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July 25, 2005
Good Morning. Well, I feel 99% better this morning! The Kytril seems to be working. I even feel like trying to eat something when I finish this! I weighed myself and have only lost 2-5 lbs. I do not have a fever. Thanks for your love and concern as usual. Love, Sherry
July 27, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with her through this difficult time. What courage and strength she has shown.
July 28, 2005
When she and I had lunch a few weeks back it was the first time that I had seen her in a long while, and though she was full of plans for vacation and looking forward to your trip, I sensed that she somehow knew it would not likely happen.
August 1, 2005
Each life is a blessing. We are all a part of each other in an inexplicable way.
August 2, 2005
Just to keep you updated, Sherry had a good weekend this past weekend. She had a lot of family and friends visit and she seemed to really enjoy this. She's not eating very much at all, and has occasional bouts of nausea, but for the most part, she's resting comfortably. Sherry has sold her business and that is a big relief to her. One more note, Sherry asked that I tell anyone that may be considering sending gifts or flowers either now or after she's gone to make a donation in her name to either one of the following two charities: National Ovarian Cancer Coalition | DFW Division or Gilda's Club North Texas.
August 2, 2005
(I need a box of Kleenex....) I am going to miss her so much.
August 2, 2005
The company of her beloved nieces and nephews (and great-nephew and great-nieces) over these last few days was THE best medicine she could get. Since yesterday (Monday evening) I've visited her each day just after work and although the house is quiet now, the echoes of your visit linger. Tonight as she and I talked she mentioned how wonderful it was to see J, J, L & C playing together so sweetly, and to listen to you all as you visited with each other and with her over the time of your visit.
August 7, 2005
Sherry is resting comfortably at my mother's home. She sleeps probably 99% of the day now. She's not in pain, but still has occasional bouts of nausea. In one of her awake moments yesterday, she flashed her wonderful smile at something that was said. She's showing us all grace in parting....
August 7, 2005
Sherry has taught us all a lot throughout her illness...God bless Sherry.
August 8, 2005
.......... from "Intimations of Immortality from Recollections of Early Childhood" by William Wordsworth
Our birth is but a sleep and a forgetting:
The Soul that rises with us, our life's Star,
Hath had elsewhere its setting,
And cometh from afar:
Not in entire forgetfulness,
And not in utter nakedness,
But trailing clouds of glory do we come
From God, who is our home:
Heaven lies about us in our infancy!
August 9, 2005
Before she started sleeping most of the time, I had wanted to write Sherry a note to tell her what an incredible affect she was having on her friends. She was always semi quiet and reserved when she was healthy, but she has shaken a few people up with her resolve to face the end of this life with as much grace as humanly possible. She is also touching people with her assurances for the next life...She has exhibited great courage. I hope that when it is my time, that I can do even a fraction as well. She is truly amazing.
August 10, 2005
Sherry, you are wonderfully amazing. This cannot be easy for you yet you still show us your courage. I want you to know that you inspire me. You have shown me the strength which enables me to truly live my life. Not in fear, but for happiness and the betterment of those I touch. I will always feel blessed to know you.
August 11, 2005
Sherry, you commented when I visited that you appreciated my calm visit.
What had a lot of staying power for me -- was thought provoking ---and I appreciated...
• was listening to you talk about selling your business but still concerned about how it would carry on...
• was listening to you talk about wanting to be fair and yet generous with your personal possessions..
• was listening to you talk about visiting with your family, what fun you had with your cousins and siblings and family.
After I left I pondered that you leave quite a legacy of humor, dignity, caring, and love. You may have had cancer, but it never had you.
August 11, 2005
I wish there was something I could do to help.
August 13, 2005
She is always in my thoughts and prayers. Sherry has touched a lot of people in her life with her thoughtfulness, sense of humor and positive outlook. She will be missed by us all but we will have memories that make us smile......
August 17, 2005
Sherry is doing "ok" and by that I mean that she's resting comfortably at my mother's home. She sleeps probably 95% of the day and is not in any pain (except for slight back pain due to inactivity/kidney failure) but it's not been bad enough to warrant morphine. She still is able to sometimes walk to the bathroom, but mostly we're using the wheelchair now as she's very weak. She's also using oxygen for a small part of the day, hoping this will relieve some of her nausea and weakened state. I helped her with a quick shower and hair shampoo the other day and it really was refreshing for her, but wore her out. She continues to drink fluids daily, but hasn't had more than a couple of spoonfuls of food daily since she entered hospice care 3 weeks ago. She's not taking any meds at all, as they didn't seem to help with nausea or her high blood pressure anyway and they seemed hard for her body to process.
