I, proud father of Kimi

springrite · July 18, 2009, 10:10:37 AM

Some of you may have noticed that I have been away for several days. I don't have much time right now after 5 days with a total of 5 hours of sleep, but I will give you an update. Kimi was in the hospital fighting for her life. She was declared critical. Now this tough little girl has won the battle and is recovering so fast in the past 24 hours that even the doctors were surprised. That is all I have time to give now as I will need a few hours of sleep before I get back to the hospital in the morning.

vandermolen · July 18, 2009, 10:16:10 AM

All strength to you, your partner and Kimi - I am truly sorry that you have to go through so much anxiety, but she is evidently a tough fighter. My thoughts are with you.

Jeffrey

secondwind · July 18, 2009, 01:09:14 PM

I was out of computer contact when Kimi had her medical crisis, so this is the first I knew of it. I am so glad that she is recovering well. I will keep her in my thoughts and, yes, prayers.

Harry · July 18, 2009, 01:34:09 PM

Paul my dear friend, Kimi and you and your wife are in my constant prayers. May it do all of you good!

springrite · July 19, 2009, 01:34:48 AM

Just got back from the hospital. Apparently, Kimi choked on a piece of food which fell down her wind pipe and into her lungs. That caused very fast spreading infection throughout her lungs causing difficulty to breathe, which in turn led to beginning stages of heart failure. The quick and decisive action by the chief doctor at the Naval Hospital saved Kimi's life.

She is recovering well. Thank you all for your prayers.

flyingdutchman · July 19, 2009, 08:16:57 AM

So, no brain damage Paul? Surely glad to hear she is gaining strength.

zamyrabyrd · July 19, 2009, 08:38:46 AM

What a relief to read she is OK. You really got to watch what kids put into their mouths. (Later what they put into their heads.) Popcorn, beads, etc. can cause trouble. There is a modified Heimlich maneuver for young children. It should be online. Could be a lifesaver for parents and caretakers to know about. From what I remember it's supposed to be a mistake to turn young children upsidedown.

ZB

Renfield · July 19, 2009, 11:31:27 AM

Paul, being inactive in the forum for the present, I had not caught the latest news on your daughter - but I am happy indeed to read of her ultimate recovery. She is indeed a tough little one, and looks set to one day become a very determined young woman!

springrite · July 19, 2009, 09:31:50 PM

Indeed we are lucky that there is no brain damage. She's as smart and as cute as ever.

Once again, thank you all!

Tapio Dmitriyevich · July 23, 2009, 08:18:50 AM

Springrite, I'm curious, do you know if there are people with blonde hair in SE-Asia (I'm saying south east Asia cause I don't know where you're from)? -not Albinos- Or reds? I've never seen such hair color there.

springrite · July 23, 2009, 08:21:15 AM

Quote from: Wurstwasser on July 23, 2009, 08:18:50 AM
Springrite, I'm curious, do you know if there are people with blonde hair in SE-Asia (I'm saying south east Asia cause I don't know where you're from)? Or reds? I've never seen such hair color there.

I am in China. There are some blondes and red hair in western China, where some of the ethic people originally (2000 years ago) came from Hungary or thereabout. Some of them have blue eyes as well. That would be the only group that I am aware of in this part of the world who have blonde or red hair.

greg · July 23, 2009, 09:37:02 AM

Do you know the name of that group of people?

karlhenning · July 23, 2009, 09:42:23 AM

Sly and the Family Stone

springrite · July 23, 2009, 09:51:04 AM

Quote from: Greg on July 23, 2009, 09:37:02 AM
Do you know the name of that group of people?

The Uygurs.

karlhenning · July 23, 2009, 09:55:09 AM

My next guess, Paul!

Tapio Dmitriyevich · July 23, 2009, 10:58:56 AM

Hah, found this interesting Blog http://www.sinosplice.com - a China lover and language geek. Interesting, it really seems possible to learn chinese

I can read greek and kyrillic letters and understand a few words, but chinese, hey, this is another league

I mean, you must be a painter or an artist to do something like this: 确率数

greg · July 23, 2009, 04:26:11 PM

Quote from: Wurstwasser on July 23, 2009, 10:58:56 AMI mean, you must be a painter or an artist to do something like this: 确率数

Well, those are all somewhat common characters (at least, the last 2 are), and all the parts are common, so with a little practice, nah...

springrite · July 23, 2009, 07:11:06 PM

Compared to those, Kimi's name is easy: 尹依思

My name is slightly less so: 尹璞

Vanessa's name is a bit more complicated: 藏锡芳

greg · July 23, 2009, 08:56:58 PM

Quote from: springrite on July 23, 2009, 07:11:06 PM
Vanessa's name is a bit more complicated: 藏锡芳

Ouch!

Tapio Dmitriyevich · July 24, 2009, 04:55:36 AM

Well, I think I'll have a closer look at it when I'm retired, bored and on drugs

Interesting! But human lifetime is soo short

I, proud father of Kimi

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Harry

Renfield

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