1-14-08
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.
15 comments January 14th, 2008
