Day 201

     Last night was a better night for Katie.  The night before, she was up several times, but last night she slept through the night.  For that I am glad!  She needs her rest. 
     Katie's hair and eyelashes are growing back.  Her eyelashes have filled in, and she has just a touch of hair on her head (which she is very excited about and proud of).  Katie has gone through a lot at an early age.  I have wondered lately how all of this has changed her.  I don't think we can ever really know.  However, I do know she is incredibly sweet and loving.  She is very concerned about other's feelings.  She does not like people to be sad and she will do her best to make other's "happy".  Katie loves to give what she calls, "happy kisses."  Around our house, Katie's "happy kisses" are known to make anything and everything better!  Katie showers us with hugs, kisses, and smiles.  She is our joy and our sweet sunshine.  She, who is sick, is the greatest comfort and source of cheer.  I think she is incredibly brave and inspiring!  Katie may be young, but she is very aware.  I think it would be wrong to assume she has not learned, or hasn't been affected by what she has (and will) go through.
     "Learning to endure times of disappointment, suffering, and sorrow is part of our on-the-job training.  These experiences, while often difficult to bear at the time, are precisely the kinds of experiences that stretch our understanding, build our character, and increase our compassion for others." (Joseph B. Wirthlin, "Come What May, and Love It," Ensign, Nov. 2008, 27).