Jo's tests last week proved one thing - absolutely nothing! The soft spots in the bones of her pelvis and her lower back are nothing more than just soft spots. Soft bone is not a normal condition, but it is most likely just a side effect of her Aplastic Anemia and it is expected to return to normal when Jo's bone marrow production returns to normal. The tests did show her blood production to be at about 5% of normal, which is where she has been for a long time.
All kinds of bad news could have come out of today's meeting with Dr. Alvarez and I think Jo and I both have been keeping our focus anywhere other than on the results of this test. We all sighed a collective sigh of relief when Dr. Alvarez told us the good news - all except for Anna, who was focused like a laser on finishing her bottle.
We did have a conversation with Dr. Alvarez about where we should go from here. Because Jo is feeling strong, looking good and dealing with very little pain, we decided to hold off on any major decisions until after the New Year. No offense to anybody in the medical profession, but the Holiday Season is not exactly the best time of year to get top-notch service at the hospital – you can’t really blame anybody for wanting to be home with family instead of at work.
Dr. Alvarez gave us the okay to travel to TX to see Jo’s family for Christmas, but since her niece and nephews are school-aged, he did ask Jo to wear a mask around the kids. I’m not sure how much luck I will have getting Jo to pose, but I’ll do my best to get some good pictures for the Blog.
(P.S. That last paragraph was very difficult to get through my editor. She says I’ll be finishing the basement of the new house to add another bedroom if any “mask” pictures show up on the Blog.)
9 comments:
I don't think there's a mask in the world that could make Jo any less than beautiful!
Jo, Tim and Anna
Well - sometimes just maintaining the status quo is the best news! I am happy that the results show Jo is holding her own. Take a breather - enjoy your HOLIDAY BREAK!
God Bless You!
I believe in miracles! They happen every day.
rms
Hi Jo and family, Wow!!! What super great news. I know this past week had to seem like forever waiting for the result. I got my Christmas present early. The only thing I wanted was Jo to be o.k. Prayers do get answered. I tried a week ago writing a letter and it didn't go through. I wanted to tell Jo not to get discouraged...even the stars fall sometimes... the difference is, you can get back up there and start shining again... And I know you will. KEEP GETTING WELL.
Love,Aunt Renae
Jo,
Our prayers are with you. Its been yearts since Cari and I have seen you. I miss you. You baby's pictures are absolutly BEAUTIFUL! Cari and I are due with our second one soon.
Scott Blair
scottb@saddleback.com
Jo
Your news sheet brings it all back to me.The masks and not being able to have flowers in my room or eat fresh veg.Avoiding anyone with the sniffles.Easier said than done.
You are in my thoughts.Hope its not too long before you see a real improvement. If its anything like mine,I had no improvement for ages but when it started it snowballed.
It was great to be self supporting again even though my blood counts were low for a while.
Jo Crook
England
I only heard this week you were unwell. I hope you will continue to recover. Your baby is beautiful.
We met a few times in Cheltenham
JO!!!! What wonderful news!!! You know the old saying...no news is good news....so glad things are looking up!!! Anna is "growin like a weed"! as we would say in Lufkin. How cute!! I agree with the person that says you would be just as beautiful in a mask as ever. Your heart is beautiful also..will keep up the prayers...HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
Love, Mary, Jerry, Jessica & Karen
Some good news then!?
Have a lovely Christmas together and I do hope things will go well in the New Year.
Love and Best Wishes, Val XX
Hi Jo
We met a couple of years ago when you were in Kuala Lumpur with Scooter Lee. I was one of the few -from Borneo - who were at the Bangi Equatorial line dance event.
I just heard that you have not been well from Shirley Wee (Singapore) and thought I'd drop in a line to say that I've been praying for you and will continue to do so till you are well.
May God give you the strength to fight on and heal you totally.
With regards
Yu Puay
Kuching (on the island of Borneo)
Malaysia
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