I didn't realize until now how long it's been since I last posted an update. I know many of you have continued to pray for our family, thank you for that! 

Iris has been staying healthy until a couple of days ago when she started coughing. She also has 2 bottom teeth that have been trying to come in for a couple of weeks. We've started nebulizer treatments 2x/day and are doing all we can at home to make her more comfortable, which means lots of nursing and holding her while she sleeps and extra vitamins. Unfortunately I have also caught the cold she has and as of this morning 4 other kids are also down with headaches, coughs, sore throats and body aches. We've been so incredibly careful but sometimes sickness is inevitable. Gratefully Iris' oxygen saturations are still her normal range and her lungs sound clear. We'd really appreciate big-time prayers for healing for all of us and that Iris won't get any worse and warrant taking her into the hospital.

Iris is still working with PT, massage and a chiropractor to decrease the pain in her neck and shoulders and increase her range of motion. Slowly but surely she's making progress. She will roll from her tummy to her back and loves to stand up supported. Sometimes we're lucky enough to get her to belly laugh while playing peek a boo.

We've had a lot of adjustments physically and emotionally in the last 7 months and are holding tight as a family and working through it together and with those who are trained to help, like our wonderful counselor! Thank you for the continued prayers for all of us!