Family

Chloe and Hope being silly in the hospital

The past few weeks have been crazy! I have found a new appreciation for my family, friends and food. Two weeks ago my 3 year old niece Chloe was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. My sister Amanda took Chloe to the Doctor with symptoms of a UTI and after a test, was told to get to the hospital imediately due to glucose in her urine. They took Chloe to Sacred Heart in Pensacola and test came back positive for diabetes and she was admitted to the hospital for 4 days. While at the hospital the Doctors and Nurses trained Josh and Amanda on how to care for Chloe.  Her life is depending on them.  Amanda and Josh are amazing parents and I am so proud of their courage and strength.  
Chloe will be on a strict diet only getting 33 Carbohydrates a meal.  She will get a shot before every meal and before she goes to bed.  They have to prick her finger several times a day to monitor her blood sugar.  There are a few foods she can eat that are "safe free" (as she calls it).. below is a picture of her eating string cheese.  She was excited she could have it.  Chloe has always enjoyed food.. she's a good eater.  
We praise God that Chloe will be okay and that they found this quickly and that it is treatable.  We have to choose to think on good things.  Life could be worse.  Although this journey may be difficult, Chloe is alive and will live a great life.  Romans 8:28-29 "And we know that in ALL things, God works for the good of those who love Him who have been called according to His purpose."  We have to believe that God will heal her and will work this all out for the good.  I believe in Miracles!  
This Thanksgiving I am thankful for my family.  I am so blessed with an amazing family who all love Jesus.  I am thankful for my friends.. I feel so blessed by the friendships that I have created over the past few years in Destin along with my life long friends I have had since childhood.  I am also thankful that the Lord is calling us to adopt from China.  I am humbled and in awe in the goodness of Christ.  

T-Shirt Sale ends December 5th.  If you'd like to help us kick start the adoption please follow the link below.  Shirts are $15 and there is a $5 shipping fee.
www.bonfirefunds.com/kanaday-chinise-adoption

Chloe eating "Safe Free" cheese with her Auntie