To say that things have been crazy is TOTALLY an understatement. I really don't even know how to begin telling any of you how dramatically our lives have changed since September 17, 2007. I guess the only way is to just do my best and then let all of you keep up to date with Richard and I at our new blog!!!!
On September 17th, 2007, after a few weeks of minor forgetfulness and then a few days of little headaches, Richard, my beautiful husband, was diagnosed with a glioblastoma multiforme brain tumor. This definately is the most horrible thing that has EVER happened to me. I know for certain that Richard and I and our children, our families, our friends.....will never be the same again. For the past week I've walked around in total fear and yet I've also been surrounded by feelings of passionate love, gratitude, determination, awe and rawness. I've cried....so hard I don't even make the "ugly cry face"! My tears just run and I have moaned with total pain and horror. I have also held tightly to my husband.....watching in disbelief as he continues to nuture his children, his family and his friends even as he struggles with a 6 cm. tumor in his brain.
So.....I guess you are caught up. I literally stop making sense after a few minutes....so I will cut this short. Richard and I have started a new blog together and I hope that you all will come and visit us there. It is our attempt at keeping people aware of what is happening and documenting the scary journey that lies ahead.
Our new blog address is: www.richardandsherriwordsfromtheheart.blogspot.com
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Dear w/Grace,
my name is Oscar Grimm. I was diagnosed with GBM last Feb, age 33, Oakland California. I just wanted to say hello and that you're not alone. If you or your husband would like to chat let me know, I've done a lot of research now, and perhaps could point out some helpful resources.
My only advice for now would be to make sure you take the time to understand all your treatment options before you make major decisions. Which of course is good advice for any problem in life, this is no exception.
All my best,
Oscar
Oscar...Thank you for posting to us!!! We are overwhelmed by the goodness that surrounds our life. Your writing us is definately one of the blessings. We are very interested in and resource suggestions that you may have. We are just beginning this journey....tomorrow visiting doctors at the University of Washington and at the Swedish Hospital Neurology Institute. We are strong and we are smart.....togedther I feel confident that we can create the best treatment package possible to fight this diagnosis.
Blessings to you and your family. We'd love to stay in touch. I am also forwarding your message to my husband. He is a wonderful man and hopefully you will both find some support in communicating together.
Love Sherri
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