In recognition of October also being the month for awareness of Domestic Violence, I’m sharing my god-daughter’s personal tale in hopes that other young women will be inspired to walk away! http://onegirlsmom@wordpress.com
New Life: Same Beginning, Different Ending
In October 2008, just two months shy of my 41st birthday, I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma of the right breast. After a partial mastectomy, 15 rounds of chemotherapy and 33 treatments of radiation, I developed lymphedema of my right arm, hand and fingers.
My Journey through Grief and Loss
As long as I have experienced success, I have shared and helped others in need. But in February 2009, it the midst of chemotherapy for a recent breast cancer diagnosis, a newly diagnosed potentially life threatening congenital heart defect and still days from the death of my mother, I was now the one in need. It didn’t seem to matter, though, that I was managing grief and waging my own fight against death of body and mind. The people who needed help didn’t hesitate to ask.
Dr. Sheri delivers commencement speech at the 2015 Weinberg College Convocation
Dr. Sheri brought tears, laughter, inspiration and motivation to the eyes, hearts and minds of the thousands of people who attended the convocation. This internationally diverse audience included people of all ages, ethnicity, and nationality who traveled from nearly every continent to celebrate the graduation of nearly 1000 graduates from the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences of Northwestern University.
New Nation Anointed Ministries Women’s Day Worship Service and Conference Hour
Dr. Sheri brought forth the Word of God as she shared her powerful testimony of her deliverance through multiple life threatening circumstances. The service was followed with food, fellowship and a book signing event.
Chicago Tribune Printers Row 31st annual Lit Fest
Dr. Sheri was a featured presenter and author at the 31st annual Chicago Tribune Printers Row Lit Fest, that took place on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7. The Lit Fest is a two-day literary extravaganza featuring more than 300 participants, 175 literary programs, and 150 booksellers. She followed her phenomenal keynote with a signing her newly released memoir for attendees. Many came and were inspired and learned how to L.I.V.E!