Book Recommendation

Some really good friends of mine just mailed me a copy of Heaven by Randy Alcorn. I just started reading it last night, but its a book I think I'm going to enjoy. I guess I'm interested more about Heaven these days which I think is understandable. But I don't think you have to have lost someone to wonder what Heaven is like. I am not going to live forever so it would be crazy for me not to wonder what happens when that time comes. I know I'll be with Tim again some day but what is he doing in the meantime. I'm curious...
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More Seattle Pictures

Here are the rest of my pictures from Seattle. I had planned to upload these daily but I kind of slacked a bit. Regardless, here they are. The trip was great. I was excited to come home but sad to leave.

Japanese Tea Garden

Golden Gardens

Carving Pumpkins

Washington University Football Game

Frankenstein & his bride!

Pike Place Market

So some of you may know that I went back to Seattle with my brother and his wife. Today was my first day here, and I'll be here until next Sunday. This really was a last minute trip but I think it was meant to be. It's bittersweet because Tim and I had planned on taking a trip to Seattle a few months ago but never got the chance.

I drove to Pike Place market and walked around. I felt like Tim was right there with me because I didn't get lost once and normally I do. The last time I traveled to Seattle I was with Tim. Oh how I miss him. I started to cry when I saw the beautiful flowers and fruit stands at the market.

I know relied on Tim too much. I hesitate when I have to make a decision, and I'm afraid to try something new. It's time to take a chance. It's time to grow up. It's time to believe what Tim always told me. I am more than capable, and I can do what I think I can not. This trip symbolizes the beginning of change. I wish Tim was here but I will learn much because he is gone.

Thank You

Here are the pictures from the memorial service for those of you who didn't get to see. Also, I just wanted to thank everyone for all the help. I couldn't have done it by myself. A special thanks to Chapel Hills Baptist, Evergreen Funeral Home, Lacie, Ken, mom and dad.

Cancer Free

Early this morning at 1:20 a.m. Tim went home to be with his Father. He didn't suffer at the very end just as he is not suffering now. Timothy Joseph Sweeney was a wonderful man. I loved him more than anything. He was my husband...my friend. My lover. My confidant. Not a moment will go by that I won't think of him. I can't wait until I see my sweet again and I know will. Never separated. Never apart. We will be together again and for eternity.

There is a viewing at Evergreen Funeral Home on October 9 between 10-5. A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, October 10 at 1 p.m. located at Chapel Hills Baptist church. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Chapel Hills.

Viewing @ Evergreen Funeral Home

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Memorial Service @ Chapel Hills Baptist

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Output Problems

Yesterday I noticed little output in Tim's nephrostomy bag. So today he went to the cancer center for an extra boost of fluids. Even with the extra bag and his TPN, it hasn't really changed much. He is going to continue have extra fluids for the next three days.

The doctor doesn't think that he getting septic again though because he is currently on antibiotics and they cover a wide variety of infection. The other option is something called third spacing. Neither is very good. He has a migraine and feels sick to his stomach. He is also short of breath.

11 Mile

Here are some fishing pictures of Tim at 11 Mile Canyon. We were able to have a little fun before his last visit to the hospital.