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Update on Jan

4/10/2020

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The neurologist ordered another MRI to take a more detailed look at Jan's brain.  A heart attack had already been ruled out last week, and now consensus is that he didn't have a stroke either, but they wanted to make sure.   Jan did have pneumonia, which was treated and has cleared up.

The doctor says the MRI showed that Jan had/has an infection in his brain as a result of the Hand, Foot and Mouth disease, which this all started with five weeks ago.  He said Jan will improve over time, and should eventually get back to normal.  He is transferring Jan to the Stroke Rehab Clinic in another hospital, and he will be moved as soon as a bed becomes available. We have no idea how long he will be there.  But it all sounds very hopeful.

In the meantime, Mikey and Tanya continue to come every other day, and yesterday we went for a short drive over to the Townline to see the scillas.....
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The scent, carried on the wind, was amazing....
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It lifted my spirits to see them, but at the same time I wonder if there will be any doll photos taken there this year. I'll see if I get up the courage to do it with Mikey and Tanya.  I think they would be the ones I'd feel least uncomfortable with taking doll photos.

​Then a bit further up the road we walked along the edge of the maple woods, where the first flowers of spring were popping up through the leaves....
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And back at home, my one week old Anniversary roses are starting to fade....
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I'm feeling pretty good so far today, and actually managed some doll photos in the dining room castle this morning. I'm hoping with the good news about Jan, I will get some inspiration back.  

​He may still be gone for a little while, but at least there's hope he will fully recover.

*Edited to add - I just heard that he's being moved today!
11 Comments
Clara
4/10/2020 10:36:09 am

That’s so wonderful to hear, I’m so happy for you, Jan and your family. Only a bit patience more and you‘ll be together once more. Thank you for sharing this good news with us, this is something we all need so dearly in this dreadful and often too lonely times.

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Frances
4/10/2020 12:53:35 pm

I am so glad that you now have a diagnosis, and such a promising prognosis. And excellent news that he is being moved to the specialist unit so quickly. Holding you both in my thoughts, and looking forward to the day when we see him once more bravely making all those wonderful photo stories possible.

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Dorothy
4/10/2020 01:10:14 pm

Dear Martha, thank you for these updates. We appreciate hearing them. It is sounding like Jan is on the road to recovery and that is such good news.

The scillas are lovely. I hope you are able to take photos but if not, we will enjoy the ones you will re-post from previous years.

I am just happy if I see Erzulie or Elin or Willie or Winston or Ringo or the Wizard or, well, any of your characters. Your stories are always amazing.

Prayers continue.

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Rebecca
4/10/2020 02:19:51 pm

I'm so glad that there is positive news!

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Guls
4/10/2020 02:50:15 pm

I’m really happy to hear Jan is doing better! I’m hoping he can come home soon! Big hug! ❤️

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Teresa F.
4/10/2020 05:07:40 pm

Mystery solved and a move forward to recovery! Good to hear this. Warm thoughts for you, Jan & your family. Hope he will soon be back home.

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Carol
4/10/2020 06:58:46 pm

Great new about Jan! Good to hear that you are staying strong. Love all of your smiles for the day.

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earthspirits
4/10/2020 07:17:42 pm

I'm relieved to hear that Jan is getting better and getting the care he needs.

Best wishes to him for a full and quick recovery, and to you and the rest of your family.

The spring flower photos are delightful!

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kenaiqueen
4/10/2020 10:40:09 pm

So happy for you to hear that encouraging news! Best wishes!

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Brigitte
4/11/2020 01:24:24 am

I'm so happy for you. That are good news.

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Jay
4/13/2020 09:18:45 am

This is such good news under the circumstances! Very happy for you and so relieved for Jan. It even looks like the flowers are happy for you too!

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