1-31-08
January 31st, 2008
Yes, I realize it has been a long time since my last post. I apologize. Things have been challenging as of late, better now. Looking forward to our return on Tuesday. No place like home 
Fireworks go off here at all hours of the day and night as they are preparing for their New Year and Spring Festival – I have been told this is like our Christmas-more fireworks! Anyway, for a couple of nights fireworks have been set off very close to the hospital. Lydia says she can see the fireworks in the sky, “kind of like they are blinking on and off”. She just continues to improve. Quite amazing!!
Quite a few people have left over the last few days, it was very nice to get to know them and I will enjoy following them through their blogs ( as long as they update more often than I do!)
VERY BIG THANK YOU to everyone that attended Lydia’s Lunch in Belgrade. Wish we could have been there to see everyone, your support is overwhelming!
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1. Debbie | January 31st, 2008 at 11:39 am
Juli & Lydia-
The lunch at the church was very good. There were several people there and the tables were pretty full. All of this for you Lydia-you are so loved! I got to talk to your granny and she told me how sick the chicken had made you. I’m so glad you started feeling better. I also glad you could see some of the fireworks. They can be colorful and beautiful. I know you can’t wait to be home and there are alot of people that can’t wait for you to be home! Enjoy the New Year in China-because this has been just the beginning of a very good year for you both.
We think of you constantly. Stay strong and hope to see you both soon!
Love ya……..Debbie & Steve
2. Paducah Stricklins | January 31st, 2008 at 11:42 am
Juli and Lydia: CONGRATULATIONS on all your hard work there and for your impressive, wonderful, blessed results—and for the results in the days and weeks ahead. As always, you will be in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers—especially as you travel back home. Please continue to keep us posted with the blogs—we hang on each and every word! You know we love you!
3. Dave & Carolyn Denton | January 31st, 2008 at 10:16 pm
Julie, Doug and Lydia,
It has been a blessing for Carolyn and me to be a part of this important moment of your life. Have a safe trip back home
Dave & Carolyn
4. Grandma/Grandpa Black/Smokey | January 31st, 2008 at 10:43 pm
Hi Lydia/juli and Doug == This is fantastic . Lydia you are a amazing young lady we are all proud of you. Way to go. Friday is your last day for the needles ==yippy skippy. Enjoy the New Year in China not everyone gets to have 2 New Years in one year. Fireworks sure does sound like 4th of July at Twin Lake huh. Granpa said hye can’t wait to take you Lexi and Landon fishing and boating. Uncle Rod said he was going to bring down his boat again so you could go fishing with him also.
Sounds like Belgrade had a nice dinner for you that is GREAT . Aunt Shelley and Uncle Luke are going to see Aunt Tycha todayin Arizona bet they will have fun dont yo think.
We all love you Lydia and can’t wait to see the three of you.
5. connie | January 31st, 2008 at 10:51 pm
Your news is soooooo exciting! Fireworks are cool to see but the noise they make is really awful! We continue to send you LOTS of positive energy and love (and prayers). We’ll be very excited to have you home!, Love, connie
6. POPS | February 1st, 2008 at 3:49 am
Sounds like things are going well but I know you are biting at the bit ot get back home. Lyds is a miricle in the works. I know things will continue to improve when she gets back home. Look forward to seeing you again and we will continue our prayers.
7. Sue Jarvis | February 1st, 2008 at 4:13 am
Hello Lydia,
I worked at your lucheon Sunday it was a great day I know you and your mon wish you could have been there. I talked to your Granny,she had so many cookies, cupcakes and buckeyes. They were so good I know she will have some for you when you get home. All your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Hope to see you soon at church.
I heard on the news you are having the largest snow fall ever in China. Happy New Year to you and have a safe trip home.
God Bless, Sue Jarvis
8. Erma Harrelson Jan.23 Potosi.Mo. | February 1st, 2008 at 9:15 am
Hi Lydia
So glad you are feeling better I seen your Aunt Kim today at work as I work with her at redwing we make boots togather.Guess what it is snowing here so glad you are doing ok and glad to see your post Juli of the up date good luck and have a safe trip back home My love and prayers
Erma Harrelson
9. Grandma/Grandpa Black/ | February 1st, 2008 at 11:59 pm
HI Lydia ==Glad that the final stem cell has arrived. Hope you are doing supper ==dopper. Can’t wait to see my brave sweet grandaughter. Just think 4 more days and you will be in your own bed and you get to be with the Dude. He will be so gald that you are home. Juli and Doug have a safe trip back to the airport hopefully the bus ride will not be like the trip when you arrived. We are so proud of how brave Lydia has been. We know she will continue to improve each and ever day. Love Love
10. Tycha Black | February 2nd, 2008 at 1:47 am
Hello to the three of you from Phoenix!! Uncle Luke, and Aunt Tycha and I are having a good time here Lydia!! Im glad for the update we have been curious the last day. I hope you are feeling all better. Lexi was home sick yesterday with the flu!! It is not fun being sick at all. I hope to hear from you soon. Call my cell phone tonight so we can talk to you. I love you and miss you tons!!! I hope you enjoy your last weekend in China and enjoy the festivities over there, it is something you will never forget!!
Juli and Doug-thanks for everything you are doing for Lydia!! Cant wait to see all of you!!
Love
Aunt Shelley and Uncle Luke
11. Mrs. Rowe | February 2nd, 2008 at 3:51 am
Hello Lydia,
2nd grade buddies are here and Carle does not have a partner.
Carlie writing:
dear lydia,
how are you doing in china.
well i got to read to your frend gabe. do you now a gabe from your
class.well on tuesday i will be abill to see you and read to you.
your frend ,
carlie
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