The final week
June 9th, 2008
It was a quiet weekend. James was off so Doug was unable to get acupuncture but was able to do all of the other therapies.
We were advised on Saturday not to plan any big outings for Sunday as they were expecting heavy rains. We were told that they shot CO2 into the air to make it rain. True or not, I don’t know!!!! We did wake up to rain Sunday morning but only light rain. I did get brave enough to take Doug to the farmers market so he now has a feel for the true Chinese way of life. We learned today that the Chinese food we have been ordering in is coming from there……somethings you are better off not knowing.
Doug has been able to stand on his own for a short period of time and this morning he was able get to a standing position from sitting on the edge of the bed with no assistance. He is pushing himself to the limit, he wants this so badly. The doctors keep reminding him he has been sick for a long time and not to be so impatient……that goes in one ear and out the other. Doug will get his final Lumbar puncture on Wednesday and the final IV injection on Friday.
The skies did open up over night and it has rained all day today. So we did not get out at all today.
There is little boy here from Australia named Cody who has really taken to Doug. Cody has a form of MS they have not given a name yet as they believe his myelin quit growing at age 2. He is so sweet but has limited control of his limbs, head and speech. He and Doug are good therapy for each other.
Yesterday was Dragon Boat festival in China. It is celebrated to commemorate Qu Yuan, a poet who drowned for his country. Zonzi is eaten in his honour and the hospital gave each of us one. It is a sticky rice with either pork or a sweet bean custard in it wrapped in bamboo leaves. I enjoyed it but Doug is a little fussier than I am.
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1. Russ | June 9th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
At a way Doug! Keep it up!! Attitude is everything! Can you speek Chinese yet?
2. Margaret[Leggatt] & Les Smith | June 10th, 2008 at 12:08 am
Dear D & D, Thankyou for all the daily reports and pictures. We are so interested in your treatments, personal contacts, experiences and well being. I was talking to my Brother, Tom, on the phone this a.m. and his queries were of you, too. He is not ‘computerized’, so does not have the daily reports.
We finally got a little drizzle of rain in our area, but no WARM weather.
We plan to go to visit our daughter, Melonee, her hubby Michael, son Joshua, & daughter Emma in Calgary on the weekend. If all goes well, we will continue on to points in B.C.[ I am concerned about the health of our cousin Bill Perry and want to be by him if he needs me. His bother, Dr.Allan is coming from Fort Wayne, Indianna as soon as he can make arrangements.] Love & blessings from, Marg & Les
3. Bonnie and Ken | June 10th, 2008 at 12:09 am
Good Morning. What great news to hear that you are getting stronger every day. Patience is something we all could use when we want something to happen right now. We had rain on the weekend but I spoke to your Mom yesterday and Estevan had not received any as yet. Hopefully the skies opened up last night. Entered another golf tournament on the weekend – Ken and I – the office was short two players so I stepped up – I was quite proud of my drives but definitely will need that lesson this Friday on chipping and putting – there is a lot to this golf game. Take care – keep up the hard work. Thanks again for the great blogs and pictures Darlene. You have no idea how much everyone looks forward to them – it’s the first thing we do in the morning – either Ken or I are downstairs checking the computer. luv you both. Auntie B.
4. Brett | June 10th, 2008 at 1:03 am
Hey D & D, well its the final, keep working hard, Dad don’t push yourself too much, patience is the true key here, but anyway, today Mom and are practicing driving on the highway, so that should be some good experience, thats pretty cool that you guys got to try some traditions down there. Well I better get going love ya lots and talk to you later D&D
5. Carla | June 10th, 2008 at 2:37 am
I am so glad to hear Doug is getting stronger!! Don’t worry about the Chinese food coming from the market. I have eaten plenty of food from places like that and have found that it’s some of the best food anywhere (I think Mom, Dad, Lance, and Kelly would agree). I think it’s good to be able to see your food right from the time it is able to move on it’s own to being put on your plate! I look foward to seeing you in Estevan in a few weeks.
6. Crystal | June 10th, 2008 at 4:35 am
Hello…
Jim told me you called on Friday, he said you sounded great! Wished I would have been there!! Ok call me Blonde… I didn’t know you could comment on the blog! WOW!! And I read it everyday and never noticed the comments on the bottom.
This is the greatest thing (the blog), its the first thing I do when I boot up my computer. So glad to hear you are seeing improvement – sounds like you are working your butt off Doug!! Pictures are Awesome – so cool to see.
Must be sad to see young kids having to be in a hospital like that!
Well I guess we will see you in about a week!!
Take Care ~~ Think about you guys all the time!!
Crystal
7. Dad & Sheila | June 10th, 2008 at 6:49 am
Hello to all and glad to hear about the progress that you are making son . We check every day on results and the pictures are a treat . Thanks very much Darlene on the drug information regarding cancer. Danielle has started to use it , with the doctors approval .
Margarett & Les if you read this comment our email is barkers@xcelco.on.ca , kindly contact us giving the low down on all the relatives .
Thanks again to all
Dad and Sheila
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