We are in China!
We finally arrived in China yesterday! What a trip! I am so tired but we are here safe and sound. Sorry I have not posted sooner. This is the first chance I have had at the computer. The system has been down here so I do not have Internet in my room yet. It is supposed to be fixed tomorrow. I do not have access to my e-mail. I hope I will tomorrow. I need to be able to communicate! The phones cost more than anticipated so I will only be calling my immediate family. I met some wonderful people on the planes. I tearfully left my daughters and husband at the St. Louis airport. My sister Amy was flying out on another flight at the same time. So after we went through security we were able to have a small meal together. That made it easier for me. It was so neat to see her and she really helped me through security! I love you Amy! It was just so neat that we got to see each other and our flights were leaving about the same time. Whats the chance of that! I flew into LA and had to make my own way to another ticket counter. The women took pity on me and gave me a pass to the Korean sky lounge. That was so wonderful. It is normally for first class and business class. I felt privileged to be there. They had free food and drinks and the bathrooms were amazing. I was able to change Austin into his pjs and give him his medicine while talking on my cell to Darrin and my girls. The long 12.5 hour flight to Korea was good except I hardly slept. Everyone was so nice. Many people offered to help me at the airports and the plane. Some people can be so kind and caring. Korean Airlines was amazing. Each seat had its own tv with movies/shows to choose from. The flight attendants were very service oriented and helped me alot. We were fed two meals and unlimited juice and water. They even handed out socks and eye masks and hot hand towels. It was great! And the Koren airlines people took me through security and customs. They put me in front of the lines so that I did not have to wait. In Qingdao, two attendants helped me get my bags and rushed me through customs and then I was immediately picked up and taken to the hospital. The ride was about 10 minutes. When I arrived our room was ready. It is not fancy it is like a regular room in a hospital. I do have a queen size bed and Austin has a single bed with sides. There is a small fridge and microwave in the room. I was given a tour and Austin had evaluations from the doctors and therapist. Then we had to go to the local police station and sign in. That took more than an hour. Last night there was a big dinner and I got to meet some very nice people. I was going on less than 3 hours of sleep for over 2 days. I am so tired now. I big time jet lag. I will turn in. I will try to write more soon and tell you about Austin’s therapy. Take care.
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