Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Fired Up and Ready to Go!

Yea! Yesterday I had my last chemo until after I go to Africa on July 8. I still have the moon face, some blemishes and a cough as a result of the medicine, but my hair is slowing growing out, and I am still relatively pain free. Thanks for all the meds and other items you have sent for JoAnn. We will be sure she and her patients get them!



Thursday, June 14, 2012

Good news and jubilee


In the photo above, you will see Rose and JoAnn working on Jo's jubilee finery! Jo is back in Africa now and the outfit awaits only the finishing touches.

I got good results on my CT scan. Dr Wang Gillam told Donn and me that the tumor is the same, the mets have changed little, the blood clot is slightly smaller and there is no change in the lung lesion.

The symptoms, especially the fatigue, are slightly increased.

Under the circumstances, it is exceptionally positive news.

Thanks for all who are praying for me, especially Becky, who was ASSIGNED to pray for me!

XO

Friday, June 8, 2012

Sister Jo's Wish List. Items Needed before July 4th




WISH LIST FOR RIGHT NOW – PLEASE CHECK THE EXPIRATION DATE FOR THE LONGEST PERIOD
  • Plastic snack  bags -  500
  • Gallon zip bags - 60
  • White socks  most people are barefoot and have wounds on there feet – when I treat and dress it would. Help if I could put a sock over it – like a tube sock
  • Sleeves of plastic measuring cups – great to give mother for child’s med    4 sleeves
  • ASA 81mg  - I can use about 1,200 a month 
  • Children’s multivitamins – I could use about 1,000 a month 
  • Amoxicillin Suspenion  125mg/5ml – use about 40 a month
  • Amoxicillin Susp. 250mg/5ml – use about 50 a month
  • Decongestants for children and adults – I can always use
  • Combo decongestant and antihistamines as well
  • Over the counter Eye Drops – small bottles – I could use 10 a month
  • Small tubes of  antifungal cream – I can always use 
  • Small tubes of hydrocortisone cream – I can always use
  • Benzocaine 20%  gel – I think it’s called Oralbase for mouth sores/pain