Health issues
In 2015, Joni was struck down by a brain aneurysm that left her unable to walk or talk for a period of time. After successfully undergoing surgery, she explained she always felt as if her polio was a "rehearsal" for her entire life. She said: "I always think that polio was a rehearsal for the rest of my life. I’ve had to come back several times from things. And this last one was a real whopper. But, you know, I’m hobbling along but I’m doing all right!"