The week in review...
I was talking to my sister, Rebecca, and reviewing some of the progress Annie's made lately, and she said, "I didn't know that, you should update your blog!" I forget who I've told what to, and because Annie is changing every day in subtle ways, I forget, "Oh, she didn't do that 2 days ago."
1. She's off of all sleep medicines, and last night she slept soundly through the night. Most nights recently have had a couple of times when she got up and looked around and then went back to sleep. I much prefer the sleeping through the WHOLE night. Please pray for her to sleep every night!
2. Today she used her left hand to eat crushed graham crackers. She really likes graham crackers.
3. She's starting to say things like "mo" for "more," and her speech therapist caught a head nod for "yes." This afternoon she seemed much more alert and communicative than even last week. Lots more vocalizations that are just a whisp away from a real word.
4. Today she stood with light pressure on just her knees for a minute or two. That means she had her shoulders, torso, and hips under control.
5. No head drop seizures since Saturday.
6. No throwing up since last Sunday a week ago I think.
The new seizure medicine makes her sleepy, irritable and sometimes nauseated. Pray that those side effects disappear, because the medicine is working otherwise.
Anyway--that's what I remember right now. You've seen action photography of flowers that open? That's what I see is happening with Annie. She's coming out of her turtle shell more and more every day.
I was thinking today that I wish God would send you all messages each time He answers your prayers. Today was very encouraging. And just a reminder to all you who have prepared meals, cleaned our house, sat with Annie, or prayed for her--we truly feel God's love through you. You are such an incredible comfort to us.
Jean
We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers, remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3