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We Are So Grateful for Porter Hospice Residences!

June 17, 2019 By Sherri

 
 
Carole at Porter Hospice Residences at the Johnson Center

Mom got to see the waterfall up close! She was so happy!

We finally got my Mom, Carole, outside for a few minutes to see the waterfall in the garden! To look at her in this picture, you would have no idea how much she has been through and how much she deeply suffers daily. But she asked for a little lipstick and flashed a quick smile so we could capture the happiness in her heart … a photo I will cherish for many years to come! 
 
It has been a very arduous road, as my mom has battled lung cancer for eight years! The past couple of years have been a formidable and agonizing fight, with many close calls and crisis after crisis. But now she faces the final chapter. Please pray she does not suffer much more in this life, before the Lord takes her home.

Thank you, Porter Hospice At The Johnson Center, for loving my mom and making her feel so special and important in the last few pages of her life here on earth!
 
Everyone has been so caring, helpful and amazing! My mom is finally at peace, knowing she is not alone, because not only does she have her family and friends, but now she also has her Porter Hospice Team, who have become her family, too! This is a gift in which we will be forever grateful!
 

After seeing the waterfall, Mom is sound asleep!

It takes very strong, yet compassionate people to work in a Hospice environment. May God bless you and your families for the time, sacrifice and heartache you all face daily. We are so very honored and thankful to have our mom in your care!
 

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Filed Under: Counting My Blessings, Encouragement, Grief and Tribulations, Living My Life Tagged With: cancer, centura, centura health, end of life, God, grief, heaven, hospice, johnson center, loss, lung cancer, porter hospice residence

Missing My Kit Kat

January 29, 2019 By Sherri

I’m missing my Kit Kat! Never thought I would ever say that. She was a TERROR! She was in the birth canal too long and I believe she had some brain damage. So, she never bonded with me and as she got older always wanted to beat me up.

But the last 6 months of her life, I worked with her and she started mellowing. Sadly, when our other goat, JellyBean died, Kit Kat went into a depression and died of a broken heart. 🙁

In this video, Pumpkin (whom Kit Kat hated) is loving on her as she grieved JellyBean. Yes, goats have feelings. So sweet!

Sherri

www.PumpkinAndCookie.com

Filed Under: Thoughts for the Day Tagged With: animals, consoling, farm animals, goats, grief, loss, pets

Saying Goodbye to a Good Friend

June 3, 2018 By Sherri

With a heavy heart, I share that my dear friend, Ann left this world last night. I rejoice that she is pain free, with God, her son, her dad and brother.

I am also thankful for the birthday party friends and family had for her in May. 100 people were there, standing in line to share their love for Ann. We gave her a tiara, boa and beads to make her feel like a queen! It was absolutely beautiful!

A special THANK YOU goes out to Jim Juhl, Gwen Juhl, June Greiman, Ali Fisher, the women’s group and choir and South Suburban Church for the amazing celebration!

Please keep her husband, daughter, siblings and mom in your prayers. May God bring them peace beyond comprehension. I love you, Ann! Thank you for being a blessing in my life. 💜💜💜

Filed Under: Grief and Tribulations, Living My Life Tagged With: death, friends and family, grief, personal story, relationships

Walks in the Cart with Daddy

March 14, 2017 By Sherri

Awwww, Snickers!

I am so thankful Daddy was able to take you on a few “walks” in the cart! You were SO happy!

I miss you, little monkey!

 Momma

 

 

Filed Under: Thoughts for the Day Tagged With: animals, counting my blessings, death, grief, personal story, pets, service dog, Snickers, therapy dog, video

You Were Definitely Momma’s Girl

March 14, 2017 By Sherri

My precious baby, you were so special! You were definitely Momma’s girl, right down to healthy eating habits!

I miss you SO MUCH, little monkey!

 Momma

 

Filed Under: Counting My Blessings, Grief and Tribulations, Humor and Fun, Living My Life, Safari Sherri's Animal World Tagged With: alert dog, animals, counting my blessings, death, diet, dog, greens, grief, grieving, paleo, personal story, pets, rainbow bridge, salad, service dog, Snickers, therapy dog, vegetables, video

I Miss You, Smarty Pants!

February 22, 2017 By Sherri

I miss you my sweet, smarty pants! I am so lost without you by my side every day!

I love you, little monkey!

