2-2-08
February 2nd, 2008
Lydia had her final stem cell treatment yesterday. She is doing well today. We are all glad there will be no more needle sticks! (especially Lydia!) After a 20 minute “discussion” with the doctors yesterday, it was decided for Lydia to go to a different OR for sedation and her stem cell transplant. She has had no sedation at all for previous lumbar punctures (only local anesthesia -similar to the dentist) and has felt the needles for the lumbar puncture most every time. I would say she has been exceptionally brave throughout this whole process.
It has been snowing here for the last 2 days, probably have 2-3 inches of snow. As I listen, sounds like it doesn’t stop too many of the crazy drivers out on the road “beep, beep,beep”. Hope this weather doesn’t continue. We are much further south than the area you may been hearing about on the news. If the weather allows we plan to do some souvenier and “knock-off” shopping on Sunday at the West Lake area. As nice as everyone has been, we are determined to leave on Tuesday. It will be great to be home!
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1. ms. jennifer | February 2nd, 2008 at 10:02 am
I am glad things are going so well for all. I am disappointed that the package has not arrived. I had been told it should have been there by Thursday. I am thinking that now it will not arrive before you leave. I hope you can leave word that if it comes after that, you can have them give it to someone else who is still there. We will have a different surprise on Lydia’s return.
You all will continue to be kept in our prayers and for a safe quick return home.
Ms. Jennifer
2. ms. jennifer | February 2nd, 2008 at 10:15 am
Lydia is the braveist little girl I know!! We all know how brave she is. Please give her the biggest HUG! I also know what big hugs she give back.
Ms Jennifer
3. Kim Dencklau | February 2nd, 2008 at 11:01 am
Juli, Doug & Lydia
I am glad to hear the last treatment went well for Lydia & hope you all have a safe trip home.
You have a done a great job trying to update as we all love to read the progress & know you all are ok
Be safe traveling & we hope to see you when return home
Doug-I know there will be a cold one(beer) waiting for you somewhere!
Aunt Kim & Uncle Kevin
4. Charles Olmsted | February 2nd, 2008 at 1:27 pm
Hi guys, sounds like Lydia has been a real trooper through all of the treatments (good for you Lydia ). Hope you have a good weekend shopping and have a safe trip back home.
Love you guys,
Grandpa Charlie
5. Tycha Black | February 2nd, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Lydia…..I cannot wait to hear from you!!! i hope to hear from you soon. you know what you guys have done it, enjoy this last weekend abroad. I am so looking orward to seeing all of you. I love you all and cant wait to hug all of you!!
Love you tons
Aunt Shelley and Uncle Lukey
6. Kim Dencklau | February 2nd, 2008 at 10:58 pm
Great news again, have fun shopping & buy some special things for Lydia.
She is one special little girl but you already know that,
Aunt Kim & Uncle Kevin
7. Cleo Kottwitz | February 2nd, 2008 at 11:43 pm
Hi Lydia! We’re glad to read about the most recent treatment and so happy that things have gone well. We have a “bug” for you when you get home–we got it at Okfenokee Swamp in GA! Safe travels!
Love, Uncle Cleo and Judy
8. Lexi! | February 3rd, 2008 at 1:34 am
Ms. Lydia-
Hey girl! I am sooo proud of you babe! Did you love seeing the firework sparks?! I’m sure you did! I can’t wait to see you! Everyone keeps asking how you’re doing and everyone is praying for you! Well, I have been home with Sara and JJ for a couple days while Aunt Shelley and Uncle Luke were in Arizona, which I’m sure they are going to get you one awesome gift!I can’t wait to talk to you! So hopefully you call me soon, because Landon and Sara really want to talk to you, too! But, I’m sure you have a lot of shopping to do instead of reading this! So, I will hopefully talk to you soon! Keep being a good girl for your mom and dad! And good luck and have fun Juli and Doug!
I love you all!
Lexi!
And, Grandpa Blackdog (Grandpa Jim) says Hi to his Lydster!
9. ms. jennifer | February 3rd, 2008 at 3:29 am
Lyida
Hope you have a safe trip home. BIG HUGS to you and I am waiting for the big hug from you! See you soon.
Ms Jennifer
10. Michelle Schneider | February 3rd, 2008 at 5:58 am
What a relief to have the treatments complete. I’m so glad to hear that it’s all over now, and the hard parts of the adventure are over. Good job, Lydia. I knew that you would be brave and do very well with your treatments. Enjoy your last day in China. I hope you find some good stuff.
Love, Shell, Curt & Ben
11. Mike and Jane Williamson | February 3rd, 2008 at 6:02 am
Hi to all of you from Fort Dodge,
Doug, I ran into your mom at the car wash yesterday and she told me all about Lydia. It is an absolutely amazing journey that she has been on. I have read through her web site and passed it on to the boys – Brian, Brad, and Jeff. I will keep you all in my prayers!!
Jane Williamson
12. Ms. Christy W. | February 3rd, 2008 at 11:35 am
Lydia,
I am so glad to hear that you will be coming home soon… I don’t know what is more exciting the fact that you are sooooo brave or that you will be home to eat and sleep in your own house! I am very proud of you and very happy about you seeing the fireworks…
Ms. Christy
13. Kathy and Herk | February 3rd, 2008 at 1:10 pm
It was great talking to all of you. Can’t wait to see and hear all of your adventures. So great Lyds is improving every day. It will be wonderful to have all of you back home.
14. Karen | February 4th, 2008 at 1:26 am
So it is Super Bowl Sunday here which means only two more days until our girls are home. Can’t wait for you to get back. Lydia I, like everyone else, am so proud of your bravery. You are not just the most awesome 6 year old I know; I think you are quite possibly one of the strongest people that I’ve ever met (grown ups included). I am wishing you a safe and easy return trip. Lots of love to you.
15. Vickie Kerkemeyer | February 4th, 2008 at 3:38 am
I’m so happy that you’ve completed all of your treatments and that things are going well! I’ve been keeping up on all the updates on your progress and I am so proud of you for being such a brave strong girl!!! Hope you have fun on your last day in China and I can’t wait to see all of you when you return! Have a safe trip home!!!
Love, Vickie
16. Debbie | February 4th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
Juli & Lydia-
Glad to hear the treatments are through and you will be home soon. Hope you find some neat souverniors to bring home. I’ll be praying that the snow ease up to get you all home on time!
Love ya……..Debbie & Steve
17. Grandma/Grandpa Black/ | February 4th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
Hurray Lydia Doug/Juli I’m so glad that you will be bck in Missouri Tuesday night. What a trip and what a book you alll can write. Lydia this is un real how BRAVE of girl you have been and it was great talking to you last night. Hope the snow lets up so you can get to the airport. Have a safe trip home ==hang in thereDoug/Juli Chicago her we come. Love the 3 of you very mucyh. You have been blessed by the good Lord.
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