Temporary Home

This week the world changed forever. On April 20th 1951 Grandma brought a beautiful baby girl into this world. Sherri Lynn. Through the years she grew and experienced many wonderful things from living in St Louis to Colorado to California even Australia. In 1974 she became a mother to Chad Patrick. What a wonderful life they had together. So many adventures and she was such a wonderful mother. Skiing at Keystone, where she worked as area secretary to waterskiing in Minnesota. She cared deeply about other people and alsways cared about her friends. She became a nurse always trying to care for others. 9 years later Sherri and Chad had a new little girl join in thier adventures. Lexie Davis. So many wonderful times they had together. Whether it was Chad getting hurt sledding on hills or lexie jumping in pools when she couldn't swim. Sherri was always there. Through every bad dream and every sickness or temerature she new exactly what to do. She had the answer for every cough or ache. She was a warm and deeply caring mother always cuddling her children but teaching them to not be afraid of the world but to take it head on. She taught them to be strong and to laugh. She would teach them the spiritual side of life. Letting them know God was always there watching over them and so were all the angels. A highly gifted singer, she always made sure there was music. If it was the radio or her singing, the room was always filled with music and laughter. She would go out and sing and share her gift with whoever would listen. She would always recieve such applause and gratitude from those lucky enough to hear her voice. As time went on her body slowly started breaking down. Hips, Knees, Back, Neck, muscles, joints, nerves it all started to deteriorate. Through her singing she met a wonderful man. Gary took her in and then added to the family in his own special way with three more of his own. In all her pain he was right there caring for her in anyway he knew how. Doctor visits, pain treatments and therapy he was right there. Through all the pain she kept her head up and always cared for others even if it pained her to do it. The last few years have been filled with excruciating pain and 90 percent of the time she layed in bed still thinkin about how she was going to do her next project. She would push herself to the breaking point many times to where she just couldn't go anymore. Her baby boy decided to get married she was bound and determined to be there. She loved his new bride. She always said how beautiful and peaceful she was. Sherri was very proud of him. That day at the wedding Sherri was so beautiful. She spend all her energy getting ready and she looked amazing. even though she was wiped out before the wedding even began from just getting ready she wasn't going to let that get to her. As the wedding started she got out of her wheelchair and walked every step down the isle and to her seat. Later on at the reception They danced as much as it hurt her, Chad held her until the song was though and even though it wasn't like when they danced when they were younger it was amazing. Soon after, along came the new baby! Her First Grandson that she had waited for so long to get. She was so happy and overjoyed! She held Jacob with every ounce she could muster. She kissed him and loved on him. In the year that followed he made her laugh as he developed and learned new things. When he was dedicated at church she was bound and determined to be there. She came and brought so much joy and Jacob gave her eskimo kisses just as his daddy did with grandma so many years before. It was an amzing day. So many memories this family has. So many trials they have overcome. On Sept 17 Sherri ended her journey here on Earth. The pain is now gone. Her singing voice is back and the heavens are rejoicing. She has joined the rest of our family with Great Grandma and Grandpa. I love you and I like you mom. Thank you for everything you gave me and for the man you have created me to be. I will continue to make you proud. I will miss you greatly, because I already do. This was just a stop and this was only your temporary home. How you did it for so many years I will never know. You are amazing. You are now home with God and Jesus. Watch down over us and guide us and we will see you when we get there.

Your baby boy Chad


Grandma holding Jacob Day 1