Xie Nian Kuai Le (Happy New Year),
The celebration is continuing here along with the fireworks. There is one therapist on duty during the holiday. Derek had therapy twice today. He had an MRI this afternoon to have a comparison of his spinal cord before and after the surgery. We will get the films back tomorrow. Tonight when he was getting his IV in his foot, the fluid stopped dripping. The nurse was trying to figure out what was wrong and determined that the needle had moved and she would have to put a new one in. The positive side of this was that Derek said that he felt pain in his foot, like throbbing. This is a new and positive feeling. He has also been sweating a lot since his surgery and the stem cells. We have heard from several people that this is a positive sign also. Paul had also commented about how much more he sweated after his surgery and stem cells and he gained movement in one of his feet while he was here. We are keeping an upbeat attitude that these are positive signs that the stem cells are working to gain nerve regeneration.
We are getting excited about coming home in a couple of days. We will arrive back home around midnight on Tuesday.
Love, Derek, Nicole and Kathy
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Good Morning everyone,
I am delighted to hear about Derek's progress. I'm sure he is very excited too! When you get a chance, I would love to hear more about Project Walk also. There's a local chapter here about 30 miles away. It's Friday here...not sure what time of day it is in China. We are all wishing you a speedy stay and safe journey home. With love and prayer...anything is possible. Sending lots of love your way,
Aunt Erin & family
Hi Derek. Kathy & Nicole, Sounds like things are really looking up. It's all that positive thinking and prayers. Can hardly wait for you guys to be home and watch the progress Derek makes. Probably talk to you Wednesday or Thursday. Love, Cheryl
Hi Derek, Kathy and Nicole,
It is great to read your updates. I am glad things are going well. Each day is more positive. You have all been through a tremendous amount being away and I am sure you can't wait to get home & see all your loved ones. I am thinking of you and praying for you everyday. I know that with all the positive thoughts and positive energy things are going to be ok. I am proud to know all of you, you are amazing people. Have a safe trip home. I will be thinking of you.
Love Amy
Thanks for keeping us all updated on Derek's progress. It is so nice to hear there are some positive things going on. Keep up the hard work Derek. We will keep praying on this end. You all must be so excited to head back home. What an experience you all have had. Can't wait to hear more. Pam
We can't wait to hear what the MRI shows, and all the signs that you are seeing--WOW---we hope and pray that these are steps forward in Derek's journey. Derek, what a job you are doing. Can't wait to see you and your mom, and Nicole too if you will be in Maine. You all are doing an awesome job, and you have all been through such an adventure. I bet you can't wait to get home and sleep in your own beds. Work hard in all your therapy in your remaining days in China. Big hugs. Love, all the Glovers
Hi everyone,
This is Kristal from Warren,ME again. I'm glad to here that you all are coming home soon. And I also hope that everything that you were looking for has met you exspectations. Hope that Derek is feeling better and not in so much pain. I feel that probely he has suffered enough pain in his life already. But to you Derek I want you to know that whats on the outside doesn't always matter its what you can bring to the inside of others. I can tell that you are deeply loved by the people around you. And I hope all your hopes and dreams come true for you.
Thinking of you,
Kristal 32 of Warren,ME
HI to All...Sorry we were not at home when you called tonight. Derek , it was good to just here your voice but it would have been even better if we had been here to talk to you. can't wait for you to get home. Having some feeling in your foot is a positive sign and I hope just the beginning of more to come. We will keep the prayers & love coming for all of you. Kathy & Nicole it has been wonderful hearing about your adventures too. See you all soon. Sending lots of love and prayers your way.
Mimi & Papa
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