(This photo was taken at the Shriners Hospital playground where Hannah took her new leg for a test run)I must warn you, this post does not flow naturally. I was up much of the night with a sick little girl, so I'm having a hard time putting thoughts together in my brain :)
Hannah received her new prosthesis yesterday. She is such an amazing little girl. Physically, she is doing wonderfully with her new leg. She walks so naturally. However, emotionally, she's just not there yet. We were expecting the exact opposite. We thought she'd have a difficult time physically with the transition (as she has in the past). However, despite walking so well in the new leg, she just doesn't want to wear it (it fits differently than any prosthesis she's had in the past). We're walking a somewhat fine line between getting her used to wearing the new prosthesis yet not wanting her to resent it. With time, I know she'll get there...I guess she'll have to else she'll be crawling everywhere ;)
I wish I could articulate the joy in my heart. We are so blessed with two healthy children, a wonderful community, beautiful surroundings, amazing and caring doctors (that charge us nothing for their services)...but most of all an amazing God who loves us and has forgiven us.
As Moses spoke to all of Israel, he said:
"For the Lord your God is the God of gods and the Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God...." Deuteronomy 10:17
and
"You shall fear the Lord your God: you shall serve Him and cling to Him...He is your praise and He is your God..." Deuteronomy 10:20-21
These are the words that have been on my mind. May God alone be my praise. May I cling to Him. May I serve Him and fear Him. For He IS Lord of lords, God of gods, truly great, mighty, and awesome!
(Hannah is sick with a fever and a cold so I must go sing His praises as I snuggle with the sweet girl He graciously gave us ;)
3 comments:
Wonderful news! She looks very happy in the picture. Hope she is feeling better soon, and the rest of your family stays healthy!
She is such a beautiful blessing! Hope the transition goes smoothly and she gets better soon.
Your words were beautiful!! Hannah will overcome like always. She is strong like her momma;) and I know the Lord is guiding her every step;). I'll continue to pray for her adjustment but I have no doubt that soon enough this will pass and she will look at the leg as all others. I will pray for healing over her sick little body. I miss you so much my friend it hurts. LOVE YOU!!
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