Brooke’s CP Blog

HAPPY HALLOWEEN, Departure time. Oct. 31st

October 31st, 2008

Hello all.  We are on the final countdown.  I first want to thank everyone for all of the comments and emails, for following our journey here and praying for our little Brooke.  It is much appreciated.  

The doctor’s came in a examined Brooke for the last time and went over the MRI.  Brooke has moderate damage according to them.  THey also suggest that we come back in 6 months.  Coming back is not our of the question but we do need to do fundraising this time.  I can’t tell you the exact name of the damaged area because i have to look up the spelling.  The good thing is I get to take the MRI home with me and can show her doctor’s here.  Then within a year or so I will probably get another one to compare and see if the stem cells show up or not.  Another thing I am noticing about Brooke is she is alot more needy, at least here anyways.  It could be that she is out of her environment and routine, let’s hope so.  She is still walking better with my assistance.  I can’t wait to see her therapist and see what they notice. 

This part goes out to all the wonderful people I have met here in China.  I am going to miss everyone.  I will be keeping up the blog at home, so don’t stop reading.  MIke, you are wonderful.  Don’t ever give up.  And Mike, please try that Red Bull before I leave.  Cindy, remember about the dishes, that it means well to throw them.  Joanne you have to stop buying purses (I should talk).  There are alot of other people as well that will be missed. 

This morning the staff went door to door trick or treating.  It was alot of fun. 

This evening we went out to dinner with Mike and Cindy.  We went to the Holiday Inn.  Now Diane and I went there before and had the buffet and absolutely hated it.  Tonight we ordered off the alacarte menu.  Mike ordered a hamburger, and the 3 of us ordered Steak Tenderloin.  This was by far the best meal in China that we have had and yet it is so close (walking distance).  I really wish we would have discovered this sooner.  The manager there at holiday inn was wonderful.  The kids had spaghettii.  This morning we went downtown to the Pier and had lunch at an Italian restaurant.  It was pretty on the pier and lunch was great. 

Diane and I are very ready to go home.  Even though coming to China was quite the culture shock, it was a wonderful experience.  I do not regret it at all.  I would do it again in a minute.  This time I know what to expect and bring and what not to bring.  bring less clothes and more food…..LOL. 

Next time I blog it will be from America. 

Kristine, Brooke and Diane

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

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