Devin’ ONH Blog

I couldn’t sleep yet again last night, so I put my ipod on for a while to try and help me. These stem cells must have something in them to keep me up. Anyway, even though the treatment hurt I’m not in any pain now! Today should be a good day. I’m not sure what I have planned yet. I might just take today to relax, and maybe I’ll do something tomorrow. The doctors will come in around 9 then it’s off to breakfast i go!! I think I’m going to check out the gym over at the hotel where we eat breakfast. Maybe I can do some light exercise. I can’t wait to get a suntan!! It’s impossible here because of the smog!! 10 days left!! I found out my schedule for next week. My last spinal is the 19th and my IV is the 23rd. Two days after that we’re Philly bound!! I can’t wait!!!!!!!!!!!! Bryan & Pop are picking us up at the airoport!!! We don’t get in until 11pm, but I don’t care!! I’m really starting to count down now!!! I’ll write later. Thanks for everything guys!! <3                                                                                

This morning Dr. Tony came in and examined my eyes. The first time he did it when we first arrived in China one of my eyes focused and followed his finger when he placed it in front of my nose. Now both eyes do it! He said that this is the start of  improvement!!!                                                                                                                                                                                                             Today is my 3rd spinal. After this I’ll have an IV and 1 more spinal on the 19th! I’ll be going in at 2:00 this time. I didn’t do too much yesterday, just basically played on the computer all day. I didn’t sleep good again last night. I just keep thinking about coming home!! I’m gonna get breakfast from McDonald’s today. Just what I need to get a little fatter Haha! It’s not that bad though. The hot chocolate is really good!! And I always get 2 hash browns. Treadmill here I come!! I can’t wait to go fishing and have some summer fun when I get back!! Our CD’s we had shipped over here are MIA!! God only knows where they are!! Ohh I don’t know!! I gotta go make some phone calls. I’ll let everyone know how this treatment goes! Thanks again for all of the thoughts and prayers!!   My treatment was pretty rough today. They didn’t give me enough sleeping medication and I really felt the needle. I cried!! Other than that I don’t have a headache or any back pain. I was also talking to my friend Hannah, and usually when I look at someone for a while and talk to them I can start to feel my eyes shake and have to close them. Tonight I felt really comfortable looking at her and talking to her. Hopefully tomorrow I’ll have a good day. Your prayers are working slowly but surely!! Thanks so much!!!                                                                                                      

The 3 of us spent mother’s day in Hang Zhou. We went to the zoo!! We got to see lots of animals including some monkeys, elephants, a panda, and we watched a very smart seal put on a show! Afterwards you could have pictures with him, and you know me, I just had to get one. So I did and I was hugging him, and he smelled like fish, but he was so cute!! Then we got some lunch at Hooters. I tried to get a cheeseburger, but it didn’t taste right. Ahh I ‘d give anything to just eat a normal cheeseburger!! The day was going so good until I wanted to get my nails done. These people wanted $2,000 RMB’s, and they didn’t even do a good job!! I think they wanted to rip us off so Mr. Lee helped us and we wound up paying $400 RMB’s which is about $57 US for Gram & me. Overall it was a good day. My dinner just came. I’m soooo sick of this food!!!! I’m gonna have some rice. Yay!! I’ll write later. P.S. Happy Mother’s Day Mom Mom & to everyone!             

The Ford Family left for Georgia today. It was really sad seeing them go home. I sang to Will one last time this morning, and he just took it all in like always. What a little angel, and what a strong family they all are. We all went out last night to the Holiday Inn. It was a beautiful place, but I wasn’t feeling too good after dinner. It was another rough night trying to sleep with the noisy elevator, a baby crying in the next room, and fireworks being shot off in the middle of the night. Not feeling well topped it all off. Me, Gram, & Mom are going to go out to eat later on. Hopefully it will be good tonight. I’m not sure what’s up for tomorrow yet. I’m really wanting to go to the zoo!! It’s really nice here today. I haven’t really been out besides breakfast this morning, but it was beautiful out. Gram & Mom are at the park right now, and I stayed in and wrote in my diary. It’s been very helpful especially when I get in my little moments. My 3rd treatment is Wednesday so I’m getting there. I’ll have an IV and one more spinal after that. I’m still so ready to come home and see everyone!!! I hope it goes by fast. I think the main thing is to keep busy, and then you won’t think about it as much. Well I better get ready for dinner since i take forever. Thanks again for keeping me in your prayers! I need as many as I can get!! I LOOOOOOOVE you all!!! Miss everyone SOOOOO much!!                                                                                                                                         

