Sept 4 2008
(After having run into snags getting surgery done in the states in the summer, it was determined Ruth should have it done early in the school year. It had been scheduled a couple times in Texas, but something always came up, or didn’t come through and she was going to wait until the next summer. What was thought to be one tumor in the states, ended up being 6. Some of those were discovered at a routine exam in Kunming during her first sonogram since being diagnosed. We were excited at the opportunity for Ruth to be well and active again.)
We have plane tickets. We have a reservation at a place to stay. We have appointments. We have a surgeon lined up. We have three types of currency. We have some hope. The last piece of the puzzle is the insurance company paying before and not after. That would help.
I feel like the boy who cried wolf. This is as close to certainty as we have come so far, and it appears Ruth will have surgery this weekend or early next week.
We are going to Thailand Friday and have appointments Saturday morning. They might do surgery that day or the next. The place we are staying is across the street from the hospital.
Remember us (and the boys) as we finally begin to get this behind us.
The boys are staying with a cousin at our place. We have open ended return tickets just in case we need to stay a little longer. I will be heading back when Ruth is doing well after surgery. Someone is going to come stay with Ruth while she recovers for a few weeks before returning to Kunming.
Thank you to all who have helped make this possible. The knowledge that you are with us now is so comforting and encouraging.
PS. On a lighter note…
I have created a blog with some stories and pictures. Enjoy!
Remember to use nice language when you write to us
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