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Thursday, April 12, 2012
Contact for Memorial Service and Reception
If you are interested in helping with Cheri's Memorial Service or Reception, please contact Joyce Nickols at 662-2810.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Memorial Service Scheduled
A service celebrating Cheri's life will be held at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos (1738 N. Sage St) at 3:00 PM on April 22, 2012, followed by a reception at the Los Alamos Senior Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sage Cottage Montessori Preschool (142 Meadow Lane) or the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Update from Theresa, Jodi, and Jamie
We had a great visit with Cheri on Monday, but then she had a major seizure Monday night and never regained complete consciousness. She passed away peacefully early this morning. We (and she) really appreciated all the support and well-wishes during her 3+ year struggle. Thank you all so much.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Update from Theresa
I apologize for not posting an update sooner. Cheri's physical and mental abilities have slowly deteriorated since her January post. She was able to enjoy the warm weather a couple of weeks ago, and she has enjoyed the many visits and notes from her friends. A few days ago, she was still talking about going on a cruise to the Western Caribbean over spring break. Unfortunately, we will be canceling our trip. Our goal right now is to keep her comfortable and enjoy the fewer and fewer moments each day when she is awake and aware.
Theresa
Theresa
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Welcome to 2012
I wish you all a wonderful new year. I'm happy to be here to celebrate yet another year. This one is special in that my daughter, Jodi, will be graduating HS in May and then leaving in June for the Naval Academy in Annapolis Maryland.
We had lots of company for the holidays. It has been nice visiting and playing games with everyone.
I'm hanging in - living a day at a time. Some days I feel good, and others I feel not so good. I now have a DNR by the door, and plan to contact the local Visiting Nurses (Hospice) in order to" be prepared". (That's a Boy Scout term, I believe.)
I'm continuing to do light exercises and Qi Gong "yoga" every day. I believe it is keeping my body going. I try to do laundry and wash dishes as I can, and still drive locally when my brain feels clear and my eyes are not swirling. No snowboarding, football, racketball, etc. for me at this time, but I can still play Trivial Pursuit and Boggle.
My hearing is getting worse, so please be patient when I keep saying "Whaat?", and tend to shout. I have hearing aids, but am not convinced that they help.
Thanks to all of you for your support, kind words, and gifts. Little LA is a great community!
We had lots of company for the holidays. It has been nice visiting and playing games with everyone.
I'm hanging in - living a day at a time. Some days I feel good, and others I feel not so good. I now have a DNR by the door, and plan to contact the local Visiting Nurses (Hospice) in order to" be prepared". (That's a Boy Scout term, I believe.)
I'm continuing to do light exercises and Qi Gong "yoga" every day. I believe it is keeping my body going. I try to do laundry and wash dishes as I can, and still drive locally when my brain feels clear and my eyes are not swirling. No snowboarding, football, racketball, etc. for me at this time, but I can still play Trivial Pursuit and Boggle.
My hearing is getting worse, so please be patient when I keep saying "Whaat?", and tend to shout. I have hearing aids, but am not convinced that they help.
Thanks to all of you for your support, kind words, and gifts. Little LA is a great community!
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Found out that no tumors does not mean no cancer cells
The good news is that I got my new hearing aids last Thursday. I'm still not used to them, but hope they will help me hear - especially in crowds. I have a microphone aid for my "dead" ear which transmits sounds to a receiver in my good ear. The receiver sticks down in my ear canal, so seems to block out some of the sound - still figuring this out.
Following my ear appointment, I saw my oncologist and she told me that my CA-125 has shot up to 158. This means the cancer cells are growing fairly rapidly, and most likely in my spinal fluid. Ovarian cancer to the brain and spinal fluid is a rare occurrence, so no definitive treatments are currently available. We have opted for no more tests or treatments. My balance is getting worse and my concentration periods shorter. I'm feeling much as I did about a year ago when the docs rushed me into full brain and spine radiation. I am thankful to the docs for that because it gave me several good months to spend with friends and family. (I was even able to play a little golf!)
I wish to thank all of you who were such a big help to me and my family last spring and summer while I was going through treatments.
I believe that I officially terminate from LANL on January 10. That is the date they are currently giving me - could change and has several times over the past few months.
Following my ear appointment, I saw my oncologist and she told me that my CA-125 has shot up to 158. This means the cancer cells are growing fairly rapidly, and most likely in my spinal fluid. Ovarian cancer to the brain and spinal fluid is a rare occurrence, so no definitive treatments are currently available. We have opted for no more tests or treatments. My balance is getting worse and my concentration periods shorter. I'm feeling much as I did about a year ago when the docs rushed me into full brain and spine radiation. I am thankful to the docs for that because it gave me several good months to spend with friends and family. (I was even able to play a little golf!)
I wish to thank all of you who were such a big help to me and my family last spring and summer while I was going through treatments.
I believe that I officially terminate from LANL on January 10. That is the date they are currently giving me - could change and has several times over the past few months.
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