Just wanted to let you all know about the Hopkins 24/7 program that is airing on ABC as a multi-episode special. Tonight it will show Dr. Jallo, Avery's neurosurgeon, helping a child with a brain tumor. You can check out the info for it at http://www.hopkins.abcnews.com/episodes/5. The website even features Dr. Jallo's profile on it (http://www.hopkins.abcnews.com/dr_profiles). Take a look at the videos about Alexis and her brain tumor that are available under his profile. You can see him "in action" in them.
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Jon and I watched the episode that aired last Thursday...boy, did it ever bring back a flood of memories! I could recognize the "sounds" of that hospital, especially the surgery area and the Children's Center instantly, no matter where I was in the world. I know those are things that will stay with us forever. We even recognized a couple of the nurses last week. Honestly, it was odd to be looking in on it from the outside, per say, after spending so much time living it. We felt so deeply for the families and their journeys. I guess it is so easy because we know those feeling ourselves...first hand. Anyway, we just wanted to share this with those of you who have been following Avery's journey and might be interested in seeing the man who has taken Avery, safely, through 3 brains surgeries and the hospital where she has endured it all and where we have spent so many hours praying and hoping and believing that anything is possible with faith and a great team on your side.
So, watch with us tonight, if you can. It is on at 10/9 c on ABC (following the Grey's Anatomy rerun).Peace,
Holly
The sounds...that's the first thing that alerted my attention! I also noticed some of the nurses and doctors in the PICU. It's kinda crazy seeing such a familiar place on national television. It was a place our kids called home for several days, if not weeks on more than one occasion. We've paced those same halls and had those same worries but look at how far they've come!! Can't wait to see you guys in October!
Give my love to Ave & Caiden!
Jen
Posted by: Jennifer Jones | July 29, 2008 at 04:32 PM
Hi Jon and Holly,
I hope that everyting is going well with you two and Avery.
I finally got to watch Hopkins last night. It is very good. Jallo and Carson were on there. It was so surreal watching what I've been living for the past 6 weeks.
We're home in Texas now and Jessie is doing well. Hope to see you guys again soon.
Cris and Kristi
Posted by: Cris and Kristi Hall | July 25, 2008 at 08:10 AM