It is hard to believe that it is only one week before we leave for Doug's HSCT treatment in Mexico. This morning we had our last Skype session with Danielle from Clinical Ruiz to go over all of the last minute details and to answer any lingering questions we might have. We have done so much research on the clinic and the process since we started this journey, that I could not think of anything else to ask. We have arranged travel from the airport in Puebla to the Holiday Inn where we will be staying Friday and Saturday before moving into the apartment. The Medical Outreach team that will providing for our needs while we are here that includes the apartment and transportation.
Today I will arrange for phone services while we are in Mexico and see if I can get pesos from the bank to assure we have some money on hand when we land. I am starting to pack to make sure that I don't forget anything at the last minute. Yesterday I went through all our prescriptions to make sure that we will have all the pills we need while we are gone. I have put a vacation stay on our newspapers.
I still have lots to do before we go, like buying dog food and treats for the month and finding homes for all our plants. We can't have any plants in our home for 6 months after returning home. I need to put a hold on our mail, get phone coverage, order an air purifier, clean out the fridge .... The list keeps getting longer than shorter!
While we are gone we have to have the house cleaned and disinfected. The carpets need to be cleaned and sanitized. I made those arrangements today. When we get home we will need to sanitize continuously to assure that Doug does not catch anything since he will have a very limited immune system for 6 months to a year.
The final thing today is that I want to record Doug walking and getting up from a chair. I want to be sure that we record where he started this journey at and the progress he may make after his treatment.
We of course are praying for a miracle and hope that not only will we end his disease but also that he recovers some skills that he has lost.
My friend Scotti tells me that not all pilgrimages need to include struggle. I am hopeful that there won't be too much struggle as we take this journey. The one thing I do know, that even if there is struggle we are up to it. We are so excited to have this opportunity to finally stop the progression of Doug's MS. Words cannot express how grateful we are for all who have helped us, to make this possible. Thank you!
And thank you all who are praying for us. We feel lifted by your prayers and ready to make this trip!
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