one week left
June 4th, 2009
Well first we lost Bailey and family, then today we lost 2 more dear families and it is starting to make us very antsy about going home. Ty and his family left early this morning and we just saw Chuck and Rick off about 20 minutes ago. It always makes me sad to see some one go. You really bond with the people here as they are going through the same thing you are! Matthew and I will especially miss the late card nights with Chuck!
We have 7 days left. As Chuck and rick were leaving Matthew and I said how are we going to fill these last few days. We are so homesick and ready to see the family we can’t hardly stand it. Well today is Thursday so we do not have much going on. Tomorrow will be Carlie’s last spinal, then Saturday she will recover. Hopefully we can get out on Sunday. Monday we go back downtown to repeat the tests done at the beginning of the trip. Tuesday we need to fill. Wednesday will be her last treatment by IV. And THURSDAY MORNING WE GO HOME. As I write that statement tears flood my eyes. the thought of stepping foot back on American soil makes my heart beat out of my chest! I am so thankful to be here and the opportunity that this will give Carlie, but I did not realize how much I would miss home. Yes, the boys play a huge part of our being homesick, but the culture here is so different. I can’t wait to see the flag and hear the national anthem again!
This trip has had so many ups and downs. I tell you it has been such an eye opening experience for me! It has been worth it to meet the other patients and hear their stories. Also we are so excited to see how the Lord will use this in Carlie’s life. This experience will change the way I view so many things!
It is not over yet! Please pray for us on Friday. Pray for wisdom for the doctors so they can get it the first time so Carlie will be in as little pain as possible!
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1. Andrea Badot | June 4th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
Ni Hao! Hi Guys! Just wanted to let you know we continue our daily prayers for you. I know how hard it is to be so close to the end and yet not quite there yet. Seeing all the pictures you took during your outings really put a smile on my face – so good to see you all smiling!! We pray that God will help fill the long hours ahead of you with joy and successful treatments for sweet Carlie.
Many hugs and more blessings to Carlie, you, Matthew and the boys. May God give them patience too!
Thank you for keeping us up to date with the blog
2. Dana | June 4th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
Oh my sweet Rachel………. i have the BIGGEST tears right now. I immediately started crying when i read what you wrote. I am soooooooo sorry and my heart absolutely goes out to you guys being sooooooo homesick. I know that it’s so hard but just a few more days and you’ll be back home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You’re almost there and i know you can see the light at the end of the tunnel!!!!!! Just keep chugging on little lady… YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
i know you miss your babies at home and without a doubt they miss all of you too! It’s going to be the best feeling in the world when you can give them all your hugs and kisses!!!!! 
Rachel, you’re all doing a fantastic job keeping saine over there, so just keep up the good work and the faith!!!! God will absolutely give you peace and comfort about this last week there. I’ll definately pray for less anxiety!!! ha ha And as always, we will continue to pray for the drs and Carlie!!!! Rachel, not a minute goes by that us girls don’t think about you guys! I know that you’re having a tough time right now, but it’s all gonna be over VERY SOON and you’ll be back home in no time!!!!! Hopefully you will be able to get out a little on Sunday!!!! So, don’t stop now…. keep pushing youself hard!!! You WILL make it through these next few days and next thing you know, you’ll be at that airport in Houston!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love you VERY much and tell Carlie and Matt we love them too!!!!! Hang in there friend… you’re doing a WONDERFUL job!!!!!!! Lots and lots and lots of hugs!!!!!
D
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