We’re here!
October 1st, 2009
After a 24 hr traveling experience, we made it here to Qingdao safe and almost sound. The longest 12 hour flight from LAX to Seoul, Korea actually went faster than we were expecting, so thank you for everyone’s prayers. As daunting as traveling with two kids under 3 sounds, we just focused on enjoying each step of the way.
We made it to the hospital at 10:00am local time and spent some time unpacking and getting settled. We have gone on a couple of walks now and all of the local are amazed at the tall family with blonde haied, blue eyed children. Our kids are pointed at and photographed everywhere we go, they are celebrities. Overall, we feel like we have all adjusted well and are almost on a normal schedule.
We have talked to the doctors, Hallie has gotten some blood work done, and we got our initial schedule for her stem cell treatments. There are two floors of the hospital that are for stem cell patients with a common area where everybody hangs out in. We’ve met a few families and have heard their stories of hope, and can’t wait for Hallie to get started with the treatment. Her first SCT is scheduled for Monday.
Lots of love,
Adam and Katie
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1. Mom Sweeney | October 1st, 2009 at 9:48 pm
So glad to hear that you made it. We are praying for a great week-end of site seeing and then a great experience on Monday. I got home safe and sound last night from Dallas. What a fun trip for me. I send my love to all.
Mom
2. Stacie Wells | October 1st, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Hi Adam & Katie! I’m so happy you guys made it safely. Thanks for the update and I will keep you guys in my prayers.
3. G-Ma | October 1st, 2009 at 11:44 pm
Everyone here is so excited for you guys, especially precious little Hallie! It’s perfectly understandable why your beautiful children would be celebrities. They are in our book, too!!
Loved speaking and seeing you on Skype last night. There are many prayers being offered up for you during this journey! God will bless you all and Hallie will come home with better vision!! Yipee!!
4. Tammy Kalsow | October 2nd, 2009 at 2:20 am
Hi Adam, Katie,Hallie, and Carter!!!!
We’re so thankful to hear that you made it to China!!! We have been praying lots and lots for you! Please keep us posted – we love to read about what is happening!! Happy October!
Love you all!
Tammy and family
5. Andrea Sweeney | October 2nd, 2009 at 6:13 am
SO good to hear your travels went well – truly an answer to prayer! Love, Ani
6. amanda | October 2nd, 2009 at 12:41 pm
My brother n-law is blind as well and we are looking into the stem cell option, i’m not sure if you’ll ever get this message. I’m tryin to do it from a cell phone. But please keep me posted on how everything is progressing, our prayers are with you and your family. I wish your family the best.
7. Laura Walker | October 4th, 2009 at 10:24 am
I am SO HAPPY that y’all made it!! Trust in GOD and know he is in control….I pray for GODS PEACE to be with y’all and ENJOY EVERY moment because it is truly a life changing experience!! We have been home 4 months now and we miss everyone SO much!!!Keep your FAITH and stand on GODS Promises!! I will stay posted and can’t wait to see what GOD has in store for Hallie!!! She is SO Beautiful!!!
8. hallie | October 8th, 2009 at 10:35 am
Thank you for your note, God’s divine timing was in the words you spoke and the verse you shared. We got yours on the 2nd day, and the Lord used it mightily. THANK YOU.
love, Katie
9. Mom Sweeney | October 18th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
It is early Sunday morning here. All is well. Megs and Bobby stayed overnight last night and Will was here with the two boys. We have been having a lot of fun. Dashel got a “bo-bo” yesterday and ended up in urgent care for 2 stitches on his forehead. Alison and Will got the privilege of holding him down for the procedure. Alison is so proud that she did not faint. We went to Ali and Jordan’s for supper last night. Great food and time together. I will continue to pray for you four sojourners. I trust that the good Lord has his hand on all of you. I am especially praying for Adam as I know how difficult it must be at times living in close quarters for an extended period of time.
Hugs and kisses to all.
MOM Sweeney
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