Comments on: Ella’s Story http://theewerts.wordpress.com/2009/06/25/ellas-story/ how did we get here again? Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:50:31 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Ashleigh http://theewerts.wordpress.com/2009/06/25/ellas-story/#comment-86 Ashleigh Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:04:19 +0000 http://theewerts.wordpress.com/?p=182#comment-86 Wow! Your little girl is just beautiful! I stumbled across your blog today while snooping around on wordpress (my daughter's name is Ella too...good choice!). I'm a photographer in BC and if you're ever going to be out this way again, let me know. I'd love to do a photo session with you and your family as I'm actually interested in starting a program for photography for children and families living with Downs Syndrome. Ashleigh Wow! Your little girl is just beautiful! I stumbled across your blog today while snooping around on wordpress (my daughter’s name is Ella too…good choice!). I’m a photographer in BC and if you’re ever going to be out this way again, let me know. I’d love to do a photo session with you and your family as I’m actually interested in starting a program for photography for children and families living with Downs Syndrome.

Ashleigh

]]> By: Aunt Linda http://theewerts.wordpress.com/2009/06/25/ellas-story/#comment-77 Aunt Linda Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:22:22 +0000 http://theewerts.wordpress.com/?p=182#comment-77 Dear Ben & Krista, I finally got the info to reach your blog! What a blessing and how touching are the things that you have shared. We have prayed for you and sweet baby Ella and will continue to remember you. May His Spirit surround and envelop you and grant you great peace. I will share this with my kids, I know they have been praying also. On August 19th LeeAnne and John are taking David and Chance to the Shriner's hospital for evaluation and see what they can do for the boys. They both have Duchene's Muscular Dystrophy and at this point David, who is 10 1/2 can no longer walk. He crawls on is knees and elbows. Chance who will be 9 this month looks pretty much like David did two years ago. I am hoping I can go with them. Blessings on all your family, we love you!! Aunt Linda Dear Ben & Krista,
I finally got the info to reach your blog! What a blessing and how touching are the things that you have shared. We have prayed for you and sweet baby Ella and will continue to remember you. May His Spirit surround and envelop you and grant you great peace. I will share this with my kids, I know they have been praying also. On August 19th LeeAnne and John are taking David and Chance to the Shriner’s hospital for evaluation and see what they can do for the boys. They both have Duchene’s Muscular Dystrophy and at this point David, who is 10 1/2 can no longer walk. He crawls on is knees and elbows. Chance who will be 9 this month looks pretty much like David did two years ago. I am hoping I can go with them.

Blessings on all your family, we love you!!

Aunt Linda

]]> By: Auntie Cyndy http://theewerts.wordpress.com/2009/06/25/ellas-story/#comment-67 Auntie Cyndy Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:30:45 +0000 http://theewerts.wordpress.com/?p=182#comment-67 Hi Krista, (and Ben) Ella is beautiful. I know you must be on a continual roller coaster of emotion. Thanks for sharing so openly about your journey this first few weeks of her life. I too feel God has blessed you with a very special little girl. He knows you two have something very special to give to her as well as she has something to offer you. I pray God gives you peace, strength and comfort as you continue down this path of discovery - this new life and love He has given you. Please do not hesitate to call me if you need anything - talk, tea, etc... I love you! Auntie Cyndy Hi Krista, (and Ben)
Ella is beautiful. I know you must be on a continual roller coaster of emotion. Thanks for sharing so openly about your journey this first few weeks of her life.
I too feel God has blessed you with a very special little girl. He knows you two have something very special to give to her as well as she has something to offer you.
I pray God gives you peace, strength and comfort as you continue down this path of discovery – this new life and love He has given you.
Please do not hesitate to call me if you need anything – talk, tea, etc…

