The Storm Abates..

It is with so much joy that we share with all of you that Annie has been well for over three weeks. We waited to share this with you until our impression was 'made official' by Annie's doctors. This week we have been to her pulmonologist and pediatrician. My favorite quote was her pulmonologist who said after listening to her breathe, "I don't believe it. This is just not the same baby." It's at times like these, when we can take a moment to breathe a sight of relief, that we realize just how scary it has been.

Too many days these past several months, our time with Annie has been spent counting down the minutes until she can have her medicine again. Praying that the coughing and gagging will stop. Scared because nothing seemed to be working. These past few weeks, we have tickled her belly and heard a hearty laugh. Played school (Annie and Luke are the teachers and Steve and I are the 'children') or watched her happily rolling and cooing on the floor.

It's not over and we know that. Annie could get sick again tomorrow but we will face that when it comes. For now, we celebrate the blessing of this happy, healthy girl.

We are so thankful to you, our friends and family, who have been unfailing in your support and love. Most of all, I think of (and thank!) our precious boy, Luke, who has done nothing but love his little sister with all of his might.

Next week we are back at the hospital when Annie was born for an assessment for developmental delay. We will be sure to post an update afterwards.

Love to all!