Taylor recently turned four and is now obsessed with anything TOY STORY and CARS. (Not forgetting about his obsession with planes). He loves his little sister and continues to pray "God, please make Emilie feel better, make her hold her head up and make her come home". Please continue to pray along with him.
Emilie is now 10 months old (actually 10 1/2 because I am a little late in posting this months update) She didn't get any longer this past month, which is good news for Taylor (he's only 6.5 inches longer than her). She did, however, gain some weight (she is almost 22 pounds) and some movements. She is moving her head more and more with just a bit of support - to keep her head from falling backwards, but she has more control over movements. Keep praying that she will hold her head up - that the muscles in her neck will become strong enough to support it. It can be heavy. She has also begun to move her torso. She will move it to try and see Taylor or Daddy if either are in the room. She will also start to rock if you are holding her and she wants to rock in the chair. Praise God for this. A video will be posted soon on http://sdzeylion2003.multiply.com
Also, thanks for all your prayers when we asked for home care. We had a message on our phone a couple of weeks ago and the case has gone above the heads of the people we have been dealing with to the managerial positions. This may have been influenced by a few people who are very important in our lives. They know who they are. But, overall the credit goes to God Almighty, who keeps looking out for us in every sense. Thanks for all your prayers and please continue to pray for home care and her equipment (which we still haven't heard anything about).
On to pictures - the part most of you are waiting for. We have easily captured the princess' smiles this month. She is now showing off 5 teeth and 3 more are ready to break through. We also have reason to believe that her first four molars are trying to make an appearance as her fingers that she chews have now moved to the back of her mouth and their are 4 bumps where her molars will make their first appearance. This is obviously causing the princess some discomfort. Please pray that they will come quickly as to ease the discomfort of breaking in 7 teeth at one time. Also, thanks to those who have sent me pictures for Emilie of people who are praying for her. We have access to some bulletin board space that is in her room and would like to make a collage of pictures for Emilie of people who are praying for her. To show her (and the nurses) the power of prayer. I have only received a few so please send me pictures if you pray for her. You can send the via email to sdzeylion2003@yahoo.ca or email me for my home address if you prefer to send them that way. Thanks so much everybody!!
May God bless each and every one of you who is lifting our daughter up in prayer!!
We love you all!!
Darwin, Sherri, Taylor and especially Emilie
