She Sits!

Mia is doing so great, we continue to be in awe at God's healing power over her. The doctors told us that she would not sit or stand or walk...and yet, here she is 2 months later sitting! Of course she can't do it for long periods of time and I have to put her in the position, but still...she sits! Thank you God for continuing to heal our baby and letting her be a testimony to You!!

Mia also got weighed today and she is now 13 pounds 9 ounces...she's been feeding much better and we continue to be encouraged by that.

Yesterday, Mia's cousin Andrew came to visit. Here's a picture of him with Grandma Cheri and Mia. Mia was very much intrigued by Andrew...she just kept watching every move he'd make!

On Friday, our dear friend Sam, an artist, painted Mia's helmet for her. It turned out so cute! There is a frog, of course...and a turtle, a snail, some dragonflies...and a butterfly...and a very cute lady bug. Mia loves it...and now no one should forget her name! Thank you Sam!!!

Dearest Mia,

Mommy and Daddy love you all of it! Today you were trying to get up on your knees from your tummy. You were pushing with your arms. It means that you are getting stronger and that before we know it, you'll probably be crawling. We can't wait! Mommy also put you in a sitting position and you were able to stay there without her holding on until the count of 5! That was really really great. You are doing real well sweetheart!

Love always and forever,
Mommy and Daddy

Today Mia got weighed again and she is now 13 pounds 7 ounces. Thank you for praying for her weight gain. It is a slow battle, but she is definitely getting there. Her helmet continues to have shifting issues, so pray that we'll resolve those with our next visit...next week Friday. Otherwise she is doing really great...we do therapy a lot and it is building up strength...her left side is still weaker than her right, but we continue to work on that.