Today is Joe's 6 month anniversary! What's the gift for 6 months in the hospital? Paper? Food? Who knows! They need an etiquette guide for this sort of thing. So far, Joe's been doing really well on the chemo, but it usually doesn't hit him for a day or two. My son just got back into town last night and I think it's really boosting Joe's spirit to spend time with him, and that's good, cause it looks like he might be spending LOTS of time with him. You see, I can't take him to work with me, so mom's taking him up to the hospital. This morning dad was supposed to get an angioplasty, so mom left Ethan with Joe while dad was getting the procedure so she could be available for the doctors to speak to her. When they got in there, they decided that dad was in way worse shape than they thought. They admitted him to ICU, and tomorrow he's getting a sextuplet bypass. That's right, 6 arteries are THAT blocked. So, hopefully Joe stays in good shape, or I'll have to take Ethan to work with me, and my boss HATES kids! :)
Joe's really appreciated all the extra visitors that have been coming his way lately. He said, "I don't know why all of the sudden everyone's coming to visit me, but I like it!" Tee hee! It'll be our little secret! Thanks for taking the time and keep up the good work!
Joe has stage 4 large cell lymphoma. Here's where you can keep updated on Joe's condition. We'll be updating as much as possible. Go to the very first entry if you have no idea what's going on. All supportive comments will be printed out for Joe to read, so support to your heart's content! Be sure to read the side bar if you'd like to know how you can help, or come on down to room 4210 and help through socializing!
Blood welcome!
If you'd like to help lower Joe's hospital bill, you can donate blood or platelets for him. Go to Carter Blood Care, and ask to fill out a replacement credit form. You'll need to make it out for Joseph Quinton at Denton Presbyterian Hospital. You'll also need his home address, 10608 Sunrise Circle, Argyle TX 76226. (They'll be other things on the form, but you only need to fillin those three.) You don't need to be the same type, and remember that if you donate platelets you can do it every 2 weeks rather than every 6 weeks like for whole blood. Thanks!
Donations welcome!
Joe can't work while he's in the hospital, and he's uninsured, so he welcomes any help you wish to provide. In Roanoke, drop by Chang Lee's Tae Kwon Do or The Blue Hanger Cafe (I recommend the Chicken Chipotle Salad). If you'd like to send a check, mail it to the address in the blood drive box, and if you'd like to deposit directly to our account, send an email to margie_vi@yahoo.com for info. Thanks so much!
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