I love you!
Auntie Cyndy

]]> By: Great Auntie Mikki & Paul http://theewerts.wordpress.com/2009/06/25/ellas-story/#comment-51 Great Auntie Mikki & Paul Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:26:09 +0000 http://theewerts.wordpress.com/?p=182#comment-51 Dear Ben and Krista We feel SO happy for you and the new little bundle that God designed,.. and chose this Special child to be placed in your hearts, into your family. There have been such blessings reaped from SPECIAL Children who can teach us the meaning of love in a totally different way, so as uncertain as these days are,... expect "surprises" that she will bring you all in the years ahead. God has a plan for her life. He knew that you could be entrusted to care for her. She is blessed. We pray that God in His wisdom will comfort you in these days of "unknowns" and give you peace! You sound so mature in recognizing and admitting hers and your needs and we apprecaite that you shared so openly with us all. It makes it easier to deal with for you,..for her,..and for the entire Family who care for and love you kids. Love you so much and will be praying, Auntie Mikki and Unca Paul Dear Ben and Krista
We feel SO happy for you and the new little bundle that God designed,.. and chose this Special child to be placed in your hearts, into your family.
There have been such blessings reaped from SPECIAL Children who can teach us the meaning
of love in a totally different way, so as uncertain as these days are,… expect “surprises” that she will bring you all in the years ahead.
God has a plan for her life.
He knew that you could be entrusted to care for her.
She is blessed.
We pray that God in His wisdom will comfort you in these days of “unknowns” and give you peace!
You sound so mature in recognizing and admitting hers and your needs and we apprecaite that you shared so openly with us all.
It makes it easier to deal with for you,..for her,..and for the entire Family who care for and love you kids.
Love you so much and will be praying,
Auntie Mikki and Unca Paul

]]> By: Aunt Joan http://theewerts.wordpress.com/2009/06/25/ellas-story/#comment-50 Aunt Joan Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:36:28 +0000 http://theewerts.wordpress.com/?p=182#comment-50 Amen to what Uncle Larry wrote. If I had known how perfectly he was going to express what is in my heart for you, I would simply have had him sign my name as well. But, I do want to add one strong thought I have had for you. You must be incredible people/parents for God to have entrusted this precious little girl that He created into your care. Obviously, YOU are the ones He thinks can BEST do the job of caring for and nurturing this little one that He not only created but designed. YOU are obviously very special. I know those may seem empty words in time of crises. I think of one of Uncle Larry's favorite quotes from his favorite movie "Fiddler on the Roof" When Tevia prayerfully looked up to the heavens, with open palms and shoulders shrugged and said to God, "Sir, I know we are chosen. But, couldn't you have chosen someone else ? ! " We laugh each time we hear the line, but it really does reflect the pain in people's hearts in time of crises. We will keep all of you in our prayers but have no doubt that God will equip you for any challenges you may face. With much compasion, understanding and love, Aunt Joan Amen to what Uncle Larry wrote. If I had known how perfectly he was going to express what is in my heart for you, I would simply have had him sign my name as well.

But, I do want to add one strong thought I have had for you. You must be incredible people/parents for God to have entrusted this precious little girl that He created into your care. Obviously, YOU are the ones He thinks can BEST do the job of caring for and nurturing this little one that He not only created but designed.

YOU are obviously very special.

I know those may seem empty words in time of crises. I think of one of Uncle Larry’s favorite quotes from his favorite movie “Fiddler on the Roof” When Tevia prayerfully looked up to the heavens, with open palms and shoulders shrugged and said to God, “Sir, I know we are chosen. But, couldn’t you have chosen someone else ? ! ”

We laugh each time we hear the line, but it really does reflect the pain in people’s hearts in time of crises. We will keep all of you in our prayers but have no doubt that God will equip you for any challenges you may face.

