Ladies and gentleman, Karen has left the building (China) and I have been awarded the position of blog keeper for the duration of the treatment. I am Jessica Conner, daughter of Chris and Kathie Crane.
We've been having some rocky times over here in Beijing. Mainly, the problems stems (pun intended) from my father's attitude. This therapy works if one is deligent, upbeat, determined, and positive. I've seen it work for others here in the hospital. Unfortunatelly, my dad is currently very self-centered and just wants to come home. We've had so many pep talks with him and he will be in agreement with us, but then, his short term memory has a short circuit and we have to start all over. I knew this would be an uphill battle but it looks as if we are scaling a mountain instead.
The e-mails sent from friends and family have been refreshing and helpful. Please keep them coming as well as keep praying for us and sending positive thoughts. We need them to keep going on a daily basis.
I also think that Chris is not being patient with the process. I believe he thought that it would only take a week and he'd be walking. He hasn't walked for four weeks and his legs are very weak. With determination he could build the strength up to walk but complains of the pain instead. Don't get me wrong, we have seen some improvement but I think he's denying any improvement just because he had it set in his mind that he was going to walk but it's not happening in his timeline.
There is a woman over here right now with Parkinson's disease who is taking her second round of stem cells because she saw major improvement six months after returning home from her first round of stem cells. Those baby cells need time to grow and I am concerned that he is not giving this process a chance. Nobody can do this for him, he has to do it for himself.
What an emotionally draining experience and I've only been here for two weeks. I think my mom is worn a bit thin and will need a vacation when she gets home. His forth stem cell injection is scheduled for June 16th. I'll keep you posted. Email if you have any questions, concerns, or comments. -Jess out.
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Oh Jess,
What a rough road you all are on. I have been down this rocky path with Buzz for the past several years. Believe me it is not easy on your mom or any of you trying to help him. Buzz can no longer walk, but to hear him tell it-he gets around good at the nursing home, so he should be able to come home. That short term memory loss is a real handicap! If I can help Kathy or you by listening from China-I will be glad to do that. If I didn't know better I would think these two guys are related :-) Even though Buzz doesn't have the stem cell problem the symtoms are a lot he same.
Take care
I am praying for all of you. Every time I pray I pray for all of you. I ask Chris that you would "never give up." I ask for strength and patience for you, Kathy and Jess. I am in Rochester at Mayo's with my wife, Carol. We are hoping to get all reports back from checkups tomorrow and head back to Great Bend. I don't think the breakfast sandwiches will draw me away from McDonalds.
Doyle
HI Everyone,
How are things going now? I am praying for the well being of all of you.
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