It might seem to some strange to celebrate a child's birthday when they reach the age of 23, however in NiQi's case, every year she turns a year older is cause to party, party, party.!!!!
A year ago she had been home just a couple of weeks after an almost two month stay in hospital....she was weak, didn't have energy to walk, was wheelchair bound, and was on oxygen 24/7. We didn't know if she would see another year through as just a month earlier her doctors told us that without a lung transplant she would probably not survive more than 6 months. Here we are today, a year later, a miracle year where her lung functions have increased from 17% to 30%. With the insertion of a PEG, she has gained 8 kg. She is no longer confined to her bed and a wheelchair, but is able to move around freely....even getting back to riding her horses every once in a while. She laughs again and has a sparkle in her eye and more than anything she is ecstatic that she is able to shop and trawl the mall... All of this and we give thanks to our Lord for showing us that He is not done with her yet and the plans He has for her are far greater than she, we, or her doctors can imagine....it is nothing short of a miracle. Her fighting spirit and fabulous outlook on life make her a survivor.
So today will be very low key, just Johan, NiQi and I...oh and Wilfred too. Already the day has started off well with a cool breeze blowing...cool is so much easier for her to handle as the stifling heat affect her breathing and make her feel uncomfortable....but celebrate we will as we look forward to another year of blessing...
Presents from the family
Her 'just woken up look...'
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