Shari Akers:  

Life 10/2006 Our daughter has finally decided to try life on her own, outside of our home. We have the house and ranch to ourselves. The quiet after raising 5 children, 1 of mine and 4 of my husband, Mark's, is deafening at times -- BUT GOD I LOVE IT! 12/2007 We are down to three horses, three dogs and one cat. Now that youngest daughter, Aubrey, has moved into a condo with her boyfriend, and a guy she works with, (think: "Three's Company" in reverse...), she came and picked up her cat. (HOORAY!) 11/2007 Mom had surgery to remove as much of her cancerous tissue as possible. There is still "a bit" of cancer in the linning of her abdominal wall. Unfortunately, she has started chemo again. This round is REALLY hard on her. PLEASE keep your prayers/positive thoughts and vibes going! The docs are optimistic as "She responded so well the first time..." 10/2007 Mom and her husband want to try life without my help now, so I went back to work. I am now at a well know hospital in Orange, CA. It is a GREAT place to work and is very rewarding. Big brother Tommy Duvall and his family, Wife Amanda, son Tommy Michael and daughter, Tara Rose, have recently moved into their new home...Expand for more