Moving Along

Two good things happened today... First Kyara held her head up this morning for almost 1 minute. I had to help her pull her head up into a neutral position, but then she held it there. I am thrilled! Secondly, I think Kyara mumbled "Momma". It was difficult to make out, but I really think that is what she said. I was asking her to say "Mom". It was soft and garbled (she has alot of secretions in the back of her throat), but I saw her mouth close, lips pinch together to make a "Mmm" sound, then open for an "ah" sound and close again and make a "mmm" sound again, then open once more and an "ah" sound. It was slow but it really sounded like she said it. I immediately burst into tears of joy! I hugged her so tight and told her how much I love her. I thank God for these beautiful sounds!

Kyara is also crying more when she is uncomfortable. I think this is a good sign. She is telling us her needs. She cries when she has a dirty "hospital pant" or when she is stretched. Finally, she is also swallowing her spit much better than she was in the past. Before we would have to suction out her mouth quite a bit or she would drool. She is not drooling anymore and she doesn't have that hard clenched teeth anymore.

God is great and He is working His powers on Kyara! I have been wondering why the doctors are having such a hard time healing Kyara, but there is only one true healer, God. Without God's will, the doctors cannot do anything to help Kyara. When He decides the time is right, Kyara will make the appropriate steps. God has a plan, not just for Kyara, but for all of us. We are going through a very difficult time right now, but I know that God has a big plan for our family. Everything will work out according to His will, and He never has and never will let us down. God is Great!