Free at Last!!!!!!

Happy New Year Everyone!!!! Sheryl's New Year is off to a good start.  Over the past week she saw several improvements.  I stayed with her throughout the week, while Todd and the boys took a vacation in Mammoth, so I've witnessed these changes first hand.  Doctors visits reported good news throughout the week.  Her pain management is under control and her scans (comparing the cancer to October scans) show the cancer is stable (i.e. no better, no worse, which is very good - it means the chemo is preventing the cancer growth!).  They also show her broken bones are continuing to heal!  (Thank you, again, to Zometa!)  Additionally, Sheryl 1) ended her treatments of antibiotics, eliminating one infusion medication; 2) switched medication for pain management, eliminating the second infusion medication; and, 3) as a result of these changes, ended her need for Home Health Care!!!!!!!  So, when I say "Free at Last!!!" now you may understand why!  Sheryl is free of tubes, infusion pumps and the need to be bound by Home Health Care visits.  She has continually demonstrated improvement in physical strength and is the "best she's looked in weeks" according to two doctors we saw this week.  The one disruption she's facing now, which is why I'm posting this blog instead of her, is that she's been inflicted with the 24 hour stomach bug overnight.  We expect this to improve throughout the next day or so - from this blog post to God's ears!!!  Thank you for all of the prayers you all sent to Sheryl. They were nicely boxed and presented to Sheryl which she proclaimed "the best Christmas gift ever!"  ALL OF OUR PRAYERS ARE WORKING SO KEEP THEM COMING!!!!!  Sheryl continues to be grateful for the outpouring of support from the community.  Thank you for all you are doing and continue to do to support the Duncan family.  Your generosity and support is amazing!  With endless love and gratitude, Deb (on behalf of Sheryl and the Duncan Family).