Preparing to host a 4th of July pool party a couple of years ago, I was running around like usual right before everyone was to arrive -- but something was wrong. Hard as I tried to shake it, I began to feel more and more faint, then nauseous . . . and finally outright sick. The stomach bug struck mere minutes before our guests were to arrive.
My poor husband kicked it into high gear outside while I lay on the bed. What a mess! Welcome to the Kercher's -- and we have an extra fun party favor to send home with you tonight! Ugh.
Among the first guests to show were the Gersins. Upon hearing my unfortunate news, Sheri marched right back into my bedroom, completely undaunted. Even though I was mortified and miserable, she made me laugh, and then made me believe it was going to be ok. She declared I needed Phenergan and when Kent didn't have any she disappeared briefly and then showed up with the goods.
That's just Sheri. When I think of how cool she is as a friend, I picture her right up in it, with that terrific laugh, bringing you just what you need. Making it better.
That's the kind of friend I want to be to her now. This journey may have it's share of misery, but even the most unwelcome, unexpected badness is no match for Sheri and for those of us who love her. There are ways we can help physically and emotionally and practically, and that is what we will do.
I'm hoping we'll be able to go at this in a way that is very Sheri. There are two good reasons for this. First, well . . . duh. Since all of this is meant to be helpful and supportive to Sheri it makes sense that we'd try to take our cues from her. But second, and most importantly, you can bet that this will be way more captivating and useful if our inspiration comes from that crazy, fabulous girl. (And by girl, I mean QUEEN WOMAN GODDESS; if you have any concerns about my feminist credentials let me know and I will show you my papers).
Here's an example of what I'm talking about. Sheri will be losing her hair in this process -- I believe her thought is to shave it before the effects of chemo kick in. And guess what? She is planning to have a "quote of the day" written on her head, photographed, and shared with everyone. You see what I mean? She has totally "Sheried" that deal.
So maybe you have a fun story about Sheri you'd like to let us know about as we're getting this blog going. Or maybe you have an awesome quote that you'd like to see on Sheri's head. If so, please send these items of inspiration to me -- my email is included below. (I was going to say: Nothing pornographic or profane, but hey. Is that really in line with my stated goals? Instead, let me ask: Would it make Sheri smile? If you can answer yes, please feel free to send it my way).
-Bess Kercher bessk@carolina.rr.com
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