Sunday, April 26, 2015

Hi everyone,


I tried so many times to write over the past few months but just couldn't do it.
I feel it's time to give an update on what's going on with Scott and I.
Scott starting in November loosing the use of his legs. It came on rather sudden and took us by surprise. Numerous doctor appointments and test later, it was just a progression of his disease. He has been bedridden since late November. My sister Teresa and I have taken care of him 24/7 since that time. About a month ago Teresa had to go home for some health issues of her own and Scott's mom has been here. Teresa is my Angel here on earth and the sacrifices she has made for me in the past 4 months can never be repaid. Scott is now under Hospice Care and in a hospital bed.
It's day to day I just don't want him to suffer anymore.
In December when I had my CT I had a couple of new areas and knew I was going to need additional treatments. After discussing with my Oncologist my situation with Scott and everything I was dealing with and LOTS of prayer, I choose not to tell anyone but Teresa and postpone my treatments. I really did not want to tell Scott. In the meantime I hurt my back working with Scott and had to have cortisone shots, I also got sick and it took me a while to recover and I got weak. Not much good for Scott or anyone else.
I started my treatments April 1 and so far am handling them pretty well with minimal side effects.
I have an awesome support group in family and friends. My cousin Debbie who is a nurse has come down twice from North Carolina to help out for a few days at a time to give my help some relief. Of course anyone who is here is so much moral support for me. The nights can be tough sometimes. I have definitely had some of those moments where I've just had to get in the car and go sit somewhere just to get away.
Thank you so much to all of you for your continued love, support, and most of all prayers! So many of you want to help but there just isn't a lot others can do. There will be so many things I will need help with later and I promise I will ask for help.
Scott doesn't eat but a few bits of food and I have to be so careful with my diet that bringing a lot of food in would be a waste.
We are hanging in and doing the best we can. I don't know why GOD has put me on this journey but I am trying to handle everything with as much grace, dignity and FAITH as I can.
Love and prayers to all,  Sheryl