Every prayer gets an answer

 Yesterday, I was in therapy with Alyssa, and I asked the therapist how do I get her to reach. She usually sits down in the bouncer and looks around the toys over her precious head, and her arms just moved from side to side, so she suggested to put a burping towel underneath her arms. So, I did once I got home, I show her she could reach and pull the lion on the bouncer to make him play music. Guess what: she did it by herself, and then she did it again, and again. I was stunned and so proud of my little one. It is such an accomplishment. I pray everyday, and just that day I had prayed for her about it and it happened, God is super good. Not only that, I had her in her crib looking up her mobile, but I guess she caught a glimpse of a giraffe my friend Wendy gave her, and she turn all on her own. Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy.....Anyway, I add myself to the list of prayers going for Peter in which my friend  from Baby Center (Patty). She even has a giveaway in her blog page a Perfect Lily as an incentive, please donate if you can. Stories like his break my heart. I am so blessed Alyssa is home with us, we will give her a good life and love her tons, so I pray that we can all reach to the goal and bring Peter with his new family. 

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  1. UnknownFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    This is the best thing that happen in my life Alyssita, christopher and you!!! I love you all!!!

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