we love Bejing!
June 30th, 2009
This is a beutiful city and one that I would recommend visiting any time 
We have had so much fun, Nate has been headache free which is great and we even got in an hour of PT in the pool. I was using my memory of water exercise to work him out - he was very good to try all the stuff I could remember. We also went to Silk Street which is a famous market in Bejing, famous for all the ‘great deals’. It was a lot like Mexico except that the sales people were very polite, they called Nate ‘handsome boy’ and me ‘pretty lady’ – I’ll buy anything from someone who calls me that! Not really, we were good bargainers I think. Also, Tianamen Square and The Forbidden City are just a 20 minute walk from our hotel. It was really crowded though and long lines so we decided to get up earlier tomorrow. We saw our first Americans too, a church group from Pennsylvania. They were fun to talk too….it was sweet to hear English with no accent! Well, we leave tomorrow and will be glad to get home although it means keeping up with exercise and PT for Nate and his senior year of High School will begin in August.
We will update this post weekly or monthly depending on progress for those of you following for health reasons of your own. I will speak for both of us when I say this trip was definately worth the time and money for the treatment. While it is great to be a pioneer in stem cell research we have both recieved personal growth from this experience too. Thanks for the support, prayers and good wishes – it has meant A LOT to us. Love, Nan and Nate
A Subway!!
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9 Comments Add your own
1. Liana | July 1st, 2009 at 3:56 am
I love the Subway sign. Can’t wait to see you both. What an adventure this has been. Grand Island may look pretty dull!!
This has truly been an international experience for all of us. I have enjooyed your blog and the pictures so much.
See you soon.
Liana
2. Donna Guyette | July 1st, 2009 at 3:58 am
Hope to see you soon.
Good luck on the trip home.
Donna
3. Steve and Beckie Stec | July 1st, 2009 at 10:22 am
Nan and Nate,
We are so happy that you have had some success and that this long trip will soon be finished.
We continue to think of both of you often and pray for God’s healing in your journey.
Take care on the way home!
4. Lindsay Redman | July 1st, 2009 at 10:55 am
Nate and Nan,
You are truly inspirational, not only in trying new food like rabbit (yikes!) That takes guts. but your amazing perseverance. I loved reading about the new experiences you have had, good and bad. My thoughts are with you and I look forward to seeing you in Chicago this November for Mike and Susan’s wedding!
What a journey you both have shared. Nate, I could imagine you are excited to come home and enjoy the rest of the summer with American food
Love, Lindsay
5. Lindsay Redman | July 1st, 2009 at 10:56 am
oh yeah and… WELCOME HOME!!!!!!
6. Nancy Redman | July 1st, 2009 at 10:06 pm
Welcome back to the USA, Nate and Nan!
Hope your travels go smoothly and you have the feeling that there’s no place like home. I’m sure you have had a mixed bag of emotions through your journey.
I will truly miss your daily news and personal connection. It has been a real gift that you have freely shared and we appreciate it immensely. Thank you so much!
Of course we will continue to stay in touch.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
We love you.
Love,
Nancy & Bob
7. James Chandler | July 1st, 2009 at 11:55 pm
Hey Nate I am glad to hear that you are doing better and I can’T wait for you to come back to Grand Island.
8. Troy and Heather | July 2nd, 2009 at 9:49 am
Hey Nate and Nan! Looking forward to meeting you and taking some wonderful senior pictures!
We are excited to hear more of your plans and ideas. Looks like we’ll have the day open, so let’s be creative!
9. Donna Loyd | July 4th, 2009 at 8:08 am
Nate & Nan,
I tried calling you today and your messages are full, gee I wonder why? So, with respect for your jet lag, I decided to post a welcome home greeting. We are so glad you are back and are looking forward to seeing you and hearing more about your amazing journey. Take care, get some sleep, and thanks for sharing your experiences through this blog. Love, Donna & Dan
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