Hope everyone is enjoying there weekend. We have had a very nice day today before we start our busy week. We went downtown with a couple of other families and enjoyed the sites. First we went to the beach area and walked out the Pier that is about 1200 feet long that had a bunch of street venders on it, and yes I got some good deals. After that we went to a nice Italian restaurant called the Napoli (very good food) for Italian food in China. We then went to the Polar Ocean World which is like a Sea World in our country and that was awesome. Kyle will have two injections this week Monday and Friday so we won’t get out again until next Saturday. I am so excited for this next week just to watch him. Yesterday when he had therapy Tom his therapist noticed his left wrist is now straight, how exciting is that. I will keep you all updated and posted on all of our progress this week. Please keep us in your prayers and keep writing.
Love Penny, Andrew, and Kyle
June 14th, 2009
Just a quick note I didn’t have a chance to yesterday. It seem’s so strange living the day ahead of all of you. Yesterday was a mixed up day because Kyle’s therapy was rescheduled to today so we had to make the best of it. We did go to a mall that was rather expensive so of course we didn’t buy a thing however on a good note we had McDonalds and yes STARBUCKS! Today we have a full schedule of therapy and a few hours off this afternoon so I will try to write again tonight. Keep writing I am like some of you the first thing I do in the morning is check computer in hopes of hearing from you.
Love Penny,Andrew and Kyle
June 13th, 2009
Hi, This is Penny writing the day after Kyle’s 2nd injection. We have kept ourselves very busy today. We haven’t noticed much of a difference today however he continues to roll himself from left to right and pulling his legs up towards his chest. I did notice today that I was able to straighten his fingers out completly on his right hand and that is something new even though he can’t do it himself I think it will be just a matter of time. They did start acupuncture today on his face so he did have a needle in the top of his head, one on his chin, and one on each side of his neck (yes that was hard for me to watch). We did go for a nice walk today and had a nice lunch out. It was 90′ degrees! Kyle is going crazy because everywhere we go we have to push him and it is like he has lost his independance and of course we are not the best drivers. We tend to leave him facing a wall or even in an isle at the store. His new favorite word to us is… BUMP! He is always watching where we are pushing him. Tonight we took two of the new families over the the shopping mart and that was interesting we had 3 push wheelchairs and 3 carts full of item.We are hanging out in the room watching a movie and are going to call it a day. Good Morning to all of you and a good night to us.
Love Penny,Andrew and Kyle
June 11th, 2009
Good Morning,
This is Penny. We have had a very busy day today. It seems like they have been going so fast (that is a good thing) when you are living in a small room with hard bed’s and limited hot water. Auntie Kim can you schedule Andrew and a I massage our back’s are killing us. Today we had a visiting professor come to evaluate Kyle and it amazes me how everyone here seem’s to think that Kyle is so smart after talking to him for such a short time, if they only knew. The professor did notice and I am not sure if anyone else know’s this but Kyle has limited mobility in his jaw wich makes it difficult for him to eat so starting next week they will start a new physical therapy plan and start accupuncture on his jaw. Kyle wanted me to share with you that he has so many needle holes in his body he looks like an addict. He is also able to roll to his left side not just his right, we are all so excited. Today he had his 2nd injection and that went well I am so looking forward to the next few days. He always get’s hungry after his treatment so his brother is at Lati Mart getting him a hamburger. I will continue to write and please keep up the prayers and thought’s. We love hearing from all of you.
Love and miss you all
Penny, Andrew and Kyle
June 10th, 2009
Hi Everybody,
Today has been just a boring day. I have had therapy all day, but tonight we are going to go to the american food buffet at the Holiday Inn since we didn’t make it there on Sunday night. We are going out with our new “family” from Australia and England. Tomorrow I will have my 2nd injection and I am very excited. I will keep you updated after the injection tomorrow.
Kyle
June 9th, 2009
Hi,
This is Penny writing. Just a brief note to update you on Kyle’s improvements and a big Thank-you to all of you who has helped make this happen. Without all yor support and dedication to help make this happen we would not be where we are today. Today after Kyle had therapy and Electric wave therapy he was on the table and said mom watch, he then proceeded to lift his legs up toward his chest all by himself. He continues to amaze me everyday. Keep up the prayers and we are all thinking of you you also.
Love Kyle, Andrew and Penny
June 8th, 2009
It is Kyle again on my Sunday off! Yesterday the we along with the English and Austrailian families went downtown shopping at the markets. It was unlike anything we have ever seen! It was very dirty and hot, but we got some great deals. As soon as the shop workers see Americans they jack up their prices because they assume we are rich (little do they know we are in a recession), so we have to tell them the items are not real and they get really mad. One lady growled at me and I couldn’t help but laugh. Because none of them speak English we had to type our price into a calculator and then they would counter-offer. Tonight we are going to an all you can buffet with real American food!!! Cant wait.
June 7th, 2009
It is Kyle this time and I am so excited to inform you that the injections went amazingly well!!! When I woke up this morning I had my mom roll me on my back, then she fell back asleep. When she awoke I was no longer on my back, but on my right side. It didn’t take her long to notice. When she asked me how I got on my side, I told her I did it myself. She was shocked by this because I haven’t been able to do this task since I was around six! She rolled me on my back once again and I showed her twice first hand. As you can guess, we are all staying hopeful that this is just the beginning and hope you are too.
June 6th, 2009
Kyle has just received his first injection and is doing well. He is resting now wich is what they recommend after the treatment. He has yet to get to Starbucks, however, he did find a coffee shop today across the strees(Angels in us) and found it to be comparable. Tomorrow he will have more therapy even though we thought he would have the weekend off. I will keep you posted and love hearing from all of you.
June 5th, 2009
Kyle has had a very busy day he started off with having six viles of blood drawn this morning along with physical therapy and his first session of accuputure, needless to say he’s not the biggest fan of needles. We were able to get out for a short time this afternoon and go to Lotte Mart also know as a Wal-mart on steroids. This afternoon he had more physical therapy and his first session of electric-wave therapy, which he thought was very cool he actually asked if his legs were moving. The nurse just came in a while ago to tell us they have a match, and Kyle will recieve his first injection at 4:13pm on Friday, which is Thursday and 3:13 your time. Because I dont have my e-mail address on this site and you would like to send a personal e-mail that I can respond to you can do so at asknopes@yahoo.com. I will right again soon and thank you for all the support and prayers.
June 5th, 2009
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