I'm sitting on the front porch waiting for UPS to deliver the next vial of ACTH while Michelle and Grace are at the pediatrician for a checkup. The air outside has cooled down, the Crape Myrtle tree is in full, beautiful bloom, and the birds are chirping away cheerfully. This morning my heart is especially filled up with gratefulness to our Lord Jesus Christ and I am amazed (but not surprised) at His power and goodness. Grace is back! Our bubbly little girl's personality has come back complete with smiles, giggles and cooing. Her energy is coming back strong as well. Guys, for all this to be happening at this point is an absolute miracle.
Grace even rolled over from stomach to back for the first time yesterday, something most babies do by 6 months (she had already rolled from back to stomach a couple of weeks ago). Well, today is Grace's 6-month birthday, so she was ahead of schedule. :0) When we first met with the neurologist he pointed out some developmental delays in Grace such as the lack of rolling over and her inability to transfer an object from one hand to another. Well, since that time she's done both of those things and more. In fact, I'm praying for God to give Grace a double-portion in her mental and physical development, and that she will exceed her peers as a reward for her trial (sorry to all my friends who have kids).
Last night was an amazing night of sleep as well, as Grace only got up twice to eat (as opposed to 5 or 6 times), making for some longer stretches of sleep for all. And she went right back down to sleep each time, showing no signs of acid reflux. This is a huge answer to prayer! Michelle and I even had some time together last night after we put Grace to bed because she went down so easily.
Jesus has done all of this and the prayers of His people are being answered.
-Derek
Here are some pictures from the past week or so.
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| Bathtime with Daddy |
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| Uncle Zach feeds Grace sweet potatoes. A new hero is born. |
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Smiles with Mommy. |
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| Daddy love. |
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| Our little smiley girl is back, just much chunkier than before. ;) |
So glad to hear she's doing better!:) Love yall!
ReplyDeleteSo awesome! Praise the Lord!
ReplyDeleteI think about and pray for your little family often. Your little girl is so sweet and precious!
ReplyDeleteAw, love these pics. Grace is so sweet and I'm so glad you have her back. That smile just melts you, right? Her friends Carter and Larissa say they can't wait to meet her someday. =)
ReplyDeletePraise the Lord!!! Grace looks so happy and adorable in the photos. I love her smile! Today, we rejoice with you and we will continue to pray for your family and Grace's healing.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful news. I know how thrilled you are to have Grace acting like herself again. Give her lots and lots of kisses, which I know is hard for you! She is just adorable. We will continue to pray for you all!
ReplyDeletePraise the Name of Jesus !
ReplyDeleteLove that precious smile. She is just adorable. Praying for her reflux, poor thing.
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