Blessed

As I read the story of a beautiful little girl named Kate fighting for her life (You may read her story here) I'm reminded of how blessed I truly am. While I still have days of heartache concerning my little girl's condition, I can't help but remain joyful that she is still in our lives. While Hannah's condition is life changing, her condition is NOT a matter of life or death. She is a very healthy, happy, joyful little girl (when she's not throwing a temper tantrum ;). Joshua is an amazing son and big brother who cares deeply and loves much. Brian is a wonderful husband and friend who continually amazes me with his love and by his character. We are a blessed family....and for these things I am thankful. May I praise God for the good in my life...and may I praise Him for the difficulties in this journey as well. For, regardless of my circumstances, my life is continually in His hands and I am blessed to simply be called His child.

Hannah Is Two!!

The morning of your birthday, you awoke to beautiful snow flurries.

You then enjoyed the quiet of the morning with kitty.

After Nana and Gramps arrived from Tennessee, we ate pizza for your birthday dinner!!
(Meemaw and Papaw came to celebrate your birthday a few days later)

These were your birthday gifts.

After dinner, you walked down the hall and were surprised to see all your gifts!!

You were SO excited!

Joshua was so excited for you that he opened most of your birthday gifts for you....you didn't mind at all!

You were very content sitting amongst all your gifts.

We then went back upstairs to enjoy some birthday cupcakes.

We had such a wonderful day with you, sweet Hannah. You are an amazing little girl and we are so very blessed to call you daughter! We love you dearly. Happy 2nd Birthday!!

Hard Road

Hannah received a new prosthesis this past Friday. I was so excited for her to get her new leg. I knew she would probably need time to adjust to it, but I just wasn't quite prepared to see her so uncertain. The first few minutes of her wearing her new leg, she was scared to stand on her own. She didn't want to walk. She has since become more confident with wearing it. Yet, I still see her timidity...especially in the morning when I first put the leg on her.

The prosthesis is also about one inch longer than her "good" leg giving her a considerable limp. I'm not pleased with this. It breaks my heart. I just want my baby girl to experience walking and running like I do.

This has brought back so many emotions for me. Everything is still so new. I don't know what to expect. I don't know how things "should" be for her. I'm just hurting for her. Sometimes it's a hard road.

Father, You know my tears. Thank You.

Mr. Wayne, Hannah's prosthetist, getting ready to put the new prosthesis on Hannah's leg.

First time for Hannah to stand on the new prosthesis.

Hannah getting comfortable at Shriner's Hospital :)