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"FOR CHERYL"
Cheryl Ann Houston Not long before her death from ovarian cancer, Cheryl received a standing ovation for giving a speech to the congregation of her church. Cheryl used an article written by Jack Riemer of the Houston Chronicle, for the first part of her speech. She then added her own words about her struggle, and more important, her life with cancer. Her words make Jack Riemer's message even more meaningful. May her life have a purpose. May we always be reminded by Cheryl's courage and determination, that each moment of our lives, truly is, as she put it, "a precious gift to be cherished". Tributes From Cheryl's Friends Nadine Favro This is what I remember most about Cheryl..... Joan Bishop Cheryl and I ..... Albin Kristy I wrote this song "For Cheryl" not long after we first met..... Gayle Cumming When Cheryl was told she had not long to live..... Diane Sims Cheryl and I, and perhaps five others.... If anyone would like to share their thoughts about Cheryl, please send them to: About Cheryl Diane Sims, a dear friend of Cheryl's and fellow member of a London Ontario support group for ovarian cancer survivors, wrote a book called: "An Ovarian Cancer Companion," by Diane Sims Roth (General Store Publishing House, 2003). In the book is a very poignant essay written by Trisha Tester called: "What You Can Do For Me". Trisha passed away January 28, 2003 at the age of 46, the same age Cheryl was when she left us. Trisha's words very much mirrored Cheryl's own thoughts as she fought through her battle with ovarian cancer. Trisha Tester's "What You Can Do For Me"
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