Happy Halloween to one and all! We are happy to report there's been more treats in Sheri's life this past week than tricks....muhahahaha....

Last Thursday, Sheri had her port-a-cath placed. She arrived at the hospital around 6 AM bright and early and was home resting before noon. I pulled up into the driveway around 5 PM that evening to deliver dinner. Her cousin was outside trying his best to be polite to a door to door solicitor. Seriously, who wants to talk about buying magazines from a compete stranger? I tried to make a joke about it and then quickly enter the house and leave him to fend off the solicitor himself. That wasn't very nice of me, was it? However, the joke was on me. I attempted to enter the house and immediately realized little Sam had locked the door. He stood on the inside giggling with such naughty zeal while we tried to convince him to unlock the door. Once he figured out I had food....treats in fact for him,  he gleefully complied and let me in. What a cutie pie!

 Henry and Sam wrestled on the floor while I chatted with Aunt Pat. She was there for a few more days and then heading back up to Ohio on Sunday, after Sheri's parents were making their way back to Charlotte. Sheri was sleeping after taking some much needed pain medication. Although, today Sheri said "I had to take some, not for my port but because the people who worked to put it in made me laugh so hard while I was waiting that my stomach hurt!" We all know what a hearty belly laugh can do, and that's without the incisional pain for us! A good laugh can pull the strongest muscles.

Today, Sheri had her appointment for genetic counseling and tomorrow she will meet with Dr. Higgins to talk about her chemo schedule. In her own words: " I am ready to get on with it!" She's  picked out some fashionable wigs and her hair stylist is going to tweak them for her.

Sheri's cousin Tim is here with his family and they are getting psyched about Halloween. It is going to be a bit chilly this evening in Charlotte, but they'll bundle up the gang, head out and enjoy going Trick or Treating.

Thanks to all who have reached out over the past few weeks to bring food to the family. It's been one less thing they've had to worry about and it's a huge help to them all. We hope everyone has a safe, fun-filled evening. Bess will be posting over the next few weeks, so stay tuned to read the latest updates from her.

***Update: Sheri will begin her chemo on Monday, November 5th. 
~Pattie