We have a lot to be thankful for today! The last couple of days have been hard for Hannah. Her pain was hard to manage- and she was not able to get comfortable. Now that she is an expert- she has been educating us all that abdomen surgery is much more painful than spinal surgery. This afternoon she turned a corner and she was able to keep down some sips of apple juice without feeling nauseous, so they removed the sump. For the first time in more than 2 weeks she does not have ANY tubes in her nose. This was a true cause for celebration today. The plan for the next couple of days is to keep working on managing her pain while she continues to sip clear liquids and eventually progresses to feeling able to try soft foods. We are sad to be spending Thanksgiving in the hospital, but are really hopeful that if her positive progress continues, we will be out of here within the next week! We want to wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving- we are so grateful for the amazing community of friends and family who have and will continue to support us through this.
Hannah's path to facing major surgery and her drive to get back to the soccer field (and to Paris)
Hannah Defying Gravity 
Such wonderful news!!!! So happy to hear! Hang in there Hannah …. sending so much love your way. Continued prayers for you all! Xoxo
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GRATITUDE! When did a sip of apple juice taste so sweet and a nose feel so beautiful when left all on its own?
Happy Thanksgiving,
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Hannah- I don’t have the words to express what I felt reading about what you have been recently going through. You are just absolutely unbelievable and an absolute inspiration. You are an absolute fighter. We can’t wait for you to get home!!! We will reach out to you tomorrow if you feel like FaceTiming ❤️❤️❤️
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Hannah, so sorry for the extreme pain you are experiencing I am hoping the meds they are giving you can help to alleviate it. A huge congrats on the removal of the sump and nose tube. That is something to be thankful for! I am thankful that you have such a wonderful family and strong support throughout all this. So excited to hear you and your Mom will finally be able to go home soon, it will be your Thanksgiving Day! Hang in there strong girl soon you will be out of there. ❤️ Stay positive- you have overcome the worst you are a Warrior!
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Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
Day by day, you all are the STRONGEST people. Love to you all! Take care. ❤️
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We are holding you all close in our thoughts and celebrating with gratitude, all of the positives while also giving thanks for Hannah’s indomitable spirit, which is her ace in this battle. Our family loves yours. Hannah’s positive progress and the strength in your family is truly a cause for thanksgiving. 💗
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Happy Thanksgiving!!
Keep being strong Hannah!!
Love you all, know we are thinking
and praying for you everyday!!!
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Such good news and what a wonderful Thanksgiving gift. So happy Hannah is feeling better. Thanksgiving may be a holiday but you can be grateful for much wherever you are. Happy Thanksgiving to your entire family!!! You and Hannah will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers..❤❤
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