When Nashda came to us, I called her our Angel of Hope. Nashda Esperanza is how I even write her name out sometimes. But I had no idea how true that name would be. On April 4th, Maicol (John and Melissa Hanley's son) was in an accident and died that night due to injuries - even after all the prayers and searching scripture and assured belief that he would be okay. I was sure. But he crossed into to the long side of eternity and we are left here, still grieving and asking why - but learning each step of the way to "trust in the Lord with all your heart." This all happened just a week after Nashda arrived and Jesus knew how much we would need her. Baby therapy has been the best. She cultivated smiles and laughter and joy where it seemed there could be none.
Once again, this post is mostly pictures - and definitely more than usual... but bear with me? I am enamored of this "Lil Bit" and can't resist her cuteness. If you are interested in joining Nashda's sponsorship team, click here.
Anyway, here is a progression of pictures of Nashda from the last two months.
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| March 26, 2014. The day Nashda entered my heart. She came to us so sick and malnourished. |
