Kade has been doing very good!! We think that the stem cells have started to help him in some way. We can’t exactly say what we think he MAY see, if indeed he is seeing something, but he is deffinatly more confident. We put him on the ground and he took off crawling, when before we would do that he would use his head to scoot around. He also seems more confident in standing up. Before he would grip our hands tightly and now he will barely hold on and try to stand by himself. Kade has also been moving towards things and then putting his hands out when he gets close to touch them. It’s really hard to say if it is 100% the stem cells or if it’s because we have been working with him! Hopefully it is the stem cells and we will start to see more significant improvements!!
Today we went to Hooters! It was fun, the girls in there are crazy! They sang Steven a birthday chant and were all amazed with Kade lol. The food there was a lot better than what we have been eating, although their hamburgers taste a little diferent. After we got done eating we went to a shoping square, and walked around for awhile. All of the people there were so interested in Kade. At one point I think there was about 10-15 people around his stroller just looking at him lol. We had a good time! Hopefully we will get out a little more! 13 days to go!!! We will write again soon!
Love,
Annalise, Steven, and Kade
I hope the stem cells are working! It sounds like they may be helping Kade overall…not only with his sight. Stem cells will target any area of weakness….yay fro our little man!!! I just want him to hold my face with his little hands!!! We miss you guys so much! I am glad you got out for a bit. sounds like you had some fun at least! Keep watching Kade carefully for any more changes or updates! talk to you soon. Love mom/nana
Thank God! Kade is a brilliant little guy and regardless, he already is a HERO! I cant wait to see him and hold him again. Hooters? lol ah, ok. I’m glad you guys had fun for Steven’s bday! get out, enjoy life… one day you’ll look back and you’ll want to be glad that you, one day, were in China! And particularly if you could ever connect any of Kades accomplishments or successes to that trip! Thank you China for providing our kids this awesome awesome opportunity! God bless you all and we’ll see you in 13 days! Happy Bday Steven.
love you guys
Sylvia.Sal (grma/grmpa)
I may be the only one but I do believe the stem cells are working….I believed in the idea when I found the site and don’t believe Kade would be the only one that wouldn’t get benefit from them. He does so well with each treatment………..partly because you and Steven take such good care of him.
We’re glad to hear that Kade is making progress! We hope he continues to do so and that he and Eleanor can go on a walk together down the hallway soon. When we went to Hooters there we too were amazed that the food was actually good.
-Mike, Kristin & Drew Ricci
Yay for Kade! I miss him! I hope he is starting to see something. tell us more about what he is doing> Bye sister Schmutz! Love your brother Reece
Hi Anna and Steven!
Hooters in China Hmmmm! I was so happy to read about the stem cell treatment. i know it is working on Kade. Every little change can mean something huge is happening. I am so happy you have this opportunity. Send more pictures!!!!
Hey there!!! I’m so glad things are going well
You will see some amazing progress with these stemcells. Macie is doing really well with the vision part of it. Thirteen days left, they will fly by 
You have done a great job Anna, keep up the good work and pray, pray, pray miracles do happen. Love ya and maybe I will catch you later on SKYPE!!!
Shel