well.... after a day of riding in boats, an all night bus ride, 7 hours waiting in the bangkok airport, we have finally made it to hong kong.... actually, we made it hear yesterday but have been waiting for an open flight ever since. we are doing all this totally stand-by, which is difficult for international flights. i guess i should back up a bit.
it's sunday night now..... late thursday night i got a call from my mom.... cancer...... the next morning we woke up early and started the above mentioned travelling. we are REALLY hoping that we can get on the next flight to LA, which leaves in about 3 hours. our days consist of waiting a couple hours, then checking in and re-checking the stand-by list, then waiting some more, then getting told there are no seats, repeat.... you get the idea. but about mom. she is having a full body scan done on the 7th which should tell us where the cancer is and give us a better idea of things. it is unlikely that it started in her liver though.... she of course welcomes and indeed requests all of your prayers, as do we. natalie and i just want to get to oregon asap. mom is being well taken care of by family that has come in, but i'll feel better when i see her with my own eyes.
natalie is amazing.... she is such an encouragement and i am so appreciative for her. it has been murder to not be able to get home quickly and she has really been here for me.
i don't really know what else to say.... i'll post more when i know more. thanks for your encouragements, especially you elizabeth. i love all you guys.
jason
