Surgery Update

Hannah had her surgery on July 10th to fix her reflux and put in a g-tube. The actual surgery went amazingly well. They took her early and got the IV on the first stick which is amazing. After a really hard day on the day after surgery, she was able to start eating and drinking by mouth that night. Once she started doing that she really turned a corner and has been improving ever since. Her incisions are sensitive to the touch, but other then that she is not experiencing any problems. She is doing really well. Thank you for all your prayers, cards, visits, and love. They were felt and appreciated. Please continue to pray that she will stay free from infections and complications and that freedom from reflux will improve her quality of life.

Summer

     Hannah is really coming into her own since of self lately. She has just the most contagious joyful personality of anyone I know. She has a great since of humor. I recently fed her a "sloppy joe". When I told her what she was eating she looked over at her brother Joseph and just cracked up.  Last week Hannah had her dance recital in the special needs tap class at Lawrenceville School of Ballet. Just like last year she was awesome! She is really quite the ham. She always has such a big smile on her face when she is on stage. I hope you enjoy the video of her dance. This week she is enjoying VBS at North Metro Baptist Church.
     Her school got her an IPAD for communication and she is really getting the hang of it. Her favorite thing is to call our dog Liberty on it. She just giggles and giggles when the dog actually comes. Liberty on the other hand is over it!
     On July 10th Hannah will have her GI surgery to hopefully fix her reflux. She will be at Egleston for at least 2 nights. Please pray that the surgery will be very successful and free of complications. If you are in the area during those days please stop in to see us. Thank you for your continued prayers for this precious little girl.

Nothing Like a 7 month Break!

I'm sorry it has been so long since I updated this blog. I'm working full time now and there just never seems to be enough time or energy. Things have been crazy busy with Hannah. Besides her normal school, therapies, and DR. appts, Hannah had ear tubes and adenoids out in Dec, and dental surgery in Feb. After much prayer and consideration, I've decided to have a fundoplication and g-tube done for Hannah in July. Please pray that this surgery will go really smoothly and that it will really improve her quality of life. Hopefully by doing the surgery she will not reflux anymore.
Aside from all the medical stuff Hannah is doing really well. In November, she was in a fashion show for FOCUS (special needs support group). At Christmas she got a Belle doll. The doll says "My name is Belle what is your name?" Hannah looked right at the doll and SAID her name! She still loves her dance class. Currently it is Spring Break, we have been enjoying trips to the zoo and Stone Mountain. Thank you for always remembering to pray for Hannah. I know it helps.