5th treatment done!
July 21st, 2008
Today Bradley had his fourth spinal injection and fifth treatment all together. He was very nervous…they give him something to calm him down during the spinal but that is what makes him the most nervous. I think it is valium and they give it to him through the iv port in his hand. He says it burns very very bad. Bradley is one of the only kids here that does not get knocked out for the spinal. They do not want to sedate the kids so I guess if they don’t freak out they do not put them to sleep…Bradley does freak out…he just does not let anyone know. The sedation only last for a little while anyway…if I understand it right. Macie was so sweet…she walk beside of Bradley’s bed with me while they were wheeling him up to get his treatment. Then she stayed there and talked to him to try to calm him down while he was waiting to go in with the doctors. And she was nervous herself because she was getting a treatment after him. They just brought him back in the room not long ago and he is sleeping. I hope he can sleep for awhile. Now we need to just pray for the stem cells to do what they are supposed too!! Please Jesus…please!!!
I am doing better besides from there being no hot water and the water everyone does have is orange. The translators said they have some one trying to fix it. Thank goodness we can go to the hotel and take a nice shower if we want. The smells around here will knock you out also. I do not think I will ever get use to that.
Yesterday we went to the RT Mart for the first time. Bradley did not want to go but I made him. Bradley said he had been 5 million times already! Macie and her mom Shel went with us. Todd may have told you but it is like a Walmart but bigger and very crowded. Everywhere is crowed around here. We got some groceries and I took some pictures of some of the great things they had to eat. Frogs or turtles anyone. A lot of the stuff we have at our bait shops they are selling to eat!! Squid, eels, grass shrimp, every part of a chicken or duck that you can imagine, pig heads. Shel said this was the first and last time she was taking me to that section of the store so take a good look…lol. We went to KFC there for lunch after shopping. I got a chicken sandwich and when I bit into it it had peas and carrots mixed in with the processed chicken…it was so strange and I could not eat it. So I went to get chicken nuggets and they were dark meat with something orange in them. I didn’t eat them either.
For dinner we went with a bunch of other families to a very nice hotel with a buffet. It was good food like home and I was able to eat! I think we saw some of the Olympic sailors there also…they had sailing shirts on anyway and were not Chinese. They are decorating everywhere for the Olympics. It is neat to see. Well I know everyone is going out in the boat and to the beach and I am very jealous!! Think about me while you are basking in the sun!!!
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1. Amy | July 21st, 2008 at 2:46 pm
Hi everyone it is Amy again. I just wanted to let you know that I am having problems with my e-mail. Todd set up one for me when I got here on a new computer and I can recieve e-mails but not send them. I will have to talk to Todd about it. I am not ignoring you Kelly.
2. Aunt Elaine | July 21st, 2008 at 6:00 pm
Hey Amy,
For some strange reason, I’ve been waking up early. It’s 5:30 am here. I just read the first paragraph of your blog to Mike, and boo-hooed while I was reading it. He said to tell you he would help you pray. Me too.
Wish you could be jealous of me basking in the sun. I’m not. Pat said I should wait to come to VA until the paparazzi assembles. I’ve been stripping my out-dated wallpaper this past week instead. No fun at all.
You can be sure we are thinking of you and Bradley a lot and looking forward to seeing you and Griffin too. Aunt Dot says he looks great!
Love you guys.
3. Louis & Terri Budd | July 21st, 2008 at 6:54 pm
Amy & Bradley,
We join you in praying that these stem cells will do what they are supposed to do and that Bradley will benefit greatly from these treatments. Each day, we look forward to reading the blog and hearing about this journey you are on.
Amy, you are doing a great job. You are strong because of who you are in Christ. I know personally that God gives us the strength to do what we need to do… especially when it comes to our children & families …. even those things we could have never imagined doing. Keep up the good work.
Bradley, thank you for sharing with us this journey you are on. You did a great job blogging. And we love seeing the pictures. We are praying for you.
God Bless!!
Love,
Terri & Louis Budd
4. John A, Tullous | July 21st, 2008 at 8:15 pm
Ni Hao- (hello)
Amy you are Cun Gung Dae(Very good) at this blogging thing. Thanks for keeping everyone here in the newest and latest news. Bradley, Hey Dude your almost through this. The rest should be a walk in the park. Well at least you can make it that way.I can imagine what your going through. After my shoulder surgery I was completely helpless and the seditive did burn like the dickens when it went through the IV. Not exactly a picnic but look around. Your there and I’m here. We are both well and gonna get better. I had a special talk with Jesus and asked him to see if he could help you out a little. I’m sure he was listening, he always does.
Amy the boat will still be there when you get back and the Sun will still be hot. Don’t sweat the small stuff Gal. Just try and not breathe so much of that polluted air. Good Luck on that one.
