Fun with Sadie

Sisters!

My sister Lois and I at Kristina's bridal shower.

Bald is beautiful!

Here it is, finally, a bald picture of me...

Good humor...

Last night we were watching American Idol and Aisia'h was introduced.

I turned to Ted and said: I want a name with an apostrophe!

Ted paused, looked at me and said: Don't

It still makes me chuckle...

So...Shir'lee...Sher'li...Shi'rley...Shirl'e...

In sickness and in health...

In sickness and in health…most of us think we know what that means – a bad stomach flu, birthing a child, surgery – but in reality most of us never really put this vow to the test. This weekend was our test and we passed with flying colors. It was chemo weekend for me - which means about 5 days of sick stomach, extreme weakness and no appetite (despite the need to eat). It was also two weeks after Ted’s foot surgery leaving him in a cast and crutches. What a pair we made! Ted would balance in the kitchen preparing whatever I felt I could eat and I would carry it in to the sofa. Afterwards I would carry things back to the kitchen and Ted would clean up. So many people give up on their marriage before it’s even been put to the test. I’m glad mine is strong and getting stronger!

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.