tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209383672597352647.post5038278414156539269..comments2012-07-17T04:34:35.956-07:00Comments on Wrangling the Willow: Blood of the Very Best KindAmanda Wrangleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10586677347532391485noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209383672597352647.post-9462676136965601322012-05-04T04:10:42.135-07:002012-05-04T04:10:42.135-07:00Angela, I can't wait to hug you! Thank you so ...Angela, I can't wait to hug you! Thank you so very much. Over three days this week, Simon had litres of IVIg pumped into him, thanks to people like you. *This* is what being a hero is all about. xxxAmanda Wrangleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10586677347532391485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209383672597352647.post-92042624380136187222012-04-30T03:03:34.351-07:002012-04-30T03:03:34.351-07:00Made my first blood donation last week in Simon...Made my first blood donation last week in Simon's honour. Going to try for plasma next. It takes a bit longer but they can make more Intragam from one donation of plasma, plus you can donate more often. Worth looking into...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209383672597352647.post-26169802373353767112012-04-24T20:26:32.056-07:002012-04-24T20:26:32.056-07:00will be donating too.
MDP xwill be donating too.<br />MDP xMarianne de Pierreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03156129755533559827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209383672597352647.post-65018547630964440912012-04-23T14:22:19.862-07:002012-04-23T14:22:19.862-07:00I always gave blood in my native England. It was s...I always gave blood in my native England. It was something I could do that made me feel good, helped others and took little effort. I recruited many people along the way and my blood donor obsession was always mentioned in leaving speeches whenever I changed jobs. Sadly, I am unable to donate here in Australia. Despite the fact that I was a vegetarian for many years in the UK, Australia has banned donations from former residents in case we have contracted BSE (Mad Cow Disease). My husband thinks I am already a mad cow, but that's another story. I am quietly burning with rage at this decision, and have been for ten years, but unfortunately, that's the way it is.<br /><br />Good luck on your journey Simon and Amanda and I hope you come across plenty of willing people on the way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209383672597352647.post-43518316740200049702012-04-23T07:07:27.754-07:002012-04-23T07:07:27.754-07:00Mandy, I've just made an appointment to donate...Mandy, I've just made an appointment to donate blood this Friday and plan to become a regular donor. Who knows, some of my red stuff might end up in Simon. And then where will he be, with a wife at home ripping hairs from his chest and the blood of her sister crime writers flowing through his veins...<br /><br />Great blog post and brilliant call to action. Love and courage to you and Simon both.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209383672597352647.post-32844329238423390152012-04-23T05:14:57.865-07:002012-04-23T05:14:57.865-07:00Naww, thanks Deb. I reckon if you can sky dive and...Naww, thanks Deb. I reckon if you can sky dive and get a tattoo, giving blood isn't even a challenge! Thank you for taking the time to check the Blood Bank's website for your suitability. I'm sure your 'claret' will be much appreciated if you're able!<br />xxAmanda Wrangleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10586677347532391485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209383672597352647.post-30151642316693635492012-04-22T05:28:56.943-07:002012-04-22T05:28:56.943-07:00Mandy, Well...reading your blog about Simon and yo...Mandy, Well...reading your blog about Simon and your love for him almost brought me to tears!! I have always been under the impression that because of some of the medication I take I would be unsuitable for donating blood, but I just checked the site and found out that maybe I've been wrong. So, next visit to the Dr I will be asking him about my suitability (plus I have to wait until the 6 month waiting period since my last tattoo). I figure if I can mount up the guts to jump out of a plane to tandem sky dive, then I can face up to handing over the "claret". Love the honesty of your writing....love and best wishes to you and yours. xxDebbodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15463465145873055604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209383672597352647.post-64856439613467320662012-04-22T04:00:27.952-07:002012-04-22T04:00:27.952-07:00Hi Anne (that is Anne, isn't it? Hiding behind...Hi Anne (that is Anne, isn't it? Hiding behind the kitty cat?)<br />Simon has CIDP - Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. It's the chronic form of Guillain-Barre Syndrome. He's being treated by the most incredible team of neurologists up at St Vincents in Melbourne. <br />Thanks so much for your good wishes. xxAmanda Wrangleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10586677347532391485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209383672597352647.post-61940066417899533052012-04-22T03:39:48.343-07:002012-04-22T03:39:48.343-07:00Dear Mandy
Thanks for sharing this; your family ar...Dear Mandy<br />Thanks for sharing this; your family are having a lot to go through. But it sounds like there is a treatment. What is the condition and where is Simon being treated?<br /><br />Thinking of you lots.Polyxenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14373791327415540006noreply@blogger.com