A new week!

Last week started rough with finding out about preschool and Anellah's probably surgery. I had hoped Monday would be the roughest day. But I guess this is a trying time and we will only be stronger in the end!

Despite her crazy amount of "setbacks" Anellah continues to power through growing and learning!

Last week went from a sad Monday to a busy Tuesday/Wednesday to a night in the ICU Wednesday night, back to work Thursday, and a doctor's appointment on Friday! The weekend was fine (just Anellah and I around since Daddy was at work) but today as I was trying to catch up on phone calls, scheduling, getting things in order, I called Head Start since I hadn't received any additional word from them and was waiting on a letter they said they were planning to send. When I talked to the Head Start director she sounded like it wasn't going to be an option for them to provide for Anellah's needs because of the liability. She requested that I write a letter outlining exactly what we are requesting as far as her care. Yet another thing to do and another mountain to scale (they're starting to feel like mountains rather than speed bumps).

Trying to stay entertained in the Emergency Room

Anellah didn't mind the hospital (once the IV was in) because she got LOTS of attention.

What Anellah has always needed is a "normal" home, which she received with us, and a "normal" childhood which we try to give her as much as possible. It is so frustrating that she may be denied what she needs most right now (a preschool with lots of other kids) based on the very things that have already set her back so far!

I forgot how tasty and fun "toad in a hole" is, loving our fresh eggs!

Anellah is a huge fan of "star bread" now

Thank you for continuing to pray with me that I will have strength and organization to do all that needs to be done and that Anellah will be able to receive exactly what she needs both medically and educationally.

On the bright side- as far as we know, everything seems healthy with our baby BOY we look forward to meeting in January. Also, Anellah is learning and growing against all odds! She transitioned to a toddler bed this week and has only fallen out a couple times! She has quick recoveries and once even just settled herself down on the floor.