I have met many of the program support staff as well as other patients here for treatment. The only problem I have encountered so far is trying to remember all the names. Perhaps little nametags would be good idea :-0 I have started some of the initial tests required, blood etc and have found the staff excellent at not only keeping you aware of when and where you are suppose to be but they actually accompany you to the exact place you are suppose to be. Everything seems to be working out smoothly so far.
We went for authentic dim sum today and I must say it was delicious. I can hardly wait to go back and do it again. Problem is, it ends at 11:30 and I am scheduled for therapy every day intil then so I might have to play hookey one day in order to fit it in.
November 7th, 2006
Thank goodness we were all able to keep our heads about us as we realized we had somehow lost an entire day. We finally met up with our driver who delivered us safe and sound to Nanshen Hospital. I have always suffered with a little motion sickness so I was a little green around the gills by the time we made it here. Too bad as I was not able to take in our surroundings at all but was kindly informed by Jens what the lay of the land looked like. It was hard to see it myself as I had my head hanging in a plastic bag fighting the urge to upchuck. Thank goodness it was just a feeling and not a reality as I was forced to resort to dumping out the drivers bag of photos he had in the back seat. He was unaware of this I discovered by the look on his face when I handed him his still clean bag back after we arrived at the hospital. Hey, a girl’s got to do what a girl’s got to do. 
We were met at the doors by Sunny and Grace and shown to our rooms. I was immediately impressed by the newness and cleanliness of everything around us. The general ambiance on the 14th floor is great, upbeat and friendly. I am meeting other patients and beginning conversations and I haven’t even gotten into our room yet. My overall impression is very positive.
November 7th, 2006
