7/8/09

Anxiously Awaiting Treatment


The first good news of the day is that I got a really cute haircut. How to manage my hair with this illness has been a concern for me, but Lisa (who is Lori Johnson's sister and visiting from Utah) dropped everything to cut my hair. This was so nice because she came to my home and on my schedule. She cut it yesterday, but by the time she finished, I was so tired I had to lay down and I never got it styled. I had enough energy to fix it today, and even snap a photo to share with you all. Who knows what the next weeks will bring for my hair, but today, it's cute and I'm happy with it.
The next good news is that I got a call from Dr. Abrass and I am scheduled for my first chemo treatment tomorrow at 10:40 in Reno. I have a lot of questions, but pretty much all I know is that it will be administered by IV drip and it is a 4-hour appointment. I am also scheduled for the second chemo treatment one week from tomorrow. I didn't get a satisfactory answer to my question of what I should expect in the way of post-chemo sickness, but I guess I'll get my own answer soon enough. I've heard of people who sail through relatively easily and of some who are really sick. I don't know the specifics of what I'm in for, but I do know this is the only way I have to attack the cancer. I'm eating and resting today in preparation for tomorrow. Thanks for the love and prayers!

14 comments:

Will S. said...

Your haircut looks great and so do you!! I am so excited for you to finally get to this point in your treatment. It is about time! My family and I will keep good thoughts for you during this journey. Take care and stay strong!

Much love,
Debbie

Heidi said...

Sheri, you look so good! Write down all of your questions and make sure that someone answers them before you leave your treatment tomorrow. Remember...there are LOTS of ways to treat that post-chemo sickness, so keep asking for something else until you find something that works! LIVESTRONG! btw...Lance is in the lead!

Lyle and Lori said...

Wow! It looks great. Lisa was more than happy to help a fellow "sista" out. You look fabulous. We're excited for tomorrow and pray the Lord's blessings to be with you throughout all your chemo treatments. You're in our thoughts and prayers, but especially tommorrow as you enter this sort of "unknown." XOPXOP
Lori

Hanna said...

You look so beautiful!

Good luck tomorrow, our prayers are with you! I've been checking up on you from out of town and I'm grateful to hear that you're okay. You are amazing Sheri. We love you!

Hanna

Kristie Weddell said...

Sheri,
LOVE your haircut, it looks really cute. That is a nice picture of you. Good luck tomorrow, we will be thinking of you all day. I'm with Heidi, keep asking your questions until they give you the answers you want. Try to keep up your strength so you can stay srong. Love, The Weddell's

Anonymous said...

Great haircut Sheri. I have been following your blog most every day. I wish you so much luck in your treatment and have been praying for you daily. WOW...YOu are such a strong woman and God will be by your side every step of the way.
God Bless,
Dale Nance

The Draper Family said...

Sheri,
Your hair is adorable and your shirt is really cute too, great picture! Tomorrow is a BIG day for you and there are a whole bunch of us that will be praying you through it. What ever the side affects may be, great or small, you can do it. Soon this will all be behind you. I can't wait 'til your healthy and bouncing around again!

Hugs,
Kris

Purrell Family said...

Sheri-
You look so great! We will be thinking of you tomorrow on your first day and hope that all goes well.

Love,

The Purrells

Clint and Lori said...

Sheri,
Your looking pretty awesome, and the hair cut is pretty darn cute!We're glad your finally starting chemo tomorrow and we are praying for you, David, and the kids. Stay strong and keep the faith! All our Love,
Clint, Lori, and kids

The Oney's said...

You can see strenght and determination in that bright smile you have! I know you haven't felt the best lately, but you look spectacular..love the short hair. Don't worry about the after math of chemo. It is so evident that you have what it takes to deal with whatever comes your way. You will be in our thoughts tomorrow and everyday. Love Shellie
(wow! didn't know Had was such a hotdog on the wake board..I luv that kid)

Sam Hubbard said...

You look beautiful!! Good luck tomorrow! We will be praying for you! Sam, Shelly, Shayla and Tyler

Pinder Pack said...

Sheri:
My prayers go with you today - for healing, for you to continue to have an appetite and to feel good too. I will also put you on our church prayer line today.
Love the haircut!
Denice

Anonymous said...

Sheri~
I must agree with everyone else--your new hair cut and style looks fabulous! You look very rested and your smile is out of this world! You are in our prayers again today as you begin the treatments. May you continue to rest, eat and regain your strength in the coming days.
Love and Blessings,
Neil and Tracy

Unknown said...

FROM THE SWENSONS...This note is specifically for Sheri. . . who tried to call the other day, but we weren't home. Sheri. . . we are praying especially for you today as you start your chemo. We don't really know you, but we so appreciated your sweet message on our phone machine, and we want you to know that you are in our constant prayers as you battle your cancer. May God's love surround you and your family. . . we know it is hard. If anyone knows Sheri and can pass this message on to her, please do. We don't really know how to get ahold of her to tell her we are praying for her. Thank you!!