Live from Silverwood

We are taking the kids to Silverwood for the first time today. They have been anticipating this day all summer.

This morning I woke up seeing a little better in my left eye! It's still a little blurry, but the blurry spot isn't as big.

Last week felt like a whirl wind. Being on steroids with an impromptu trip to the UW was just a little stressful. Although, the test results were awesome! P.T.L.! It finally hit me the night after we returned. I just fell into tears that evening because I didn't get the muffins made for our trip. Muffins! Really? Brett smiled, understanding what was going on. "I think someone is coming off steroids and has had a big week." After a big hug, I was fine and getting back to normal.

Now we are on our family vacation. We're experiencing Silverwood today and tomorrow and heading to Camano Island on Friday. Brett is going to sneek in a day of work on Thursday.

Thank you for continuing thank God for our healing thus far and pray for continued healing. I believe consistency and persistance is important.

Looking up!

Sheri

A look into the world of a cancer survivor.......

All is well! Sheri's visit to the UW was very positive. Her scans looked very good. The two bigger spots her Doctor was watching are both smaller, and the other few are holding very small in size. He doesn't want to see her for three months....in our world that's a long time. The eye Doctor she saw said she had some blood in her eye that is blurring her vision...it should clear up in a week or so....nothing to worry about.

Sorry to sound the alarm....but now you get a breif glimps into our world. Even something small like blurry vision can set off a storms of scans and Doctor appointments. Thanks for following us in our journey, and being willing to help when asked...we are truely blessed. I guess it's best to be cautious, we're glad Sheri has such great Doctors.

Brett, Sheri, Alyssa, Bryce

Pray please......

Soooo...Sheri has been having some fuzzy vision in her left eye. Nothing big or major...just a little blurry. She has had 20/20 vision her whole life...so it raised a flag. We called her Doctor in Wenatchee and at the UW. They want her at the U tomorrow morning for a MRI. We had one scheduled for August, but they wanted to do it now. What does it mean? Not real sure. It could be swelling from the treated areas they hit a few months ago. She'll be seeing an eye Doctor as well...she may just be getting older...both her parents use glasses. The best we can do is pray. Unfortunately I can't go, we are short handed at the yard this week, and we have an event for contractors tomorrow as well, and Alyssa and I are playing for an event tomorrow night....so Sheri's Mom Sue is riding shotgun in my place...and to boot it's Sue's birthday tomorrow. Happy B day Mom in law. Pray for good things and good scans. We'll let you know what's up as soon as we know.

Looking up!
Brett

Mini Prayer Request- The Big Toe

My big left toe is doing a little better this morning, but the last couple of days it looked like a little balloon on the end of my foot. Doctor's orders are to wait a week to begin my second chemo and stay off of it. So I'm enjoying summer for a couple of days with my foot up. I expect it to get better by next Monday...that's my hope! The kids are a great help at picking up, doing dishes and bringing me laundry. They rock! I'm very proud of them.
We have spent quite a bit of time swimming. At grandma & grandpa's, the kids live in the pool. At home we run down to the pool or lake at Mill Bay. We love summer.

My next MRI is Aug. 6th, which is also my dad's birthday! The doctor expects the spots to be bigger due to normal inflammation and then to go down. However, I don't fit the normal expectations so often that it leaves it very open. That's what happens when I know God is answering prayers.

We are praying for good scans and continued complete healing. All things are possible for those who love God! We are also thanking Him for the healing He has given us thus far. Please continue to pray with us.

Looking up!

Sheri

A Happy Anniversary & Father's Day

Sunday the family woke up, threw our little suit cases in the car and buzzed over the mountain to the Mariner's Game. The soggy trip led us to a closed roof at the statium. We all had fun. The M's even won. It made the perfect anniverary, 18 years, this year. Brett enjoyed father's day too. I have to say I'm so thankful to have such a caring and devoted husband. He has been an incredible blessing to me in many ways.

We spent the night and headed home today. As we crested the mountains, we saw the first bit of blue skies. Yeah! There it is! We're heading home.

We are thankful for great family time.

I don't have any appointments until next month. The break is much appreciated. Thank you for continuing to pray for complete healing. I know God is capable.

Looking up,

Sheri

Good News

We returned home yesterday after a MRI and visit to my doctor in Seattle. He was all smiles. Four of the spots appeared slightly smaller and one of them we couldn't see. At this point he actually expected them to be bigger. So that a big thanks God! The next day we went to see another oncologist just to see what else may be out there for us. Dr. Rockhill recommended this and my doctor here was all for it. The new oncologist was very complimentary of the care I've received here and said she would have done the same things. We agreed with her. We love our doctor here. She told us of many up coming trials and put my name on the list. Believe it or not, I'm too healthy right now to qualify for anything. That's a good thing in my mind. She was amazed at how well I have tolerated all of the treatments. That's a God thing. What can I say? Prayer works!
Thanks for praying! Keep up the great work prayer warriors. Your support means a lot.

Looking up!

Sheri

Follow up scans today

Sheri and I are headed over the hill into the rain today for a follow up MRI at the UW. This marks 1 month since her treatment.

Tomorrow we are meeting with a doctor at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. We're not sure what to expect, but Sheri's doctor at the UW suggested we get another opinion. I guess it doesn't hurt. We continue to ask for God's healing...and thank Him for the healing he has brought.

School is out next week for Sheri and the kids. They are looking forward to lazy days by the pool at Mill Bay, boat rides up lake, camping up the Methow, and a trip to Silverwood (we've never been..and we can take our trailer to stay in to keep the cost in check, there's a recession you know).

Pray for God's peace (especially for me!), and healing. Thank you again for all the support!

Looking up (most of the time...hey I never said I was perfect!).

Brett