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Good afternoon, everyone...
In case you don't know me, I'm Serry's sister, Emily. Serry's trying to focus her energy on making herself healthy, so I will occasionally be updating on this blog, just trying to keep everyone in the loop. Here's the story of what's been happening the past few months...
This summer, Serry started experiencing some severe back pain. The doctors thought it was a herniated disk or sciatica. They tried treating that through the summer and into September. Finally, Serry's request for an MRI was heard, and she went in the tube last week. The results of that MRI prompted a second MRI, a CT scan, a mammogram, and an ultrasound... because it looked like she may have cancer. After those tests (which all happened last week), she appears to have cancer originating from her brain stem, with cancerous nodules throughout her spine. She has not yet had biopsies performed on any of these areas, though, so we cannot say with 100% certainty what's happening in her body. We'll keep you updated as we get more information.
She has an appointment tomorrow with her new doctors. At that time they will be doing any necessary biopsies, additional tests, reading the results of the tests she was given on the East Side, observing her, and doing whatever health care professionals do in an overnight stay in the hospital.
Serry has moved in with our parents on the West Side... so big thanks go out to them for all of the hard work and love they've put in to make her comfortable and happy already. Our sweet sister, Gentry, had the brilliant idea of giving Serry her old room (instead of having her in the busy guest room), so the four of us dug out, cleaned up, moved furniture, fixed doors, and unpacked for Serry yesterday... giving her a room that's wholly hers, somewhere safe and warm to be, with all of her own touches everywhere from the top of the dresser to the closet to the ceiling.
Please continue to check back here. I'll try to post often--I'm not sure how often Serry will be up to it, but I know that she will be loving all of your comments, well wishes, and prayers. If you've never used Blogger before (I know there are a lot of you!), simply click Comment and add your comments to any of our posts. You don't have to be a Blogger user to comment--but please remember to sign your posts if you aren't one so that she knows who you are!
Thank you EVERYONE for your love and support... I think Serry is realizing just how many people out there REALLY love her! :)
7 comments:
Hey Serry! It's your 3rd mom here! I want to come see you, but we will let things settle down first. Just wanted to let you know we love you and you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers all day every day. Remember, if you need anything...even just someone to listen, to stop for a jug of milk on the way home, anything, just call. See you soon.
Love Eileen & Bob
Hey Serry,
I'm Em's friend from Australia. I wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I will be keeping up to date with your progress.
*big hugs*
Carmel
Hey Serry and family,
I'll continue to lift you all up in prayer at this time. God is in control and he's with you 24/7!
God bless,
Mary (Emily's friend at FAL)
Serry,
Its your cousin Travis.
We are thinking of you a lot. I am glad that you are now on the West side with your family where they can take care of you and be there for you.
I know that you are going to find some great doctors there that can work with you and get you well.
We love you very much and if there is anything we can do let us know.
Heidi, Travis and Charlie.
Praying for you, Serry, and for your family members, too.
Kathy
Prayers from Emily's SCC's message board/Pirate Ship/ Facebook friend in TX!
I can't imagine the thoughts swirling around in your mind and heart right now, but know that we've got you covered in prayer!!!!
Amy
Hello Serry from Darlen's Mom & Dad, all our thoughts and prayrs
are with you and a big hug.
Charlie & Mike Russell
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