That's right. Six pokes to get the blood sample and to administer Jo's de-ironing IV medication. Normally, Jo's veins are great and the nurses have no problem starting the IVs, but today wasn't normal. The nurses told Jo she needs to drink more water, but don't we all?
Jo's platelet count was 15,000 and Dr. Alvarez is letting her wait until Monday to get a transfusion - Yippee! This will be Jo's first time to go two weeks without a transfusion since well before the baby was born.
On a lighter note, we had dinner tonight with two F-16 fighter pilots, both from my graduating class at the Air Force Academy. For anyone who wishes they could be a fighter pilot, just imagine flying a 12 hour sortie in a one man cockpit in the middle of the night over Iraq, eating candy bars and talking to anybody on the ground you can find in order to stay awake.
11 comments:
So sorry to hear that Jo isn't too well at the moment.
My thoughts are with you all at a very difficult time.
We miss your fantastic dances!
I will be thinking of you for Monday.
Love
Tracy Sutton
Romford, Essex, UK
xxx
Just caught up with your news and want to let you know that we are sending you positive thoughts across the pond to help you reclaim your good health. What a bonny baby girl you have.
much love
Anne & Maureen
(Renegade Ranch)
Dear Jo, Tim & Anna:
Just want you to know we think of you and pray for you ALL often. Anna is soo beautiful....just like mom!! It was wonderful to see you this summer, the girls and I still talk about it! Jessica is a senior and got to donate blood last month. I can't donate myself, but she loved the opportunity and plans to continue! Wishing for a complete and speedy recovery and many less "poke" days!Love always and friends forever,
Mary, Jerry, Jessica & Karen Bowers
Lufkin, TX
Dear Jo,
Came to your blog via the Linedancer web site. So sorry to hear of your mixed fortunes. Be strong and optimistic and I hope everything will turn out right in the end. I had the privilege to meet and talk with you a couple of times and consider you one of the most beautiful, friendly and talented ladies I know of. God bless you, Tim & Anna.
Theo Loyla Kent England
Hey Jo and Tim,
So glad I can catch up on your progress. I've been thinking about you a lot. Good luck and know that you are in our prayers.
Lynette
Have only just read about your illness on the Linedancer web site, my thoughts and prayers are with you, Tim and your beautiful daughter. I very much enjoyed the workshops you used to hold in Wiltshire. God bless. Belinda
Get Well soon Jo.........
all our thoughts are with you.
from dancers all over the UK
We will pray for your recovery.
Hope to see you again in Malaysia.
Take care and God bless.
Monica Lee
Hi, Jo and Tim and lovely Anna.
I'm Setsuko Motoki from Sendai Japan.
When I knew about your illness, I'm very worried about you.
Tim and you came to Sendai in Japan three years ago and had a great time with American Dance Ranch people.
You said that you discontinued the tour at a while. And, you promised to come back again in three years. Please come to Sendai with your lovely daughter Anna.
All ADR people love your family.
I sincerely pray to recover early.
Setsuko
Hi Jo!
My name is (M)Margaret from Singapore.
I have seen you during your workshop here.
M amazed by your grace and beauty and still am!
Just a short note to say :
Each day is a new beginning with Him
“Cast all your care upon Him
For He careth for You “, 1 Peter 5:7
“By His Stripes, we are healed”, 1 Peter 2:24
In life’s storms, God’s light still shines through.
Wishing that each day
Brings you renewed strength
And even Brighter times ahead
God’s Grace and mercy will always be upon you
His countenance will always shine on you
So Hang in there!
Always
MMargaret
p.s just wanted u 2 know, we pray for your quick recovery
Jo
This is Alan Robinson from the UK. You taught at my club ( Rawhide Connection) on several occasions some years ago. You were always a joy to see and always inspiring.I retired from the dance scene a couple of years ago and have only just heard about the health problems you have been experiencing. My love and best wishes go out to you and your family. Your daughter is beautiful and if she takes after you the world will be a better place. Take good care and hope each day improves for you. Alan Robinson
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