<3 Mommy

Filed Under: Thoughts for the Day Tagged With: alert dog, animals, chronic illness and pain, death, dog, furbaby, grief, loss, personal story, pet, service dog, Snickers, therapy dog, video

We Lost Our Baby Snickers

February 21, 2017 By Sherri

I have extremely heartbreaking news! Our baby Snickers went to Heaven in the middle of the night. She had a catastrophic stroke, most likely from the probable tumor in her brain that has been causing seizures and some neurological issues.

As many of you know, she wasn’t supposed to live more than a few days in November 2014. She wasn’t eating, her heart rate was 200 and she had a fatal heart condition, with Epilepsy. But I didn’t want to give up yet. I put supplements in a syringe and force fed her with them and she started walking and eating again. Then I made her fresh meats and vegetables. She has needed a ton of hands on care around the clock, including constant feeding since then. Nonetheless, she was happy, eating, wagging her tail and running around like a puppy. In fact, we had to slow her down most of the time!

Anyhow, several people have commented that they noticed we have been through a lot lately. I don’t want to be negative, but it has been unbelievable! The past few years alone, we have had constant crisis after death after crisis after death. 7 deaths, Mom and sister with cancer, 3 more family members really struggling and major crisis situations, in addition to my broken ankle (which a year later is still not totally healed), as well as recent flu, bronchial pneumonia and current torn ribs.

And now, my baby Snickers is gone. I am thankful for the time we had! But Mommy misses you SOOO much! Goodbye for now, my sweet little monkey! Thank you for bringing love and laughter into my life!

 Mommy






Filed Under: Grief and Tribulations, Living My Life, Safari Sherri's Animal World Tagged With: alert dog, animals, chronic illness and pain, death, dog, furbaby, grief, loss, personal story, pets, service dog, Snickers, therapy dog

A Beautiful Tribute to Wayne’s Dad

October 11, 2015 By Sherri

Wayne at Russ Memorial 2

We had a BEAUTIFUL Celebration of Life Service for Wayne’s Dad, Russ Connell, yesterday!

4 of his 5 children spoke about the things they most remember about their dad’s life and what impacted their lives. I am so proud of Wayne’s tribute to Russ. It was loving, with lots of laughter!

We also had a really fun and emotional video of his life, what he loved and his family. And what a treat it was to have the Connell nephews get up and sing in a quartet! They were incredible! Can’t wait to share that too!

I want to say THANK YOU to all of the amazing people who attended in support of Wayne and me! A special thanks goes out to several friends of Wayne’s and IDA Board Members who were there. We can’t begin to express how much your presence meant to us!

I would also like to thank a few of my special friends who were there when I didn’t even ask them to be! Thank you, Ali, Ann, JOdy and Nancy!! I love you all SO much!!!

Filed Under: Grief and Tribulations, Living My Life Tagged With: death, father, grief, in memory, russ connell, video, wayne connell

A Donation In Memory of Matt Barrett

March 13, 2015 By Sherri

Animal Sanctuary Donation in Memory of MattDear Matt, I gave a donation to The Wild Animal Sanctuary in your memory today!

I love the work the sanctuary is doing! These animals didn’t deserve the life and treatment they had been given. The sanctuary rescues bears, tigers, lions and other animals from circuses, zoo’s and individuals who purchase these animals as pets. They provide them with a safe and happy home for them to live out the rest of their days!

I LOVE YOU MATT!!!

Filed Under: Thoughts for the Day Tagged With: chronic illness and pain, death, grief, invisible disabilities, personal story

My Brother Gone Three Years

December 23, 2014 By Sherri

Jim Mitchell CollageMy brother has been gone 3 years!! I can’t believe it. So many told me things would get better. Ya right! He is still gone and I still have a huge, HUGE hole in my heart. I love and miss you Big Brother more than words could possibly say!!

Filed Under: Thoughts for the Day Tagged With: chronic illness and pain, death, friends and family, grief, Jim Mitchell, personal story

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I am a singer, dancer, actress, model. ... Oh wait! That was my life BEFORE Lyme Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Traumatic Brain Injury and Chemical Injury. Join me on my pursuit to find joy in the midst of loss and pain! The one thing I certainly still have in this life is my humor! I hope you enjoy my blog full of information about living with disabling illness, pain and loss, as well as counting my blessings and just being plain silly!

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