Thank You Jesus - Bailey's family

I am finding things and blogs and stories like this every time I do research on the computer. It is so exciting to get in the website and enter "my world" of ONH and relate to my people there that are sharing the same trials and problems that I am. It's like reading about someone you feel you've always known. I can't help but cry reading the success stories of people I don't know but already automatically feel SO much love for because I know what they have gone through. We already have so much in common and I am loving these people so easily.

I have posted below 3 posts from one of the many blogs that I have come across. I am very emotional about all this and all that I'm reading. These people are witnessing miracles and are so gracious and grateful to God and Jesus. They have become family with the other patients and families who have also made the journey to China at the same time they have. They speak so highly of the doctors and staff, and it is just a true joy to read their accounts.

Below is 3 posts from one patients family. Her name is Bailey. I don't know how old she is. This is so uplifting. Read from top to bottom, they are in order.


Bailey is OK!!

Bailey made it through her 1st spinal! We got to the 4th floor and had to sign some papers. Doctor Allen was there to take her back which made her feel better…she likes him! They took her @ 4:55 and she was back out where we could see her @ 5:15!!!! We couldnt believe it…It was SO FAST…she came out and she was crying! She said that her back was hurting!! I am sure that is hurt but she was scared because when she woke up no one was beside the bed so she was scared! They got her back to the room and it took her a little while to get settled! We gave her some motrin! She was STARVING!! She had to wait until 7:30 to have something to drink so @ 7:30 she drunk some grape juice and some coke (we heard that is really good to give them…makes sense)… Everyone came in to check on her..It is so nice to have such LOVING, CARING people around you!! Thomas, Maria and Gretta came in to say their “Good-Byes” because they are leaving tomorrow…we R going to miss them so much!! At 9:30 she was able to eat a little something so she had 3 packs of crackers then asked for some ketchup and salt..she said she needed it because she was fixing to start eating her pillow!! It is hard to eat a lot because u are laying flat on your back…she did roll on her side a couple of times to just take the pressure off! After she ate her crackers she went to sleep! At 11:30 we raised the bed just a little bit to get her ready to sit up! She woke up about 12:15 and was ready to get out of the bed…we cranked the bed a little higher..finally about 12:45 she was able to get up and go to the bathroom!! PRAISE GOD FOR NO HEADACHE!!! Believe and you shall receive!!!! She went to the bathroom and she was so happy to get up….We fixed her noodles, she ate then was ready to get back to bed! She wanted me to sleep with her! I think I slept with one eye open because I was so afraid I was going to hit her back! She slept until 8:15 this morning! She woke up and said her back really hurts…but NO headache or fever!! She has just been moving around really slow and laying aournd! Resting is the best for her! She asked the doctor is they were doing the same thing on Friday and they said yes…she was OK with it!! She is SO BRAVE!! Today is Moms B-Day so the whole floor(20 people) is going out to eat tonight…we are renting a BIG van and going downtown to May 4th square to “The Diner”…supposed to be American food…hamb,steak,nachos…Hopefully it is GOOD!!! I am SO EXCITED…I got to tell someone about Jesus last night that DID NOT KNOW WHO JESUS WAS!!! It was SO NEAT!! We are definately able to plant the seeds here!! Thank you Jesus!!!!


Last Treatment!!!

