The Trip So Far
July 19th, 2008
Hi guys, this is Brad. This is my first blog and I don’t know how Ill do. Anyway sorry that i haven’t actually wrote a blog but I will try to write some more. So i have learned like 10 words in Chinese and i thought it might be cool for you to know them to. Here is everything i know : ni hao- hello or good day, di chin-good bye, xie xie-thanks, bucuchi-your welcome, cun gung dae-very good 12345 ee ar sun sue ooo, and there’s more that i want to learn.
In this adventure we have met some pretty nice people like the translators who are kinda the head of the place when Kirshner is not here. They all take on American names just to make it easier for us Americans. there is Wendy, she is the one who got me the cross necklace for me. Then there is Jack who is pretty funny. One time he asked mom if she wanted to order so food over the webcam. mom said sure. lol There is Jessie who runs the website, and Amanda who once fixed the chain to my cross. I got to meet Kirshner, her son and husband. They are really nice people to. The nurses are very nice and they all call me harry potter. lol. I have made some new friends here to.
My dad just left to go home today and i wanted to thank him for everything and if your reading this dad which you probably will thank you, I’m praying for your safe trip home and it has been fun. your awesome !
OK, the truth is I’m tired of writing so ill end and and say thanks to all of my supporting freinds and family because my eye movements are already slow down. so xie xie!!
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1. Aunt Elaine | July 19th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
How do you say “great job” (blogging) in Chinese, Brad? Please tell us more, more, more. We’re hanging on your every word, Harry P.
2. Angie Umphlett | July 19th, 2008 at 11:02 pm
Hey Bradley, You did a good job with the blog. Its neat that you have learned some Chinese. Maybe you could learn more when you get home. Take good care of your mom and grandmom. Di-chin. Angie U.
3. John Tullous | July 19th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
Ni Hao- Bradley,
Hey it looks like there is room in the literary world for you. Not one mispelledd wooord did I see. I take pride pride in what I write so it is absolutelly purfecct an undestood abowl . ha ha he he he Well it’s great to know your transistion with the Home crew has been smooth and that you are actually experiencing some improvement. In a couple of weeks, months you will really know the difference. I have ee question for you. If ar and ar = sue. Then what do 000 minus ee equal? sue too. This is one language that you can’t play around with and be serious. You can have a lot of fun with it. Just don’t offend your Host and Hostess with some silly ranting. That ‘s something I would do and not on purpose either. So what’s your favortie (foreign) food so far? Chichen, Beef. Pork, Vegetables?
Has the Harry Potter tag worn off or is it permanent with the Chinese. Strange world isn’t it. They are look like Lucy Lu and Jet Li to me. Why is that? he he
You know, it looks like, from the pictures being posted that your thinning out a little. Have you noticed a wieght change or it that just the camera. Most people say the camera makes them look fat. ( I really only hear that from Women, Men really don’t care what the camera makes them look like) Amy why aren’t you in the pictures.? hmmmmm. The plot thickens. he he ,just couldn’t resist that.
Rest well Bradley and di chin for now. WE are so terribly proud of you and your fellow patients too. We pray for your continued success and safe return.
Love Grandpa and Grandma Yvonne
4. June Mears | July 20th, 2008 at 3:45 am
Hi Bradley, You did a great job on the blog. That was neat that you shared Chinese with us. Now you will have to pronounce the words for us when you get home. I’m glad that you are able to get out and experience some of China. I hope you have taken lots of pictures for an album. Glad your Mom arrived safe. I can imagine her trying new (unknown) food. LOL Take good care of your Mom. I wonder who they will think she is if you are Harry Potter. Keep up the good work. We are praying for you.
Love, Miss June
5. Donna Jones | July 20th, 2008 at 5:56 am
Hi Brad,
You did a cun gung dae job with the blog. We are all so proud of you. I am also very proud of how hard your mom and dad worked so that this opportunity would be open to you.
Enjoy your time in China and leave everything else to Jesus. You are in good hands.
We love you guys,
Aunt Donna
6. Kristie Annis | July 20th, 2008 at 9:01 am
Amy,
I have just caught up on the blogs. What an adventure! I want you to know that the boys and I have been praying for Bradley. We also are praying for you too. I can imagine that the culture shock must be really intense at times. I am going to continue lifting you guys up in our Sunday School class at Zion as well. Please tell Bradley that Spencer says Hi! We wish you all the best!
Kristie
7. bradleytu | July 20th, 2008 at 11:14 am
oh yeah there is a major thing i forgot to tell you ! i got an antique chinese sword!!!!!!!! yay grampa your write about the jet li thing lol
8. Kelly & Shane | July 20th, 2008 at 11:26 am
We like the chinese. I will have to try some on my friend Joe from Shanghai and see if he is impressed =) Keep it coming! You are a very cool “kid” Bradley!
HI Bradley! Are we going to get to see a picture of the Antique Chinese Sword??? (Dillon)
The Whealtons
9. the Winums | July 20th, 2008 at 11:38 am
Hey Bradley! I’m not even going to attempt to write in Chinese like those other brave people. You need to be careful with foreign languages. Sometimes if you mispronounce a word even just a little, it comes out sounding like a cuss word. If your dad was there, he’d probably laugh, but your mom might smack you! LOL I wish you the best with learning a new language!
That’s awesome about the antique sword! We can’t wait to see it!
It was great to hear from you–We pray for you every day. Tell your mom hello! Love, Kara & the rest of the lazy Winums who never write.
10. John A, Tullous | July 20th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
Ni Hao again,
Bradley did you hear about the Bird from China that was arrested here for being a Peeping Tom. Tha’s right he was a Peking Duck. LOL ROFL What more can I say. Just a short thought for ya. di chin and write to ya tomorrow. Love Grandpa and Grandma Yvonne
11. Angie Abell | July 20th, 2008 at 9:04 pm
Ni Hao Bradley. Olivia was over to our house yesterday playing with Hope. It was nice!
Savanna asked me to tell you hello. Natalie said Savanna misses you although Savanna does not admit that.
Glad you guys are doing okay..
Angie
12. Mom Mom | July 21st, 2008 at 3:43 pm
Great job Bradley. When you get home, I need lessons on how to pronouce the chinese words you have learned. I’m so proud of how well you have done with your treatments. There have been so many prayers said for you. I know that is why you have been able to be so brave. I just sent you an email so write me when you have time.
Love you and miss you,
Mom Mom
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