Monday night

Ok-Apparently there were some of you who thought I was just going to let Hannah go to town on a whole chik-fil- a sandwich (hmmmm like MY OWN CHILDREN)! Give me a little credit-ha ha That wasn't my plan.  But actually when Paul got back with the food she had chickened out of eating the chicken.  She is still really hesitant to eat because she's afraid of choking.   Anyway, Paul said he'll go back tomorrow after her swallow test and get her another one.  At least now we know what sounds good to her.
She is beyond tired tonight.  She worked so hard in therapy and insisted on taking three more short walks.  It's crazy to see how weak you can get after a month of being out of commission.   Needless to say all of that really wore her out.  But she seemed quite proud of herself for walking. I'm happy when she can see that she is making progress- I think it gives her the motivation to keep going and to push herself.
My brother Paul is here for a few days and Hannah seemed really glad to have him come.  We were sitting here tonight talking about all the nice things people have said and done for our family since this all began.  He said, "If we could all just hear these kinds of stories everyday instead of listening to the news, think what a different perspective we would have of the people in this world."  That's so true. I wholeheartedly believe most people are so good, and kind, and compassionate.  But sometimes after watching the news you wonder if anyone has those qualities anymore.  We are so bombarded with the crazy and awful things people are doing in this world that we start to get a warped perspective of what the bulk of humanity is really like.
 My long time wonderful friend came to visit tonight.  She brought an envelope with a lot of money in it.  She told me that her ten year old neighbor had been having bake sales the last few months because she wanted to raise money to help someone.  When she heard about Hannah she decided she wanted to give the money to her.  So she brought it to my friend who brought it to us.  I could hardly believe that someone would want to help a person they had never met in such a generous and Christ-like way.  And to know all the work that had gone in to raising the money (by her and her mom I'm sure) made it even more meaningful.  I went back to Hannah's room and told her.  She got the cutest expression on her face that I have ever seen.  It was a combination of joy and awe.   She couldn't believe someone she didn't know could be so kind.  I hope someday soon we get to met this awesome little girl.  She is the perfect example all the is right in this world.
Today I am so overwhelmed and grateful for the miracles we've seen.  I believe in the power of prayer and I want you to know how thankful we are for all your prayers that have been said on behalf of Hannah.  We couldn't have made it without them and without your love.  Thank you.