Sat 26 Nov 2022
Some of you may have noticed that my son Jonathan hasn’t been writing movie reviews for the blog the way he used to. Unfortunately, for the past six months, he’s been battling some severe physical health problems. After a visit to the ER in July, he has been suffering from numerous health issues and tentatively diagnosed with at least one immune dysfunction problem. It’s been a battle for both of us, but it’s been made especially worse because he was looking forward to a “return to normal” after the pandemic lockdown.
Luckily he’s living in the Los Angeles area, where there are doctors who know about such disorders and who are experts in both diagnosing and treating them. This does take up time for both him and me, though, and the appropriate treatments may prove to be expensive. Sadly he can’t work right now, so I’m trying to sell off a good portion of my book collection to help out.
For now I’m planning on keeping the blog going, but only at the current reduced rate of a post a day. The days of two or even three posts a day are long over!
November 26th, 2022 at 2:16 pm
Steve, I’m sorry to learn of Jonathan’s illness and I hope he can receive the proper treatment and recover. I know this must be a stressful time for you.
November 26th, 2022 at 3:47 pm
Thanks, Walker. Luckily Jon has been able to find a crew of specialists to help. His primary care doctor hadn’t a clue and was willing to let things slide for another six months.
November 26th, 2022 at 5:31 pm
Sorry to hear this news. Please keep us posted.
November 26th, 2022 at 5:37 pm
Yes, I will. He’ll have the results of several dozen blood tests in about ten days or so.
November 26th, 2022 at 11:53 pm
So sorry to hear this, but at least he is somewhere he can get the best help available. I’ve worked in the past with at least one Immunologist, and they really can work miracles in many cases. I hope you are both going to have one.
Mine brought me relief from Cluster headaches after thirty years with no help.
November 27th, 2022 at 9:10 am
Best wishes for an accurate diagnosis and speedy recovery.
November 27th, 2022 at 9:42 am
Sorry to hear about this. I remember him as a little boy (but then I’m old). All best,
November 27th, 2022 at 10:12 am
Hoping for all the best.
Today’s doctors have an awesome amount of new information.
November 28th, 2022 at 12:13 pm
Sending positive thoughts for you and Jonathan.