Staying Strong!

It has been a few weeks since I last blogged and boy has it been crazy! Jayne has continued to become stronger each and every day.
Let's catch up to today...
August 17th I came over to be with Jayne for 10 days and our mom and Bill were on their way to a get away vacation headed to Victoria, Canada then to visit Bill's sister in law in Kalona, Canada then to visit friends in Ellensburg, WA then back to Jayne's. Mom and Bill were not feeling well on their trip out so they stopped for a few days in northern Washington then made their way to Mt. Vernon to visit mom's high school friend for a few days. On August 21 mom was walking up stairs and fell. She went to bed that night and by morning she was in major pain! Bill took her to the local hospital and within a few hours she was life flighted to Seattle with a broken back in two places.
Jayne was at her peak of her virus at this time with a count of 86,000 for her virus! I was taking care of my sweet sister but was able to get away on Tuesday the 24th for a drive to Seattle to see mom. Jayne really wanted to come with me but there was no way her doctor would have let her be that far away from her hospital at her peak time and her immune system so low!
Mom was in a body brace and not sure what was happening for the most part. Once the pain meds were under control they (mom and Bill) decided the best thing for her would be to get back to Boise ASAP. I did agree that the care and recovery would be best if it could be done in Boise!
I headed back to Portland late Tuesday night (with a flat tire on I5) and was able to take Jayne to her doctors appointment on Wednesday. Jayne's virus numbers were down to 54,000! What a blessing!!! :) Mom was in an ambulance on Wednesday with a 9 hour trip back to Boise!
With all this happening our dog of 14 years ate a Costco bag of chocolate covered pomegranates when Jeff was at work and passed away Wednesday night!
Sadly, I had to leave Jayne on Thursday the 26th to head back home to get my kids ready to start school on Monday. Jayne was in good hands with Danny being off work and her kids helping! It was not the best time for Danny to be off work for a few weeks but I believe it was an answer to prayer for him to be there to take care of his bride! He does such a good job even though he was nervous at first!
Mom had surgery on September 1 and got 2 titanium rods along her spine with 11 screws to hold it in place. She spent another week in the hospital after her surgery then was moved to The Elk's Rehab Hospital in Boise for rehab for a week. She was able to come home on September 16th and is adapting to her new home life!
Our Dad and Gail was able to come over to Jayne's on September 6th and stay till this morning and Danny has been back to work so it was great to have them here! She had a great visit from our Aunt Carol and Uncle Chuck who live in VA and went to her first restaurant since the transplant. She enjoyed their company along with some amazing oatmeal from The Heathman Lodge!
I was able to come back for a week on Friday the 17th and I am so impressed on how far Jayne has come with her energy level and motivation! Jayne's virus has gone down to just traces and Jayne is doing great! She has a Stroller (fancy walker) that she takes with her and is going everywhere! Gail, Jayne and I took a walk up to Albertson's yesterday before the rain hit and it was so nice to get fresh air and to see Jayne on a mission! ;)
Through this process the nurse in all of us has come out to be there for Jayne!
Last night Jayne and I went to Tana's house to visit with "The Bunco Babes" and made tie died shirts! It was great for Jayne to see many of her friends and to see her laugh and smile! What a wonderful night needed for both of us!!!
We go to the next doctors appointment on Tuesday...will keep you posted!