Feeling Really Blessed

While we were in Thailand with my parents I had an ultra sound done on my thyroid. Something came back suspicious so the doctor recommended I get a biopsy done. I found this news out the afternoon before we were supposed to fly out the next morning. John was already some where on the road in Laos and I didn't have the first clue how to change my parents and my kids flights to stay longer in Thailand. We opted to come on back home and decided we would take another trip to Thailand within the month to get my biopsy done.  

I have to admit, the possibility that I could have cancer has been weighing heavily on my mind. My sister had thyroid cancer several years back so I knew it could totally be possible that I could have it too. Not to mention the unbelievable family history I have of people with cancer. I have played all the scenarios in my mind but really knew I shouldn't even go there until I knew the results. So John and I headed back to Thailand a couple of days ago for the biopsy. We left the kids with our friend Laura and took the fastest trip we could. I am so happy to report that the test came back negative. I don't have cancer! I feel so blessed by the Lord.  He truly is the great healer and provider.

The trip was so fast that we were only in Thailand for less than 24 hours. After going to the hospital for my test we had a couple of hours to kill before heading back to the airport. We decided to hit up Krispy Kreme! It was so very good. 

 

When we got home we found out the kids had done great with Laura. She even had time to put Layla's hair in pig tails!

I believe the pig tails had been in her hair a couple of days because this is what her hair looked like after we took out her pig tails.  

The start of our vacation

Zeb is sitting on a chair at the gate waiting to board the plane to Thailand. We had so much fun trying to get him to say crazy things.

Thailand Trip Day 6

Our last and final day in Thailand consisted mostly of traveling back to Kunming. We started early, around 5:00am, which surprisingly, the kids did very well. Everyone was excited about flying back home. We had to change planes in Bangkok, so we had a 2 hour layover, just enough time to get in a little breakfast before leaving. There is a Burger King in the Bangkok airport so Kayleigh got to eat eggs and hash browns. Then a Dairy Queen blizzard for dessert! Life in China does not allow us to have these Western treats so we eat them any chance we have.

Right after this picture was taken, what we thought was a spit-up stain on his pants was actually the indication of a diaper that was totally blown out! Good thing our gate had a bathroom with a changing station in it! After Zeb's diaper was changed we walked right on the plane.

Thailand Trip Day 4 part 2

Part 2 of day 4 in the Thailand Chronicles starts out with us going to the mall for shopping, food, and a little fun. As you can see below, the balls are Kayleigh's favorite place to go and have fun. Bright and Zion also had their share of laughs and fun. This whole place has slides, a ball pit, balloon room, and a moon walk. You pay $1 and you can stay for an hour. The dads had a lot of fun chucking balls at each other while the kids played. We were all exhausted after a big day at the mall. To this day we are still recovering from our Thailand trip!

Kayleigh having the time of her life.

Climbing up to go down the slide again.

In the balloon pit.

Someone stepped on her toe in the Moon Walk.

Thailand Trip Day 4 part 1

On the fourth day of our trip we went to the zoo with our friends Bright and Zion. They absolutely loved to see all of the animals up close. We even were able to feed giraffes and an elephant their food. Kayleigh was really scared but still enjoyed watching them be fed from our hands. The zoo is built on the side of a mountain so the entire complex has many hills and valleys. The zoo recommends that we ride the trolley system to each part of the zoo where you can get off, look at animals and wait for the next trolley a few minutes away. The zoo also had a very nice aquarium that the kids also loved. 

Kayleigh, Zion, Kayla, and Bright on the trolley.

Kayleigh looking at the Ostriches first hand.

Daddy and Kayleigh sitting in the trolley together.

Near the Koala exhibit.

Kayleigh, Zion, and Bright hanging out waiting for the next trolley.

Waiting at the Gate

We were waiting to board the plane (which is in the background) and Kayleigh and her friend Cameron were running around the airport because they were as bored as we were! We are almost on our way to Thailand! Here are a few pics of Kayleigh and Cameron playing around at the gate.




Cameron causing trouble!

Leaving for Thailand

We have about 3 and a half hours until we leave for the airport to go to Thailand for the next 3 weeks. I am not sure how much we will be able to blog in Thailand because the internet is limited but we will try to write as much as we can. It will most likely be sporadic posts here and there in stead of everyday as it has been the last few weeks.




Kayleigh eating her last lunch before we leave for the airport.




Our luggage receiving last minute items before departure.

First week in Thailand

Well, we made it to Thailand but not without some crazy things happening. Thanks to many who prayed we made it through the airport even though Kayleigh threw up and Thai Air didn't want to let me on the plane! We are here now enjoying Thailand and awaiting our little boy. Alisa's c-section is scheduled for May 1st. It is weird to know when your baby is coming and what his birthday will be. It has been pretty hot here and it can get up to about 105 degrees F. The last couple days have been nice because it has rained and cooled everything off. We are mostly hanging out in the pool and Kayleigh is loving all the swing sets they have here. She has made some great friends that live in Cambodia. They leave on Sunday so I know she will be sad to see them go. Alisa's parents arrive tomorrow night around midnight! We can't wait to see them!

The Juniper Tree

Here are a few pictures form the Juniper Tree in Chiang Mai, Thailand. This is where we will be staying to have our next baby. Each bungalow is on stilts and some even connect to others by a small walkway. We really like the grounds and the staff there. It has a pool and many play things that we feel Kayleigh will really enjoy. We did not get to enter a bungalow because they were completely booked. We feel very blessed that we were able to get a reservation for later in the year.