June 20, 2014 Stem Cell Stimulation Begins – not enough funds for payment – Day 5

I’m calm about the treatment beginning.  I’ve received my first dose of steroids this morning.
However, I’m extremely nervous that I have not raised enough funds to pay for the treatment.
I hoping some wonderful benefactor  will come through at the last minute. Time will tell.

First day of treatment, steroids before the Neupogen subcutaneous shots tonight.

Yesterday,  7 of us left the hospital grounds.  It was my first shopping trip to a local grocery store.  I made it down half one aisle and my iphone was gone.  I got dill, cilantro, arugula, tomatoes and cucumbers.  Not my best day.

I think this is the guy who swiped my phone.  Still happy I have tomatoes.

Irina is on the cleaning staff and she’s a medical assistant too.  She works 24 hour days, smiles and teaches me Russian too.  She’s going on vacation for 10 days, but I will see her when she returns.

The wonderful Irina!

tried to find my phone, but only my ipad showed up.

Marian and Robert came during breakfast.  We tidied up and got organized once again.  Tried to unsuccessfully  set up viber on my ipad now that my phone is awol.  Had trouble with skype as well.   While I was figuring out if there was any way to get my phone back, Marian and Robert went searching for more supplies for me.

Robert had a fun adventure!

He was a beautiful damsel.

                                                                                         They did some exploring along the way.

Back at the hospital, we gathered for some bonding.  Marian has to stay covered, although we are not sure why.
At least she should have served us food : )

Sheila had undergone a full day of  testing.  Carol may have been picking up her son, Harry from the airport.

Gates to the church

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beautiful church, but not handicap accessible. We’re going in today anyway.

 

A rare photo of Robert smiling!

 

 

 

 

 

Marian tried to take many photos because it was her last day in Moscow with me.

                                                                Beautiful Church right outside the entrance to our rooms.

I love interesting door knockers : )

another interesting knocker with a cross

                                                                               We explored and found a beautiful green house.

Taking photos of the green house

 

someone takes good care of all the plants

An old beautiful lock

                                        Marian and Robert’s last day.  They tried to take as many photos as possible.

photo op : )

elevator selfie

Irina is going to be missed!

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