From Alan: Most of Jeannette's major chemo and antibody treatments have now been completed and her infection has been healed, so the toughest part of the treatment in Germany is now behind us. Although she still is weak and tired and can't walk that far and has aches and pains, she has been feeling somewhat better so we decided to move out of the Clinic and come everyday on an outpatient basis. On Tuesday December 1, we moved into our new home for our last week in Germany. It is a private house about 8 blocks away. We live on the second floor of the home of a sweet and considerate elderly German couple: Herr and Frau Schumacher. We have a bedroom, a den with TV, a bathroom and a foyer. Frau Schumacher picked us up yesterday and drives us where ever we want to go as she doesn't want Jeannette to walk. She is so incredibly nice and thoughtful.
Last night, Jeannette decided that going two weeks without Chinese food was enough. So Frau Schumacher drove us to a Chinese restaurant in the old city of Dornstetten, just a few miles away. While the menu was in German, the owners spoke Mandarin and Jeannette ordered for us a great Chinese feast. The food was very good and we felt like we were back at home. This morning, Frau Schumacher made us a very nice breakfast and then drove us again to the Clinic. We were delighted that when Jeannette got on the scale at the Clinic she had gained some weight. So we have come to the conclusion that for her health and vitality, she must eat lots of Chinese food.
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Good old dependable Chinese food can soothe the stomach for the Chinese. May be next time you can call them ahead and ask them if they can prepare some congee. Congee with Chinese/German sausages (Bratwurst, Teewurst, and Rostbratwurst) might make a good combination for breakfast/snack also. Central Seafood in Hartsdale often made special congee with fish for me.
ReplyDeleteLove to hear good news updates. See you guys soon.
ReplyDelete-Dave
Isn't it great that wherever you go in the world you can be sure of finding a Chinese restaurant!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that you are feeling a bit stronger.
You are lucky that you could converse with the owners in Mandarin. When I was in Germany sitting down with a German menu, another customer offered to help me. The translation was a little difficult...i.e. this is an animal that lives in the woods! and so on
Best wishes
Ruthie (& Al)
Jeannette,
ReplyDeleteEveryday I followed your journal with much love and respect. Being a drama queen occationally is good for you. I admire your courage and sense of humor. Keep it up! Always remember that you are surrounded by so much love and love is the reason life goes on!
Emily
Dear Jeannette:
ReplyDeleteI can totally relate to you with the Chinese food! Wherever my husband and I travel, I always make a point to visit local Chinese restaurant, whether it is a hole-in-the-wall place or with fancy decor. It's almost like a solidarity thing besides the familiarity. I can tell that you are aching to make your own food when you return. I miss your bruchetta and mandarin salad!
More love and light coming your way.
Pei
Hi Jeannette and Alan,
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear the great news about Jeannette’s treatment.
I was reading about your last night diner and my mouth was watering. That is good idea, we are going to
have a Chinese food tonight for diner.
See you soon.
Rosa
Great news about your treatment, Jeannette.
ReplyDeleteNice to hear, too, that you are staying in a local home for the remainder of your stay.
And, Chinese food, the great equalizer…how wonderful!
I follow your blog every day. Sending you prayers, love, hugs and light.
Alan, you are such an amazing and caring partner to Jeannette!
Jeannette and Alan, I'm so happy to hear you had a good Chinese meal in Germany. Don't worry about peeing all the time-it just means you now made room for more Chinese food!! The amazing people you've met at the Clinic, the courageous patients and their families, the doctors, and of course Ziccor, and now the Schumachers, are a powerful dose of humanity that a majority of people in this world will never experience. It is evident you have been touched and blessed and I have no doubt you both have left an indellible mark on the Clinic and with all those you have come in contact with. Keep fighting. Lots and lots of love, Liz
ReplyDeletewe are all eagerly waiting for your return! (:
ReplyDeleteHi Jeannette,
ReplyDeleteYou look real good. I am glad to see your excellent progress. Hopefully, your doctor will approve of your release in a short time based on your amazing recovery! You have that magical charm! By the way, do they cook Chinese food the same way as in New York?
Pablo