If you were to go back on past posts, you would notice that 4 years ago today, Hannah posted her first blog on Hannah’s Journey about her relapse. Bill and I were so frightened about what the future would hold for her, but she always went on with life, living each day and talking about the future. I, with the help of the nurses at the hospital, had her convinced that as the only daughter, it would be her responsibility to take care of me when I was old and feeble. Believe it or not, she couldn’t wait until she had the chance to care for me, as we had cared for her. She talked about it all the time. I think she thought it would be a big slumber party. What a girl! I also remember how, even at 11 years old, she use to tell me that God had just put a little obstacle in her path for her to go around. It is amazing the strength that God gives when it is needed.
We had a very quiet Christmas this year. Nathan was in Zambia, so it was only 4 of us. I went to Zambia to visit Nathan after Christmas, and had a wonderful time. Zambia is an amazing country, and the people are so friendly. I can see why Nathan likes it so much! Of course, it was strange watching my son fix my dinner from scratch, starting with a chicken that was still alive when I saw it...
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