We're all grateful for every day we have with her.
August 17, 2005
Okay please tell Sherry I'm sending "virtual flowers".....and I'll donate to Gilda's house. Let's all stop and smell virtual roses. Ahh............
I have a hummingbird at my patio feeder again this year as of yesterday. what a joy.
August 23, 2005
Tropical Depression Twelve formed over the southeastern Bahamas at 5:00 PM EDT.
August 24, 2005
At 11:00 AM EDT (1500 UTC), Tropical Depression Twelve was upgraded to Tropical Storm Katrina.
August 25, 2005
By 5:00 PM EDT (2100 UTC), Tropical Storm Katrina is upgraded to Hurricane Katrina.
August 25, 2005
At 6:30 PM EDT, Katrina made its first landfall in Florida as a Category 1 hurricane.
August 26, 2005
Just a quick, brief note to let you know that it's been 4 weeks since Sherry went under hospice care. We are thankful that we have had this time with her, but her condition is now deteriorating and she is beginning to experience pain. Last night, although she has been delaying this option, she agreed to begin morphine doses for her pain. We're hopeful that it will relieve her suffering.
August 26, 2005
Sherry is truly brave...Sherry has certainly gone through this strength and grace. I am so glad to have known her.
August 26, 2005
At 1:00 AM EDT, maximum sustained winds had decreased to 70 mph and Katrina was again downgraded to a tropical storm. By 11:00 PM EDT, the National Hurricane Center predicted that Hurricane Katrina would strike the town of Buras-Triumph, Louisiana, 66 miles southeast of New Orleans.
August 27, 2005
By 5:00 AM EDT (0900 UTC), Hurricane Katrina reached Category 3 intensity.
August 28, 2005
Just after midnight, at 12:40 AM CDT, Hurricane Katrina reached Category 4 intensity with 145 mph winds.
August 29, 2005
At 6:10 AM CDT, Hurricane Katrina made its second landfall as a Category 3 hurricane near Buras-Triumph, Louisiana, with sustained winds of more than 125 mph. Katrina also made landfall in St. Bernard parish and St. Tammany parish for a total of three landfalls in Louisiana. By 8:00 AM CDT, in New Orleans, water was seen rising water on both sides of the Industrial Canal. At approximately 8:14 AM CDT, the New Orleans office of the National Weather Service issues a Flash Flood Warning for Orleans Parish and St Bernard Parish, citing a levee breach at the Industrial Canal. By 9:00 AM CDT, there was 6-8 feet of water in the Lower Ninth Ward.
August 30, 2005
My sister woke today saying she thought that she was "dying today". I just couldn't leave her.
August 30, 2005
At 12:00 PM CDT, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff became aware that the New Orleans levee breaches could not be plugged.
August 31, 2005
At 10:00 PM CDT, Mayor Ray Nagin announced that the planned sandbagging of the 17th Street Canal levee breach had failed. At the time, 80% of the city was underwater.
September 1, 2005
Conditions at the Superdome, as well as the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, continued to deteriorate.
September 2, 2005
President George W. Bush ordered active duty forces to the region.
September 3, 2005
I hope these weeks are peaceful as Sherry goes on this journey.
September 4, 2005
The evacuation of the Superdome has been completed.
September 5, 2005
The 17th Street Canal levee breach was closed with truckloads of rock and sandbags. The canal reopened so that it could be used to pump water out of city.
September 5, 2005
Sherry passed away tonight (9/5/05 Labor Day) at about
6 PM. She died in her sleep, peacefully and with her family around her. We played music all day for her and the last song we played for her before she died was "God Bless America".
September 5, 2005
We both loved and thought so much of Sherry, and will miss her. She fought the bravest fight with such dignity. We will remember her always for that. I am so sorry that Sherry had to suffer even one hour with this insidious disease. She was so positive and strong - a wonderful example to us all. Her family has been blessed to be with her through her valiant battle. Cancer is absolutely evil. She was quite a girl. She had such a wonderful spirit and optimism. God welcomed her to his arms. Your Dad was waiting for her and she is happy that she is with him now. She is now at peace. She certainly epitomized "fighting the good fight " with incredible grace and dignity and the Lord has welcomed an amazing new angel. I always admired Sherry for her genuineness and will always remember her as a fine lady. I really loved Sherry. I believe that Sherry is the only person I knew who I remember always happily & with a smile on my face.
