2nd stem cell injection
April 30th, 2007
JC went for his 2nd injection last night and we were not nervous this time but very excited as we have seen what amazing things happened for a couple of days after the 1st. He is suppesed to lie down for at least 6 hours flat, no pillow and no movements. Well he had to go to pee and wouldn’t go in a bottle like I suggested and went after only 2 hours. I hope that he doesn’t get a crazy headache from this. He went to physio and acupuncture this morning even though his back is a little sore in the injection area. We are the only ones down there because most of the doctors are on a holiday for a couple of days, I think that it is like our labor day. Let me tell you these people in China deserve a holiday, they bring new meaning to the words hard work.
The people all take pride in their work and never just stand around. I have never seen so much physical labor, people are digging ditches, lifting huge pieces of concrete into trucks, pulling cart loads, piled high down the streets and carrying heavy baskets on each shoulder filled with fruits or whatever. It is no wonder why everyone is so thin.
We went to get a foot massage and even these guys were tiring me out just watching them. This massage was an hour but only $7.00. First you sit on these very comfy chairs and put your feet in these buckets each has a new bag in it so that you know you aren’t going to catch some sort of foot fungus, which is VERY important for me to know this. Our hot water feels very gritty on the bottom and you can’t see your feet because it is quite murky. Then they start massaging your back, I made sure that the hospital staff wrote down the word for very gentil on a paper and I show them before we start. If this is gentil I would hate to see rough. When they start working on our feet, the guys are looking at my feet and are talking about them, and laughing. So I decide if they think my feet are freaky now wait until I show them my babytoe trick. For those of you who know me you know I can move my baby toe out quite far it’s funny. So I tell JC and Cindy (from US) to watch how they react. They are all looking at me like I am crazy and we all can’t stop laughing.
We are eating better now. We went to KFC and ordered chicken burgers. On the sign it looks like back home but once I take a bite it is defineately not like home. My body vilently shakes and I have to spit it out. It is all brown inside, it looks awful. I decide to try again and my body does the same thing and I spit is out. Enough of that I eat the fries. JC ate his no problem. I am not a picky eater at home I will eat anything. We had eggs this morning and when we cracked them open one is full of red stuff, I say blood, he says I am crazy and he eats it. I try but can’t get my head around the blood thing so I leave mine. I have never left an empty plate in my life, here I haven’t finished a plate. Oh I forgot to tell you that after I ate the chicken burger I had all these long string things in my teeth. Maybe they have dental floss inside there meal insead of after. Well I have to go. JC is walking good today and he wants to take me out somewhere to eat, HELP!!!!!!!!!!
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1. Denise, Marcel, Brandon & Brianne | April 30th, 2007 at 5:50 pm
Good morning JC and Cherie!
. The second is for you Cherie….I hope and pray to God that you can stand to lose a few pounds because if not, you may be in big trouble cause I’m afraid you are going to whether you like it or not! I sooooo feel for you about the whole food thing – I am a picky eater and almost gag at the thoughts of what you are eating…..YUCK! I so hope JC doesn’t get another headache today!
As I sit here drinking my morning coffee before getting the kids up, I am thinking of the two of you. Last night the kids, Marcel and I read all of your blogs together – it was a nice family thing to do – reading and talking about your struggles – something outside of ourselves much bigger than any problems our family has ever faced. We all had a few laughs over your stories about the elevator, bathroom situation etc. You keep up that humor Cherie!!!!! As I say my big prayers for JC I am also saying a couple smaller ones…..the first is that JC will listen to his wife and pee in the bottle
Thinking of you both!
xo
Denise (et al)
2. Jeff and Vicki Stewart | April 30th, 2007 at 7:36 pm
You are too funny Cherie. Your stories are great! It is good to see that you still have a sense of humor. Our prayers are with you both!! and we hope that JC keeps getting stronger!
Take Care
Jeff and Vicki Stewart
3. Jennifer | April 30th, 2007 at 9:37 pm
Hi Cherie and JC,
Everyone in the newsroom has been wondering how you are doing and how the treatment is going.
I’m glad to hear that (besides the food) you seem to be getting along pretty good so far.
We’d like to do a follow-up while you are still in China. How much longer are you there and is it possible to email you some questions that you could answer for the story?
Or maybe there is a number we can call you on (I have no idea what the time difference is though).
Anyway, let us know what you think about this idea.
Our thoughts are with you.
Jennifer Dunville
The Daily Gleaner
4. Lisa Willar | April 30th, 2007 at 10:13 pm
Hey Cherie and JC,
Just wanted to let you know that we are all thinking abut you at work. We enjoy reading your stories out load to get the full “Cherie” effect. Hang in there and dont forget to have a little bit of fun while your there…like go clothes shopping for sparkley jeans..hahaha. Take care and i’ll hear from you soon.
Love ,
Lisa Willar xo
5. Debbie & Greg | April 30th, 2007 at 11:31 pm
Hi Again Guys. Do you suppose KFC over there may stand for Kentucky Fried Critters instead of what it does back here ??? ewwwww Love the blogs each day and the humour will definately get you through .I think that you should write a book about this when you get home and maybe add a “where to go”",what to do “and” where to eat “chapter ! So glad to hear that J C is tolerating the treatments (although not some of the care-givers ) Keep up the great support that you are providing and prayers each day to you both !! HUGSSSSsssssss Deb and Greg
6. Janice, Trevor and Family | May 1st, 2007 at 5:46 am
Hi Cherie & JC. So glad to get your update e-mail and we’ve been reading your blogs daily. Cherie you are so funny. Please keep up your sense of humour, it can do wonders. I’ve been telling people here in Windsor about your experiences. You absolutely have me laughing out loud about the elevator/food/bathroom experiences. I’ve heard from others that some places in Europe have the same type of “bathrooms”, for use of a better word!
I’m glad that you are handling the procedures well JC. Very encouraging to hear. I hope the headaches are infrequent if at all. Hang in there and try to do your business in a bottle! 
Support each other and we’ll anxiously be reading your blogs.
Janice & Trevor Dyett
7. Elsie and Family | May 1st, 2007 at 10:12 am
Hello JC & Cherie we read your e-mails every day we look forward to hearing from you guys .I am glad to hear good thing, If you guys get to hungry we can send you a grilled cheese or a baked potato from hot lunch ha ha take care hope to see you guys when you get home
God bless
8. Kevin | May 1st, 2007 at 1:13 pm
Hi guys, I’m happy to see that you guys are making out OK. JC just pee in the bottle, haha. If it makes you feel any better Cherie I’m not eating much better. I’ll email again soon, the blogs are great cherie. Bye for now. Kevin
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