sleepless nights and a full glass of whine

our little patient really is getting better every day, but

along with that healing comes a steady dose of

whining & grumpiness...

I really can't blame her.

the facial swelling is almost completely gone,
but the bruising on her sweet face continues
to appear. her lip looks amazing, and she's
letting us clean it with less drama
each time. she's such a trooper!
we'll head to charlotte Friday morning
to have the packing removed from her nose.
no fun
I know that will help her sleep so much better!

 yesterday I managed to get a shower, made Gracie

some popscicles, and thanks to a dear

church friend, our family had a meal that wasn't take-out!

one highlight of our day yesterday 

was receiving our new

Aaron Keys CD in the mail.

he was at our church a few weeks ago,

and one song in particular  has ministered

so much to my heart. 

based on the song of Moses in Exodus 15,

it speaks of God as being a mighty warrior

on behalf of His children.

I remember praying that for all of our children

that evening, & the Father confirmed that word when

those words were prayed over Gracie 

3 days before her surgery.

He IS warring on behalf of our family

this week, and in the midst of tiredness,

pain, grumpiness and healing,

it brings so much peace!

"Praise the Lord, our Mighty Warrior,

Praise the Lord, the Glorious One.

By His hand we stand in victory.

By His name we overcome!"

we saw her first stiff smiles yesterday :)
she loved "playing along"
with the new music!