Comments on: Happy 10th Birthday, Hannah!

By: Ruthanne Smith

Ruthanne Smith — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:17:11 +0000

Oh, my, I read this and cried. My daughter is 9 and has made some of the same gains. Wow. I never really put them in perspective before. I must print this out. Thank you so much for posting this.

By: Jennifer Cooper

Jennifer Cooper — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 13:48:36 +0000

Happy 10th Birthday, Hannah! It is so wonderful to read about all of the progress she has made in these last 6 years!

And I want to agree with what Tammy said already: I don’t know if you realize how much God has used your family to touch other lives of families whose children have autism. My Reece and Austin have made so much progress in this last 2 years because you shared with me the things that you found that worked with Hannah. Thank you so much!

By: Clarice Rubek

Clarice Rubek — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 13:00:43 +0000

Dear Sonya,

Thanks so much for sharing the progress of Hannah.
We are very happy that she has progressed so well over the
past few years. I know it has been a lot of hard work for all of
you, but certainly rewarding.
Love
Clarice

By: Tammy Glaser

Tammy Glaser — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 01:43:36 +0000

I am Snoopy Dancing and Victory Lapping for Hannah!

She is such a beautiful girl and I love how connected she is to you and your family now. I thank God you take time to share all the things that have helped Hannah to relax and enjoy life. Pamela has made the strides she has in the past year because you have taken the time to share.

By: Wes & TJ Jones

Wes & TJ Jones — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:23:59 +0000

Sonya,
So pleased to see how God has been working with you & your family. It is neat to see how Hannah is doing so well. Keep up the good work & lets see how much God will use you in encouraging other families.
God bless you all. Wes & TJ

By: Jim Kline

Jim Kline — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:37:51 +0000

Your Mom sent the 10th birthday note to us..Glad to hear things are going well..I think God has greatly used you for the success with Hannah..God bless you……Jim & Sue

By: Jean Beeler

Jean Beeler — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:21:18 +0000

Dear Sonya and family,
I know of your story through your mom and dad when they were at Valley View. Daneen was so good to give me a copy of your book. It was a joy today to be allowed to share in the progress Hannah has made. Praise God for those advances! I know Hannah’s advancements and your working so well with her is through His grace. How blessed it is to know that He is waiting for our calls. I will continue to pray for day by day improvement as I rejoice with you!
May God bless,
Jean Beeler

By: Mom

Mom — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:34:26 +0000

Because Hannah’s good days outnumber her “not so good” ones, we sometimes overlook how far she has really come. It is such a treasure to watch her grow physically, spiritually and emotionally every day. While the glory belongs to God, I know the hard work and patience that is invested in her every day.
We love you all very much.
Mom

By: Ann Katherine Bryan

Ann Katherine Bryan — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:23:09 +0000

I am so grateful to read this update on Hannah. I noticed many of these things as I spent time with you in your home last week - Hannah’s interaction, conversation, joyfulness - her smiles and eye contact. All of it brought Joy and Blessing to my own heart because I have watched you walk through this valley. Certainly, the LORD has taken you by the hand and has led you here - for His own glory, for His name’s sake; for your good, that He might restore your soul! He is so evidently with you - may His rod and staff continue to comfort you! And may you see the goodness and mercy of the Lord that is surely following you as you continue to follow HIM! I love you!

By: Valerie Wilson

Valerie Wilson — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:27:52 +0000

Thank you, Sonya, for so carefully chronicling Hannah’s life for us. You have given autiusm a “face” and a “family,” and I certainly have more understanding as a result. Rebekah, Ruth, and Sarah are to be commended along with you and John for the remarkable ways you have worked with Hannah through the years. They are very special big sisters! I love you all! Aunt Val