Rachel’s Ataxia Treatment Blog

Preparing For The Journey

December 17th, 2006

Today is December 16. My Husband (Garry) and I Will fly out of Australia December 26. We leave, in Australia, with family, two Sons, Jack aged 8 nearly 9 and Harry aged 5. They don’t of course have a full understanding of what or why we are going to China. They just hope Mum comes home with her wobbly legs fixed.

This blog has been created for two reasons. The first of which is paramount to my family and to Garry’s. Our life for a couple of weeks will be in the hands of Chinese Doctors at Nan Shan hospital, Shenzhen. Everyone back in Australia will be able to follow the ‘Days of Our Lives’ without any concern for our welfare. The second reason is my concern for those suffering neuroligical disorders of any kind where the process of stem cell therapy may be of assistance. I am undertaking this journey because of what I have read over the internet and have thus been able to contact people who have been through the procedure and have had some success. I am striving for a full recovery, (not that I expect it immediately or without a lot of hard work) that is, being able to walk down the street and people not think you are drunk. The decision to go to China was by no means an easy one. Lots of questions and soul searching had to take place before all doubts were put to bed. The general advice and assistance I have recieved from Mac and Jill Keenan and their son Chris has been invaluable. They have given me the courage and optimism needed to undertake this journey. Thanks Mac, Jill and Chris.

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