New normal.....for now

Sheri started her new chemo yesterday. They are hoping the side effects are minimal....we are too. They say she might get a little tired afterwards, and maybe a little nausea too. Her hair should be ok, though it might thin a little later on. They are worried her blood counts might drop as well. We remind them that Sheri has not had to have a blood booster shot yet...in almost three years of treatment. That is unheard of. Please pray for the chemo to do it's job on the spot in her hip bone, but that it leaves her blood alone. She takes this chemo in Wenatchee once a week...two weeks on, one week off. The doc says we'll probably be doing this for six months.

Meanwhile Sheri went walking with her buddies this morning at 6am (tired hu?). She is a trooper, full of fight! She loves her new class this year and talks about them all with a twinkle in her eye. She truly loves her job. She and I plan to head to Stehekin one last time this year....just us. The kids will be with Sheri's folks. We plan to leave right after Bryce's little man football game....I'm helping coach...it's fun and frustrating all at the same time. They are learning some good life lessons about pushing forward, even when it's tough and hard, and the other guy is bigger then you. I told Bryce that his Mommy is a good example of tough. I think he gets it.

Pray for Sheri's strength, and mine too! Looking up, and moving forward.

Brett and Sheri

New News

Next Thursday I will begin a new chemo. It's a lot stronger than what I have been on. There are side effects like nausea, but I have medicine for that. They also say I may get tired, but then I'll be in bed early. This will last about six months.

We are continuing to pray for healing. I refuse to give up praying. We serve a BIG God who is capable of miracles. I believe He has already done many. Please keep praying for us. We're going to face this one day at a time.

I'm off for my morning walk now. God bless ya all!

Looking up,
Sheri

Waiting...and waiting

We still haven't heard what chemo or change will happen yet. So while we wait, we're living life to its fullest. Bryce's first Football Jamboree on Saturday and then to the Coug game in Pullman. (They won! As Brett says, it wasn't pretty, but it was a win.). We stayed downtown Spokane, then had brunch at Doug and Amy's house the next day. The kids played as the adults relaxed and enjoyed catching up. (Thanks guys!) Today we were back to school and work. It's a great life!

We're still looking up and continue to pray for healing. Thanks for praying with us.
God bless,

Sheri

Still waiting......

We met with Sheri's doctor Thursday afternoon. The scan showed the spot was there on her pelvis...it's the same spot that's been there for almost three years...it's just a bit brighter now. Three years ago there were many spots on this scan...now there is this one small one. The doctor is formulating a plan....but we don't know what it is yet...she's cunsulting with lots of other doctors...so we wait. She has pulled radiation off the table for now as it might hinder Sheri's bone marrow in the future. We're hoping to learn more on Tuesday.

We are looking into visiting a clinic in California called the Oasis of Hope. It is similar to the one my Mom went to 18 years ago in Mexico. We would be there a week, and come home to two months of additional treatment. It is mostly food based, boosting the bodies own immune system. We figure it's worth a shot....It worked for Mom to 17 years (we would do this along side our current treatment up here). For now we wait and ask God to give the doctors wisdom and guidance...and to help us decide what to do about California.

Looking Up!

Brett and Sheri

More of the Journey

After my bone scan on Friday, we began packing for a trip up lake on Saturday afternoon. (We left after an important birthday party for Bryce's friends.) We stayed at Lucerne in a friend's cabin (Thanks Kevin and Mary!). Mom and dad came up in their boat too. It was fun to spend time together as a family. This morning we hit the Stehekin Bakery one more time. Yummmmmy! You just can't make a bad choice up there! Robbie runs an amazing bakery.

This week promises to be eventful. Tomorrow I go back to full time work. (I'm so excited!) The kids begin school on Thursday and I get the results from my doctor on Thursday late afternoon (about 4:00p.m.) We'll blog the results of our on-going adventure.

Please pray for wisdom for the doctors. We are continuing to pray for complete healing. Yep, I'm like that persistent two year old who just won't give up asking. Thanks for asking God for the same with us.

Looking up,

Sheri

P.E.T. Results

Today we received our results. They were mostly good. There is one spot in my pelvis that my doctor is, and has been watching closely. There is a possibility she may want a bone scan later on. She is taking up my case with the tumor board again. (That's simply an opportunity for all the oncologists to get together for additional input on their patients.) She didn't seem overly concerned. She said if we need to, we can hit it with radiation.
The great news is that my main organs are looking clear. Obviously, there are no hard, fast rules or absolutes medically. The absolute we count on and depend on is God. He is the same yesterday, today and forever. He cares for His children. It's good to be one of them. We thank Him for the work that had been done in my body and pray for continued healing. Thank you for praying with us.

Looking up,

Sheri

P.E.T. scan today....

Sheri and I are off to a PET scan this morning. Her doctor has her do one of these every three to four months. They are only on Saturdays down in Wenatchee, so we are hopping in the mustang and heading south...it's 5:30am as I write this. I know you are saying, Brett is up that early?....yes, yes I am. This scan is for the neck down, and has been clear for quite a while, so we are praying for more of the same here....please pray with us. We'll post the results late Thursday after her appointment. Off to the big city (it's big to us country folk!)

Looking up.

Brett and Sheri