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January 14th, 2008
We are having quite the adventure during our stay in China. We have experienced some unusual things the last couple of days. Apparently the rules of driving are much different here-I am not sure if any exist as cars frequently cross lines to pass,run lights,come within an inch to the side of another vehicle. No one seems to be too bothered by it all. We have witnessed some very interesting foods. In the elevator some food was being delivered, one dish was a partially dead fish in a bowl of broth and noodles-it’s tail would move intermittently! That was a long elevator ride! I can’t even talk about the things I have seen at the supermarket in the way of meat-live,partially live and recently dead. It is difficult to be a vegetarian here! Lydia has been eating a lot of McDonalds and KFC when the delivery order is correct. I am becoming very hungry, but we are able to find fresh vegetables at the market down the street. We have had fun taking a rickshaw ride from the market to the hospital, some are bicycle/man powered and some are motor scooter powered. We have a good time experiencing lots of differences in our cultures. Lydia is becoming quite the world traveler and is talking very pleasantly about some of the cultural differences already. I am very proud of her.
Today will be her first stem cell transplant. It is scheduled for 2:30 pm , she cannot have food/drink for several hours before and after. she must also lay flat for 6 hrs after the procedure. I hope she will be sedated enough to sleep as that will be difficult for all if she is not. She understands why this is important and has been very cooperative. She is excited to have this procedure today and says, ”Maybe when I get done with my treatment I might be able to see”.
Please keep us in your prayers today for her safety during the procedures (she will be sedated) and for the stem cells to begin to heal and grow her optic nerves.
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1. Jen McKee | January 14th, 2008 at 11:17 am
Juli and Lydia- You have constantly been in my thoughts and prayers. I anxiously await news of your adventure as does everyone else here that loves and cares about you. May the miracle that you are seeking now be within reach.
2. Karen | January 14th, 2008 at 9:12 pm
So, it’s 8:30p your time. I hope all went well. I thought of Lydia very much over the weekend. Lots of happy thoughts to both of you
3. Lexi! | January 14th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Good morning!! had a hard time sleeping last night, thinking about youu Lydia, and you too Doug and Juli! Hope everything is going well, and i hope you are doing ok Lydia!! I am so proud of you and im sure you were a very good patient!! i hope to talk to you soon and to hear about your first treatment!! Love you sososososo much!!!!!!!
love
Aunt Shelley
4. Mrs. Rowe | January 14th, 2008 at 10:24 pm
Good morning Lydia,
Ms. Kathy is back at school and will begin to get more books ready for you. The class will send you a message later today.
Have a great day!
Can you send us any pictures of you in China to share with the class?
Mrs. Rowe
5. Blythe | January 14th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
The day is almost over your time and I hope the treatment went well. It sounds like you are all having quite the adventure and you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Look forward to hearing more soon!!
6. Genny Perso | January 14th, 2008 at 10:46 pm
Juli, I’m so glad you guys are doing well. I wanted to let you know that my mom goes to Our Lady of Snows 1x a month with my aunt in Belleville, Il. They pray with a man that has visitations from Mary. You can write down prayers and intentions and they all pray for them. I gave her you and Lydia’s name, and they are going to pray for you both. I am just so proud of Lydia… I get teary eyed when I think about what a BRAVE young lady she is. You guys take care..our thoughts are with you both. GO TEAM Genny
7. Michelle Kuda-Haynam | January 14th, 2008 at 11:36 pm
Hello Lydia & Juli-
It is Ms. Michelle one of your old preschool teachers. I wanted to wish you well in China. What do you like most about China? I have never been there. Do you think that I would like it?
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Good Luck, Michelle
8. bill Eads | January 15th, 2008 at 12:06 am
Doug and Juli
Hope all is going well There in China. Our hearts and prayers go out to you. Hopefully this will someday soon help Lydia see the wonderful parents she has been hearing for so many years. Doug I can’t dew but i can do Dt 7-up. Bullets no way, St.Louis brewed light. Stay off the sweets your hyper enough. on second thought that might be the only foods that might look familiar.
God speed and hope all goes well
Bill,Connie,Trevor and Austin Eads
9. Molly | January 15th, 2008 at 1:12 am
You are in our prayers, Lydia. It sounds like you are seeing and experiencing so much while in China. I hope you will tell me about some of your adventures when you get home.
Pastor Molly
10. Debbie | January 15th, 2008 at 1:13 am
Juli & Lydia-
I’ve been thinking about you both alot lately. I talked to Kim & Chuck at Joyce’s funeral. Looking forward to helping Kim with some fundraisers within the next few months. Your article came out in the Daily Journal last Wednesay-front page! It was a real good article and I would love one of those Christmas pictures of you (hint, hint).
Lydia-keeping being a good, brave little girl. We are so proud of you!
I’ll be praying for you both and checking in daily.
Love ya! Debbie & Steve
11. Melissa LaHay | January 15th, 2008 at 1:55 am
You both are constantly on my mind. I hope all went well with the first treatment. I am glad you both are enjoying the culture. Juli, I know how hard it must be to see all the strange meat!! Lydia, you are the bravest girl I know!! Can’t wait for the next update.
Love,
Melissa
12. jennifer turner | January 15th, 2008 at 2:41 am
I was not sure if the procedure was 12:30 our time or your time, but do hope it is a good day!
Lydia’s coninues to be right up there on top of the list with Mrs. H. She finds out the results of her issue tomorrow around 4:00.
Please give our gal lots of hugs for all!
Ms Jennifer
13. Raquel | January 15th, 2008 at 3:32 am
Hi Lydia, I am a friend of your aunt Shelley’s and I have been thinking alot about you and hope that you are doing well. I can’t wait for you to come back and see Shelley and Luke’s new house. I understand that you will have to have treatments once you come back to the US. I hope that your mom has been able to find some food. That would be so hard to not be able to find fresh vegatables. Is there any fruit there? Well take care and I will keep monitoring your progress though Shelley and this site. Good luck. I will keep you in my prayers!!!!
Raquel
14. Lexi! | January 15th, 2008 at 8:00 am
Good morning Lydia!! we all hope you slept good we cant wait to hear from you!!! We love you!! Hope to hear from you soon!!
love
Aunt Shelley
15. Kathy and Herk | January 15th, 2008 at 8:51 am
Hope everything went well. The things your experiencing sound great but scary at the same time. Take lots of pictures so Lydia can show them to all of us.
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