4th Stem cell treatment
July 16th, 2008
Lets see, I know it has been too long since our last blog, but we have been LAZY!!! I really didnt know what “Lazy”meant but I do now!! ( and I think that its ok once in awhile, LOL) Lets see , we have gone sight seeing, had a big breakfast, Amy and Mew maw(Cheryl) arrived today, YEAH and finished our 4th stem cell treatment.
Thats right Amy and Cheryl(my mom) arrived in Qingdao today. They didnt have any problems coming over, now we have to deal with the jet lag. Cheryl is staying over at the Hotel but Amy fell a sleep in the Hospital. I am going home on Saturday and I hope to be in church on Sunday. I guess Amy is going to be writing the blog Now, I hope You have enjoyed my writing as much as I have writing it.
We have been driving around town and seeing the sights so we decided to walk around the block, a rather large block, or at least a couple of blocks. Before we got done, we stopped to eat lunch and then we went back to the hospital. The 1st pix is of Macie , Shreeya, and Bradley at the local park, it is celebrating the Beijing Olympics and has alot of floats and colorful lights at night. The second pix is some of the Local cuisine, Joey from back home asked us to bring him some Cat on a stick, well Joe we think that we found it, but we dont know how we are going to get it home. LOL !!! ( Sorry Kelly!! )
The 3rd & 4th Pixs are Wednesday morning before all of the stem cell treatments started. (Stem cell treatments are only on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and those patients that are recieving stem cells on those days cant eat 3 to 6 hours before they recive thier treatments so Keith, Garretts Uncle, had a great idea of fixing breakfast for everyone in the stem cell program. A few of us helped out and it turned into a great breakfast. (Kudos to Keith) When we first got here the experienced Families helped out the newbies and now its the newbies turn to pay it forward. I must say that I was following Keiths lead but I am very glad that I did, Everyone really injoyed it.
The Last pix is of Macie and Bradley killing time during thier 6 hours that they have to wait after thier stem cells. Well I moved Bradley into Macies room because Amy was really Tired and needed to sleep. I am thankful for Macie and Her Mom, Shell, because they have been awesome to Bradley while he has been going through the treatments. Time to go. See YALL later
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1. Kelley | July 16th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
GROSS TODD !!! That is really awful about that cat, please do not bring it to church!! Tiana is sooo glad it wasn’t a dog though, whew! We cannot wait to see you in person!
Hi Amy, I am so glad you made it safe, I prayed for you constantly that God would protect you and keep you safe and calm. I am so glad to see your picture, and know you are there okay! I am sure it is amazing to be in China with Todd and Bradley and I cannot wait to talk with you about it at Chi Chi Island soon! It has been awesome for our family to see God working in yours!
Sofia is really excited about Olivia & Caleb coming over to play this week! She looks around when I talk to her about it, I think they may come on Friday to play. I will have them write if they do.
In Gods Love,
Kelley
2. Deborah Connell | July 17th, 2008 at 12:04 am
Hi Bradley, Todd… and now Amy and Cheryl, too! I’ve been reading your blog often and really enjoying hearing all about your adventures. What a great reminder of the love and power God shares with us!
Michael, Caroline, Sarah and I are lifting you all up in Prayer and talking about you often. Todd, you’ve done a great job keeping everyone “in the know” . Amy, you have a challenge now to keep the good start going.
Love, strength, prayers, hugs… all good things to all of you from all of us!
Deborah, Michael, Caroline and Sarah
3. Aunt Elaine | July 17th, 2008 at 12:16 am
Glad your Mom and Amy made it safely. You did a great job writing Todd, and I will miss it. Hope you have a good trip home.
4. Angie Umphlett | July 17th, 2008 at 1:21 am
Hey Guys,
I am glad you made it there safely. Joel missed Olivia today at Bug Camp. He has been asking me all week if you are coming to the beach. I hope you all are making out good. I am sure we will talk later on the Web-cam.
P.S. “Hi” Cheryl
Angie
5. Abe Riggin | July 17th, 2008 at 1:36 am
Hey, Brad, glad you are still doing good. I wish I was. I have pneumonia, and have felt like I have been jumping on the trampoline with my head. Our cat is still a freak. LOL The Pastor at my mom-mom’s church calls in the morning at like 7 oh clock. If you get bored, just remember, yell at someone random! We are still all praying for you. I can’t wait until you return.
6. Kelley | July 17th, 2008 at 1:55 am
Wow! This blog has been good for me in more ways than one!
I was reading Abes comment “If you get bored, just remember, yell at someone random!”
Really lets you see into the teenage mind!
Bradley & Abe; is that why Dillon yells alot; he is bored? Does he need more to do?
7. Michelle | July 17th, 2008 at 3:44 am
Hello Todd, Amy and Bradley
I’m glad your all together and doing fine. Amy I’m very thankful to hear that the trip over went well. I’ve been praying for you. So how are you doing on your Chinese AMY…lol. just joking. So shopping in Behjing amy? Your amazing. Were you able to find good buys? Todd…wow church on Sunday. Awesome. We have all missed you. Jaden is getting baptized at the Methodist Church in Crisfield on Sunday so I won’t see you but as always my prayers are with you. Ok Bradley it’s cool to see the pics and comments… Cat… Ouch. I guess the Lord has instilled the true meaning of patience in you. In a big way right. Bradley its wonderful that God has placed new friends in your life at a time when you needed it most. I’m very thankful for all the families that you’ve shared this experience with. I believe God specifically placed people in your life for this reason and its such confirmation to all of us that God is in charge and needless to say you and your parents will use this as a testimony to what God’s done in your lives and that you have also blessed other’s in the process. Awesome. Absolutely Awesome. Love ya
The Riefler’s
8. Kevin | July 17th, 2008 at 5:14 am
Hey Guys,
So glad to hear that you (Amy) made it safely. I know you must be thrilled to see them. I just wanted to drop a quick note to say hey and that they Youth group is praying and can’t wait to hear all the things that Bradley has to tell us. Todd be safe on your return home and hopefully see you Sunday.