Macie seems like such a sweet girl. The Pictures of the familys and kids there is heart warming and I pray that all the success that can come, comes to everyone. Bradley I know Macie is a very special friend and you are so Blessed to have her as your friend.(Angel)
Is there any thing other than a Golf Driving Range for you guys to do? Arcades? Roller Blade Parks? Where is all the attractions the Olympics is suppose to have?
I don’t have any Chinese jokes this time around so I will go and unwind from the serious semi-storm that just missed us. Had a Low pressure develope off the coast here and skirted the coast line on it’s way out to sea. A little windy and a lot of rain. ( We needed the rain) But nothing really serious. As the Damage Assessment Supervisor (Volunteer Position)for the American Red Cross, these storms have a tendency to wear you out now and then.
I WILL CLOSE WITH SOME ASTUTE WORDS OF WISDOM-
Wise, Smart, Brillant, Intelligent, those are the only words that came to mind- he he LOL talk to ya soon- Love Grandpa & Grandma Yvonne
5. the Winums | July 21st, 2008 at 8:16 pm
Hi Guys!
Wow–I think it would be really hard to purchase food at a place where they sell live frogs and pig heads. Very gross! I’m glad that you have other families to go out and do things with. It must make the time there a little easier.
We are praying for you guys to make it through, and we are especially praying for Bradley’s eyesight. He’s so brave to have all of those treatments.
take care–love, Kara
6. Kelly | July 21st, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Hi Amy,
So glad to hear from you! It looks and sounds like you are having a wonderful adventure you will always remember (that is also a GIFT-we never realize how boring our lives are until something GREAT happens) You will one day be recalling the story of Bradley’s miracle healing and laugh and tell stories of the things you saw there. TRUST me, our worst adventures traveling; we now love to talk about over dinner, campfires and when sharing stories about our life. We cannot wait to hear all of yours. Also think of the great diet plan this can be..though you are already perfect; I know every woman is always interested in losing a few pounds. I know if I was there I would lose more than a few, I am a VERY picky eater. I like the (Chickens?) on ice at the grocery store. Do you just pick on up and put it in your cart? Salmonella anyone? Yummy!
Bradley you are being so brave, I know anything in your back hurts. But I can already see in your pictures and writting how much you have grown up this trip. I know God is giving your everything you need and more! Just trust completely in Him for your healing and remember He is there in every moment with you!
In Prayer,
Kelley
7. Angie Abell | July 21st, 2008 at 11:20 pm
I was eating my lunch while bringing up your blog & pictures..BIG mistake! lol How many more treatments to go? I would love to meet Macie.. Its just so nice she and Bradley have each other while there. Maybe they’ll be friends for life!
Hang In there Bradley, you’re doing awesome!!!! We’re all pretty impressed with how well your doing
Angie
8. Jan Budd | July 22nd, 2008 at 3:55 am
HI! Amy and Bradley,
How are you too doing? I am prayering for you everyday! I miss you both. Amy I glad you got to eat something! I love you too!
Bradley 5 treatments thats good! How meny more do you have to get? I see your Aunt donna and ask about you how you too are madeing out!
Love Jan
9. Kellee Wood | July 22nd, 2008 at 9:07 am
Hi Amy & Bradley,
We have been enjoying your blog so much and we are thankful we can read about your adventure! We look forward to it every day. You both are so strong and brave and I couldn’t imagine how hard it is to adjust to a new culture… adjusting to a new state is hard enough.
Your family is consistently in our prayers and we have spread the news to our new community for prayers to be lifted up here in PA.
Miss you!
The Wood family
10. Suzanne Lanier | July 23rd, 2008 at 2:20 pm
YUCK!!! The pictures of that “food” are just gross! Bradley, you must be one tough guy, because just looking at that stuff makes me feel nauseated, and it takes spinal treatments before you feel that way!!!!
Amy, I don’t blame you. I wouldn’t be eating if I were there, either. But then, that’s not why you’re there. At least you found enough to keep you healthy. Can’t have a sick mom now – so close to the end and everyone coming back home. It must have been great to see and hug and kiss Brad and Todd (and vice versa). It’s been quite a summer for all of you. Now the easy part – just sit back and watch (with all eyes seeing) what Jesus can do. The power and the glory be His forever and ever. Amen.
11. Lois M. Daisey | July 24th, 2008 at 8:48 am
I have been trying to get this comment to get through to you,maybe this one will. Amy you are doing a great job & when you get home you will be so glad you chose to do this for Bradley.
Every one at my church wants me to tell them every thing I see in China. They listen & pray for Bradley seperately from the other prayer requests.
Gene Taylor was excited to see you all & he wrote some things to tell Bradley for when he is witnessing to some one who believes in evolution. I will tell him when I talk to him next time.
Call me when you have time, I’ll leave Skype on.
Love, Grany
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