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2016 Home For the Holidays
LINCOLN DAILY NEWS November 23, 2016
Rabbi Bahle says, “being able to notice the tiny
acts of goodness that are also happening in the
midst of a crisis can help you get through it. And
your ability to notice these things is strengthened
by a regular practice of consciously developing an
awareness of what is good about your life.”
The Hoinackis have seen many acts of goodness
that helped them through the crisis.
Ethan said there is so much to be thankful
for. They consider God healing of Sadie a
miracle. Doctors just monitored her; no medical
intervention caused the mass to shrink.
To see Sadie now, you would never know all
she went through those first few months. Now
Sadie just sees the doctor for well-baby visits or
common illness.
Since Sadie was born four weeks premature, she
could be behind, but she has hit all her milestones.
She is walking. She knows sign language for
words like more, eat, please, and all done. Sadie
loves reading books. She says no, mama, and
dada, and tries to say her own name. She is super
energetic, into everything, and loves being chased.
The Hoinacki’s are thankful for people all over
the world who prayed for Sadie; some of whom
were praying after seeing it on forwarded emails
or reading about her on Ethan’s blog. Ethan met
one person in Peoria who had been praying for her
just because she saw it on her church prayer chain.
Another person sent them a prayer quilt she had
made.
At this time of thanksgiving, the Hoinacki’s are
grateful for prayers, miraculous healing, and
Sadie’s good health.