Before and After

Here's a picture from Christmas and my new gypsy look. I had my first Chemo treatment on Dec. 27. It took 13 days for my hair to start coming out. Last night we went and had it shaved off. This morning, in an act of solidarity, Ted shaved off his mustache. Doesn't he look younger? I love that man!!

Alot of things have happened since I last posted...Ted had his cast on until Nov 7 and is still out of work due to problems with his foot, my Dad had a severe stroke on Oct 31 and has been in Moss rehab for the last 4 weeks and I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. There is alot I could say about all of this but most of it is too private and emotional to share right now. The thing that stands out the most at this time is the love and support of family. Ted has been my rock and my physical and emotional support through all of this. My siblings and their spouses have teamed up, supported, prayed and cried together. I don't know what we would have done without each other. So, while we still have some obstacles to overcome, I'm grateful for the husband, children and family I have.

Our Freedom of the Seas Cruise

Ted, Bradd, Heather,Taytum and Kaelan.


Our little Adventure Ocean pirates.


The H2O Zone was sooo much fun. It also had a (donut shaped) whirlpool pool that was really fun.

Ted's feeling blue!

This week Ted found out that the pain he's been experiencing in his foot since March is due to a break in one of the heel bones. Today he acquired a "blue" cast and a pair of crutches. Ted has two weeks to adjust to walking with crutches before our vacation cruise. I guess we'll be doing some "old people" stuff like getting a ride to the gate at the airport.

Sadie Sitting!

Our newest love. Isn't she sweet!

Sadie

Isn't she beautiful!! Our newest granddaughter, born yesterday to Brett and Jenn. I (Shirley) was allowed the privilege of sharing the birth experience with them. What an amazing experience! And what an amazing job Jenn did bringing her daughter into the world. Thank you Brett and Jenn!

Niagara Falls and the Flower Girl

Here's some pictures of our visit to Niagara Falls and our grandaughter Taytum as the Flower Girl at Matt and Beth's wedding. For pictures of the Bride and Groom go to http://www.mattandbeth.org/.