Two good things happened today.
1) Joy was REALLY tired until about 4 this afternoon. (no, this is not the good news.) But then she got a red blood cell transfusion and was almost back to her old self.
2) Joy's white blood cell count got up to about 300 today. (this IS the good news)
Yeah JOY!
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The Purpose of This Blog
Due to the overwhelming concern and support we have received, we set up this blog to easily update everyone interested in Joy's medical progress and treatments. Thank you for all of your love and support!
HOW TO HELP
(1) Visits: Joy cannot see many people during her chemotherapy treatment. Afterwards, if you plan to visit, please call ahead. She cannot be exposed to any illness or children and cannot see anyone if she is sleeping. Many times she will be too tired for visitors. Also, PLEASE NO FLOWERS, chocolates etc. They are not allowed in her hospital room.
(2) Emails/Phone calls: Please keep phone calls to a minimum right now, but feel free to post comments on this blog or email Ken at kwoolley@t-minus-10.com. Although he can't always respond immediately, he really appreciates the support he has received.
(3) Children's Needs: Joy's Mother, Pat Bradshaw, is coordinating all the kids' needs. Ken and Joy could really use some help. Ways to help: babysitting, carpooling, taking one or more of the children on outings or playdates or to a family home evening activity, helping with school projects or anything else. Please contact Pat to coordinate at 801.561.0711 (home) or 801.520.2594 (cell).
(4) Meals: Ken's Mother, Athelia Woolley, is coordinating all Food Assignments. If you'd like to help provide meals, please call her at 801.272.3035 (home) or 801.557.1790 (cell). If you are Joy's ward and would like to provide a meal to the Woolley family, please call Robin Hendrikson, the compassionate service coordinator of their ward. Her number is 801.253.1188.
(5) Prayers and Fasting: Please continue to keep Ken and Joy and their 5 children in your fasting and prayers. Also, consider putting them on the prayer rolls at your local temple.
(6) Humor: At a time like this, Joy and Ken could certainly benefit from a good belly laugh. John Woolley (Ken's brother) is putting together a collection of humor. Please send any funny stories about Joy, Ken, yourself, or anything for that matter, to jwoolley@stanford.edu. He will then forward them a daily dose! Also, Jamie Rip brought a bulletin board to the hospital where we can post any notes, photos, pictures (funny) that will lift Joy. Feel free to mail any of this to Ken's and Joy's address.
(2) Emails/Phone calls: Please keep phone calls to a minimum right now, but feel free to post comments on this blog or email Ken at kwoolley@t-minus-10.com. Although he can't always respond immediately, he really appreciates the support he has received.
(3) Children's Needs: Joy's Mother, Pat Bradshaw, is coordinating all the kids' needs. Ken and Joy could really use some help. Ways to help: babysitting, carpooling, taking one or more of the children on outings or playdates or to a family home evening activity, helping with school projects or anything else. Please contact Pat to coordinate at 801.561.0711 (home) or 801.520.2594 (cell).
(4) Meals: Ken's Mother, Athelia Woolley, is coordinating all Food Assignments. If you'd like to help provide meals, please call her at 801.272.3035 (home) or 801.557.1790 (cell). If you are Joy's ward and would like to provide a meal to the Woolley family, please call Robin Hendrikson, the compassionate service coordinator of their ward. Her number is 801.253.1188.
(5) Prayers and Fasting: Please continue to keep Ken and Joy and their 5 children in your fasting and prayers. Also, consider putting them on the prayer rolls at your local temple.
(6) Humor: At a time like this, Joy and Ken could certainly benefit from a good belly laugh. John Woolley (Ken's brother) is putting together a collection of humor. Please send any funny stories about Joy, Ken, yourself, or anything for that matter, to jwoolley@stanford.edu. He will then forward them a daily dose! Also, Jamie Rip brought a bulletin board to the hospital where we can post any notes, photos, pictures (funny) that will lift Joy. Feel free to mail any of this to Ken's and Joy's address.
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4 comments:
Hej Joy,
John and I drove to Kansas this weekend to attend the Swedish festival in Lindsborg, KS. I've always wanted to go and John's been aching to add Kansas to his "states I've been to list." Anyway, you would have loved it. There were people walking around in traditional dress, little kids singing songs about being cobblers and doing a dance that looked like they were making shoes. John said it sounded like the fish slapping song from "The Producers." :-)
We bought our horse crazy niece a dala hess for her birthday, they have a factory like the one we visited. I tried to convince John to climb on the huge Dala hess to get his picture taken, but his British sensibilities wouldn't allow it. Poor John was regaled all day with stories of you, Turtle and Bogart. It was a really surreal experience, surreal but fun!
Didn't get a change to check on your progress on Fri and Sat..but am so happy to read that you contine to improve. I hope this week brings additional healing and continued return of strength.
Big ol kram,
Steph
Joy,
I am sending my love your way---to the 8th floor of the LDS Hospital. I worked on that floor as a student nurse many years ago, and I know of the greatness of that hospital.
I often hear the laughter of your children from your yard to mine, and it reminds me that Heavenly Father is watching over them.
I want you to know of my love, concern, and prayers for you. I have enjoyed having you as a neighbor and a friend. You have been an example to me!
Sherrie Jack
Your latest progress sounds great! I am so thrilled to hear things are going well for you. Jenn and I think of you and Ken often and some of the crazy trips we went on (pre-kid of course).
Do you remember when Kennedi was 2-weeks old and we went to the Woolley cabin?? And due to the weather we had to snowmobile out! Kennedi's first snowmobile trip at a whopping age of two-weeks. Good times, good times.
I know you hear this always but if there is anything we can do, regardless of what it is or when you need it, please don't hesitate to let us know.
Ken and Joy,
You have been in our personal prayers many, many times in the last few weeks. The Stake Presidency has also mentioned you by name in their Sunday morning meetings. We know that prayer is effective in bringing about great things. I was so happy to find out about this site so that we can know what is happening without being a burden to you. I know how hard it is to respond to so many people who care when you don't feel well. I too loved seeing your beautiful smile with these pictures. You are an amazing person! We look forward to even more good news each day of this huge trial. Ken, thank you for your testimony today at church. Also your sweet children. It was my first time there since my latest hip surgery and it gave me the greatest spiritual boost. The scriptures you shared were perfect. I've marked them as a great teaching moment in my life. Please know of our love and continual support. President and Becky Sohm
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