money down the drain
May 16th, 2007
We had a free day on Sunday and a bunch of us decided to go to the big mall shopping. I have had no luck finding toys. I decided to search for hats or t-shirts that have chinese writing on them. I figured that this would be an easy task but all the shirts here are in english and hats all have name brand logos all in english. All the music that we hear in the stores is english just like back home. This doesn’t make any sense to me because we can’t even find people who can speak english here why would this all be in a language they don’t understand. Am I in the twillight zone?
The bathrooms ( I use this word loosely) here do not provide toilet paper so we have to bring our own whenever we go out. I remembered to put some in my money pouch before we went to the mall. When we got there I had to pee so I found a bathroom with actual toilets in it. I was so happy until I realized that there were no walls or doors separating each toilet. I was going to leave but figured they would all be like this so –when in Rome—-. I tried to pee as quick as possible, everyone staring at me anyway because I stood out to begin with. I did it, but I was in such a frazzled state that when I reached into my pouch for my kleenex, in such a hurry to get out of there, I may have used a chinese $100 bill instead. Get me out of here!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jc had his 5th injection on Monday in the spine. He asked for the seditive again and had no problem sleeping. He had the beginnings of a headache but it didn’t turn into the full blown crazy headache which is very good. He is still sore in his back and leg muscles from the injection but he doesn’t complain. He is not pushing as hard as usual with the exercises because we are afraid of the headache. He is doing good still with his walking and balance, we are very excited. The stem cells still are multipying for months after the treatments so it will just keep getting better and better. Those little cells are quite the little miracles.
Thank you everyone for all the beautiful messages and for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers it means so very much to us.
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1. Wallace | May 16th, 2007 at 7:10 pm
Hi Cherie and JC. Hope things continue to get better. I know it seems like a long time but before you know it you’ll be heading home. We continue to look forward to reading your messages, whenever I am at the school, we always talk about about how you and JC are doing. JC is greatly missed by our Hot Lunch program, he will be thrilled to know that our new kitchen at the school will be open for use next Wednesday. Your kids are wonderful and are doing great at school.
We will continue to keep your family in our thoughts and prayers
Wallace, Sharon and Miranda
2. Greg and Sandra Stewart | May 17th, 2007 at 6:27 am
Hi guys! Would you believe that it’s snowing here? Cherie you have been having quit the experience with bathrooms. JC it’s great to see that things are looking good. We look forward to reading the next chapter in your blog. Take care
3. Bonny & Jimmy Lee | May 17th, 2007 at 7:27 am
Hi Cherie and JC, so glad to here things are going so well, we are gettig a kick out of your stories, it’s good to know you guys are keeping a GREAT sense of humor through all of this. Can;t wait to read about your next venture out in that strange country, by no means are they boring ventrues. Talk to you soon, love Bonny and Jimmy Lee
4. Janice, Trevor and Family | May 17th, 2007 at 9:04 am
Hi JC & Cherie, so glad to hear that all is well and never a dull moment! You are so right Cherie, those cells are quite the miracles and to think they continue to grow and multiply for a long time afterwords is a great thought. Continue with your strength and sense of humour.
It’s amazing to me Cherie, we’ve never met, only spoke on the phone the one time but I feel as if we know each other.
Take care, you’re in my thoughts.
Janice
5. kim and shannon | May 17th, 2007 at 10:00 am
Hi…I just got off the phone with you…thanks for calling ..i was so excited to hear from you… i am so excited to hear that everything was a success and that you guys get to go home in 7 days …we are also doing the count down for the trip home and can’t wait to spend the day at YOGI BEAR with you guys!! I also cannot wait to sit on your comfy couch with that crushed ice drink that you make so well as we talk about Sex in the city t.v. re-runs!!! as always Cheri …our prayers are with you and JC tell the kids Hi !! kim and shannon
6. Cherie | May 18th, 2007 at 8:21 am
You don’t know me but I saw an article in the Gleaner (online, I live in Texas) about your situation and have been following your blog for just over a week. All the stuff in the news about stem cells is so full of political talk that you never know what the truth is anymore. I believe I have read the truth here. Thank you for sharing your story. I pray that your husband continue to heal each day and reap all the benefits of this miracle that he has received. God bless you both and your family!
I hope you have a safe trip home very soon!
Cherie
7. Janice, Trevor and Family | May 18th, 2007 at 9:28 am
Good morning Cherie and JC. I was so happy that you called me a little while ago to see how we were doing and to let us know how you have been. Very much appreciated and heartlifting.
Take care your last week there and once you are home and settled let me know how you are doing.
Janice
8. Tash & John | May 19th, 2007 at 9:16 am
Glad to hear things are continuing to go well and that JC keeps improving. The both of you must be thrilled!
You must be starting the hourly countdown by now until you get home and see the kids.
Thanks for calling last week…it was great to hear your voice. Give us a call once you’re back on Canadian soil and have settled in.
Take care and have a safe trip home!
Love, Tash, John, Devin, Nic & Julia
9. dave and cindy | May 20th, 2007 at 9:48 pm
hi cherie its dave and cindy from the justice bld,the cleaners there,i have been following your blog,and just a note to let you know that we are thinking about you guys and that our prayers are with you everynight,we are very happy to hear that your husband is doin so well,and keeps getting well, our thoughts are with you .take care and have a great trip home,cindy and dave
10. Francine | May 23rd, 2007 at 7:49 pm
Just a note to say hi from the Esso in oromocto. We think of you often. Hope all is well. I print off your comments for the staff to keep up on JC’s progress. You are in our prayers. Take care
11. Ken Wells | May 24th, 2007 at 2:59 am
Hi Guys,
Good luck with your last week!! The trick to kicking the jet lag is too stay up as long as possible on your final night and sleep as soon as you get on the plane. I’m the only one out of the family that was able to function the next day. Take care and keep in touch.
Ken (and Leslie, Louise, and Clarence) Wells
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