Hello to all you folks back home!!

September 2nd, 2007


Let me begin by thanking you all for the thoughts and prayers on my behalf. Please continue to pray. I’ll begin with the trip over. If you are not a seasoned traveler you will read up on all you can find and try to be prepared for this, but when the plan was put into action it didn’t really go as expected. Because of the circulation problems I get cold easily. People, planes are COLD! I shivered the whole way. Plane aisles are narrow and on the China flight I was carried on and off the plane. We were met at the airport and transported to a wonderful hotel. The next morning we were taken to the hospital and they immediately began working on me. Although to look at the hospital, which would remind you of one in an old movie, the care is awesome. Doors are narrow and Roger has to carry me a lot. There is no food served in the hospital. So, three times a day we have to figure out what to eat and how to get it. Let me tell you, just because it has an American label it isn’t American food! We have started a small kitchen in our room. Communication is a real thrill, but we have an interpreter available in case we get into a bind. The doctors are great and the smiling, happy nurses are friendly and do awesome work. I will have my first treatment Monday. Treatment options are still being decided, but I believe they’ll make the best decisions for my case. I have confidence in these folks from what they’ve done so far. Family and friends we will try to get on here as much as we can. We are so busy that finding time for the computer is hard. Please pray for us and the doctors and nurses we trust so much. I appreciate all of you. Randy

Roger
 Hello everyone! Thanks for checking on us. We are settling in and things are moving quickly. The wonderful attitude of everyone here makes you feel so good. These are a happy bunch of people. Smiles abound! I was very impressed with how quickly they began working on Randy. And his attitude is just awe inspiring. He has faith in God and faith in the people taking care of him. Continue to pray. Oh, and for those of you that know me, Wal-Mart in China is just like Wal-Mart back home!!

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25 Comments Add your own

  • 1. Patty  |  September 2nd, 2007 at 2:54 am

    Hi Randy and Dad! Wishing you all the best! We are so excited for you. You are in our prayers. With love, Patty, Jason, Henry and baby

  • 2. Bevo  |  September 2nd, 2007 at 2:56 am

    Great to hear that you two made it OK. We are thinking about and praying for you both. Keep us posted. Don\’t eat too much Chinese food! It may look like chicken but……..

  • 3. Lisa Troxell  |  September 2nd, 2007 at 2:57 am

    I know your sister, Kim, and I will hold you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

  • 4. Rick  |  September 2nd, 2007 at 2:58 am

    I’m really glad to hear that you made it there safely. With God as your pilot you can’t go wrong. You get rested up and have a good nights sleep. I love you

  • 5. Sandi J.  |  September 2nd, 2007 at 2:59 am

    Randy, just remember that wilth God all things are possible. We will be praying for you, Roger and your families.God Bless You !

  • 6. Kim  |  September 2nd, 2007 at 3:01 am

    I am so glad that you guys made it safe! You are in my thoughts and prayers daily. I love you, Kim

  • 7. Michael V  |  September 2nd, 2007 at 3:03 am

    You dont know me but I know A couple of Saints that you know..your Sister Kim and JESUS….yes he heard you and is with you always! ” By His Wounds you are HEALED: Isaiah 53 May he use you always for his purpose! GOD BLESS YOU!

  • 8. Robin Larson  |  September 2nd, 2007 at 3:04 am

    Good Luck

  • 9. Kim  |  September 2nd, 2007 at 3:06 am

    Randy, I know that God has already Healed you..like you have said in Church Yesterday..God Truly Has His Hand On You! I love you Bro!

