Hello Everyone,
We wanted to respond to the flood of concern regarding Sandy and her kids in China. As many of you already know, the Chinese government quarantined Sandy and her two oldest children on their trip to China. Someone on the plane had a diagnosed case of the H1N1 virus and so they rounded up everyone that was sitting within 20 rows of that person. They were picked up less than 24 hours after their arrival and were taken about 1.5 hours away to a quarantine hotel.
Sandy was separated from her 15-year old son Alek, but was able to argue and keep 16-year-old Katie with her. It has been a very frustrating and difficult week for them. They are not able to leave their rooms and the conditions are less than acceptable. They are being eaten alive by mosquitoes, it took 2 days to get food that they could eat, there are mice all over the room and the water that comes out of the sink and shower is brown.
Having said this, they are definitely trying to make the best of their situation. They are finding new and unique ways to entertain themselves and are looking for humor in the most unbearable conditions. Sandy is documenting every moment of their stay and keeping all of us updated via Facebook.
Sandy has also expressed to us how grateful she is for all the kind words, letters and messages that so many people are sending their way. She says they are the highlights of their very long days and help them feel closer to home.
The good news is that at the time of this post they have less than 24 hours left of their quarantine and they are very much looking forward to what is left of their vacation and seeing something of China beyond the four dirty walls they are confined in.
Thank you for all of your prayers and support, they really do help and are very much appreciated.
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