Day 26

     Thank you so much for your comments!  We posted two sets of new pictures today.  What a difference one month can make, but it will all be worth it if our Katie is healed and whole in the end.  Last night I think Katie and I averaged about one hour of sleep.  Thank goodness for Scott's mom, she came and helped today, and Katie and I were able to get a little more rest.  I am feeling the effects of it all tonight - and I just had to apologize to my family for snapping at them.  That is not how I want things to be.  I know I need to find a release, but Katie can't walk and she can't go anywhere except to the clinic.  And if Katie can't go anywhere, then pretty much I can't go anywhere - Scott's back at work and when Katie naps I need to nap.  And if I do go somewhere, it is Christmas shopping (not the most relaxing) but I know things will get better.  We have been told the first 6 months are the hardest - and we are almost done with our first month.  So, there is a glimmer of light ahead...
     It is too hard tonight to focus on what was hard today, so I will focus on what was great today.  Lots of support.  Scott's mom cooked, cleaned, did laundry and lent moral support.  Someone brought a gift by for Conner and Katie (and took the time to walk and talk with us).   Someone brought over Kentucky Fried Chicken for dinner.  We got cards and gifts in the mail (thank you to my nieces and nephews - Tebbanie, Jordanne, Ryan and Tyler).  I would like to send out a special thank you tonight to the person who anonymously sent a beautiful card and gift.  The card brought tears to our eyes.  I would like to quote the card: "Lord, Sometimes life is hard to understand.  And even when we trust You, our hearts still ache.  So I ask that You would bring Your comfort and strength to this one who is facing a difficult time.  With each step she takes, may she feel Your presence with her.  When she is weak, hold her up.  When she is tired, carry her.  Show her Your love in new ways each day, and remind her of how much she matters to You and many others."  (Thank you to this gift giver - Katie loves to wear dresses and to look pretty - she has outgrown most of her winter dresses...so, she will be so excited to get some new dresses - thank you for your generous gift!) 
     Christ's hands are our hands.  I believe the Lord does hear and answer our prayers, but often it is through others that he meets our needs.  - The Lord has heard and answered our prayers, and our needs have been met, through all of you who have reached out to us!  We are so grateful!  Today we are glad for ministering angels, seen and unseen.