[Friday, Oct 19, 2007]

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick update (and this time I mean it:-) to let you all know how Shel is doing. She was re-admitted to Cedars on Tuesday for round 4 of this block of chemo and normally her body handles it really well. This time, however, they saw some elevated levels in her liver when they did her daily blood work and were a little concerned. Her body didn't seem to be getting rid of the Methotrexate (chemo drug) as fast as it usually does. She is feeling pretty tired of all this and it's obvious that depression is setting in. So today I ordered her some white daisies and yellow roses in a happy face mug to be delivered to her at the hospital and Kira and Jamin are on their way to decorate her room. It's kind of a girl thing - we like pretty things around us - it makes us feel better

I've included a few pix from this visit. Shel is self conscious about the swelling in her face, but I know that you all will agree that it makes her look healthier, and as one person noted, she looks a little like Ashley Judd:-) Her hair continues to come back in curly and she hasn't lost any of it so far this round, so maybe she won't.

Thanks again everyone for your prayers and positive energy - please keep it coming.

Peace and Blessings,

Sheri

Flowers From Eric

Round four of chemmo (2nd episode)

Kiss from daddy

Jamin and Shelsi

Shelsi is the daughter of Sheri and Ric Hancock, and the wife of Eric Stolworthy. On Jan 25th, 2007, she was diagnosed with "Diffused Large B-cell lymphoma" -- in other words, Cancer. It manifested as an 14 cm mass in her chest that was pushing on her heart and constricting the blood flow to the rest of her body. She has completed her Chemotherapy and Radiation treatments. All indications are that she is doing much better and is well on the way to full recovery. Her husband Eric, her parents Ric & Sheri and all the rest of her family and friends thank you dearly for all your prayers and support!