Becky is a pincushion
December 17th, 2007
Poor Bex. She had her ‘bone marrow’ harvest today, which was basically some fluid drawn from her spine. She had to lay flat for 2 hours, not completely flat, she was allowed a pillow this time. Then she had an iv inserted. The first iv went insterstitial and they inserted another which burned the whole time that bag ran through. Her back was hurting the whole time too, just a sore back from lying flat i think. (Uncle Raymond, if you are reading this, know that i wonder every time i use a term like lying, laying, or lay, i totally wonder what is the proper form to use. My apologies, i didn’t bring a copy of “Eats, Shoots, and Leaves” and I haven’t committed that rule to memory). So no other treatments today, no acupuncture, no physio, probably a good day to be sick!!! Yup, Bex and I both woke up crappy as can be with colds this morning. Sicker than i’ve been in years, Bex too. Of course, we have to come to China and get sick. Not able to sleep, and sleep is what we need. I’m down in the lounge because the new and improved internet still isn’t working in our room. At least i can sit and type in some comfort. Bex is actually running a fever now, so they gave her a shot in the butt and she has another iv, in the other hand. This one isn’t hurting, so i think we’ll keep it in. Tony says she’ll need something via iv every day, so if this is a good one, we better keep it. Poor pincushion. Oh and Lorne, we did remember you to Tony and he certainly remembers you and asked after Brad.
And we read Lorne’s comment about the pineapple. Of course, this was after i just came back from the store with 5 packages!! i like it, so i’ll eat it, and Becky was all pretending she doesn’t even LIKE pineapple while she ate a regular apple this morning. I’m really hoping tomorrow will be a better day. I told Bex that this is the worst it can get, hope i’m right.
Thanks for all the comments and good wishes everyone. I read Bex every one when the internet is connected in our room. My flawed memory tries to recall them when i come back from a distant connection.
Little complaining time, skip over if you don’t want to hear me whine – we got clothes back from the laundry and they smell like lighter fluid! Honestly, i don’t know where they were hung to dry, but it’s really nauseating. We’ll have another chore, doing laundry in the sink and hanging it around the room. Just another thing to make us appreciate our home and native land when we get back 
Bethany called today. Very nice for your mom and pops to hear your voice Ubby. You and i can talk via text on here okay? Be well, everyone. We are doing our best to kick these colds’ butts.
love k
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1. Becky | December 17th, 2007 at 8:10 pm
I’m so sorry you had such a bad day……especially having to cope with colds. My poor girls!!!!! I hope Pat is managing to stay healthy. Trying to send good healthy vibes to you all…Love, Love Mom
2. Sunny J Farm | December 17th, 2007 at 8:38 pm
Oy ! So sorry to hear about the nasty colds.A friend always said to fight off colds with a ton of garlic…stinky but effective. Glad Bex has a good i.v.now.Keep your chin up and those positive energies flowing Bex.Too bad about your laundry.Jade and Sarah send you love love love and best healing thoughts. Nice job with the blog Kimmie….you ROCK. love from Sunny J Farm
3. Jessie | December 18th, 2007 at 3:11 am
Hey hope you guys all get better i will have to make another trip to estevan when you guys get back… Beck we can drink some paralyzers together again
love ya all
4. Jessie | December 18th, 2007 at 4:02 am
My hero can’t leap tall buildings with a single bound.
she doesnt wear a black costume with a cape and pointy ears.
she hasnt scored the winning touch down
or shot a three-pointer at the buzzer to win the championship.
My hero isnt any of those things.
My hero has a life most people could not imagine (including myself)
She struggles to do the things we take for granted
She is basically confined to a home that is filled with the love of family members and friends
she relies on her amazing family for everything that I do without thinking about it
My hero has a heart of a cold, and a cheerfulness to her voice that i wish i coudl hear more often
she loves like no other
she always welcomes with with a smile that can not help but make you feel warm and loved
she makes yo uknow that there really are good people in this world
My hero is a lady that most people would only be so lucky to run into
A hero to me and to many others
A hero most people would wonder why this person would be chosen
an easy question to answer talk to my hero and you will understand
A hero that struggles and fights and is always smiling
Becky you make me beleive that the world is still truely good at heart no matter what is going on it all the bad things… all the best
Jessie
5. Sharon Frehlick | December 18th, 2007 at 5:41 am
Oh punkin, I’m so sorry you’re a li’l pin cushion, and you have a rotten cold, isn’t that the way. Sending hugs your way hun!!! Miss you terribly, Finn does too(kinda, sorta) Open up that li’l hand and what do you see?……………………………..love love me.!!!! Sharon
6. Hales | December 18th, 2007 at 7:17 am
Hi All! Awwwe I feel bad Maybe I spread the cold to mom before she left.. ohh no! I pray that all the germies for away. Take your vitamins.. at least thats what Dad told me before you guys left haha. Hope this is the worst day for your mommy. I love you and you are awesome! I am going to call very soon as well. Love Love
Hales
7. Yolanda | December 18th, 2007 at 9:54 am
Hello,
Sorry to hear you have been sick on your adventure. Been thinking about yous alot. It will be all uphill from here on out.Take care lots of love Yolanda
8. Brenda | December 18th, 2007 at 11:44 am
Hi Becky Sorry its looking a bit like an uphill battle but fight hard …. lots of prayers behind you to give you that push up and over that darn hill . Good job with the info Kim . Hope you and Becky get over the colds quickly and Pat dodges it. Take care Love and Prayers The Dycks
9. Kristie | December 18th, 2007 at 11:16 pm
OMG! Poor you guys. What was in that tea kim? Tons ‘o ginger, honey, ….rum? I thought your trip out there was the worst part, but now I agree with you, this is the worst it will get.
NOTHING BUT GOOD FROM HERE ON IN!
Still thinking of you guys and reading as often as I can.
Keep smilin’.
10. neda dzoja | December 24th, 2007 at 2:56 am
Hi Kim,
So good to hear from you. What an amazing journey.
Kandise and I will be thinking of you at Elk Lake on Jan.1
Hope to connect when you get back.
Wishing you all the best, Neda
11. neda dzoja | December 24th, 2007 at 2:58 am
Hi Kim,
I am do demented in this .
All the best to you all,
Neda
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