She just is getting so big and shes so smart! I honestly have to say that there isn't a day that goes by that I dont see more and more of Cindy in this little girl. But I am so thankful to have her.  

Funny how...

Some things never change. Two years ago today, July 19th, 2004 I was told that Cindy had cancer. I just can't believe that when my eyes opened this morning it was the first thing to come into my mind. I don't think I will ever get over that horrible sinking feeling, like all the air sucked right out of the room.

I am so thankful for family and friends that have and continue to help me through this... and I'm sorry to everyone who also shares pain with me on Cindy's loss. I guess we all share it but in a different way. For me, its my lifelong sister... from the moment I was born I never knew a time without Cindy, even when I didn't want her around! Now its still not normal. Every person who talks to me about their sister, brother... just makes me jealous.

I can only offer this.... cherish your time on earth... and those around you that you love. Dont ever take them for granted, you just never know when they will be taken from you.

I love you "Cidney"... and I miss you terribly...

~Sherry

Times keep changin'...

Well another month has passed, and things are quiet. I bought myself a used SUV, I know gas prices are crap but I'm tired of my back and neck bothering me so... truck! Its a 2000 Chevrolet Blazer, its white, two door, 4x4. I love it. I've got it since April 21st and I couldn't be happier with it.

On another note, Dave (my english friend) was in and we had a great time. I'm thankful for his friendship and I hope it continues for years to come. He's been looking to move here so I'm trying to help him find a job and get things going...

Mom's corrective surgery went GREAT and she didn't even have to go to that awful rehab! She came home and she's been a real trooper doing her exercises and keeping off that leg as doctor's orders! Dad's got a touch of bronchitis but it's clearing up. Little antibiotics and he's doing fine. They were in the backyard yesterday enjoying the sun which I was happy about.

I'm sorry there isn't much to tell, just been rather quiet on this end... I guess thats a good thing??

Hope May is just as quiet!!! I'm going to see Melissa and Andrew on the 13th just for an overnight but it should be great. :)

Take care all!!
~Sherry

Ashley update...

Sorry I haven't updated this in a bit, it's been a little busy for me but things are going pretty good! Ashley's tests came back negative, so she's living her 50th life I think?? And as a matter of fact today is Ashley's birthday!!! She's 18 years of age today! Should I get her a voter registration card?? (Thanks for the joke Lori!!)

I actually sang happy birthday to her this morning. I figured that she's 18 years old and she deserves at least that much and I have two new toys for her later tonight.

Mom's knee surgery didn't go as great as the doctor would have liked. Seems theres scar tissue around her knee joint and its making it hard for her to move it properly. So she is going to have to go back and have that "cleaned out" so she can get on with it a little better.

On a sad note, and I wish I had posted this sooner but time hasn't been on my side... my cousin Cynthia's dog Noodles passed away. I know it was very hard on her and her family but hard for me as well. So I hope that little Noodles is resting in peace, playing with Charlotte and I hope that my sister is taking care of him as well. I know someday I'll be handing her Ashley too, just not quite yet!