Jojo Update

Jojo is doing so well... she still has va limp leg from time to time,  and her back will often have a hump. But... I could not believe the energy this little girl had tonight.  She insisted on playing chase either her rubber toy... would not let me watch my show, without breathing at me v to throw her toy,  constantly. I finally called her down by putting cheese in her long. LOL!
I love my Jojo!

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