Good Morning. Well, I feel 99% better this morning! The Kytril seems to be working. I even feel like trying to eat something when I finish this! I weighed myself and have only lost 2-5 lbs. I do not have a fever. Thanks for your love and concern as usual. Love, Sherry
July 27, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with her through this difficult time. What courage and strength she has shown.
July 28, 2005
When she and I had lunch a few weeks back it was the first time that I had seen her in a long while, and though she was full of plans for vacation and looking forward to your trip, I sensed that she somehow knew it would not likely happen.
August 1, 2005
Each life is a blessing. We are all a part of each other in an inexplicable way.
August 2, 2005
Just to keep you updated, Sherry had a good weekend this past weekend. She had a lot of family and friends visit and she seemed to really enjoy this. She's not eating very much at all, and has occasional bouts of nausea, but for the most part, she's resting comfortably. Sherry has sold her business and that is a big relief to her. One more note, Sherry asked that I tell anyone that may be considering sending gifts or flowers either now or after she's gone to make a donation in her name to either one of the following two charities: National Ovarian Cancer Coalition | DFW Division or Gilda's Club North Texas.
August 2, 2005
(I need a box of Kleenex....) I am going to miss her so much.
August 2, 2005
The company of her beloved nieces and nephews (and great-nephew and great-nieces) over these last few days was THE best medicine she could get. Since yesterday (Monday evening) I've visited her each day just after work and although the house is quiet now, the echoes of your visit linger. Tonight as she and I talked she mentioned how wonderful it was to see J, J, L & C playing together so sweetly, and to listen to you all as you visited with each other and with her over the time of your visit.
August 7, 2005
Sherry is resting comfortably at my mother's home. She sleeps probably 99% of the day now. She's not in pain, but still has occasional bouts of nausea. In one of her awake moments yesterday, she flashed her wonderful smile at something that was said. She's showing us all grace in parting....
August 7, 2005
Sherry has taught us all a lot throughout her illness...God bless Sherry.
August 8, 2005
.......... from "Intimations of Immortality from Recollections of Early Childhood" by William Wordsworth
Our birth is but a sleep and a forgetting:
The Soul that rises with us, our life's Star,
Hath had elsewhere its setting,
And cometh from afar:
Not in entire forgetfulness,
And not in utter nakedness,
But trailing clouds of glory do we come
From God, who is our home:
Heaven lies about us in our infancy!
August 9, 2005
Before she started sleeping most of the time, I had wanted to write Sherry a note to tell her what an incredible affect she was having on her friends. She was always semi quiet and reserved when she was healthy, but she has shaken a few people up with her resolve to face the end of this life with as much grace as humanly possible. She is also touching people with her assurances for the next life...She has exhibited great courage. I hope that when it is my time, that I can do even a fraction as well. She is truly amazing.
August 10, 2005
Sherry, you are wonderfully amazing. This cannot be easy for you yet you still show us your courage. I want you to know that you inspire me. You have shown me the strength which enables me to truly live my life. Not in fear, but for happiness and the betterment of those I touch. I will always feel blessed to know you.
August 11, 2005
Sherry, you commented when I visited that you appreciated my calm visit.
What had a lot of staying power for me -- was thought provoking ---and I appreciated...
• was listening to you talk about selling your business but still concerned about how it would carry on...
• was listening to you talk about wanting to be fair and yet generous with your personal possessions..
• was listening to you talk about visiting with your family, what fun you had with your cousins and siblings and family.
After I left I pondered that you leave quite a legacy of humor, dignity, caring, and love. You may have had cancer, but it never had you.
August 11, 2005
I wish there was something I could do to help.
August 13, 2005
She is always in my thoughts and prayers. Sherry has touched a lot of people in her life with her thoughtfulness, sense of humor and positive outlook. She will be missed by us all but we will have memories that make us smile......
August 17, 2005
Sherry is doing "ok" and by that I mean that she's resting comfortably at my mother's home. She sleeps probably 95% of the day and is not in any pain (except for slight back pain due to inactivity/kidney failure) but it's not been bad enough to warrant morphine. She still is able to sometimes walk to the bathroom, but mostly we're using the wheelchair now as she's very weak. She's also using oxygen for a small part of the day, hoping this will relieve some of her nausea and weakened state. I helped her with a quick shower and hair shampoo the other day and it really was refreshing for her, but wore her out. She continues to drink fluids daily, but hasn't had more than a couple of spoonfuls of food daily since she entered hospice care 3 weeks ago. She's not taking any meds at all, as they didn't seem to help with nausea or her high blood pressure anyway and they seemed hard for her body to process.
