An update of sorts...

Well, lots of folks have asked and I have not updated the blog lately so here it is!

I finally got someone on the phone at Emory after four attempts. The earliest they can get me in is the end of March. So more waiting. My FAVORITE~NOT! They do have me wait listed so I will hope that someone has to cancel. I will be seeing Dr. Linton Hopkins who has been at Emory for 35 years and specializes in neuromuscular disease. I have to get a referral from my doctor and that was like pulling teeth the last time so pray that it will go easier this time.

A lot of people have asked about me going by Jenn...there is no real story here. Jennifer is my given name, Jenn has been the name I went by for almost 30 years. Jiggy is a nick name I acquired and I used her as a mask to be fake and put her on as my fake it til you make it persona. I have decided that it was time for her to go. It was time to return to the real me. Jenn. So really that is the only reason and I appreciate the effort that everyone has made in trying to call me by Jenn or Jennifer. I will still answer to Jiggy but appreciate being called Jenn.

I am still walking without the cane and this week has been particularly difficult. Our office flooded and they have all the dryers and dehumidifiers everywhere so managing all the cords, machines and having to go up and down stairs has really kicked my butt! I was quite a bit more wobbly this week than last but I am determined to not use the cane.

I am still having a lot of pain and a lot of sleepless nights so if you would pray for me on that, I would appreciate it a lot.

I am doing good with my macro diet and have lost about 25lbs. Only downside is I have finally bought jeans I LIKE and now they do not fit! LOL! I guess that is not such a bad thing but now I am afraid to buy any more jeans!

So there is an update...nothing really new. Thanks for all the love, support, prayers and compliments you all have been showering on me since I have been back. I appreciate you all more than you could know.

Love, Jenn

Okay people I need your help...

and this time it is not for me. It is for my friend Trey. Trey was born in April at the cusp of 25 weeks. He has been in the hospital his whole life. He is medically ready to come home. It is a long story but Trey's parents have been treated poorly by the hospital to the point that his dad is no longer allowed to be at the hospital, He is not even allowed to call to see how his son is. It is an awful situation.

Anyway, this is where I need your help. I know a lot of folks follow my blog so I need you now...I need anyone who is or knows of any LPNs or RNs that would be willing to freelance to help Trey for a few weeks. He needs care of his trach, his gtube and just general medical assesment through the day for about three weeks until the home health kicks in on Feb 1st. We are desperate to get Trey home with his family where he belongs. His mom and dad and brother miss him terribly and a boy belongs with his family.

Also if you are willing to make a donation to cover the costs of the nursing care you can do that too. There are tw ways to do so. You can directly donate to his mom's paypal account (Alesiawinters@bellsouth.net) or by going to any Wachovia or Wells Fargo bank and make a DEPOSIT to the Trey Daniel Winters account. You can mention Lee Winters name if neccessary as he is the custodian on the account. I know that they appreciate any and all donations.

So help us bring Trey home where he belongs!

Love, Jenn