A joyous reunion

My sister called me this evening. It was very strange to see her name come across my caller i.d. as I haven't seen that in weeks. It made me once again so thankful for her spared life.... She was calling to let me know that she was able to spend a good amount of time today with Isabella for the first time since the accident. She hugged her, held her, and really just loved on her. I am sure it was good for both of them to see each other. They can begin to heal in a different fashion now... As far as progress, here is an update on Isabella. She is walking (or rather shuffling awkwardly). That happened just a few days ago. She has "upgraded" to a mechanically soft diet (no more pureed food!), including mac'ncheese and fries. Aleacia and Sophia were able to join Jenny and Isabella today. All three girls watched a movie together in the hospital bed (rails up of course!). Isabella recognized my parents today and called them grandma and grandpa.
She also was able to fill in the key words to the very first lines of Grandma's famous "Squeaky" stories. Squeaky is a mouse. My mother tells the best stories to her grandbabies. It is a nightly tradition should a grandchild be there for bedtime. Her story always begins with the children adding the same two words of the first sentences. It goes like this:
"Once upon a time there was mouse named Squeaky. He was so ornery and so cute." They happened to be discussing Squeaky today and Isabella was able to fill in cute and then ornery. I know that moment must have been very special to hear her recall those words...
Jenny said that Isabella is still very juvenile in her actions. She doesn't know how to respond a lot of times so she laughs. Jenny can see that Isabella is working out the difference between right and wrong. My sister said that part was very hard to see. She said that Isabella is doing great, but still has a really long way to go.
I know my sister is struggling with being able to have her life return to being normal again. She sounds very broken on the phone. I pray it happens for their family very soon. Join me in supporting them again in prayer as you have already been so faithful to do. Our family has been overwhelmed with support, love, and encouragement. God has used you in a tangible way. Thank you for letting Him!