Another good day and night for our returning hero, he successfully came off his IV and no illness from his treatments! Aunt Kristi arrived to help the packing and travelling portion of the day, which was a monumental undertaking when it looks like a ToysRUs exploded in the room. But being so brave and strong can take it out of you too and JoJo was a bit slow, a bit tired and a bit sad when he finally had some time to decompress upon returning home. Enter big brother Paul Tor, home from school ecstatic to see his little brother home and his family back in order. He had enough excitement and passion to reignite everyone. Just a big brother looking out for his family, a hero in his own right. After some play - Taylor brothers style, everyone enjoyed a fantastic dinner cooked up by Yiayia and Papa and finally off to snoozeville.
(On more personal news, and news that any one can truly understand, Joe was especially pleased to return to the comfort of his own bathroom where he was...uh... well... let's just call it a success. :) )
Joseph will have to head back for a simple blood draw tomorrow. (Which is easy for us to say, it's not us they are pricking with a needle so it may be an interesting ride.)
Thursday - a little heaven on Earth, home all day w/o out any of the hospital stuff. A respite well earned JoJo!
Friday is IV Vincristine and a Day 8 bone marrow test from the hip (while sedated) to see what those cells are up to and if they are doing as we all hope and pray they are. This will be a great milestone, especially if we find they are recessing which would mean not another bone marrow test until Day 28, if not, it will be back again on Day 14 for another test.
The Family is adjusting to life back at home - but happy to be doing so. (Especially Paul.) Big thanks to Papa for letting Yiayia stay for a little while - a mother's work is never done and that goes for Mom and Yiayia! Thanks Papa!
Keep the comments coming everyone - the family loves reading them, and as always keep the prayers and good vibes coming.
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4 comments:
Happy Halloween, Joe! Everyone in Boston is very, very proud of you. Have a good day and keep up the good work!
You're doing so great Joe! We are rooting for you and all the Team Taylor members. Glad you're back in your own little bed. Stay strong!! Love you guys.
Rick and Carrie Applegate
HAPPY HALLOWEEN Little Man!
I hope all goes well with your superhero task today and you and your brother will be able to fight over who get's the best candy later on :)
as always my thoughts are with you.
take care lil buddy!
~Tracy
HAPPY HALLOWEEN Taylor Family,
I hope you all have a fun night!! You deserve it:) take lots of pictures we will too!
XOXO
The Serres
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