Today’s been good so far. I got a lot of sleep last night and woke up about 6am. Everyone is going shopping today so it looks like I’ll have to find a way to keep myself occupied for the day. I feel better, but not up for going out. I got my Chinese coloring book, a diary, and plenty of apple juice! 15 more days till we come home! Yah!! I’m so ready to eat a big American cheeseburger with bacon and lettuce and some mayo & ketchup! Ahh yum yum!! The Ford’s are leaving tomorrow morning:( Will is doing good. I’m gonna miss the heck outta him!! Well I think I’m gonna go walk around for a bit and see hw I feel. Maybe I’ll go find someone to chat with. I’ll write later!!! Bye<3

My next treatment is today at 3:00. Hopefully I’ll make out a little better this time around. I didn’t sleep a wink last night. I’m not sure why. I think it’s just everything going on. There’s just so much to take in, and I’m starting to really get homesick. I don’t know whether to cry, be happy, or just go crazy! I think I’m doing a little bit of it all. I just really hope it’s all worth it in the end. It’s in God’s hands, and I’ll take whatever I can get. He’s in charge! Well I’m gonna go now. I love you guys!!! Miss all of you terrible!!!:( I’ll let you know how I make out tomorrow. <3

Yesterday was the worst day ever. I don’t think I’ve ever been in that much pain in my life. The doctors had to administer some pain medication in an IV. I slept for about 2 hours, and when I woke up I only had a slight back ace. My headache was gone. Thanks God!! The doctors told me that the stem cells had a strong affect on my body, which I guess is a good thing because they told me they’re working and that I was special:) I don’t think we’re going to make it home early so I’m pretty bummed about that. We can make it all the way to California. It’s just California to Philly. The stupid thing is that there are 3 seats, but they won’t let us have them!! Ahh!! Well at least I’m feeling better today. I seriously thought I was gonna die! Tonight we’re going out to do some singing at some Spanish restaurant. That’ll be interesting. Then we might hit up a little shopping center. I’m gonna go drink so apple juice because I’m extremely parched right now. Haha My next treatment is tomorrow. Yippy skippy! Hopefully it won’t be as bad. Keep your fingers crossed!! Love you guys!!!!!!!

I didn’t get to go shopping last night because I didn’t feel up to it but that’s ok. Gram & Mom brought me back an Abercrombie hat and bag. I woke up this morning with a terrible back ache and still had a headache. I couldn’t get cozy so I tossed and turned for a while then I took some pain medicine when Gram woke up. I’m ok now, but I’m still not feeling very well. My next treatment is Friday and then the next is Wednesday. I’m allowed to leave on the 21st instead of the 25th. We’re working on plane tickets now. Hopefully all goes well! I’m going to take a nap now. I’ll write later. Thanks for all of your comments. I enjoy reading them. I’m not sure when I’ll see results. It’s different for everyone. It’s not fun though. I’m pretty crappy, but I’ll be ok. Thanks everybody for your concern. I appreciate it!! I’ll write later!

Man, what a long day! The treatment went very well. The worst of it was laying down for 6 hours with a terrible headache. Today I’m doing alright. Still have a bit of a headache, but I’m hoping it goes away. Three more spinals to go and one IV! I’ll be home in 19 days! I’m counting down everyday. I miss everyone to death!! I’ll write later. I’m gonna go lay down for a while. XoXo Devin

 Well we just hung out at the hospital yesterday. Today is treatment day! I’ll be going at 2:30, and I have to lay still for 4-6 hours afterwards. I will be having my first spinal. I’d say I’m a little nervous, scared, anxious, and all kinds of other stuff. I’ll be ok though. I’m hoping I’ll feel ok for tomorrow because we’re all going night shopping!! I’ll let everyone know how I make out. I’m learning some Chinese so that’s been fun. I’ll write as soon as I can!! Wish me luck!!