today I got my COVID 19 test , my nurse friend Erin showed me how to put in a IV into a rubbery plastic straw. It was really cool. When I got my COVID 19 test I got to keep a clean version of one of the swabs that they put in your nose to get the sample. It was REALLY fun!
I also got to pack for my surgery, which is going to be tomorrow. I am very excited about that. If you would like, you can search for the song called “Celebration” by Kool & the Gang. I have been singing that for the past few days, ever since I knew my surgery date.
This is me looking at a swab 
This is me before test This is me pulling off the cap to the needle (which I got to stick into the straw) This is my friend, Erin helping me poke a needle into the straw
You are so very COOL!!
Good morning Joanna, it sounds like you have a very nice medical team! I’m glad you are in good hands and will be praying that everything goes great
Today! ❤️ Aunt Alisa
Joanna, you r a beautiful young lady and I know that your faith in God and prayers from a lot of warriors will carry you through to successful outcomes! I will be praying for you throughout!
Dearest Joanna…you are one of the bravest people I know! Thank you for sharing your journey with us!!! I feel so close to God when I’m on my knees and I will be on my knees praying for you!!! Love you, my dear!!! Looking forward to the next blog entry!!!❤️❤️❤️😘
You are learning so many neat things! Maybe you’ll be a nurse or doctor some day! We are praying that your surgery goes well!
Good luck tomorrow Joanna!
Love
Cousin Jackie
Joanna, this is Kelli from the quilting group. I have been reading all your updates and I have been looking forward to you writing the next. Wow! You are getting to do all kinds of things and are teaching a lot of adults things they don’t know about! Many prayers for your surgery tomorrow! You are going to rock this like the awesome rock star that you are! Can’t wait to read your next post! Love, your friend Kelli
It was great seeing you tonight on zoom Joanna. We loved how you explained what the process will be like for your surgery tomorrow. You certainly educated us. We’ll be praying for you tomorrow.
Love you!
Uncle Paul & Aunt Sandy
It’s awesome that you are learning and then teaching us! Thanks for showing us! Tomorrow is the big day. You are ready and we are praying…lots of people are! Hugs!
Love you Joanna. It’s so neat that you are learning so much through all of this. I’ll be singing your song and celebrating the removal of the tumor. 🙏❤️Aunt Peggy