I am sitting across from Dr. Sibia using his computer as Jake begins his Cytotron therapy. The last 24 hours have been particularly tiring for Jake. We had to drive 7 hours from New Delhi to Ludhiana by car. If you have never driven in India, it is a facinating experience. Search for "Driving in India" on you tube. It is no exaggeration!.
We arrrived yesterday evening and Jacob slept from 6pm till 8 am the following day. Then we were taken by taxi to the Sibia Medical Center where we met Dr. Sibia. He ordered an MRI from a nearby hospital and scheduled treatment for this afternoon at 3pm. The MRI was completed in a couple hours the same day, unheard of in the states. As we speak Jacob is in treatment and I am updating you as my internet connection is down at the hotel.
As I watch the people driving cars with no real sense of rules and people working so hard doing things from moving overweight loads to women carrying huge baskets of some type of produce on their heads, I feel even better about the potential of this treatment. Here seems to be a place where the person comes first. Progress does not seem to get caught up in paperwork. The person seems to come above all else. People are very kind and run to help us wherever we are. This is truly a life changing experience. I have a feeling that Jake may have gotten sick for a reason. If we are blessed and he can recover, I will know what my mission for life is. It may answer all the questions I have been asking for the last 2 years. Till then I will be quietly and cautiously optimistic and hope for the miracle that may very well be the Cytotron.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
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All this is so overwelming in so many aspects i cannot even begin to imagine where your mind might be a this time. "Imagine" of John Lennon comes to my mind when I think about what you're going through there.You're not alone wherever you go in this world.
How is Jake feeling ?
Luv,
Babe
Hey Jake,
I miss you hear in New York. You are only a 9hr. time difference from me so Skype me anytime. I would love to hear about your India adventure.
Later cous,
Love Ya,
Maliesa:)
I just wanted to let you know I was thinking about you Dan, keep up the good fight.
Again, you are not alone wherever you are.
wow, so kewl!! Jake as usual is his handsome self in the photos you posted. I can hear him now...aw shucks now Aunt Terry!
Dear Jake and Dan ~
Thank you for the great updates on your India experiences and the adventure. The pictures and the blogs make you feel like you are right next door (until you look at the video of the driving - WOW!) You are in our prayers each day and sending positive vibes. It's so good to see you smile, Jake.
Love, Betsy & "Baby Benji"
Hi D and Jakey! I miss you guys and am so glad you are posting pictures and blogs so you don't seem so far away. What an amazing adventure you are on! How are you both feeling? Jakey, how was your first Cytotron treatment? Love and hugs to you both! Let's Skype soon!!
XOX
Cheryl
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