We're all grateful for every day we have with her.
August 17, 2005
Okay please tell Sherry I'm sending "virtual flowers".....and I'll donate to Gilda's house. Let's all stop and smell virtual roses. Ahh............
I have a hummingbird at my patio feeder again this year as of yesterday. what a joy.
August 23, 2005
Tropical Depression Twelve formed over the southeastern Bahamas at 5:00 PM EDT.
August 24, 2005
At 11:00 AM EDT (1500 UTC), Tropical Depression Twelve was upgraded to Tropical Storm Katrina.
August 25, 2005
By 5:00 PM EDT (2100 UTC), Tropical Storm Katrina is upgraded to Hurricane Katrina.
August 25, 2005
At 6:30 PM EDT, Katrina made its first landfall in Florida as a Category 1 hurricane.
August 26, 2005
Just a quick, brief note to let you know that it's been 4 weeks since Sherry went under hospice care. We are thankful that we have had this time with her, but her condition is now deteriorating and she is beginning to experience pain. Last night, although she has been delaying this option, she agreed to begin morphine doses for her pain. We're hopeful that it will relieve her suffering.
August 26, 2005
Sherry is truly brave...Sherry has certainly gone through this strength and grace. I am so glad to have known her.
August 26, 2005
At 1:00 AM EDT, maximum sustained winds had decreased to 70 mph and Katrina was again downgraded to a tropical storm. By 11:00 PM EDT, the National Hurricane Center predicted that Hurricane Katrina would strike the town of Buras-Triumph, Louisiana, 66 miles southeast of New Orleans.
August 27, 2005
By 5:00 AM EDT (0900 UTC), Hurricane Katrina reached Category 3 intensity.
August 28, 2005
Just after midnight, at 12:40 AM CDT, Hurricane Katrina reached Category 4 intensity with 145 mph winds.
August 29, 2005
At 6:10 AM CDT, Hurricane Katrina made its second landfall as a Category 3 hurricane near Buras-Triumph, Louisiana, with sustained winds of more than 125 mph. Katrina also made landfall in St. Bernard parish and St. Tammany parish for a total of three landfalls in Louisiana. By 8:00 AM CDT, in New Orleans, water was seen rising water on both sides of the Industrial Canal. At approximately 8:14 AM CDT, the New Orleans office of the National Weather Service issues a Flash Flood Warning for Orleans Parish and St Bernard Parish, citing a levee breach at the Industrial Canal. By 9:00 AM CDT, there was 6-8 feet of water in the Lower Ninth Ward.
August 30, 2005
My sister woke today saying she thought that she was "dying today". I just couldn't leave her.
August 30, 2005
At 12:00 PM CDT, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff became aware that the New Orleans levee breaches could not be plugged.
August 31, 2005
At 10:00 PM CDT, Mayor Ray Nagin announced that the planned sandbagging of the 17th Street Canal levee breach had failed. At the time, 80% of the city was underwater.
September 1, 2005
Conditions at the Superdome, as well as the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, continued to deteriorate.
September 2, 2005
President George W. Bush ordered active duty forces to the region.
September 3, 2005
I hope these weeks are peaceful as Sherry goes on this journey.
September 4, 2005
The evacuation of the Superdome has been completed.
September 5, 2005
The 17th Street Canal levee breach was closed with truckloads of rock and sandbags. The canal reopened so that it could be used to pump water out of city.
September 5, 2005
Sherry passed away tonight (9/5/05 Labor Day) at about
6 PM. She died in her sleep, peacefully and with her family around her. We played music all day for her and the last song we played for her before she died was "God Bless America".
September 5, 2005
We both loved and thought so much of Sherry, and will miss her. She fought the bravest fight with such dignity. We will remember her always for that. I am so sorry that Sherry had to suffer even one hour with this insidious disease. She was so positive and strong - a wonderful example to us all. Her family has been blessed to be with her through her valiant battle. Cancer is absolutely evil. She was quite a girl. She had such a wonderful spirit and optimism. God welcomed her to his arms. Your Dad was waiting for her and she is happy that she is with him now. She is now at peace. She certainly epitomized "fighting the good fight " with incredible grace and dignity and the Lord has welcomed an amazing new angel. I always admired Sherry for her genuineness and will always remember her as a fine lady. I really loved Sherry. I believe that Sherry is the only person I knew who I remember always happily & with a smile on my face.
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