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Cheri Regis
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Founder at Cheri Regis Works

These days have been an emotional roller coaster for me, both high and low. I'm now learning and understanding that at your lowest and most vulnerable phase in your life and journey you fully realize a lot. After Grandpa passed last Sunday, me and Mom got together today and we've been reading a lot of his written letters that he sent to me over the years. He and his wife (who passed in 2016) have been like a second set of grandparents to me. They taught me a lot when I was that really challenging and mischievous kid who was always looking for fights with everyone. I was that diamond in the rough. But they never gave up on me. They have always believed in me and constantly kept me and my...

These days have been an emotional roller coaster for me, both high and low. I'm now learning and understanding that at your lowest and most vulnerable phase in your life and journey you fully realize a lot. 

After Grandpa passed last Sunday, me and Mom got together today and we've been reading a lot of his written letters that he sent to me over the years. He and his wife (who passed in 2016) have been like a second set of grandparents to me. They taught me a lot when I was that really challenging and mischievous kid who was always looking for fights with everyone. I was that diamond in the rough. But they never gave up on me. They have always believed in me and constantly kept me and my family in their thoughts and prayers. They've been weighing heavily in my mind and I've been having trouble sleeping because of how fresh and recent the news is still for us. Ultimately, we're very happy for Grandpa because he passed in peace and that he's reunited with Grandma in heaven. We'll always miss him terribly!

His funeral service will be next Saturday in Pennsylvania, and Mom and my little brother will be flying to attend. Sadly, because of my classes, having to undergo several major life transitions all at once, and my being cash strapped and stretched thin I can't come at all =( Everyone really wanted me to go because I have tons of stories about them and the most detailed memories. I really wanted to go not just because someone near and dear to me died, but also because of the reunion and the fact that I haven't seen everyone in decades. Also this was a great chance to get closure as these days I've been struggling and falling behind on my classes, and when it comes to my grades I'm hanging on by a thread (same goes for my finances).

I asked one of Grandpa's relatives to send me some of his clothes for me to make something memorable as I could definitely use his presence right now. He was 6 feet tall so he towered over me. I felt protected every time he hovered over me. I really do hope I get something from them soon!

This is an old pic of Grandpa (middle left, mutual family friend), my grandparents (my mom's side) and my mom at her graduation ceremony in 2003 in upstate NY, who graduated with a bachelor's in health info systems management. She had just given birth to my brother the same year 10 days ago. Mom's the very definition of a resilient woman, as she had to work 3 jobs and raise me and 2 of my younger siblings during her undergrad at 19. I look at this pic all the time and think about everything she went through for us on a daily basis. 

I hope me and my family's story of emotional resilience resonates with anyone and everyone. I'm staying strong, but I definitely feel the pinch. To my Entre fam: if you're ready, willing, and able to, I definitely could use the financial help. At least enough to keep my Entre Pro subscription up.

Have a great and relaxing weekend! I'll try to do the same!

-Cheri (aka Cher Bear)

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