Earlier this week, Emily went back to England and we had to say our goodbyes. Emily did leave 10 days earlier than expected and I know some of you have wondered why. In light of Prince William's recent breakup with his girlfriend, Emily felt that she couldn't waste ANY time. The opportunity to potentially marry into the Royal Family is a once in a lifetime opportunity. How could we possibly offer anything but support?
Emily was with us for a total of almost 6 months and she was an absolute gift from Heaven. She got us through both of Jo's hip surgeries and for that we will be forever grateful. Anna is mostly happy that Emily agreed to leave her stuffed "Hippo" behind. We are working on a Green Card for Hippo so that he can stay permanently.
Jo has slowly stopped taking her pain medication and you would think she is doing great. The other day I asked her where she thought she was on a scale of 0% to 100%. I was shocked to hear her say, "I'm over 50%." I was expecting 85% or so. I think that shows how much Jo is just keeping to herself as she works toward a full recovery.
The other day, Jo's platelet count was at 168,000, which again puts her over the 150,000 mark required for the very low end of normal. This was great news since it always takes some time for her blood counts to recover after surgery. As for Jo's blood issues, our primary focus right now is doing some prep work to determine if and when Jo can start taking Solaris, the miracle drug that will help the PNH problem.
7 comments:
"Slow but steady" wins the race - and you have the love and support of thousands around the world to help keep you going. Now that you can put one foot in front of the other [hip-hip-hooray! :)] 'this little light' will keep getting brighter and brighter!
LoL, aj
Jo -
Great news that your progress continues! I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers for 100%.
rms ;)
It was great to see you at PPLD workshop, our prayers have always been with you and your family.
eks
Dear Jo and family - just to say hello from the linedancing community in England. We all love you and remember you as the most beautiful and best dancer ever. You always had time to spare for everyone.
Please get well real soon.
xxxxxx
ROCK ON!!!
Paula
Hi there
I am not sure if you remember me or not, I am Karla from Nova Scotia. I have been out of the line dancing loop for a while and had no idea of the challenges you and your family were facing until I went to Jo's site to check on her latest dances. I would like to send my best wishes and hope that there is a light at the end of the already long tunnel you have traveled. I too had a daughter in May 2005 and know what joy she must be bringing to both of you, especially now.
Karla
Please keep us all posted -- we are all caring and praying!!
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