This is why I get out of bed in the Mornings!

I've been a little down lately because Alida is having to under go a lot of tests again. I guess I got spoiled having a little time off from the doctors over the Holidays. Reality is setting in because she is scheduled for a lot over the next week, I feel both sad and a little overwhelmed, but when I see this smile I know it's all worth it. To keep this smile I'd do anything! I just wish I could be the one the testing was being done on instead of her, it's so hard to see her go thru it and be so scared.
Alida is so brave. Alida is one of the toughest little girls I know and it breaks my heart to see her scared and in any pain, but I know as a mother/nurse it's needed to make sure she is fine. So here we are again, the beginning of a new year and the beginning of more tests.
Alida is growing up so fast. It's hard because she knows what is going on now, she knows when she goes to the doctors that it means she is probably going to get an "owie" but she is also a strong girl and doesn't cry for too long(most days). I just hope this next month isn't too hard on her and I hope all the results are good.
This is our Brave little girl, the reason I get out of bed in the morning!

Love you Alida