New Shades...

Lily's cool little shades they gave her at the eye doctor's office after having her eye's dilated...so cute. Of course she didn't wear these but I had to get a picture with them on!!

Today we had another prayer answered when we received good news from Lily's new eye doctor. This is the first time she has had her eyes checked since February. Basically the ROP she had when she was born has pretty much regressed on its own and he isn't worried about it anymore, yea!! He said that she is twice as farsighted as most babies her age but hopefully it will continue to correct itself as she grows. We don't have to go back until another year so he must not be that worried. Great to hear!

Last Friday she had her first evaluation with the new Early Childhood Intervention therapist. She did very well. She is basically where she should be for her corrected age of 6 months. A few social/verbal areas she actually scored higher than 6months. The only area that was below was sitting. She can sit briefly by herself but not yet ready to be left alone. The physical therapist felt certain that this would come soon and gave me some things to do with her to help her.

We finally weighed her this past weekend and she was a big 13 lbs!! I was so glad to see a gain. I stress myself out so badly worrying if she is eating enough etc. She has had cereal and some applesauce which she really liked. I really think she is ready to try some baby food but want someone else to tell me to start. When I eat in front of her she just stares at me almost licking her lips like she wants to eat what I am eating. Hopefully her big food day will be coming soon.

I have been reminded over the past couple of days of how God always provides for us. With each move, there has been different types of uncertainty, frustrations, new trials, and often unwanted change. But each time we have left a place and looked back over the time we were there, I can see how God always provided just what we needed when we needed it. With each place we have lived we have gained lifelong friends that have met so many of our specific needs at just the right time. The blessing of these special people is truly priceless. I am so thankful for the role that they have played in our lives and all that I have learned from each of them. We have already been blessed with getting Lily setup with all the different specialists, high risk clinic, ECI, and pediatrician. Thomas is setup with preschool and we have met some great neighbors and playgroup friends. I am learning to appreciate where God places us from the beginning instead of after we leave regretting that I didn't do this or that. Anyway, thanks for all for all of our prayers during our move and for all of us to adjust well.

"I will praise the Lord at all times; my mouth will continually praise Him. I sought the Lord and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears." Psalm 34 1 and 4