As some of you may know, I dance with multiple sclerosis. Mostly I lead, but sometimes, it does. A new neurologist suggested I take a rather new medication that, as a side effect, lowers white blood cell counts by 20-30%.
Once I got used to it, I was doing fine until a small throat irritation on June 2nd had turned into a bad fungal infection by the 5th. A couple days later it was raging out of control despite medication. We immunosuppressed types are perverse that way. It is no stretch to say that I wondered more than once if I would die. And yes, the doctor did want me to go to the hospital- more than once. This morning, as I was feeling like I may have turned the corner (see post title), best friend Judy, picked that teachable moment to point out her exasperation with my mulish tendencies. Gotta love her.
This is day eleven in bed in case anyone is counting. I know Josephine is. Outside with Mommy has been nonexistent. Soon we will walk around all your favorite places till your heart’s content little one. I promise.
However it is that you pray or connect yourself to the Wonder of Wonders of Life, please think of me? Thank you in advance. And since Ray is now sick and at the doctor right this second, please, for Ray too?
Josephina Ballerina 
Sigh. Gotta love you back.
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That’s cause we love each other!!!
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Oh, my goodness! I honestly don’t know what else to say. 11 days? in bed? ACK
You are in my thoughts and prayers. As is Ray. And, of course, Josephine. 11 days? I can’t begin to imagine.
I only wish I could offer more…and if wishes do come true…I say…
Be well, my friend, be well.
-B
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You loving and praying from way down in the Virginia I has always loved id plenty. xo, m
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I hope it means turning the corner – good thoughts coming your way – always.
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Thank you, my dear.
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You and Josephine had been so quiet that I was worrying about you. My sister-in-law has MS and it hurts to see her hurt and the toll it has taken on her body, it has yet to steal her spirit. Blessings and prayers for healing. I’d hate to lose you.
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I refuse to let you lose me when we haven’t even met yet!!
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awwwwww, girlfriend, i sure do hope you have turned the corner. you are not missing much, “baby it’s hot outside”!!!!
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Today not as good as yesterday, but not as bad as two days ago! Go me.
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Hope you’re on the up and up!
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Well, I always make it a point to be on the up and up. Feeeling on the up and up can be another story, however! LOL!
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I sent you e-mail but I didn’t know about Ray when I pressed ‘send’ I’ll add him to my prayer list along with you & JB of course.
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So very many thanks, dear one.
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Hope Josephine is looking after you well – hope you turn the corner soon!
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She is. She is. 🙂
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Sorry to read about the prolonged bout of not-feeling-so-good, Maureen and niw Ray as well. Hope you both will be feeling better soon so that Josephine can have her play buddy back again too.
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Miz Jo Jo Bean Really needs her travel companion!
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Ah, Maureen, I hope that’s exactly what desire for coffee means. You have been through so much. Prayers for you and now Ray. While I’m at it, I’ll pray for patience and a sweet spirit for JB. xo
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Just dropping over from Judy’s blog. Wishing you well and hope tomorrow is a better day. Deb
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Dearest Maureen,
You will be in my prayers, May God’s strengthen you and healing take place!
Thank you for your sweet note – yes, neurological recovery takes a long time.
Hugs from Nina
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