My name is Stephanie Sherwood and i've been a registered nurse of over two decades. A majority of my nursing career was spent at Cook Children's medical center. In January of this year, I had emergency surgery for an obstruction. And that's when we found out. I have stage 4 colorectal adenocarcinoma mets to the liver and lungs. I also received a colostomy at this time. 

I am a wife and a mother of two teenagers. Although my prognosis isn't good, I believe God has a purpose and opportunity in every situation. I know I have a testimony. Unfortunately, I am on chemotherapy and immunotherapy for life. These treatments are allowing me more time with my family, but they have also made me very ill and I can no longer work. 

I am currently on disability with a majority of that money going to pay for my insurance, which is about thirteen hundred dollars a month. With insurance, not covering all of my medical bills and our family income reduced by over 50%, our debt is quickly growing. My husband is a project manager for a roofing company, so his income varies, and he's had to take time off to help with the kid and help take care of me. It is very humbling as a nurse to now be the patient. 

Any support or resources that we can receive is greatly appreciated. I am blessed every day that I get to still be here and give my testimony. God bless you all. Thank you.