After two weeks of treatment

 It's the end of the second week of treatment for Jill.  She did go for her first procedure on Tuesday, which involved injecting stem cells in her neck.  Although it's difficult for me to notice, her physical therapist informed me that she is scoring higher on her balance and strength.  They have a little obstacle course that's composed of small stairs and ramps which she walks through and they mark her down if she needs to hold the rails, stops on the stairs etc. 

Her days consist of two physical therapy sessions, one or two stem cell shots and one or two hours of cognitive therapy.  The cognitive therapy is tough on her because she knows how far she has slipped back and really dreaded going initially.  Her instructor encouraged her  to come and help with the younger kids and  she is now going without complaints or sadness.  There is definitely no shortage of kindness and empathy from all the staff members in the facility.  

With the help of a wheel chair, Jill has gone out several times into New Delhi and looked around a little. We have taken all types of transportation, from the infamous green and yellow three wheelers to the cabs that looks like a '50s vintage English cars. Then there's our least favorite, the taxi driver that hangs out across the street from the clinic who we avoid if at all possible. The problem is that the clinic arranges some of our adventures with him and we just have to grin and bear it.  This guy is looking for trouble, trying to intimidate other drivers and really aims for pedestrians, forcing them back to the sidewalk or to at least dash out of the way . We have gone shopping for bargains at the local markets as well as a posh western style mall.  Unfortunately Jill can't drink tea these day's but we did stop by the Imperial Hotel, http://www.theimperialindia.com/home.htm . She decided that as soon as she's able, we're coming back for high tea, very "upper crusty".

I'm sure the highlight of the week was when her high school friend Alvin came to visit on Saturday. Alvin lives in Hong Kong and works for Cathay Pacific airlines. It was a very pleasant surprise and Jill enjoyed hearing about what Alvin's up to  these days.

Jill's sister Erica is working for the CDC during the summer and will be in the Nanning, China office.  Hopefully Erica will be able to come to India for a visit.