8 months old

Today, Maya turns 8 months old. I looked up the development of a normal 8 month old, and I pray that Maya is developing normally. This is what I found...

The 8-month-old's motor skills include:
* Crawling and pulling on furniture to stand.
* Needing help to get down from standing.
* Sitting without support for 10 minutes.
* Pinching with the thumb and forefinger.

The 8-month-old's language skills include:
* May say "Ma-Ma" and "Da-Da" but not specifically to parents.
* Understanding simple instructions.
* Shaking head no.

The 8-month-old's mental abilities include:
* Reacting quickly to situations.
* Showing interest in cause-and-effect relationships like making wheels turn or bells sound.
* Anticipating events not related to own behavior like meeting Mom or Dad at the door.
* Solving simple problems.

The 8-month-old's social traits include:
* Shouting for attention.
* Pushing things away that are not wanted.
* Biting and chewing toys.

Please continue to pray for Maya as she is growing. You should hear the prayers that our three small children pray for her on a daily business. They pretty much go like this:
God, please help Maya to get enough food, and please let someone hold her and hug her today, and please, please, let us get her quickly.
They are so precious, and they love their baby sister so much. The other day Harrison(3), went over to our front door, opened it, and said Mama, please go get Maya now. They are so ready for their sister to come home. Please continue to pray for a miracle with us. We are hoping to hear some news, good or bad, sometime in April.