And we’re off!
April 12th, 2008
Well this will be the last message we write from the USA! As many of you know, Jason and I have really struggled with not letting the anxiety and fear of this journey overshadow the possibilities of amazing results for Brayden. The staff at Brayden’s school had a prayer blanket made for him. On the back, they had written bible verses. As I unfolded the blanket to read the verses, my thumb was on the verse “Be not afraid, only believe.” Mark 5:36. That really hit home for us, so we have decided to make that our “motto” for this trip. We do believe that we have been given the chance to make a difference for Brayden. If we let fear take over our lives, think of all the amazing opportunities and experiences we would miss out on- even if that means hauling two kids, 8 bags of luggage, a stroller, and a wheelchair around the city of Shanghai!! Please pray that goes okay! We will miss you all very much! Talk to you when we get to China!
With love,
Jason, Lorie, Brayden and Brylie
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1. Brandy Russell | April 13th, 2008 at 5:51 am
God Bless you all! We will continue to pray daily for you! How Great is OUR GOD that you have the opportunity to do this! Love you all of you and we will be glad to hear you landed in China safely!!!!
Love, Brandy
2. Lori Johnson | April 14th, 2008 at 10:05 am
When you’re reading this you will be in China! I hope your trip went ok and we will be anxious to hear how everyone is doing. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Love you all!
Wade, Lori. Shayla, kamryn and Avery
3. Kelly Keegan | April 14th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
We love you Guys and know that it will be okay. You all are so very brave! Brayden was so blessed to have you two as his parents. And I know we are all blessed to have Brayden in ours! Our prayers will always be with you!!!
Love,Kel Pat and Ken
4. Mommy Sue | April 14th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
Our prayers and our hearts are with you daily.
Love Mom.
5. Tammie Hall | April 15th, 2008 at 3:18 am
Lori, Jason, and kids
I have been thinking of you!! I am praying all goes well. Ashley gave me the information on how to reach this site.
I will check on a regular basis to see how things are going!!
Take care!! Keep safe!!
Sending my love and prayers,
Tammie Hall
ps I figured Grandma Mary Pat would hide in your luggage and go along…haha
6. Kitten Gilmore | April 15th, 2008 at 4:15 am
Hi guys! We hope ever thing is going okay. We are praying for all of you. Give Brayden love from us. Hope to hear from you soon. We already miss him.
Take Care and God Bless.
Kitten Gilmore, Lacee Wald, Kim Ferguson, Shawn Nelson, Jaclyn Stadt, Brenda Jarrett, Dee (OT, PT)
7. Ila Gipson | April 18th, 2008 at 8:06 am
Hey guys. Sounds like you all had a hectic trip to China. Oh well, you made it, and that’s the important thing. Sounds like Brayden is doing well with his treatments. That’s great. Doesn’t sound like Brylie is going to let anyone mistreat her big brother. Keep the faith and don’t forget your motto. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs and kisses to Brayden and Brylie. Love ya all. Ila
8. Ila Gipson | April 18th, 2008 at 11:07 am
Hey guys. So glad you all arrived in China in one piece. I just know that Brayden will benefit from the treatments. You are in my thoughts and prayers daily. Hugs and kisses to Brayden and Brylie. Love ya all Ila
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