After just finishing one fruit leather, Taya just pulled two more out and asked for them a few times in a row ...
'You just had one Taya, so we're all done with those for today, but maybe tomorrow'
(Repeat the begging and this response 3 times)
Finally Taya said:
Noooo. Not tomorrow! ..Me Special!!
Glad to see the message I've been telling her for many, many, many nights has gotten through - one way or another!
Yesterday Taya woke up with her Arthritis inflamed again, so much so that she initially couldn't walk, let alone even stand. I called into work to take a little extra time to care for her, giving her a bath, medicine & massage. She was still limping badly by the time I dropped her off at Annie's house. Around that time, I texted family and a couple of friends, informing them that her condition had returned in full force & requesting thoughts & prayers. I had beautiful response letting me know that those prayers were said and those thoughts were nurtured. Those were a comfort.
The small (or even big to me) miracle that occurred was that today Taya had hardly a trace of the inflammation. Pretty much zip, zero inflammation/limping. We're taking it day by day, but I particularly wanted that load lightened if possible at this moment, and it is just a good reminder that prayer works. And when you need it from others, it is humbling to ask, but gratifying and comforting to receive the answer from the Lord - in this case, the answer was immediate recovery. (I would not have expected that at all since she limped straight from the beginning of March '09 to Aug. 7th when she received her steroid shots).
I'm thankful for prayer. I'm thankful for those dear times when Heavenly Father delivers simply and clearly - which feels like a gift that nurtures me and reminds me He is always there and loves me.
So thank you to any of you who prayed for Taya yesterday. It worked :)
Now she's back to dancing, attempting to ride her tricycle & jumping on our mini-trampoline again.
Happy Girl She is.
And grateful Mom am I.
