Sunday, July 6, 2008
Arrangements for Sheri
Just wanted to let everyone know the arrangements that we have made. Sheri's wake will be this Tuesday at Knollcrest Funeral Home in Lombard, from 2-9 pm. On Wednesday we will be meeting back at Knollcrest at 11:00am for anyone that would like to attend for a short prayer service and then we will be heading to the cemetery for her burial. Wednesday evening we will be having a Memorial Service for her at 7:30 pm at Faith Christian Reformed Church in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Sheri
As many of you have probably already heard, Sheri went to be with our Lord last night shortly before 6:00 pm. Her family was at her side and she went very peacefully. Once arrangements are made we will post them. Please continue to pray for our family.
Friday, July 4, 2008
From Sheri's Family
This is Mandy, Sheri's sister. I just wanted to let everybody know that in the last couple of days, Sheri's condition has worsened considerably. We have placed her in hospice care at this time. She is resting comfortably at my dad's house. Please continue to keep Sheri and my family in your prayers through this very difficult time.
Proverbs 3:5
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding."
Psalm 46:1
"God is our refuge and strength. An everpresent help in trouble."
Proverbs 3:5
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding."
Psalm 46:1
"God is our refuge and strength. An everpresent help in trouble."
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Update
I am so sorry that I have left you all hanging...the last two weeks have been a whirlwind.
I had emergency surgery on Sunday, June 1st at 2am because I had a hole in my intestines and it was letting air into my body. The doctors talked to us and they weren't sure if they would fine the hole, if i would make it through the surgery, or make it through the recovery process.
Praise God! I made it through the surgery...they found the hole right away. I have been recovering well. I am still in the hospital, hoping to go home in the next couple of days.
Well, I am tired and heading back to my hospital room. Please keep me in your prayers...I know that you have...thank you!
All my love, Sheri
I had emergency surgery on Sunday, June 1st at 2am because I had a hole in my intestines and it was letting air into my body. The doctors talked to us and they weren't sure if they would fine the hole, if i would make it through the surgery, or make it through the recovery process.
Praise God! I made it through the surgery...they found the hole right away. I have been recovering well. I am still in the hospital, hoping to go home in the next couple of days.
Well, I am tired and heading back to my hospital room. Please keep me in your prayers...I know that you have...thank you!
All my love, Sheri
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Week Three Thursday
I am in much better spirits tonight. My stomach still feels bloated, but I am not letting it get me down.
This morning was a little rough because I didn't sleep much last night, for whatever reason. I wasn't in pain or anything; my body just didn't want to let me sleep. When I got to school there were some of my vigilant prayer warriors ready to pray with me. What a blessing! After that, my day turned for the positive. I made it the whole day at school!
I must say that I am very sick and tired of fighting this battle. I wish that God would just take it away from me and heal my body of all the cancer. I know that He will do what is in His plan and at His time. I just have to be patient, keep the faith, and remember that He is with me.
I will keep fighting because I am not ready to give up!
This morning was a little rough because I didn't sleep much last night, for whatever reason. I wasn't in pain or anything; my body just didn't want to let me sleep. When I got to school there were some of my vigilant prayer warriors ready to pray with me. What a blessing! After that, my day turned for the positive. I made it the whole day at school!
I must say that I am very sick and tired of fighting this battle. I wish that God would just take it away from me and heal my body of all the cancer. I know that He will do what is in His plan and at His time. I just have to be patient, keep the faith, and remember that He is with me.
I will keep fighting because I am not ready to give up!
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Week Three Wednesday
I'm very uncomfortable right now. It isn't back pain this time, it is my stomach. I feel so bloated. It amazes me because I feel so huge, like I am going to pop. It makes me nervous. I'm sure that I am not any bigger than I have been, but it sure does feel like it.
Sometimes it is so hard to stay positive and not cry. It is times like this that I find myself asking God "why me?!" I know that He has a plan for my life and that it is being worked out, but I don't understand sometimes why it has to be filled with so much pain and suffering.
I guess I just have to remember Romans 5 from yesterday, that "suffering produces perseverance." I just have to try my hardest to remain positive and persevere. God loves me, He never leaves me, and someday I will go to live for eternity with Him in heaven.
Isaiah 53:4 "Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows."
