Yes, I am a delinquent blog poster. Jo's health has been pretty steady and there hasn't been much to write about. Her platelets went up over 100,000 for a couple of weeks and then they dropped down to 86,000 or so. For the most part, we are waiting to see if the new hip resurfacing technique is going to be an option or not. The hope is still to have one hip operated on before Christmas and the other after the first of the year.
I do have to say (a belated) thank you to Jo's mom, referred to as "Mamaw" by the grandchildren. The chill in the air today made me think that it wouldn't be a very good day for strolling. Jo's mom was here from April until the beginning of September and she took Anna strolling around the neighborhood multiple times per day, every day. Everybody in the entire neighborhood knows Anna pretty well after this summer.
I am not 100% sure that Mamaw knew exactly what she was getting into, but she handled it like a champ. Anna was pretty close to 20 lbs. by the time Mamaw came to Denver, and lifting a 20 lb. sack of potatoes a hundred times per day will wear you out. I know because on Sunday nights I was exhausted and all I could think about was getting to my office Monday morning so that I could get a little rest.
The days of carrying Anna all over the place are quickly diminishing. Anna is in love with her new walking skills and I am sure running is only a few weeks away. For now, she is trying to master going up and down some small steps.
Thanks for spending the summer with us Mamaw. You were a tremendous help and I know that Anna absolutely loved having you here!
One last cute story. Just a couple of minutes ago, two of the neighborhood girls (about 5 or 6 years old) came to the door and asked, "Can Anna come out and play?" This has happened 3 or 4 times per week all summer long. Kids are amazing. Age really doesn't mean much to them. To these girls, Anna is just another kid on the block.
Sunday, September 17, 2006
Friday, September 01, 2006
Would you rather have The Luck of the Irish...or a little Polish Persistence?
First of all, Jo's health is holding steady. The big news is that for the first time in almost 2 years, Jo will only be getting her blood checked once per week instead of a minimum of twice per week Yes, Dr. Alvarez gave her his official blessing to cut back to weekly CBCs. Considering the amount of time a little trip to the Doctor's office actually takes, this is wonderful news for Jo!
Enough of that though. Let's get on to the juicy stuff! Last night Jo's mother, Rita, was informed by somebody in Texas that just recently, this person saw Colin Farrell being interviewed on some late-night talk show program and the host asked Colin about his first job. He mentioned that he learned how to line dance in Ireland from Jo Thompson and then he taught line dancing for about 8 months.
A search on Google revealed the following from March, 27, 2005:
COLIN FARRELL revisited his embarrassing past on comedienne Ellen Degeneres' chat show in America when he had to teach the host and three audience members linedancing moves.
The movie star used to teach country dancing in Ireland when he was a teenager, and Ellen insisted he gave a demonstration.
Embarrassed Farrell told her, "There was a craze for a year when I was 17.
"This bird came in from Texas and taught us all how to linedance and then she went back to Texas and we linedanced and went around Ireland teaching people how to linedance."
The Irishman was left red-faced when he tried to recall his skills.
He said, "This is mortifying... We've had enough. I'm dying here, man."
It makes you wonder, doesn't it? Mr. Farrell has achieved significant fame and fortune in his life, but does he know how close he was to one of the most valuable treasures ever found on this earth? Well, Mr. Farrell, enjoy your money and everything that comes with your life in the fast lane, but always remember...you met Jo Thompson first, but I married her!
Enough of that though. Let's get on to the juicy stuff! Last night Jo's mother, Rita, was informed by somebody in Texas that just recently, this person saw Colin Farrell being interviewed on some late-night talk show program and the host asked Colin about his first job. He mentioned that he learned how to line dance in Ireland from Jo Thompson and then he taught line dancing for about 8 months.
A search on Google revealed the following from March, 27, 2005:
COLIN FARRELL revisited his embarrassing past on comedienne Ellen Degeneres' chat show in America when he had to teach the host and three audience members linedancing moves.
The movie star used to teach country dancing in Ireland when he was a teenager, and Ellen insisted he gave a demonstration.
Embarrassed Farrell told her, "There was a craze for a year when I was 17.
"This bird came in from Texas and taught us all how to linedance and then she went back to Texas and we linedanced and went around Ireland teaching people how to linedance."
The Irishman was left red-faced when he tried to recall his skills.
He said, "This is mortifying... We've had enough. I'm dying here, man."
It makes you wonder, doesn't it? Mr. Farrell has achieved significant fame and fortune in his life, but does he know how close he was to one of the most valuable treasures ever found on this earth? Well, Mr. Farrell, enjoy your money and everything that comes with your life in the fast lane, but always remember...you met Jo Thompson first, but I married her!
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