Last Sunday in China
January 6th, 2008
I forgot to write about Dr. Dong’s visit yesterday. The computer/internet was so slow yesterday and I was worried about not being able to post at all, so when I finally got on last night, I forgot. Stage fright? Anyway, we were sitting playing cards yesterday afternoon and Lucy came in with Dr. Dong. This was the first time he had visited other than when he came when the headaches were really bad. He asked about the headaches and Becky told him that she had no headaches since the last stem cells. His english isn’t very good but he said he had put in extra saline solution in with the stem cells via spinal. The theory was that the headaches were from low pressure, and I guess the theory was right! He said he had felt very bad when Becky had headaches before. We gave him his little gift of maple syrup and Denman Island chocolate and the Canada notebook. He said he appreciated it. I’ll write more later after our trip out and mmmm lunch at the sheraton.
We did Becky’s homework together in the physio room this morning. Stairs and other assigned work from Jennifer. Then back to the room for a little rest and…
So, lunch did NOT disappoint! It was great. Afterwards, we stopped at Carrefour which is on the way from the Sheraton back to the hospital. It is amazing how much better shopping can be when you have friends!! I was trying on stuff for Becky and we were communicating in that fun way that happens when salesperson and customer do NOT speak the same language. It’s a little embarrassing but we are XL or XXL in China. So i’m pointing at the tag on our salesman’s coat saying “One like this!” as opposed to the size “S” that was on the shelf. Trying to say 29 or 30 when it was obvious that neither meant much to him. It was all fun and lots of smiles. When we were finally finished and paying, I said “Thank you” as well as “Shay shay”(chinese for thank you), our salesguy looked to his coworker who knew more English than he did. He asked her something in Chinese then she said “You are welcome!” which he repeated. Smiles all around. I hope he made a good commission. One more day closer to being home and today was a good day.
Can’t wait though to breathe the fresh beautiful air of home. love love kim
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8 Comments Add your own
1. Ray | January 6th, 2008 at 8:45 pm
I hope all keeps going well during your last few days in China.
Ray
2. Becky | January 6th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
Awww Kim –that sounds like a wonderful day …Excitement is starting to mount here…as I am sure it is for you. Hope the treatment goes well today..LAST ONE !!!!!!
Love love Mom
3. mary and bill | January 6th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
Pat, sounds like you there with two very large girls.
oh well the more to huge I aways say.
Becky keep up the good work.
We will turn on all the air filters for you in western Canada so you can enkoy the good air, we take for granted out here.
have a safe trip home when the time arrives.
thinking of you all
Mary Bill
4. Rhondo Jan.6/08 10:35 am | January 7th, 2008 at 12:34 am
Toad,
Good morning evry 1,just read up on Sundays info glad 2 here Becky is doing great.It truly is amazing with the advancement in todays medicine.When I talked 2 u Toad on the phone I totally forgot 2 tell u that Leslie and I got engaged on NewYears,:=)(=: Take careguys…….
Yours Truly, RLH
5. Isabelle Jenish | January 7th, 2008 at 12:38 am
How wonderful!
Take care and keep up the good work !
6. Jody | January 7th, 2008 at 3:37 am
It all sounds so great…Becky you have come so far…I really hope that you will be able to keep up the ‘homework’ when you return to Canada…it sounds like it is really working for you…RIGHT ON!
And SO glad to hear…no more headaches! Yeah!
Your outing sounded fun…and if you two wee girls are XXL then I would be off the charts! Ha! It is the same here in Vancouver…the funky shops on Robson Street cater to the Asian population so everything is “Chinatized” and “Chinasized” for sure!
So if you need a fix of China come to Vancouver girl!
Kim…your blogging continues to deliver and we at home love it and appreciate it and you!
Wow…only 4 more sleeps. It sounds as though this has been a very good experience for all and worth it. I am glad.
Take care and have a good next few days.
Love,
Jody
7. Ariel, Henry, and Lennox | January 7th, 2008 at 6:58 am
hi all!!
sounds like you had a fabulous outing!! and yay for dr dong for figuring out the headache problem!! good ol dr dong!!
hope the last of the treatments go excellent!! let’s finish this china thang with a bang!!!
we’re all counting the minutes until your back in canada… there has been many a wind warning here on the island mama… it’s trying to get as fresh as possible for you!!
anyhoo can’t wait to see you and feast again… not that it sounds like you XXL girls need it!! ah hahahaha!! just had to add to the large jokes!! bahhhhh!!
love love and lots of misses and kisses!!
ari*
ps – typing with one hand… holding Lennox in the other… that’s why there are so little capitals ; )
8. Ariel, Henry, and Lennox | January 7th, 2008 at 7:03 am
PPS – did you catch my spelling mistake mama… did ya did ya??
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