Scoochin

Lydia still has not figured out how to walk or crawl; instead, she prefers scoochin. Lydia is quite proud of this method of mobility as demonstrated by the attached post-Thanksgiving dinner performance - enjoy!

Thankful

This year Thanksgiving will be an extra special holiday for the Kovac family. We acknowledge that our difficulties this year have produced enormous blessings for which we are extremely grateful.  Topping the list, of course, is Lydia; her leukemia has enlightened us to a world we often overlook and take for granted. It is a world filled with dedicated and caring health care providers.  It is a world filled with family, neighbors, and friends that willingly, without expectation of anything in return, devote hours to helping a family in need. It is a world filled with God's love that manifests itself daily in numerous acts of kindness and in victory when battling a deadly disease. Thank you God for your guidance during the stormy times this year and thank you for the wonderfully kind people you have placed in our lives!

Since our last update, Lydia has made steady and favorable progress. Her medicines and clinic visits have been reduced. It seems that she is much more alert and happier now that some of the stronger drugs have been eliminated. Lydia is also becoming physically stronger. Although she does not walk yet, Lydia has found a way of moving about by scootching around on her bum :). And of course, like all Kovacs, she is a big talker with her own cute little names for each of the children. Lydia is still quarantined to the house, probably for another month, but everything is progressing smoothly with no major setbacks.

There were certainly times when we doubted where Lydia would be during this holiday season. We are so thankful that she is comfortably in our arms at home. Have a great Thanksgiving and be thankful for the many blessings in your own lives, especially those that have come amidst difficulty!