My first trip out of the hospital today was rather eventful even if it only entailed crossing the road. The traffic is all on the opposite side of the road and drivers honk and speed up to get you moving faster. The relief making it across one road, was funny. The shopping centre was huge- the choices are endless and mostly written in Chinese. We made a few purchases including our 3 cent dumplings which tasted great! Everything is so cheap, but unfortunately my test results have come back and my cholesterol level is high. Laurinda has now taken the role Food Nazi and watches every morsel I eat. Oh no! She wouldn't let me buy the yummy sweets and fried omelettes. We returned and needed a rest but I am extremely happy at how my legs are performing.
So we are now feeling quite organised and stocked up on toilet paper that has no hole in the middle, strange drinks that we are not sure of until we taste them, some fresh fruit and greens and some frozen dumplings for when we feel ready to brave the communal kitchen. It is too easy to order in- the food is mostly great and so cheap. The laundry was collected this morning and returned freshly clean in two days. Our room is cleaned daily and we are quickly becoming bums forgetting what housework is and enjoying much resting and reading time.
Everyday we hear a huge firework show and we have an enormous view from our window, but still have no idea where or why the crackers go off. The cops can be seen in their little golf buggy with flashing lights on the roof patrolling the car park. There is no TV in English so our view provides a lot of entertainment. At night the neon lights of the shopping centre change colours and it is all quite spectacular. So far from home but we feel so comfortable and welcome here despite the stares and giggles from the natives.
We are planning a sight-seeing adventure tomorrow (Sunday) and on Monday all my therapies commence for the week. Next magic potion by lumbar puncture on Wednesday. Yippee! Loving it here and my sweet (Nazi) daughter for being so conscientious and looking out for me.
- Love from Odette
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is it possible to express post 3cent dumplings??
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ReplyDeletei am so glad to finally hear from you both as is most of us here. Sounds like you are both being treated like dignitaries lol. Good luck and I will keep reading all my love Dee
Good to hear from you both! And thank you for finding a way to keep us updated. Sounds like it's going pretty well so far - cholesterol apart ;)
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Hi Odette and Laurinda
ReplyDeleteAm so glad you have made it safe and are able to post on your blog. Sounds all so exciting and interesting. Your account of your first treatment left me with tears streaming down my face, so glad that finally your miracle has began. I have my finger, toes and eyes crossed for you. Will be watching your blog closely to see how all develops. Ray sends his love to you both. I miss you loads. XXXXXXX
OW, im so happy your miracle has begun, im crying tears of joy too!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are having a fab time and thanks for keeping us posted.
Lots of love DW xx
Odette, am anxiously waiting for all the posts on your blog. Am happy for you and the miracle finally unreveling. Take care, obey your sweet daughter and keep us posted. Love, M xx
ReplyDelete:-) Yes obey your sweetie the new health nazi, it's not an easy job keeping your Mama in line and doing what is best for her! It all sounds very exciting! I can't believe the cars honk and rush at you when you are crossing from a hospital! Looking forward to reading more! Love, Blessings, and hugs! Christine xx
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