Archive for the ‘Health’ Category

Joellen’s Health Update

Sunday, September 13th, 2009

I just finished my third round of chemo and have a few instances of nausea but not many other side effects so far.   Good news is that my blasts have gone down to 40 after shooting up to 58. I guess that means the chemo is working this round.  The goal – 0 – […]

Climb Every Mountain

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

I love the Sound of Music.  The Von Trapp family and the love plot are just my kind of diversion from everyday life. I particularly like the idea that they travel far and cross all kinds of mountains to get to a better place. 

Pierce Update #11 (Address Update!)

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

Hello all, Mom is making good progress with her therapy. Signs of improvement are visible daily, and she’s excited about this continuing.   She moved to a different floor yesterday evening. For those of you sending mail, please make a note of the new address below. ALSO, she may be outpatient in a few weeks, […]

Pierce Update #10 (with a picture)

Sunday, July 12th, 2009

Hello all, Some cool news! This past week, an awesome team of Occupational Therapists, Chelsea and Alex, started helping mom walk and be more physically active. The next big steps will be getting her physically back to strength, since she is indeed in remission with the leukemia.

Pierce Update #9

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

Hello!   Mom wants everyone to know that she has started physical therapy to help rebuild her strength. She’s having to learn how to walk again, and while It is exhausting, she’s looking forward to the results. They may move her to a rehabilitation facility to help her through this process, but that isn’t certain […]