Being Present

As I have said before, this virus is evil. At this point in the game there is no way to know how Hannah will develop, what she will/won't do and how long things will take. If I think about all the unknowns for too long they drive me crazy.

I think this can apply to anything in life. There are so many unknowns, aren't there? 

Lately, The Lord has really been impressing on my heart to "be present".  Be present in what's happening today. Today, Hannah's doing what any other 4 month old should do, today she's smiling, laughing, rolling and napping (praise Jesus!) 

I don't want to miss these precious times with my family because I'm worrying about what may happen tomorrow. Of course this is easier said then done most days, but I think The Lord has me on the road to learning more about how He cares for his children and how he really does give us what we need when we need it. 

This week has been an off week for us. No doctors appointments and no PT. Next week, however, they start back. The two biggies are next Thursday and Friday. Thursday Hannah will have a sedated hearing test to see if her hearing loss has gotten worse. This should be a semi-easy procedure, bringing home a sleepy baby. I've been praying from the beginning that her hearing won't decline, just because I don't want anything to get worse, but either way at least we'll know where we are. If it does decline she'll have to get bigger/stronger hearing aids. Friday, we'll travel to Cincinnati for a 2nd opinion with a neurologist. This doctor is highly recommended. We pray he can point us in the right direction. 

Since I'm on the topic of "being present" I wanted to share some Eli-isms and things I hope I never forget. 

The day friends arrived at our house and Eli ran over to Hannah (who was lying on the playmat) and whispered "friends, friends are here, Hannah!"

Eli calls the living room "the room room" (I kinda don't want to correct that)

Eli calls Hannah, Banana. 

The look of sadness on Eli's face when the audiologist stuck something in Hannah's ear & it made her cry. 

Eli now requests we sing "jingle bells" & "silent night" before bed. I wonder if I will still be singing it in July?

Eli's favorite cereals are flakes and O's. 

Lord, thank you for my children. They truly are a gift from you!

God is our refuge and strength,

 A very present help in trouble.

Psalm 46:1