More rain
June 10th, 2008
Hi everyone, it rained all day again today. Doug’s therapy didn’t end until about 4:45 so there wasn’t much time to go out anyway. He stood on his own for over a minute today so each day gets a little better. Keep those prayer coming, they are helping. Tomorrow is Lumbar puncture day and he is dreading the 6 hour lay again. It is the last one, he has managed without a headache so far and I am sure he can do it again.
I was out in the hall tonight visiting with another caregiver and David (the young Chinese boy that is being treated for his vision) and his mother walked by. She is looking at me and pointing into our room where she could see Doug and saying what sounded like “ginger” to me. But David said that she was pointing at Doug and saying “he wants to walk”. I guess it is pretty obvious!!!!
We said good bye to the Leroux’s from Montreal today. Their little boy was being treated for SMA. They believe that he has made progress while here. He is only 18 months old and just a sweetheart.
Luca was also by to say good bye as he is going back to Italy for 3 weeks to work on his visa so that he can return to work in China.
That is about all the news for today. Thanks again for all the comments and emails. We check them first thing every morning. It is amazing what a word from home does for the spirit.
Love to all, Dar and Doug
Becky, Lucy says “Ni hao”. For the rest of you this is the welcoming face that met us at the airport.
Goodbye to Luca.
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1. Brian & Debbie | June 10th, 2008 at 8:53 pm
Everything sounds positive Dougdo,Right on.Riders are in camp and are short some players,so hurry up and get back.
2. Bonnie and Ken | June 11th, 2008 at 4:56 am
Good Morning. Great to see that sparkle back in your eyes Doug. All your hard work is paying off – I don’t know how you have kept up with all that therapy – makes me weary just thinking about it. Meaghan is making us dinner – WHAT A TREAT- all we have to take is the wine. Luv it!!! Only a few more days to go – keep working hard but not toooooo hard. Luv u both. Auntie B.
3. jay G | June 11th, 2008 at 12:23 pm
Hey guys,
Glad to hear all has been going well for Doug. I can completely picture him given her 110%… good for you!!!! All is great back home and on day 5 today. Cant wait to hear some stories. Let me know if you were wanting to meet when you get back in Regina. Take care and safe trip.
J
4. Crystal | June 11th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
Hi guys…
Well it is suppose to rain here tomorrow too – we will take it!!
And you should see the road going by our shop (overpass is now closed). After the first day they had half of it shut down to repair it. It is horrible – sometimes the traffic is lined all the way up to our shop and we have to wait to get out — and it is only suppose to be for 3 months haha!!
Wow – 6 more sleeps and you guys will be back home – looking forward to the BBQ – and Doug you have to do all the cooking – haha!!
Looking good Doug – you do look like you have a sparkle back in those eyes!! Can’t wait to see you guys – Keep up the hard work!!
See you soon!
Crystal
5. Karen and Fred | June 12th, 2008 at 11:22 am
Dear Doug and Darlene
Well your time is almost finished in China and I tell you I can see a difference in Doug, he looks so much more strong and the smile tells it all. I am sure you are happy to not have to have another LP, but it will all pay off for you. Anxious to read your blog tomorrow. Thinking of you . Love Auntie k
Karen
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