Well the last couple of days has been pretty quiet around here! Bailey has been feeling good…her back is still sore but that is to be expected…She never got a headache!! On Tuesday night we ALL went out to eat for Moms birthday and it was DELICIOUS!! It is the only “American” restaurant downtown…Bailey and I got some REFRIED BEANS…we were SO SO HAPPY!! We will be going back there before we head home! Susan, Mark, & Tony got Mom a cake for her b-day so we came back, sang and ate cake! On Wednesday Bailey had acupunture and accupressure.. Carlie, Mark, & Chuck had spinals on Wednesday so we went up the 9th floor while everyone got their spinals…its nice to have some support while you are waiting!! Everyone got done then Bailey wanted to go outside and find flowers for everyone!! We were able to find a BIG bush of some type of roses so we got enough for her to hand out! She went and did her usual…she is the lil nurse around here…she checks on everyone and makes sure that they are OK..then she took them their flowers! She would not go to bed until she saw Carlie get up and walk…THEN she was OK to leave Carlie…Chuck said “He dont know what hes gonna do on Monday when we leave and he has his last spinal….Bailey will not be here to come and check on him”….they know she is gonna come! On Thursday we had a festival at the hospital from 10-12..it is “Dragon Boat Festival”…i’m not sure the whole meaning but it was really nice! They had Tons of fruit, candy, pizza and then rice that was wrapped in bamboo leaves…it wasn’t too bad! Not something I would want everyday but at least we can say we tried it!! They also had a gift for each of the kids!!! They are ALL so thoughtful and make the kids feel so special! After the party we went back to the Jimo Market to fnish up some shopping! The cab ride there was GREAT!! No problems!! On the way back we were laughing so HARD! Mom thought she was on a roller coaster! The market is 45 minutes from the hospital but we made it back in 25 minutes… A couple of times I thought my jaws were flappin!!!! HE WAS ON A MISSION!! We had pizza and a salad and called it a night!! Today we had to say “GOOD BYE” to Susan, Tony & Mark..they were going home! It is so hard to say goodbye…They are such a WONDERFUL FAMILY…we had so much fun with them! Bailey now has a “Nana Susan”!!! They are coming to Kissimmee for Christmas so I cant wait to see them again!! Bailey started her IV drip at 3:45 and they came to take her down @ 4:30 for her treatment! We went down to the 4th floor to the OR room and they were SO busy! We were waiting at the door and a doctor came past us with a bowl of something in his hand…he was talking to a family and he sat the bowl down behind us…we asked Dr.Allen what that was and he said it was tissue from someones body…OMG…R U KIDDIN??? It was in a lil silver bowl showing it to the family! They took Bailey back at 4:55 and we waited inside…they brought her out at 5:35 and said it took longer because they were so busy today!! She came out and was not crying…she was still drugged! She woke up and looked at me…I made sure she was OK and she was…she was REALLY SLEEPY from the medicine…we got her back to the room and got settled in..she slept for about 45 minutes and she was awake…she wanted to listen to the Easter musical from church! She was excited to hear peoples voices that she knew…SHE IS HOME SICK!!! She is missing her brothers and sister!! It is 2 hours into her treatment and she just got something to drink and is SO HUNGRY!!! She is watching a movie with Mom, just relaxing! She said her back is burning a little bit BUT no headache or hurting real bad…THANK YOU FOR ANSWERED PRAYERS…I will update more later after she gets up and moves around! SUCH A BRAVE LITTLE SOLDIER!!! She has been so strong and tough…Such an inspiration to me and SO MANY OTHERS HERE!!!



PACKING!!

We are leaving in the Morning!! :)
Well it is Sunday night and I just got done packing our stuff…I dont know how we are going to carry EVERYTHING!!! Going to be FUN!! Bailey is feeling GOOD!! Her back is still sore but she has been getting around good tonight! She has been playing with Carlie and Holly!! She is going to miss Ty and Carlie…They have been best buds the whole time! Bailey did good with the spinal on Friday night! She had 30 minutes left until she could get up and she fell asleep so she slept until 8:15 the next morning! When she woke up she was REALLY REALLY sore! Come to find out…they had to poke her 2 times to get the needle in so she said it was Hurtin!!! She doesnt sit there and just complain and complain…She is SO STRONG!! We have been busy packing, getting ready to COME HOME!! We have missed our families SO SO SO MUCH! I cant wait to get back…BUT i sure will miss ALL of the friends that we have made here! We have become family!! The nurses, doctors and staff have been exceptional to us…They go ABOVE AND BEYOND…they really make you feel comfortable and appreciated!! This has been a life changing experience and I GIVE GOD ALL OF THE GLORY!!! Thank you Lord for this journey and the people that have been placed in our path…You have given us Peace, Comfort & Joy that is undescribable! I cant wait to see what you hold in the future for Bailey because I know You are in control and I COMPLETELY TRUST IN YOU!!!

We are leaving in 5 hours so I will update when we get home!!! Keep us in your prayers!!

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR CONTINUING LOVE, SUPPORT AND PRAYERS ON OUR JOURNEY!!!