In November 2004, Jo and I found out that we were going to have a baby! At the same time, Jo was diagnosed with Aplastic Anemia - a medical term that means her bone marrow was failing; it was no longer doing its job of producing white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets. On June 17th, 2005, Jo gave birth to a beautiful baby girl - Anna Claire Szymanski. Anna's health was perfect and has continued to be perfect! This Blog is dedicated to Jo’s journey along the road to recovery.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
The Easiest Recovery Yet
Two nights ago, I asked Jo how her shoulder felt. She did a big "roundhouse" 360 and she said, "It feels great!" I was actually a little shocked. I think it may be just a bit early to be doing cartwheels on that new shoulder.
Yesterday, Jo mentioned that her surgical shoulder already feels better than her left shoulder that was done in June. On Friday, Jo will go to see Dr. Kelly for a follow-up visit and there may be more discussion about the left shoulder than there will be about the most recent operation. My guess is that the left shoulder is just going to take make time because of the crack that has to heal.
Can you believe that all of this started almost 3 years ago? Back then, Popcorn Lung wasn't a health threat, we still gave Brittney Spears a chance to make it as a mom, and I don't think YouTube even existed. Well, it does now. Jo has had to take a couple of crash courses to catch back up with modern technology and she has gotten straight "A"s. To check out Jo's latest dance choreography, click on the link below:
Jo's Dances on YouTube
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3 comments:
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So glad to hear the good news from Tim about your progress! I am very happy for you.
;) rms
Ok, this actually brought tears to my eyes. Makes me want to go out dancin' again!
Love you lots.
Ron and Evonne
Pittsburgh, PA
Jo, The Honky Tonk Stompers have followed your progress through your ordeal and you have been constantly in our prayers. You have always meant so much to our dance group. We will never forget the time at the New Orleans Dance Mardi Gras when you arranged for us to perform in the main ball room because we were essentially the only line dancers there; the time you and Max came to our Christmas party and we presented you guys with our club jackets; the fun we all had on the dance cruise and the layover in Cozumel; the making of Dance Link Volume 10; and so much more. We still use many of your dances in our beginner program and of course, we are pleased to be teaching your new dances to all of our dancers. Right now, Funkafied Blues is a MAJOR HIT with the Stompers. Speaking of teaching, it would be nice to highlight your biography to the new dancers when we teach. Would you happen to have one you could email me? honkytonkstomper@yahoo.com
You have given so much to all of us. Our hearts and prayers will always be with you. You are indeed one of our dearest friends.
Jim Courville, President, Honky Tonk Stompers, Louisiana's Largest Line Dancing and Clogging Group.
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