Hello friends. Our hope is that this blog will function as a two-way communication line--for us to keep you updated on how things are going with Shari saving second base ;o), and for you to have a convenient way to send her words of encouragement. Thanks for visiting.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Hi family and friends- Just wanted to keep you in the loop with what's going on with my girls... Ian and I just got back from Johns Hopkins for a second opinion. The oncology team there is great and re-explained everything that we'd already been told here at West Virginia University. At this point I think I'm going to go ahead with the lumpectomy scheduled for April 7. I'll get about a month after that before any other types of treatment are started, during which time the tumor will be sent to CA for Oncotype DX testing. This helps determine if I'll need chemo. If I do, that'll start at the end of April. Otherwise, radiation will start. I'm hoping for the latter because, really, who wants to be bald??!! So, fortunately for me, we'll start with the less-invasive surgery. Unfortunately for Ian, he doesn't get his wife to look like the Sports Illustrated swim suit models!
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Love your Blog title! You're still keeping us laughing!! You're so great, and you're going to do great with this as well. I'm here for you. I'll be there as soon as you need me, or want me. We're all praying for you! I love you!!
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You are the most amazing and strong person that I know! I LOVED having the kids over and are waiting to have them again...soon! Remember that I am here for you...day or night and you will ALWAYS be in our prayers!
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Shellee and Family
Sorry you have to go through this but considering the years you've put up with Ian, this is going to be a "piece-of-cake". Take you time in recovery - USE it to your advantage. My prayers are always with you and your family. Love - MUN
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear you felt better about things after speaking with the Hopkins doctors. That is definitely not something you want to wonder if you did the right thing about.
ReplyDeleteI am amazed that you still are so witty, even when things are tough...stealing second base?! Now that made me laugh!
What's up with the picture on the blog...what in the world are you doing? it seems like that is what all the people around you were wondering also.
We are praying for you daily!
Love ya!
What a fantastic idea--a blog. I'm so happy to hear that the Docs at JH were so helpful. I have the 7th marked on my calendar. I'd love to have some park play dates this week if the weather looks good.
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Hey Shari, it's nice to have a plan, right? You are in our prayers and we are ready to hang out anytime you need to change gears.
ReplyDeleteLuv ya!
Shar and fam
This is no fair! But I can tell from that picture that you're going to kick it!
ReplyDeleteLove you so so much! Laura
Shari--As it turns out, you are having your procedure on my birthday, and with or without candles to blow out, my birthday wish is that you remember and feel as often as serves you all the Love and Light surrounding you as you river through your healing process. -Lynda
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