I had my third session of chemo today after I was released from my two night stay at the hospital. Monday night my fever rose to 102 and Dr. Sharma told me I had to go to the emergency room so I could be admitted. He was worried that I had an infection somewhere in my body.
After taking blood and running many tests, no infection was found, but I started an antibiotic, just to be safe. I thought that I would only have to stay Monday night and would be released Tuesday morning, but I was wrong. Dr. Sharma wanted to keep me there for 24 hours without a fever. I was disappointed but understood his point.
This visit was kind of awkward at first...in the past I have had a private room on 5 North, but Monday night the 5th floor was full so I was sent to 2 North. I didn't realize, until I was brought up there, that I would be sharing a room. My initial thoughts were: "ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! I HAVE A ROOMMATE!? THIS SUCKS!!"
The transport guy from the ER brought me to my room at about 1:15am and my roommate was sleeping, so I didn't get to meet her right away. At about 4am she called the nurse and I got up to use the bathroom. We had a short conversation and went back to sleep. At that point I was thinking that she was very nice and this might not be so bad. In the morning, we talked more and my fondness for her grew and grew.
Her name is Joan and she was there because she was having some difficulty breathing. We had many, many conversations over the last day and a half and she has found a special place in my heart. She is such a sweet woman and her husband is just as wonderful. They will be married for 55 years this May. What an accomplishment!!
We were both scheduled to be discharged today, and I was released first. She shed a few tears when I left because we had such a good time together. I only can hope and pray that she went home as well. She had been there since Thursday and was SOOOO excited to be told she was going home today. It made me smile to see her so happy.
It is amazing how God works. At first, I was so disappointed to have to share a tiny hospital room with a stranger, but it turned out to be a very wonderful experience! Even though Joan had been there for days, and some of them were quite rough, she had nothing but positive things to say and always had a smile on her face. She was very open and honest with me (and my family) about her life. God blessed me by putting me in Joan's room and allowing me to get to know her and Jerry. Please keep them in your prayers!
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Hey Sheri-
I'm so glad your home and feeling better. I loved your story about Joan-its amazing the lives we touch. I bet she's telling all her friends about you today:) Paying It Forward really works!
Kate
Hi Sheri! I've been getting updates from your Uncle Mike at school and heard you had a blog so we got hooked up to this to see how you were doing! You have been in our prayers! What a total drag that the cancer returned! You have a beautiful way of expressing yourself and letting others know what is going on with you and staying positive. I really think that is half the battle! We will continue praying that the chemo does its thing and attacks those cancer cells! May God continue to fill you with His perfect peace and surround you with His love! You will continue to be in our prayers!
- Cindy Van Kampen (former Faith CRC member)
ah sweet girl. You are blessed with such a precious spirit! Im just enjoying reading your blog and how honest you are able to be. I love that you were like...WHAT THE HECK about the sharing a room thing...Ive always thought it MAJORLY AKWARD that at a time of stress...being in the hospital you have to share a room....annoying yes.
how are you feeling now?
Sheri, it was so good to have you back at school with us today. Your smiling face and positive attitude makes everyone better. You were blessed to meet Joan and Jerry and I'll add them to my prayer list. They sound wonderful! And we're all blessed at OQ and beyond to know you.
Just so you know we've sold close to 120 TEAM VT t-shirts for our big Relay for Life in Lemont in July. Our students asking if they could start buying the shirts really took off and TEAM VT will be well represented very shortly. Visit www.relayforlifelemont.com for more information about Sheri's TEAM VT and how you can donate to our team for a great cause!
Sheri, as some of our former students left on your boards yesterday "Stay Strong"! You are amazing!
Your roommate & husband sound like a wonderful couple! 55 years of marriage IS an accomplishment...I'm sure that they have been thru alot in that time and it's always great to see couples fight for their marriage. Many prayers for them & you tonight. And also for your family at this time. I know other members of your family need prayers too. Keep up the fight!
Sheri, my heart and mind are with you each and every day! Continue to LIVE STRONG and know we are journeying with you! Have a wonderful Spring Break and if weather permits, walk amoungst God's gift of healing, NATURE, throughout the week! Love you, Mary
That's wonderful about your roommate! I bet it made your stay a little more enjoyable? Not sure if that's the right word, but God put you in that room together for a reason! Stay strong in Him and I'll pray for the both of you!
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