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Start Singing Again

With so many pictures and videos from the beach waiting for me to post and whales of stories to share, there is only one thing today.

For everyone who has loved her with us from the beginning and for all of you who have come to love her along the way, another magical day is amongst us-

We are so honored to have the ability to share our little ordinary miracle with you. So many of you include her in your prayers and there has not been a day that those prayers haven't been felt. Today some of those prayers have been answered and amplified. I only wish I could share with you the pure joy that today brought to my soul.

I thank God for the blessings he gives us, in His own time, not ours, so that we can truly be thankful. Amen.

IVEY NOW HAS HEARING AIDS!!!!!.

Now if only there were a way for her to hear all of you saying 'YEAH' as you read this….and as you can see and hear in the videos, we are working with sensory override most of the time around here.

Comments

Anonymous said…
I just love reading your updates, and finding out how Ivey is doing. Okie Nana As always you are in my prayers.
I'm yelling it as loud as I can from here, and I'm absolutely loving your new template. Precious. xoxo
Karen Owens said…
So cool! I would love to get into her little mind and know what she is thinking! I am so happy for Ivey and the next step foward that she is taking!
Kerin said…
She is just amazing - I can only imagine her little mind when she actually hears you and your "boy's" voices for the first time. "Faith is not a distant view but a warm embrace of Christ." (John Calvin) Your faith has been amazing!
Anonymous said…
Way to go, Ivey! My daughters and I love reading about your amazing steps. Gwen, thank you for your wonderful inspiration!
Anonymous said…
We are so happy for Ivey and your whole family - this is yet another step toward Ivey discovering her world and the experiences that lie ahead. She looks so precious at the beach! No trach, new sounds...go for it, Ivey!!!
This WONDERFUL news! Ivey has come so far.

And I love all the sweet pictures!
Lisa said…
I am so excited and happy for Miss Ivey...This is such a great step for her. Yeah Ivey!!!
Leslie said…
Yay Ivey!!!!!! I would love to know what she's thinking!

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