6 months!

Addie hit 6 months this past Thursday. She is doing well in a lot of ways, but the older she gets the more you can her difficulties presenting themselves. Her left arm has really come a long way, but it still has a long way to go. Therapy is helping and we are continuing to follow up with doctors. Actually, we see the neurosurgeon here on Monday the 23rd to see if surgery looks like a good option. We are also going back to St. Louis this week in order to see the orthopedic doctor at Shriners on Friday. He is going to be looking at the hip, and also we will get his opinion on her feet. She is enjoying being free from the braces when she is awake and being able to wiggle her feet around. We are hoping to go on vacation in the near future and let her experience playing in the pool and the ocean.  One of her favorite things to do now is grab her toes with her right arm and play with them. I am sure most babies do this, but after having so much done to her feet it is exciting to see her be able to do that. She is still not sitting up, but that is one of the main goals we are working on in physical therapy. She is very attentive and that helps as we work with her. She handles the stretches we do at home and the weekly therapy well for the most part. She is just an amazing, happy, and content baby and for that we are so thankful! It is fun to watch her interacting with people now, especially her brothers! She is starting to laugh more often and the boys are the ones who get her to do it. They get so excited if they make her smile or stop crying. They are always trying to help or hold her and she loves their attention. Life stays a little busy but it is good. God has been faithful and as we go forward into each step He is walking with us. Thank you all for praying and as you think of us continue to pray as we travel this week and met with the doctor in St. Louis and the neurosurgeon here. We are hoping for some clarity and answers before we have to make any decisions regarding surgery for her arm and also for her hip. We are praising for the progress we have seen and praying for the rest!

Psalm 103:20-22 "Praise the Lord, you his angels, you mighty ones who do his bidding, who obey his word Praise the Lord, all his heavenly hosts, you his servants who do his will. Praise the Lord, all his works  everywhere in his dominion. Praise the Lord, my soul."