In a story, there’s nothing so pleasing as a good reversal. The reversal is the moment in the story where the hero’s life takes an unexpected turn. In a comedy, it’s often what causes us to bend over with laughter. In a drama, it’s the moment in the story where our heart feels like it has moved to our throat. Reversals provide cathartic moments that give a story momentum and engage us with the stakes our hero must respect.

Jordan is doing well. I didn’t post during the holidays because we all checked out for awhile and I spent my time working on another overdue writing project. Jordan heads to CHLA today for an MRI. We are all crossing our fingers that the tumor has shrunk. I will post news soon.

I was invited to write a guest piece for the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation blog. The post came out today. You can read it on the Lemonade Blog.

Her counts are low again, and she had to get another shot of GCSF. She was not pleased with the shot part. She may need a few more. She’s been fatigued, but she still has her personality. I’ve been on the road all week. Still, I get calls from her to ask how I’m doing. She has the most lovely tone when she calls. When I ask how she’s doing she’s always nonchalant.

What a day! There was style and fashion and delicious treats and an abundance of kindness. How’s that for a day? Jordan and several of her friends from Children’s Hospital were invited to spend the afternoon at Christophe Beverly Hills. Christophe is known for styling the locks of beautiful women and men, rock and celebrity royalty, and politicians alike for over twenty years. The whole event was hosted by the Everlasting Smiles Foundation.