Later,
Pastor K
9. Angie Abell | July 17th, 2008 at 5:36 am
Just checking in to see if Amy & Cheryl got there okay. Amy-I will try to go to the beach and get more tan for you.. LOL
Just checking in and letting you know we’re thinking about you!
Angie, Barry, Taulman & Hope
10. Linda Budd | July 17th, 2008 at 7:36 am
We hav been praying for Amy and your Mom’s safe trip.
I’m glad Bradley is making friends and doing so good with his treatment. Todd we will be praying for you on your trip back.
Love,
Lewis Earl. Linda & Jan
11. judy | July 17th, 2008 at 10:15 am
Todd, Bradley, Amy & Cheryl,
So thankful Amy & Cheryl experienced no problems and arrived safely.
Todd you have done such a great job blogging – I’m definitely impressed. Pictures have been wonderful.
Know you will hate to leave and I will be praying for traveling mercies for you on your trip home.
Love,
Judy
12. April Ball | July 17th, 2008 at 11:12 am
HEY HEY HEY!!!
YAY!! Amy and Cheryl made it safe and sound. Praise God! I know that you were all happy to see each other. I get tears thinking about it. No I don’t, I don’t cry! lol
Can’t wait to see you in church on Sunday Todd! Be prepared! I’m not gonna hold back! mwuah ha ha
Bring back some cat! Dog too! Sorry Kelley. ; )
I’m so happy that the spinal injections are going smoothly. I know that this was something that Brad struggled with. He must be relieved. But not as relieved as when they’re over I’m sure. I’m also very gratefull that you have such a support group there. Tell Macie and her mom that we appreciate them and that they have been so nice to you all.
oh yeah, Brad, Aldyn got a Bumblebee Transformer in her Happy Meal the other day. She was so happy!! She was singing the Transformers theme song and I had to take a picture with the phone and send it to Trey. She loves Bumblebee!! It was really cute!
Well, hugs to everyone! Amy, make sure you enjoy your time there! Don’t worry about Caleb and Olivia, you know they will be taken care of! I’m still excited about what is going on in your lives and can’t wait to see Gods end results.
April and the kids
13. Aunt Pat | July 17th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Dear Bradley, Amy, Todd and Cheryl,
God is great! This morning as I head off to the Shore to visit with Dad, Caleb, Olivia, Mary Anne, Tommy, Ted, Sara and Garrett, I am thankful that Bradley has this opportunity, that Todd is a wonderful Blogger, that Amy and Cheryl arrived safely, that your faith, family and friends (old and new) support system is strong and that your medical team (Wendy included) is staffed by guardian angels.
Have a safe trip, Todd! I’m looking forward to seeing you on Saturday. (Kelly, I may see you on Friday!) I’ll miss checking your Blog while I’m away, but hope that I’ll get to talk to you in China!
Love,
Aunt Pat
14. Aunt Pat | July 17th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
PS. I mean, talk to you [on the phone] in China! Wish I could be there with you all!
15. Deborah Connell | July 17th, 2008 at 10:53 pm
Hey Bradley and Todd… and Amy and Cheryl, too!
I’ve been reading your blog and keeping up with all your adventures! Amy, Todd has left you with a big role to fill – who knew he’d be such a good blogger?!
Know that we are lifting you all up in prayer often and looking forward to hearing about the rest of your journey. It is exciting to see the love and power God has as He works miracles in you and the others you’ve met. Thanks for sharing it all with us!
Deborah, Michael, Caroline and Sarah
16. John Tullous | July 18th, 2008 at 6:10 am
Hey Gang,
Hail Hail the gangs all there. I bet that was the most boring flight for you AMY. Have you ever set still that long? WOW I know how long those flights are. But your all there and I bet you that your really glad aren’t ya Bradley. Boredom has it’s advantages, it keeps you in practice for things like sitting in the Turkey Blind Todd . he he You have done a really good job. Excellent if I don’t say so about keeping this blog going. Wonderful Wonderful to see all your friends and strangers too that are checking up on you. Truly Blessed you all are. So as you pass the baton to the next crew it should be a smooth transistion.
Have you noticed that these blogs can not spell very well?? Must be the confusion of whether to write in English or Mandarin. I perfer Sechzwan but can’t have it all if you know what I mean. he he there goes that senless humor again. Amy you have to keep us entertained. That way you will have something to do while everybody else experiments on the food. I know your not gonna try the Cat on a Stick. Bradley Likes it. You should give it a shot. Come on are ya Chicken. ha ha I made another funny. Bradley you have to get back here and buy some stock on the Rice Futures. Amazing how many people they have and they all ieat rice like it was inhaling air. I still like my Steak and Potatos . Well gang ,hang in there and keep the torch burning ( they’ll need that torch for the Olympics ) GOD BLESS YOU and KEEP YOU in all his GRACE. Love Dad, Yvonne the Dog and three cats.
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