Fighting is never easy...

I recently learned that a friend of mine is fighting Breast Cancer... and she has a long battle ahead of her. She's a wonderful person, and she needs all the love, help and support she can get. If anyone wants to read her story, they can go here:

Allison Estabrook

If anyone cares to donate to her friends who are going to walk in her honor and raise money to help her through this, please feel free to go here:

Walk for Allison

My thoughts and prayers go out to her... as well as my support. There are too many people who loose the fight for cancer, even if they fight as hard as they can to win. I just know that Allison is going to win this one... and when she does, I'll be first in line to smile and be thankful.

Thank you for any support you can throw her way...

~Sherry

Moved and News

Sorry I haven't written in a bit... Not sure who even keeps reading this anymore. Maybe I'm just talking to myself on here? I guess that's ok too.

Well as of May 16th, 2009 I reside in Durham, NC. Its really nice down here and I am enjoying it a lot. I got offered a great job down here and I decided to get out of dodge and take a chance. There's a lot to learn for this position but I have an awesome boss who treats me like gold. I couldn't have asked for a better situation.

July is here again... which of course reminds me of Cindy getting diagnosed. I still can't believe that was five years ago. It also freaks me out a little when I think that I am now technically OLDER then her... Every day that passes is a day she didn't see... of this age.

Also... if there is anyone who is reading this, say a prayer for my friend Allison who was just diagnosed with Breast Cancer. May she have the strength to defeat this quickly, may her family and friends be her strength and may her spirits stay lifted. Your loved hun... your road may be long but theres a lot of people willing to help walk it WITH and FOR you.

~Sherry

100th Post

Well geez, I didnt think I would make this many posts but here is #100! I got a job offer... its in North Carolina. So as it stands, I am moving there in three weeks. There is too much to be done and not enough time. I just hope that I can get it done quickly.

Other then that... things are quiet. Next chapter starts....Durham, NC..here I come.

Understand

I dont expect everyone to always understand my way of thinking, nor do I expect people to understand my perspective. Everyone has their own way of living their lives... as do I. The problem I run into is when people cannot understand my choices... when they feel they are better suited to make decisions for me. Here's a news flash... I can think for myself, I take care of myself and even though this might be a shock... I can make my own decisions!!

Here's what I ask... when you are speaking to people, whoever it might be, try to remember to respect their wishes, even if you do NOT agree with them. Try to understand, be compassionate and as always... non-judgmental. If someone should say something that you cannot agree with... agree to disagree. Learn it as a lesson... and still show love. Love and forgiveness are two things that are stingy in this world... Someone that is very dear to me taught me that... and he also taught me that in this life you have to do what is going to make YOU happy... you cant make everyone around you happy no matter how much you want to.

I hope that everyone that reads this has nothing but peace, love and forgiveness in their lives... and please realize that you are loved... its good to smile. :)

~Sherry