These past few days Katie has really been progressing. Yesterday Katie was able to start eating some soft foods like jello or pudding. They were also able to get her to take a couple of steps. Her physical therapist and occupational therapist are both very happy with the progress that she is making. Then, today she has started feeding herself which is another great step forward. She also walked down the hallway at the hospital and my mom said that she was still wanting to get up and move around so they were going to let her walk later this afternoon. Katie is progressing very well and you can definitely tell that she is someone who does not back down and does not let anything keep her down. She is a very strong-willed girl who will accomplish anything that she sets her mind to and that is being shown now!
Please keep praying for Katie because even though she is making wonderful progress she is still confused about what is going on and does not quite understand why she is in the hospital. That has to be very scary for her as well because she is in an unfamiliar place with people she does not know. Please just pray that she will be comforted and know that she is safe there and that the doctors, my mom and I are doing everything we can to help her get better.
Also, there is another girl at the hospital that they believe has the same thing as Katie. My mom has talked with her parents and has been checking in on her. Please keep her and her family in your prayers too, because they are just starting this long process and I know it will be scary and tiring for them. Also, please pray that we can be encouraging to that family and help them understand this disease better. I know God has a reason for our family and theirs being at the hospital at the same time and we want to help them as much as possible.
Thank you everyone for all of the prayers, support, encouragement and help! We are so thankful for everything you all have done, it means so much to us! We are beyond blessed to have all of you in our life! THANK YOU!!!
Jeremiah 29:11- "For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Psalm 121:1-2- I lift up my eyes to the mountains- where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of Heaven and Earth.
1 Peter 5:7- Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Deuteronomy 31:6- Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.
