All I want for Christmas is...

I'm happy to report that Olivia started to play again. It's been a while since we have seen her smiling, happy and playful! Her cousin Kaela visited her over the weekend and her smile and laughter was just priceless!

She is also working on coloring her cape this week. It will be a good project for the next few weeks! Projects that don't require a lot of mobility works for her since she's still having a hard time walking. Once in a while she's willing to try to walk.

I have been asking her what she wants for Christmas. She sees a lot of Christmas presents under our tree and she doesn't even ask if there are presents there for her. This girl is so simple. All she wants for Christmas is to be able to play with her cousins. Sometimes I can't help but cry seeing her not able to do the normal things kids do. She is a kid - she's supposed to have fun, attend swimming and ballet lessons, play with friends and go out to see nice places. But I know God has a plan for her and for us, and He is preparing us for it. We have faith!

We were not able to spend Thanksgiving with family because some of her cousins were just recovering from colds. Hopefully this Christmas everyone is well so we can all be together.