Jill Update

The purpose of this weblog was to keep Jill's family and friends current on her treatment for Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Jill passed away on January 20, 2013 after a 10 year battle against the disease and the side effects of her many treatments. This blog will now serve as a memorial to Jill. Please feel free to add your comments and thoughts.

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Location: Columbia, Missouri, United States

Thursday, May 08, 2008

A Fun Reunion in Seattle

Last weekend the Johnsons converged on Seattle to visit Jill, Scott and Sylvia. Due to bad weather in the mid-West, Harley (Jill's brother), his wife Amy, and children Elise and Will were late arriving from Illinois on Friday night. Tom, traveling from Missouri, was also delayed. On Saturday and Sunday we had a nice visit. Jill and Scott got to meet Will (1 year old) for the first time. Scott returned to Boise on Sunday, and Harley, Amy, Elise, Will and Tom left on Monday.

Jill is steadily regaining her strength. She has started physiotherapy to reverse the atrophy in her muscles caused by the immunosuppressant drugs. She is receiving smaller and smaller doses of the drugs which is helping as well. Everything looks good for their return to Boise late in May.

Finally, I want to thank everyone who has sent expressions of support and encouragement to Jill. I know Jill finds these very uplifting. And a special thanks to those who have made donations to the Jill Korn Benefit Fund.

tom

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