Hannah...

Hannah's latest artwork - such a beautiful, water-color butterfly.

This spring has been so challenging for my sweet girl. After a year or more of symptoms that have grown to be somewhat debilitating and definitely life-changing, Hannah has finally been diagnosed with a co-infection of Lyme disease and Bartonella, both from a tick bite from who knows when. She has constant, and at times extreme, back pain along with complete exhaustion. She has developed some of the other side effects of Lymes as well, and all in all has not felt well for a long time. She has had to quit piano as she cannot sit at the bench without pain. She carries around a special pad for back support wherever we go. She has had to miss many things due to overwhelming fatigue.

BUT...

God is at work in this young lady. She has maintained her cheerfulness and humor, and is trying to trust that God has this trial for her for some reason. She remains selfless and doesn't like to ask us for help when she needs it. She still does her photography and bunnies and drawing and I am grateful that she can. She has had challenging days which make her appreciate the really good days! She has seen God's hand at work in directing us to a wonderful doctor who is overseeing her care, and is committed to working with her until she is completely well.

We understand this could take a while, but we trust that God did indeed know this day from the beginning of time, and WILL deliver her from this trouble. He promises to be faithful to her and to strengthen and comfort her.

We would most definitely count any prayers for Hannah as precious gifts...