We are so sad to write this update. Teri broke our hearts and passed away from breast cancer on Thursday, March 10. Last November, after enduring a mastectomy, chemo and radiation, Teri had a clean scan and underwent her reconstruction surgery on December 8. At the same time, she also developed some swelling in her left arm which worsened as the days and weeks passed. We were chasing what we thought was lymphedema, a common reaction from radiation. But the swelling worsened and the skin on her chest started to discolor and harden. Teri was in and out of the hospital (mostly in) throughout December, January and February and on March 2, the doctors figured out the issue was not lymphedema at all; her breast cancer had returned and had metastasized to her skin, bones, and organs. Although the diagnosis was dire and we were told to prepare for the worst, we thought we had some time, but Teri passed away on March 10. As you all know, Teri leaves behind a beautiful family - her husband Larry, her son Mason, and her daughter Samantha. We all loved her so much.  

We are restarting a meal train for the family to ease their load for a few weeks. Thanks everyone for your love and support for the Teri and her family over the past year and a half. 

Love, 

Traci (Teri's sister)