It was when Blakeleigh turned one that we recieved some slighly disturbing news. Dr. Brannon saw that there were problems with the muscle tone in her legs. She also suggested we go to Birmingham and see a specialist. We did and as I told before they decided to give Blakeleigh sometime. After much prayer it was apparent some strength had built up in her legs because she was able to stand on them for a short period of time. At 14 months I shared Blakeleigh is walking. Now at fifteen months she is running and loves for Jonathan to chase her with the push toys. It is hilarous and sweet, if she falls he stops and helps her up so they can go again. I absoultely love watching him and Kennleigh take care of Tissy. Also Blakeleigh has had a few digestive problems. However, God has his hand on my sweet girls. He has touched BOTH of my girls and healed them many times. We took Blakeleigh to the Doctor to see a gastrologist as well- as directed by her pediatrician. They thought it was not a big deal and they tried to fix her with medicine, they were unsuccessful. All of the symptoms pointed to a serious illeness known as hirshprungs( may spelling may be off lol). I began to pray along with the elders at church as instructed to do in James. In fact, Nannie, Papa, Mom, Dad, Ashley, Zack, Shane, Myself, Kennleigh and Jonathan met the night before the test and prayed that God would come on the scene and work a miracle on Blakeleigh's behalf. The test came back negative. Praise the Lord!! we were instructed to be in the GI Doctors office at 9:00 on Monday. Needless to say we were there, her reply to me was I just don't understand I really felt that this test would have lined up with thoughts and confirm my diagnois, but it didn't so I really don't know what to tell you Mrs. Leigh. Really did she just say this I look at shane and he looks back at me and immediatly I say I believe God healed her. SHe gave me deep stare yep the one like lady you are in sane,. Ok so that I may be, but I am living proof that this sweet baby is up for no surgeries, she is taking NO MEDICINE AT ALL!!! That is enough for me to realize that whether Blakeleigh had a major or minor illness God moved. He MOved for us and he can move for you. It is amazing when people obey God what can be done. I am sure that more than one of you reading this looked at me like I was crazy for having the white trimmed with blue squares from a hanky pinned to Blakeleigh's clothes. Maybe this went through somes head. O my what in the world? Really has she lost her mind it doesn't match? That is a cute outfit to have a rag pinned on it? I am sure there are questions that I missed. I have been ridiculed before to my face, behind my back, and well you just name it and I have probably dealt with it at some form. I decided years ago though I am going through with Jesus no matter what men may say. The cloth on Blakeleigh's back was given to us by some inspirational people in my life. Aunt Lynn and Uncle Michael God used aunt Lynn this particular night at church and the church body obeyed and anoited this cloth for Blakeleigh and she is wearing it. You may say it is not in the cloth and your right it was God s power that Reigned down that very night and it is a symbol that the devil has lost this battle. I thank God for this trial I was faced with for it has made me stronger. I know that GOd has a reason for this trial and I thank him for making this trial and blessing. My Family has gone through a lot and yes my child has been in a doctors office many times, but they haven't gone through what other kids will go through or have gone through. If one thing I have learned it is never to question or talk about someone else for you don't know what they are going through:-)
Again I would like to thank each of you who has prayed, called, sent cards, and even cooked supper. Some of these may have seemed minor, bu they truly meant alot to me. WHen I was having a tough day the card in the mail that had my name on it as kennleigh would say and the kind words on the inside meant so much more than I could ever tell you:-) Thanks again for all of your prayers. I felt that you would enjoy the update and we could see once again that PRAYER CHANGES THINGS!!!
15 month update
1. Walking/ Running
2. Feeds our self
3. talking- Momma, Daddy, Bee ( she calls herself this) kea ( Kenn), tat, Bop, Bull, Makes cow noise, Bye , High, gives sugars, blows kisses, gives tight hugs (from Kennleigh), eat, night night, Nana, ride. Hello
4. still sleeping through the night like always and for that this momma is thankful:-)
5. loves playing outside
6. stays home with momma for 3 days and plays at aunt kerri's 2 days - we both enjoy this
7. Aunt Kerri found one food she can't stand- Tomatoes :-) can't say I blame her!!!
We have had a blast on our new adventures!!!!
