T.G.I.S.
July 12th, 2008
Saturday, yeah!!! free time and we didnt waste much of it. Bradley had acupunctor till 9:30 but then we decided to go to hit some Golf Balls and get some lunch. Then we decided to go to an American grocery store that was downtown.(about 35 mins away.) On our way downtown we noticed that the sky was the clearest it has been since we have been here, so we thought that it would be a great idea to to see the beach or harbour. It was really nice to smell the fresh salt air coming off the water, that was alot like home. After a little of Shopping we took Macie and Bradley to McDonalds for an early dinner. Ive never seen Bradley eat so much food. 2 double cheeseburgers a large fries and i large drink. Bradley was Happly miserable. The fries were good. Then we decided to go back and put an end to our excursion but we ended up getting a taxi cab driver that didnt know where the hospital was and got a little car sick from his starting & stopping. We got back it just took a little while longer than usual, and we got a scenic view.
Well the pix. 1st we have a pix of Bradley’s new Cross that Wendy ,the interperator, gave him. They were talking about what Bradley had been doing and he told her that he was a Christian and that he wanted a Cross to remember his trip to China. The next day she came in with this necklace. It really is beautiful. I told wendy thyat i really appreciated that she did it and she told me that “it was nothing, she really liked Bradley, He was a very nice young man.” That was cool.
The next our pix from around the harbour. It was the Funniest thing, From the time that we got out of the taxi at the harbour, people just started to stare at us. We had many people come up to us and ask us for pictures. It was really funny, the 2nd pix the boy thought that Bradley was Harry Pottter. Many people ask if he is Harry P or if he is his Brother. So know I call Harry. It is quite funny, They just love Bradley, they treat him like a Star. LOL!!!!!!!!!
the 3rd , 4th, and 5th pix are just tourist shots of the harbour area. Once again we have had fun filled day.
Bradley’s 3rd stem cell was very easy, I like the I.V. delivery method but it is more effective though the spinal Taps….
We will write later, Just a quick note for all, Bradley helps me write these blogs, we write them together most of the time, But I think I am going to let him write a few himself. We love and Miss everyone, Bradley and Todd
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1. John A. Tullous | July 12th, 2008 at 8:31 pm
Hi Guys, No Fair having all that fun and we have to stay here. Just Kidding. I really am glad you are there and experiencing a different culture. Sounds like the Chinese people are really nice. The treatments are getting easier? or is that a misconception on my part? Hope thery are. Why is it that every country I’ve been too has the crazy Taxi cab drivers. They litterally scare you too death. I know what your going through whenever you take a taxi somewhere. The Home front is OK- Typical Politics and Summer weather – I’m going through a strange knee problem- it hurts- right knee may have to be scoped. Waiting for an MRI to see if I damaged it somehow. X-rays showed artithis (mild) and some loss of cartledge but it goes with the territory. (Getting Old isn’t for Sissys) Doc says that a torn meniscus or acl tendon is more likely the culpirit . Both easily repaired. (Hey, I thought I was through with the cut and stitch routine) So Bradley you can count your blessings that God has given you a more gentle path. We all pray for that everyday and I know he is listening. From the pictures you post it truly is a blessing that the people your with and travel that you do are a wonderful experience. Macie sure is a tall girl. Are you sweet on her? I bet you are. he he
The Silver Crusifix is beautiful, Wonderful Gift, cheerish it forever. Haven’t head any news about the return trip yet, when you plan to come back? Yvonne and I will diffenitly come to see you. Keep the communications coming, we check three & four times a day for any new from you guys. God Bless and We Love You Dad & Yvonne
2. Jamie & Lisa Nottingham | July 12th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
Hey guys,
Hope all is well, we have been thinking and praying about you. If you need anything just write and let me know ok. See ya soon.
The Nottingham’s
3. April Ball | July 12th, 2008 at 10:10 pm
I was rolling on the floor laughing. You guys are to funny. I can’t believe that I know someone so famous!!! Now I can be a name dropper! LOL
I’m so glad that you guys have been able to get out and see more of the area. It sounds like you are trying to make the most of your time while you’re there. I’m not so sure that I would be so couragous.
Trey is in NC with my folks for the week. He is going to be taking a sailing day camp. He’s excited. I’m sure that by the time he returns next weekend he’ll be itchin to talk to Brad.
Todd, do you remember me mentioning that a friend of my family had a niece in China? Well, her and her husband have been missionaried over there for about 10 years and would love to help you out in any way that they can. Here is what I was sent in an email. If this doesn’t work for you then at least I tried. But maybe at least it will be someone that you can email with questions and they will certainly pray for you!
Jodie and Charly Pine live in Tianjin (I believe that is on the coast
about north central part of the country – not sure) and their secure email address is: jlp002@gmail.com
Bradley’s mom/parents? might want to write them and tell them where they are going and what’s up with Bradley. I don’t remember nor do I know enough about it to begin to explain. I know China is such a huge country, but wouldn’t it be just like our God if Jodie and Charly might be somewhere they could minister to them? They are fluent in the language and having lived there for maybe 10 years, plus or minus – can’t remember (isn’t that terrible?), they know all about how to get around,
how to shop in the open markets, transportation, etc. And I know they would be very helpful and encouraging. Sorry I dropped the ball. I didn’t realize you were waiting on me to send contact information. They should write ASAP just in case there might be a way to connect over there. Even if not, I’m sure they would have some good suggestions.
Ok, so there you have it.
Aldyn askes for Brad all the time. We had to stop by your house to get Trey’s bike helmet and she just about had a cow asking for Brad. She is still calling you her brother! I guess your her brother from another mother. ha ha
Hugs to you both!
April and the gang!
4. William and Pam | July 12th, 2008 at 10:39 pm
Hey guys!
Great to hear all is going well. It appears that God is giving you lots of extras along with the treatments….friends and fame!!!
May God continue to bless you.
5. Abe rIGGIN | July 13th, 2008 at 1:12 am
Hey Brad, I’m glad you are doing good. I got the new guitar hero IV for wii and got 74% on hard!!!! I’m tellin’ Richard that they think you are harry potter. LOL! please email me what that spiral thing was in that one picture. When you are 15 years old, I want you and me to chop wood with the sword you bought. I’ve downloaded this game called mugen on my computer. watch a video on youtube about it to find out more. I am still prayin’ for ya.
Your FRieNd, ABE (a.k.a.Bob Chalone)
6. Laticia Long | July 13th, 2008 at 1:26 am
Bradley, hope everthing is going well. You don’t know me, but my daughter Robyn goes to Holly Grove, and I remember her coming home talking about you and I remember thinking that it was really cool what was going on. I’d love the opportunity to talk to your parents when you get back. We are keeping you in our prayers.
7. Hannah Sockwell | July 13th, 2008 at 9:09 am
Hey Guys!
I guess you have heard the story by now about our 900 mile trip to pick up Griffin! It was great and quite eventful! I am loving the blog, y’all are doing a great job keeping track of the days!
We love y’all and can’t wait to see you when you return back to VA! We are going to try and come up with the rest of the Sockwells, but Preston hasn’t asked off with work yet, and I haven’t either…so we’ll see…..
Take care!
– Hannah (& Preston)
8. Lilsa Koehler | July 29th, 2008 at 4:04 am
Hey Amy and Bradley,
This us the 5th time I have written you, but none of it has gone through. We are enjoying your entries. We are praying for you!
I’m really proud of you Amy. I went to the beach on Friday and saw some of your buddies. Can’t wait to talk to you.
God Bless,
Lisa
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