One of the highlights of our trip!!
August 2nd, 2008
Tonight, Jack one of the translators invited us to his apartment for dinner. Jack has been a very good friend to Bradley and us and we were so excited to have him offer to cook for us…and boy did he cook!! Jack has a lot of energy!! He cooked about 5 different dishes for us and they all were sooooo good! We told him he should become a chef. He lives with some of the other acupuncturist and physical therapist who work for Beike. They were all so nice and hospitably to us. It was definitely an experience that I will always treasure and I know Bradley will also. We feel we have made friends for life and we wish we could take them all home with us!
Yesterday we went with Macie and Shel to a park. We rode a sky lift and took in some beautiful views of Qingdao. It too us up into a mountain where we looked down on the city and the ocean. I was a little scared because there was not much holding you in the seat. It was fun though, even if it started to pour down raining while we were on it.
We have heard some exciting reports from kids who were here but have returned home already. The first is a sweet boy named Garrett he is eight. His mom e-mailed Marcie’s mom and told her he can now see the big E on the eye chart and he has never been able to before. His eye doctor has confirmed that his vision is improving. His website is www.garrettsfightforsight.com . Another success story is that of Glen’s. He was the little boy who had the awful reaction to the first spinal treatment and went home early. He was able to get one IV injection and one spinal injection but just from that his mom says that his vision is improving. She says he is sitting on the couch watching t.v. an he could never see it from there before! Bradley really misses playing with transformers with Glen.
Just as I am feeling comfortable in China and relaxing a little…it has come time to leave. This truly is an experience of a lifetime and the friends we have made from all over the world will be cherished forever. I hope to stay in touch with them all. I took some pictures of the interpreters because a lot of them will be off of work for the weekend. There is also a picture of Kirshner, one of the head honchos.
Tomorrow will be our last full day in China and we are hoping to get some more sight seeing in. I cannot wait to get home and see everyone especially Todd, Caleb, and Olivia!
Love, Amy
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1. Grany Lois | August 2nd, 2008 at 2:04 am
Bradley, Amy & Cheryl,
This was the best report yet! Maybe some of those wonderful people can visit us, here in Chincoteague. We would love to meet them.
The people from Bible schoolare all wanting to hear from Bradley the older ones don’t nave a computer so I tell them all about it when they call. They want a full report when you get home.
The pictures are great. I tried to write a comment on Macies blog but somehow I couldnt get it to go through.
Counting the hours & praying.
Love & prayers,
Grany
2. Donna Jones | August 2nd, 2008 at 3:35 am
Hi Guys,
What a great blog! We really have enjoyed the photos. Boy do you have alot of material for “What I did this summer!”
Cheryl what a special grandmother you are. The kids are very fortunate to have you. You have truly put your love in action.
Sorry I haven’t called lately, I broke a part on my skype camera.
Glad that you were able to see some of Pony Penning. I’m sure that it is at least equal with the Olympics!
We are praying for your safe return.
Love,
Aunt Donna
3. Angie Abell | August 2nd, 2008 at 7:34 am
That is so nice. I think its just so great you got this experience, both of you-all of you!! I can sense the excitement in your writing. I’m sure at the same time it is bitter sweet having to leave new friends. I, however, cannot wait to see you guys back here safe and well.. I’m sure I speak for many of us!!
XOX
Angie
4. John A, Tullous | August 2nd, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Well, gang,
It has been a wonderful Blog and the pictures are priceless – Names to faces is better than just names. With the time change you guys should be packing for the trip home right about now. So I’ll sign off and wait your blessed return- can’t wait. Love Ya Grandpa & Grandma Yvonne
di chin
5. Abe Riggin | August 3rd, 2008 at 5:24 am
hi. how are you. i am happy. so are youuuuuuuuuu. don’t cut the green wire!!!! Happy Birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. happy birthday dear… yeah you. happy birthday to you. AND MANY MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRE. sorry. I’m just glad you will both be home soon. wev’e been praying And are happy for you. yay. As soon as I find out that you are home I will kill you, WAIT! I mean call you (that was too close). Be Happy. uuuuuuuummmmmmmmmmmmmm……… bye
6. Kelley | August 5th, 2008 at 5:19 am
HI EVERYONE who LOVES BRADLEY,
we are throwinging a PARTY for BRADLEY !!
Where:Assateague Island, North Parking Lot A, Left of Traffic Cricle.
What:Bonfire Beach Party to celebrate Bradley’s return from China and the Miracle God has done in his life!!!
When: Sat. August 9th 5:30 pm-10pm
Who: EVERYONE who loves Bradley. Young and Old.
*Games, Music, Food and fun!!!
*Bring:Drinks, plates and utensils for your OWN family and a “Potluck” dish to SHARE!!! We will have a fire!!!
We are definatly hoping Abe Riggin can make it; that guy always has something Crazy to say and will be the life of the party!!! Abe; invite all of your friends; let them know that Bradley is back in town and we are celebrating!!!!
Kelley
Details please call
757-894-0720
7. christian walston | August 5th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
hey brad, i didnt know your email didnt work. I sent emails earlier and you didnt answer so i thought you didnt want to talk to me or i had the wrong email addres or something lol. well i guess you should be almost home, if not already. ill talk to you later and I know you wont regret this trip.
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