“my boy- he’s a keeper!”
July 1st, 2009
We are officially leaving Qingdao on July 7th instead of the 9th! We have had all of my treatments moved up. I will be receiving a total of 7 infusions- I have already had 5 as of Monday which was an IV. Friday July 3rd will be my last spinal and Monday July 6th will be my last IV and we fly out of Qingdao on Tuesday July 7th at 10:15am to Shanghai where we hop on a United flight at 3:55pm headed for O’Hare and will arrive- get this at 4:16pm July 7th! So on the return trip we lose no time, but we gain jet-lag you can be sure of that! Now, we are flying on stand-by tickets so we need lots of prayers to get us on that flight! We are very excited to be coming home a few days early as I will have about 3 weeks left before I head back to school. Noah keeps reminding me that he will have 6 weeks until he goes back to Seton for his last year- he will be in 8th grade. He has grown up here in China, both mentally and physically. He was definitely a favorite of many- and I am proud to call him my son- and am hoping I can get him out of here- because many would like to take him home with them- they tell me he’s a keeper- but I already knew that.
Will post more soon- our love to all!
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1. Marty Golby | July 2nd, 2009 at 3:10 am
Hello from Geneseo!
Thanks for the updates! We wish you both a safe trip back to the states. You will have much to talk about when you get home, and we’re anxious to hear about it. You have exemplified bravery, perseverance, and patience on this journey, and we know that you will continue to carry those great qualities as you transition back to life at home. Have a safe trip! –Marty and Sue
2. Jessica | July 2nd, 2009 at 3:52 am
He is a keeper all right! 8th grade! Wow! I’m so glad Noah is still at Seton, and you are loving UT more than ever. I hope this trip was truly helpful for your health!
3. Megan Harrison | July 2nd, 2009 at 3:52 am
Hey Ms. Ruthey!!
and I really look forward to school starting just so I can come talk to you 
I have been thinking about you a lot lately! I enjoy reading your blogs about your treatments and about China. They are very touching and you are a very strong person! I really look up to you a lot. I know you have been through a lot in the past few years and you deserve what you are getting right now! I really can not wait til school starts because I really want to talk to you!! You are so amazing and seem to have a lot of patients. I know you will do great! I bet you are ready to come home. It’s probably really tough not being able to be in your own bed for a long time! Sounds like Noah is having a lot of fun there.. he sounds like a fun kid! Its awesome that a lot of people are looking at him and liking him.. I would be proud if he were my kid lol. But I just wanted to give you a comment because I haven’t yet
Have a great rest of the time in China and Good Luck too
Megan Harrison
4. ANNIE STICE | July 3rd, 2009 at 10:12 pm
HELLO MIA AND NOAH TIM AND I ARE GETTING READY TO HEAD OUT TO PICK UP OUR SON,WHO HAS SPENT THE LAST WEEK AT IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY AT A DIVING CAMP, THOUGHT I WOULD CATCH UP ON YOU AND YOU JOURNEY. I CAN HARDLY BEIEVE IT IS ALMOST OVER! WE ARE ALL EXCITED FOR YOUR RETURN HOME, IM SURE DAD MISSES YOU ALL TERRIBLY. I KNOW THE STAND -BY SITUATION WILL BE NO PROBLEM, JUST ANOTHER MIRACLE COMING YOUR WAY! YOU ARE ALL IN MY PRAYERS. LOVE YOU MUCH.
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