Hannah has relapsed with ALL Leukemia after being in remission since October of 2010. She has a hard job ahead of her, but she's definitely a fighter! Hannah is a spunky 13 year old. Tons of personality, and not afraid to tell you what she thinks. She loves her family, and has plenty of family to love her. She's the 11th of 12 children, and has always been a cherished blessing since the day she was born. She loves snuggles and keeps us laughing. We love her and cant hardly bear the thought of her having to go through this again. She needs people's prayers and faith that the pain and suffering associated with this will be minimal. She is being treated at Seattle Children's Hospital.

Saturday, May 18, 2013

5/18/1013

From De Anna:

Oh my goodness!  I’m just back from visiting with Cindy and Hannah. They are HOME!  Hannah looks so good!  She was up and about, was able to walk outside unassisted, watch Mark as he worked in the yard, and was just getting ready for a lunch of delicious smelling vegetable soup!  The feeling there at the Shaw’s is one of joy, optimism and peace.

Cindy is learning so much about how to support Hannah nutritionally through herbs, oils and all of the wonderful alternatives therapies that exist.  She and Mark have repeatedly chosen faith over fear.  They look forward to working hand-in-hand with our Heavenly Father to know exactly what He would have them do with His sweet little Hannah.

If you want to visit, they have only one request – please don’t come if you are/have been/ or suspect you might be getting sick.  Because of the one dose of Chemo Hannah received (just before going into ICU) her body is unable to fight infection.  So if you would, please err on the side of caution.

They are looking forward to a beautiful summer, lots of fun times in the back yard, swimming once the “dumb port” is removed (Hannah is a little fish) and all the good times that lie ahead.  Cindy promises that as needs arise, she’ll let us know, but as for now she’s just so happy to have Hannah home and to be able to care for Hannah and her family.

It has been so incredible to see how this family walks in faith. I’ve watched as the enabling power of the Atonement has literally lifted them up, and continues to remove their sorrows and replace them by joy.  (To learn more about this power, read here https://www.lds.org/ensign/2013/03/the-enabling-power-of-the-atonement?lang=eng or search it on lds.org)  Cindy testified how she knows that, while suffering can bring us to plead with the Lord for this power to come into our lives, once it does the suffering DOES NOT continue!  What an awesome testimony and reminder of the incredible power of the Atonement.

This family is in the best hands – those of our Heavenly Father and his son, Jesus Christ.  They have so many that love them and are willing to serve them.  They feel comforted and want us to all access that same comfort in our lives through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

What can I say, it was a great visit!
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