Hello everybody, down below is a recap of Michelle's second day in Mexico in my Mom's words. It sounds like things are very positive. You go girl! Joana


Today is a great day. Michelle is so happy and right now she is with her Ipod while receiving treatment. This day has been wonderful so far. We had a lecture with Dr. Contreras and not only we learned a lot but also he answered all Michelle's questions with love and concern. They assigned Michelle the doctor she requested (Dr. Lopez/women). She sat by Michelle and talked to her while holding her hand. Her nurse is very profesional and it was amazing how she placed an extension in her port with sterile technique. The patients get together for meals and they are all like our family already. Most of them are from U.S.A. and had similar experiences with doctors just like Michelle. Some are here today just for a day. We met an 18 year old from Texas that the doctors gave him 3 weeks of life last year and he is doing great, he came with his Mom to the 6 month evaluation. All these experiences have been INCREDIBLE !!!! for Michelle. She is smiling all the time even now that she is in bed getting 1 of the 5 treatments she will receive today. Now she is writing in her journal. Everything in this place (after the shock of the change (it brings memories of our dear Colombia) is positive, caring, tender, loving and profesional. MICHELLE'S HEALING IS GOING TO BE GREAT!!!!. I'm glad I came with her this first time because I talked with the nurses, doctors and others and explained very well the condition of her veins (destroyed by chemo) and other things. Next time is going to much better since they will be familiar with her and even Michelle will know how everything works.
The food is all vegtables, fruits and some carbo, soy milk, whole grain bread and honey. Also everyday natural juices from different fruits (I love it, it is like in Colombia). They have a green drink of vegtables that is the only one I cannot drink.We talk a lot with each other and everyone in the Clinic. There are activities all day long and they are posted in the morning.
People come from all over the world and the majority of them are successful or live well many years depending of the severity of the cancer when they come to the Clinic for the first time. I can see how patients get better because it is not only the physical treatments but also the emotional support that is so important for healing. Doctors listen to the patients, amazing isn't? I think Michelle feels hopeful for the first time since she was diagnosed with cancer. I also feel a peace inside that was hard to feel after the diagnose of bone cancer. My mind thinks as a nurse above anything else but this place has given me hope and peace of mind for our dear Michelle. It is worth all the money in the world. Love you all,

MOM.