The Rosie Report: January 2014

Friday, January 24, 2014

Doc Says, "Much Better!"

The doctor visit in Cincinnati Wednesday went well. The doctors said Mom was doing "much better" this time compared to last. They ruled out necrosis and small strokes and decided that the frontal lobe issues they were noticing in the MRIs are just caused by a little swelling. They think this is due to Mom's 2010 radiation. So they gave her a drug to help with that, which is the good news. The bad news is: it's very nauseating. So Mom and Dad are trying to work on a system that helps that. So far, it's been a little rough. :( But they're trying some anti-nausea meds (Zofran) to combat it.

She's been hunkered down resting these past two days because of the cold. We're on our way up for a visit!

Hugs to everyone and stay warm,
jk

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Good Times in Dugan Hollow

Dear Readers,

Please forgive my lack of updates-- we have just been having too much fun! Since last I wrote, Christmas has happened, of course, a zip line was installed (yes, Mom tried it out-- twice!), we rang in a New Year (Mom and Dad sponsored a date night for us and kept our kids), several birthdays were celebrated, some multiple times, an anniversary happened (more date night time sponsored by the grandparents), and a Cats victory over Tennessee was closely observed (Mom and I watched from the comfort of the cozy basement while the rest of the troops actually made the pilgrimage to Rupp Arena). Mom did not miss a moment of the game and chided the Cats for their lackluster "D" during the first half. :) After the games (we watched a little of the Duke/No. Carolina St. showdown, too), we made blueberry pie together from berries we'd picked and frozen last summer. Yum!

So yes, things are good. There are some small developments-- a new medicine, which requires food to be taken (learned that the hard way), a doctor visit coming up tomorrow-- but mostly just living life and resting when necessary. I will post a new update after the appointment tomorrow. As always, thanks for reading, thanks for caring, stay safe, stay warm.

Much love,
Jill

How You Can Help

We have been overwhelmed (in a good way!) by the number of people who have offered to help. As one way to respond to this outpouring of support, my aunts and uncles have been kind enough to set up a non-profit account if you wish to contribute financially to the care and treatment of our dear Rosie. (Note: she is insured; the fund would help cover travel expenses, co-pays, and other miscellaneous things that come up.)

The name of the account is "Ten on the Tenth," which is just a suggestion, in case you need a little direction. :) The account is located at River Valley Bank here in Madison. We will have a PayPal link set up very soon, so stay tuned. In the meantime, you may send contributions to the bank at 233 East Main Street, Madison, IN 47250. Checks can be made payable to "Ten on the Tenth."