Hi everyone, I am sorry it has been a few days since our last update. We have been a little busy. Annie has been doing so well and has had so much fun with her friends. Her 3rd degree burn has just about closed up and hopefully tomorrow we can try to have a normal bath. We have had 2 days without tears and bath time is starting to be less tramatizing. We have noticed some things that bother her, that we will have to work through. She does not want to be put into water, like a bath tub, however she has talked about splashing in a pool. We hope to try that tomorrow. She also becomes alarmed when she hears other children screaming or crying. I believe she is remembering other children in the burn center crying in pain and this scares her. However, it is good because she is realizing that sometime kids cry for other reasons. Please pray that she will get over these fears.
Last night we had an auction to raise money for our company. Some people brought things from different countries including the United States to auction off. We raised over $3000 and had a great time doing it! This picture is of Annie, Jerod and Alex with their Frosted Mini Wheats, chocolate chips, USA hat, and Book of Jonah that they purchased in the auction. You would be amazed at the amount people spend when they REALLY want something! The items that got the highest bid were two, 1 pound bags of M&M's that were auctioned for $130.
As you can see by the next picture, Annie is starting to enjoy showing people her hands and arms to show how God has healed her. The psychologist said that this would be good therapy and I have found that it is . She has been such a blessing to us! She continues to teach us many lessons through her healing. Thank you for your continued prayers! Love you all!
