Sibling Effects

I have posted before about the profound effect Kayla, Noah and Mckenna have on Ayden Jane and vice versa. I am so proud of all of them and how they have taken on their slightly different roles as big brother and sisters. One common thread is how proud of her they all are. Ayden Jane has an amazing cheering section in the three of them and all three are thrilled to tell anyone, "this is my sister and she is awesome."

All this to lead into a story from Mckenna about a week ago. Gary and I had just returned from the conference to DC and I was chatting with Mckenna before bed. She wanted to know about how Ayden Jane liked it and if she made friends and if people thought she was doing great... I told her that Ayden Jane had made several new friends and that lots of people thought she was doing great. (Mckenna is a little competitive;) I told her she needed to pray for Mom because there are new families that are asking me questions hoping I can help them so that their little ones can do things just like Ayden Jane. I told her I wanted to help and I remember the people that helped me and how grateful I was... We talked a bit and I told her the truth is that I am doing no more or less than lots of Moms and Dads, just that there is something in Ayden Jane that is working a little better. Mckenna did not hesitate for even a second. She looked me straight in the eye and said, "well Mom, did you tell them how many people are praying for Ayden Jane? I know all my friends are."

Awesome reminder from a little person. I just need to keep doing what I can and relax knowing that God is in control. He made her and she is His. Her road is not an easy one, but she will not walk it alone. I still go in circles with why she has Prader Willi syndrome. Okay why it even exists. Okay, why do any genetic disorders or cancer or diabetes... Not sure I will ever get that part of it all, but after a few circles I can look at Ayden Jane and I just know that there is something extra amazing about her. Maybe it being able to see God so vividly because He is at work filling in all the weaknesses. I guess I should go ask Mckenna. She has certainly come through this all with the faith and courage of a lion.