  • 10. Tammy  |  September 2nd, 2007 at 3:07 am

    This is the first of many notes to wish you the very best in this fantastic journey. All is well because you have invited GOD along. I love you very much. Tammy

  • 11. Scott and Marcia  |  September 2nd, 2007 at 11:01 am

    We are so glad that you all made it there in one piece. We miss you guys so much. Hope the treatments go okay, we will be praying for the both of you through this whole thing. Randy you are in good hands, Roger is an excellent cook! Roger we knew you would check out Walmart before you left there, oh and by the way we went to Walmart today and they miss you too. Just kidding, we love you guys, God bless.
    Love,
    Scott, Marcia, Ernie, Emily and Ethan

  • 12. jennifer  |  September 3rd, 2007 at 10:18 am

    Randy,
    Wishing you all the luck and prayers that one could possibly send your way. Keep your faith, and I will pass your name on to friends so that they will lift you up in their prayers as well.
    Jennifer (Morgan)

  • 13. Lisa Troxell  |  September 4th, 2007 at 8:48 pm

    I am so glad to hear that they are treating you great and i am praying that everything goes great…i have passed your name on to my friends asking for their prayers for you and roger while you are there as well as your family.

  • 14. Melissa Maxwell  |  September 4th, 2007 at 11:04 pm

    Randy and Roger
    Glad you guys are doing well. As long as there is a Walmart, Roger is right at home :)
    We sure miss you at church. Sunday was a great blessing to see Holly and David accept Jesus as their Saviour. I know that lifts your spirits! Remember we are all praying for you both. Take Care and God Bless!
    Melissa Maxwell

  • 15. Trish  |  September 5th, 2007 at 3:37 am

    Good luck with the treatments. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  • 16. Anonymous  |  September 6th, 2007 at 10:21 am

     

  • 17. Robin  |  September 11th, 2007 at 10:37 am

    I hope you’re doing well, and if there is anything I can do for you please feel free to ask. I have been preying for you, I know it has been experience. I love the Chinese people I believe they are very caring. I will need to hear all of your experiences when you get back to United States. God bless you. Take care, your friend Robin PS. ask if anybody remembers me.

  • 18. David Gilreath  |  September 17th, 2007 at 9:19 am

    Hello Randy,
    Good to hear your feelin somthing in those areas of your body again.
    Glad that Wal-Mart IS there also, thank God for Sam Walton, huh?
    God Blees you and hope to see you when you get back, haven`t seen you in a while!
    Dave

  • 19. Chris Carter  |  September 17th, 2007 at 1:38 pm

    Hey Randy, I hope and pray all goes well for you over there in China. I want to see you come home, walk into the Dairy Bar and shake my hand!!!!! We all miss you back here in our small part of the world. Keep smiling…good things are happening!!! Love ya, Chris Carter

  • 20. Karen & Lonnie  |  September 17th, 2007 at 10:06 pm

    Just wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
    Karen & Lonnie

  • 21. anthony  |  September 18th, 2007 at 8:54 am

    randy, you don\’t much know me, in fact i\’m willing to wager you don\’t know me at all, but i still hope and pray that you make a quick recovery, while thanking the Lord you should also know this. The war is already won, you must show for battle. i will pray for you, and your speedy recovery, i believe anything with God is possible, God bless you. Hurry and come back to the states, lol.

  • 22. GARY AND EMMA OWENS  |  September 19th, 2007 at 2:07 am

    randy your mom is setting here with me.o this is wendells wife .she said to tell you she is proud of all the goood work . keep it up god is in controll ;and she said to tell you she loves you .love mom

  • 23. Brad Corder  |  September 19th, 2007 at 10:31 am

    Hey you guys.
    I just wanted to tell you guys I love you two and was thinking about you two. I came across a bible verse while i was reading my bible at school that I thought would be great for you guys to hear.

    Wilt not thou deliver my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living?
    Psalm 56:13

    I love you two very much! Be careful.

    GodIsLove,
    Brad

  • 24. Tonya, Kaden & Jeremy  |  September 20th, 2007 at 12:35 am

    We are very happy and excited for you. We can’t wait for you to get home. We have missed you very much. Kaden is getting BIG!!!. He says he loves you.
    Love you very much,
    Tonya, Kaden & Jeremy

  • 25. Danielle (Hatfield) Daugherty  |  September 20th, 2007 at 12:40 am

    Randy,
    You have been in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there and have a safe trip home.
    Danielle & Cherokee

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