Day 140

     Over the past few days, Katie has digressed a little.  She woke up with a little rash on her face three days ago, that has remained.  Her strength has daily lessened.  She is doing okay, but she looks sick - her eyes look sick and her color is slightly off.  She particularly struggles going up and down the stairs.  Last night she was using both legs, knees, arms and head to make it up the stairs.  She basically laid down on the stairs, using her head and arms as a support, as she dragged herself up the stairs one leg at a time.  I asked her twice if I could carry her, and she said no.  About halfway up the stairs I realized she was determined to do it herself, so I started saying to her, "You can do it Katie, you can do it."  To which Katie responded, "You can do it Mommy, you can do it!"  Yes Katie, together, we can do this.  I am glad for Katie's strong will and determination.  She is an inspiration to me.  Katie always has a BIG smile on her face (well almost always).  She is amazing!
     Light is stronger than the dark, and Jesus Christ is the ultimate light.  "...I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life" (John 8:12).  "That which is of God is light; and he that receiveth light, and continueth in God, receiveth more light; and that light groweth brighter and brighter until the perfect day" (D&C 50:24).  We are not alone in our journey.