Sometimes it is so hard to stay positive and not cry. It is times like this that I find myself asking God "why me?!" I know that He has a plan for my life and that it is being worked out, but I don't understand sometimes why it has to be filled with so much pain and suffering.
I guess I just have to remember Romans 5 from yesterday, that "suffering produces perseverance." I just have to try my hardest to remain positive and persevere. God loves me, He never leaves me, and someday I will go to live for eternity with Him in heaven.
Isaiah 53:4 "Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows."
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Week Three Tuesday
Hmmm...what can I type tonight?
My doctor's appointment went pretty well yesterday. Dr. Sharma said that my stomach felt softer to him than it had last time. That is good news. Although the effects of this chemo might not be fully evident until 3-4 rounds, Dr. Sharma said that after the next round of chemo I would have a CT scan to see what was going on. He wants to see if the tumors are still growing, or if they have stayed the same size. that CT scan won't be until the week of June 9th. Keep praying that the chemo is working and the tumors are shrinking!
My white blood cells had come up quite nicely. They were pretty high, which is good, because they should still be up next week for chemo. My platelets are on their way up, which is also a good thing. My hemoglobin was still pretty low, right on the border of needing a transfusion. Dr. Sharma actually gave me the option of getting blood or not today, based on how I was feeling. Yesterday I was still very tired and a little short of breath. Today though was a totally different story. I woke up very energized and not short of breath at all. I called in sick last night, just in case I needed to get blood. It was nice to sleep in and relax all day. Tomorrow is back to school. (only 9 1/2 days left ~ whoo hoo!)
Evenings this week have been rough. My back discomfort has been pretty great. It seems like the medicine that I take to help eleviate the pain takes quite a while to kick in. For that reason, I am looking forward to chemo next week...the premeds help keep my back from hurting.
I have a picture in my bathroom that has a very applicable Bible verse on it.
Romans 5:3-5
"...but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, who he has given us."
When you are faced with sufferings, you have two choices: Fight or Flight...
Sometimes when I sit in the chemo room and listen to the women around me, I wonder how they can fight this disease without the Lord. I don't know for sure who is a believer and who isn't, but some of the women you can tell aren't. I know for a fact that I could not fight this without my faith. Verses like Romans 5 give me such strength. Although I have the support and prayers of all of you, more importantly, I am in the palm of God's hand. He never will put me down. That fact is so comforting!
I thank you for your continued prayers and support. I can feel them...each and every one!
My doctor's appointment went pretty well yesterday. Dr. Sharma said that my stomach felt softer to him than it had last time. That is good news. Although the effects of this chemo might not be fully evident until 3-4 rounds, Dr. Sharma said that after the next round of chemo I would have a CT scan to see what was going on. He wants to see if the tumors are still growing, or if they have stayed the same size. that CT scan won't be until the week of June 9th. Keep praying that the chemo is working and the tumors are shrinking!
My white blood cells had come up quite nicely. They were pretty high, which is good, because they should still be up next week for chemo. My platelets are on their way up, which is also a good thing. My hemoglobin was still pretty low, right on the border of needing a transfusion. Dr. Sharma actually gave me the option of getting blood or not today, based on how I was feeling. Yesterday I was still very tired and a little short of breath. Today though was a totally different story. I woke up very energized and not short of breath at all. I called in sick last night, just in case I needed to get blood. It was nice to sleep in and relax all day. Tomorrow is back to school. (only 9 1/2 days left ~ whoo hoo!)
Evenings this week have been rough. My back discomfort has been pretty great. It seems like the medicine that I take to help eleviate the pain takes quite a while to kick in. For that reason, I am looking forward to chemo next week...the premeds help keep my back from hurting.
I have a picture in my bathroom that has a very applicable Bible verse on it.
Romans 5:3-5
"...but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, who he has given us."
When you are faced with sufferings, you have two choices: Fight or Flight...
Sometimes when I sit in the chemo room and listen to the women around me, I wonder how they can fight this disease without the Lord. I don't know for sure who is a believer and who isn't, but some of the women you can tell aren't. I know for a fact that I could not fight this without my faith. Verses like Romans 5 give me such strength. Although I have the support and prayers of all of you, more importantly, I am in the palm of God's hand. He never will put me down. That fact is so comforting!
I thank you for your continued prayers and support. I can feel them...each and every one!
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