. We are very proud of him.

Last week we did chemo on Thursday again, and returned for a Nulasta shot the next day. (Thanks for the ride Kevin!) I rested yesterday, but wasn't as wiped out or exhausted as the last time I had chemo. Praise the Lord!

Today we are going to the ski hill to celebrate Bryce's birthday. Diana is helping me since I had no idea of how I'd be feeling today. (Thanks Diana & Brad!) My plan is to go up, enjoy and then come home for a nap so I can work tomorrow. We are so blessed to have such good friends.

On the 16th we have an MRI planned at the U.W. We're continuing to pray for a miracle. Thanks for praying with us.

Looking up,

Brett & Sheri

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