Off The Hook

No, this is not an image from Discovery Channel's recent Shark Week, but it surely rivals any of the spectacle you might have seen there:

Ummm, yes.  That is Sheri.  CATCHING A SHARK.  In an evening gown. I showed this pic to someone who exclaimed, "That looks like a bad-ass Marilyn Monroe!"  Another thought it looked like Pink, and argued that at the very least the whole image could be an amazing Pink CD cover.

When I raved to Sheri about how cool I thought this was (threatening to blow it up to poster size and hang it on my bedroom wall), she laughed and said, "Yeah, did you like my glam Uggs?" which I had not even noticed.  She clarified that the "evening gown" was in fact a nightgown (forcing me to rethink my usual slumber fare of husband's boxers and a tank top), and that cousin-extraordinaire Timmy had provided some assistance in the capture.

Whatever, dude.  This ROCKS.  What a powerful reminder of the strength and fierceness that is such a Sheri Gersin hallmark.








And the timing is good for this image that strikes me as as a pretty apt metaphor for Sheri's amazing approach to the challenges of cancer. In July, Sheri learned that her numbers were up. She needed to get treatment going again, and went off of Avastin and on a biological agent called Cytoxin (I think).  It is a pill with the most notable side effect being hot flashes.  At her most recent evaluation in August her Ca125 was 59 from 52.  The plan is to stay the course and go back in a month.

A lot has happened this summer. I have had the pleasure of hanging out with Sheri a handful of times (but not nearly enough!!) and at every turn she had me laughing.  I was very proud to introduce her to "Superbad" the movie and no surprise, she McLOVED it! And we have developed a new expression of affection that involves Sheri slapping the hell out of my ass.  It is extremely dignified as you would expect and goes over particularly well at professional gatherings -- medical meetings, etc. That's right . . . you can't take us ANYWHERE!!  Damn straight.

Beautiful Sheri in Pinehurst.

Sheri and friends at 5Church in Cltte

Sorry for the detour down friendship lane, but there have been many fun times this spring and summer, and I love thinking about them all.  In fact, a most wonderful time included Sheri's fabulous 40th birthday celebration at Jerald Melburg Gallery. We MUST get some photos up from that special night.

Speaking of fun times, I am happy to introduce Linus and Lucy, Sheri's new pups.  As you can see, just like everyone else they love their momma.  The kids are a bit wary, I understand, 'cause the pooches are herding dogs and tend to herd the boys.  I find this brilliant and hope to hire them to sit for my two in the near future.

Having such a big heart for animals, it was unsurprising that the family would take on another dog.  It might have been a bit of a surprise that they got two dogs.  When you hear the word "puppies," maybe you picture two teeny tiny bundles of fur?  Ha! Have you ever heard the expression "Go big or go home"? Yeah, baby!

Of course, life constantly has ups and downs. Sadly, dear sweet Holly, in Sheri's words "aka lover, love, lover sweet cutie patutie, sweetie petetie," passed away this summer.  It was was very peaceful at the end, and Sheri said she is sure she is running in heaven.  

Most Awesome Guard(ian Angel) Dog

I am very happy to report that Sheri is going to start posting on the blog!  You can look forward to hearing from her in the future.  

I hope you all are well.  Good luck to everyone with back-to-school chaos. And thanks as always for all of your love and support for Sheri and for the Gersin family.

~ Bess