We've had a great Thanksgiving with both kids, their spouses and grandkids filling the house for a couple of days. Nine people in a three bedroom, two bath house can be a challenge but we all survived. We ordered our turkey from a local deli but Michelle and Sharon did all the rest of the cooking. The meal was great with both young ladies preparing their specialties. We were all stuffed after the meal but somehow found room for Sharon's superb cheesecake and Michelle's mighty fine pecan pie.
Before we began the meal, Michelle made a touching toast to her Mom (with sparkling pear juice- we are Baptists after all). She reminided us that when Cheryl received her diagnosis back in June, we didn't know if we would even see Thanksgiving together this year or if we did we had no idea what to expect.
Our family time together went very well. We had a wonderful time with the adults and really appreciated them bringing the grandkids down for this holiday. Other than a bit of back ache and general tiredness (and a chemo scarf) you would have had a hard time figuring out that Cheryl is the one in the family that is 2/3 of the way through chemotherapy.
Cheryl is excited that our long-time friend Cindy (we were next door neighbors in the late 80's) will be coming down from Virginia to spend a few days. Along with her visit, Cheryl will also be doing blood work and going to her regular appointment with the oncologist on Friday to get ready for the next round of chemo that starts on December 6th.
We are thankful to have made it this far and pray that Cheryl's treatment will continue to be effective.
What a wonderful report and beautiful picture! I am so thankful for the progress you are making, Cheryl. You are a strong and courageous lady and I am thankful for the privilege of calling you friend.
ReplyDeleteI will be praying for you as you face the next round of chemo.
Truely the real meaning of Thanksgiving. You are your family are an inspiration and your strength continues to amaze me! Love Ya Cheryl
ReplyDeleteI couldn't help but smile the whole time I read this latest update. There's nothing like the love of our kids and grandkids to remind us of what's really important. You all look great and I'm so happy for how things are going for you. God is greatly to be praised for all His wonderful blessings. We continue, as always, in prayer.
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