The Hanna Family

Thursday, December 25, 2008

Christmas 2008

Fun photos of our day together. I also included a few photos of Christmas Eve and Shane's birthday celebration from the 22nd.

It is hard to believe that this time last year the boys had just been transferred to Childrens Los Angeles for ROP eye laser surgery. We spent their first Christmas in the NICU. How wonderful to be home in our own place this year with a bright Christmas tree and loving family. We are blessed that the boys have gained weight so well since coming home and they have avoided any new hospitalizations or illnesses.

We are grateful for the support and love of family this year. We would not have made it through several tough times without the support of our loved ones. We thank you all for all you continue to do.

We hope you enjoyed this beautiful day of Christmas and felt the Savior's love for us all.

God bless,

Shane and Michelle

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What is Cerebral Palsy?

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a term used to describe a problem with movement and posture that makes certain activities difficult. Even though someone who has cerebral palsy has problems moving his or her muscles, this is not because there is something wrong with the muscles or nerves. These difficulties are caused because of problems in the brain. The child might have had an injury to the brain, or had a brain that did not develop properly. These problems can affect the way the brain controls movement and posture.

For more information visit: http://www.ucp.org/

"But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven."

Matthew 9:14

At this time in my life illustrations of the Savior with children are so dear to my heart. When I've thought of Christ and Heavenly Father the past few months I have often thought of them cradling my sweet babies and whispering words of comfort. We will perhaps never understand why these valiant spirits where sent down to such fragile bodies at such a premature time but we do know that God has held them close in his loving embrace over these difficult months.

More Favorite Scriptures

"God has not ceased to be a God of miracles.

Who shall say that it was not a miracle that by his word the heaven and the earth should be; and by the power of his word man was created of the dust of the earth; and by the power of his word have miracles been wrought?

And if there were miracles wrought then, why has God ceased to be a God of miracles and yet be an unchangeable Being? And behold, I say unto you he changeth not; if so he would cease to be God; and he ceaseth not to be God, and is a God of miracles."

Mormon 9, verses 15-19

"Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my Praise."

Jeremiah 17:14