Aaahhhhhhhh, home
February 21st, 2008
So we have been home for about 2 weeks. Finally we are not waking up at 4 am starving. Finally we are beginning to adjust to our normal schedules. I am sure Lydia has gained back the 4 lbs she lost, for sure I have gained the 7 lbs I lost. It has been really wonderful to go to grocery stores and not see live animals and smell the stench of decaying animal flesh! We are so glad to have all the comforts of home.
Lydia was a great traveler, we had a long flight back to the US and a delayed connecting flight to St Louis. She fussed less than the rest of us, I think she was just happy to be on the way home away from IV’s. Our flight arrived in STL around midnight, only 1 missing piece of luggage which was amazing after watching the way luggage is “sorted” after customs in Chicago. We stayed in St Louis at my friends house (thanks Curt,Shell and Ben) and slept until 4pm that day. Unfortunatley, they had the flu and we had the tail end of some Chinese cold, so we decided to say our hellos and goodbyes from down the hall to each other. Seems there was no cross contamination and we all hope to remain healthy.
Lydia’s sight continues to improve. She is not constanlty requesting sunglasses as she did before, she is more tolerant of sunlight. The day we arrived at our home, I turned on the TV and Lydia said “there are lights blinking on the TV”. She has never mentioned anything about the TV before. In the middle of the night last week, we were awake at 3am, Lydia said “What is that light out there?” and pointed to the window. She was seeing the street light which is a half block away. That same night we were still up and she said “there is a light on my CD player, has that always been there?” She was referring to the small red light that illuminates when it is plugged in. Today,during daylight hours, she was noticing flashes of light on the TV again. They were of less intensity and contrast/brightness than the first time. SOOOOOOOOO exciting. I can hardly wait for the next development. Look out Ryan Seacrest, she can hardly wait to see you!
Thank you again to everyone who has made this possible!!! So many people to thank in so many ways!! I hear there have been some pretty amazing poker games in Belgrade lately….thank you guys!! I will try to continue to update the blog as long as there is something to report. Not sure how long the site will keep us. Thanks again!
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1. granny | February 22nd, 2008 at 9:38 am
We are all sooooooooooooo happy you are both safely home. It will be a long journey to total sight, but, as you know, that is what granny believes will happen. So we will all need to be patient, pray lots and keep the faith. People we know and people we don’t know have all been so kind and so generous to the beautiful little lady. Thanks to all. Keep praying, because that is what has gotten us this far!!!
2. Margaret Bilderback | February 22nd, 2008 at 10:58 am
Praise God you are home and Lydia is making progress. I can only imagine the joy of each time you see a new sight, Lydia. Miss Jennifer told me she had seen you for a short time. I will keep you both in my prayers.
Margaret Turner Bilderback
3. Kim Dencklau | February 25th, 2008 at 3:27 am
Julie
Love to hear the good news on Lydia. I’m sure you are all happy to be home. Hugs to Lydia from us. Hope to hear more progress as time goes on.
Aunt Kim & Uncle Kevin
4. Karen | February 27th, 2008 at 3:32 am
Sorry, it’s been a while since I checked here. New developments are sooo exciting! The little light on the CD player…small – that’s awesome!
5. Shel | February 27th, 2008 at 11:47 am
Good to hear all is well. I’m proud of you Lydia.
Been watching from Colorado
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