All the way my savior leads me

This morning I woke up earlier than all others in my house, probably because my mommy brain just turned on early and not because I was fully rested. Facebook reminded me of this post that was written a year ago. A post that was shared and commented on more than 700 times.

As I read over the re-posts and comments and tears ran down my face I was reminded of just how many of you have held us this past year. How many of you have prayed, asked your bible studies and churches to pray, and truly cared for Hannah and our family. It's almost too much to express in words--the power of prayer.

There have been times, many times, we did not know what to pray or how to pray and you prayed for us.

Thank you. 

As I think back on those dark days I'm reminded of those of you who never left us and a God who hasn't either. Through all the questions, unknowns ups and downs the Lord has been leading us and keeping our heads up. 

When we didn't feel like venturing out to a doctor appointment on a cold winter day the Lord motivated us and helped us through. When we felt at the end of our rope and very sad in the diagnosis a friend would call and encourage us. When I felt very alone in a house with two youngsters a friend would call and ask to stop by. 

All of this was the Lord leading us and you praying for us. 

This morning we also had Hannah's one year assessment for first steps--Kentucky's early intervention program. 

As I sat there, across the room from Hannah, watching her engage with therapists, jibber jabber with strangers, point, make eye contact and sit up the whole time my heart was glad. Of course glad at the progress, but also glad about the girl she is becoming. A girl who yes, needs a little more help, but doesn't let that stop her. A girl who, through God's grace, is determined and willing to work hard to accomplish every day tasks. 

I started to think if she works this hard at simple tasks how hard will she work when the goal is larger and and the outcome greater? 

So much of her personality is just emerging and it's a sweet sight to behold. 

There is still so much we don't know about Hannah's future, but we know who holds it. The same One who has walked with us this past year and since the beginning. 

It's hard to find the right words to thank you all for your prayers and love so I'll simply say thank you. 

From the bottom of my heart.