May and into June was a busy time for our family. May started out with sadness, but ended great with some achievements worth celebrating. Jack and I both have daughters that graduated this school year.
Jack’s daughter Caitlin, graduated May 31st and my daughter Nicole, graduated on June 6th. Nicole also turned 18 on the 20th. So we were busy trying to get things ready for all the events that was about to happen. (more…)
At approximately 4:25 pm, May 6th, Sherry’s mother lost her long battle with Cancer. She will be missed by all her knew her. I will be forever grateful for the time I had with her.
I was fortunate to spend some time with her during her last few days. This poem reflects some of the events from those days with her friends and family.
I lay here in the twilight
Remembering the daylight
Feeling the darkness approach
I watch him working in the garden
I smile inside
Darkness slips nearer
I hear friends telling stories of our youth
I smile inside
Darkness slips nearer
The house is filled childrens’ laughter
I smile inside
Darkness slips nearer
I feel hugs from my family
I smile inside
Darkness slips nearer
I see him watching me, waiting for me
I smile inside
Darkness slips nearer
I hear their tears but cannot speak
I feel his arms around me
Darkeness falls
All is bright
I smile with him
I am home at last
Rest in Peace Janette Sutton – you are already missed.
Colton Sutton and his Dad
Both of us have family members that have been diagnosed with Cancer – including both of Sherry’s parents. Our nephew, Colton Sutton will be taking part in the “Relay for Life”, raising money to help fight and beat cancer. Colton is a tough little guy that knows a thing or two about hospitals – thats part of why he wants to help end cancer.
Colton has been called a walking miracle. From the day he was born he has had one medical issue after another. We asked his Dad to remind us of a few so we could list them here – this is what he sent:
- Coarctation- crimped artery not allowing proper blood flow to heart when he was roughly 15 days old.
- VSD- Ventricular Septic Defect large hole in heart 8mm in size. Surgery consisted of placing a patch over hole to keep blood in chambers to keep heart from over working. Surgery was to last 4 hours but stayed on by-pass machine for 9 hours due to weak heart. Had to be revived 3 different times on table before he finally accepted to live. Had to leave chest open after surgery due to heart being swollen because chest would not close. Chest is now wired shut with titanium steel. This surgery was performed about 20 days old. Spent a total of 6 weeks in hospital. Ambulance ride from Ennis to Childrens in Dallas. By plane from Children’s in Dallas to Scott & White in Temple. Black Hawk helicopter from Scott & White in Temple to Breckenridge Children’s in Austin. Had to go every 6 months for cardiologist check up then every year & now on once every 2 years.
- 4 wheeler accident on May 13 (Friday). Lacerated liver, degloved left arm (removed all skin & muscle off of bone & hanging off hand), broke left arm at elbow, 80% facial fractures, 90% fracture to entire right eye orbit & numerous reconstructive facial surgeries while in hospital.
- 4 wheeler accident with grandmother where it flipped over giving him 10 staples to back of skull.
- 7 stitches to left eye brow from running into pole from being chased at school.
Ok, thank you for bringing back memories & making me cry damnit…..lol!
So this little guy has been through a lot, yet he wants to help others. Let’s all help him do it. Sponsor Colton Sutton in the relay for life.