With much compasion, understanding and love, Aunt Joan

]]> By: UNCLE LARRY http://theewerts.wordpress.com/2009/06/25/ellas-story/#comment-49 UNCLE LARRY Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:39:17 +0000 http://theewerts.wordpress.com/?p=182#comment-49 Dear Krista and Ben Thank you for sharing your heart with us about the challenge that you face at this time in you lives. Your daughter Ella is a beauty. Congratulations on your new addition. Krista, your written account of your recent days and events tore at my heart and I wish that I could be of more help. We all know of someone who can and I'll be talking to Him shortly about your situation. I know He is already aware but still, he likes to hear from us. I will be very prayerfully supportive of you as you walk through the challenge you face. May God's blessings and power be with you both for He is always there. Love to all of you Uncle Larry Dear Krista and Ben

Thank you for sharing your heart with us about the challenge that you face at this time in you lives. Your daughter Ella is a beauty. Congratulations on your new addition. Krista, your written account of your recent days and events tore at my heart and I wish that I could be of more help. We all know of someone who can and I’ll be talking to Him shortly about your situation. I know He is already aware but still, he likes to hear from us. I will be very prayerfully supportive of you as you walk through the challenge you face. May God’s blessings and power be with you both for He is always there.

Love to all of you
Uncle Larry

]]> By: terra http://theewerts.wordpress.com/2009/06/25/ellas-story/#comment-48 terra Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:35:26 +0000 http://theewerts.wordpress.com/?p=182#comment-48 Thanks for this honest and telling post. I am sure your heart is breaking and yet full of hope at the same time. A strange place to be. I will be praying. All my love. Thanks for this honest and telling post. I am sure your heart is breaking and yet full of hope at the same time. A strange place to be. I will be praying. All my love.

]]> By: andi http://theewerts.wordpress.com/2009/06/25/ellas-story/#comment-46 andi Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:40:02 +0000 http://theewerts.wordpress.com/?p=182#comment-46 I just read your blog and shed tears. May God give you guys strength. He has entrusted Ella to you - what an overwhelming undertaking! 'He does gently lead those who have young'...I will pray this for you as you get to know Ella and raise her to be a godly woman pointing people to Jesus! I just read your blog and shed tears. May God give you guys strength. He has entrusted Ella to you – what an overwhelming undertaking!
‘He does gently lead those who have young’…I will pray this for you as you get to know Ella and raise her to be a godly woman pointing people to Jesus!

]]> By: trish http://theewerts.wordpress.com/2009/06/25/ellas-story/#comment-45 trish Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:08:28 +0000 http://theewerts.wordpress.com/?p=182#comment-45 Oh your Aunti Gwen is so right. She is just the most beautiful precious bundle of life which God gave you and we are so lucky to be her Aunties. I can't wait to meet her someday soon I hope. She is adorable. Jakob is a proud brother I am sure. Your lives change continually with children in them....a son, andnow a daughter. And a special path has been chosen for both you as parents and for little Ella to travel together. Sometimes with family and friends, sometimes as only a loving family unit. But I know that you will always be in God's care, under His watchful eye she will grow and blossom in the love of her parents. God Bless and give you strength in days to come. A little kiss from us, okay? Oh your Aunti Gwen is so right. She is just the most beautiful precious bundle of life which God gave you and we are so lucky to be her Aunties. I can’t wait to meet her someday soon I hope. She is adorable. Jakob is a proud brother I am sure. Your lives change continually with children in them….a son, andnow a daughter. And a special path has been chosen for both you as parents and for little Ella to travel together. Sometimes with family and friends, sometimes as only a loving family unit. But I know that you will always be in God’s care, under His watchful eye she will grow and blossom in the love of her parents.

God Bless and give you strength in days to come. A little kiss from us, okay?

]]> By: Gwendolyn http://theewerts.wordpress.com/2009/06/25/ellas-story/#comment-44 Gwendolyn Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:43:24 +0000 http://theewerts.wordpress.com/?p=182#comment-44 We are delighted to meet little Ella whom we welcome into the Ewert family with open arms! What a sweet brown-eyed (?) and dark-haired cherub! - just like her Mom! We will continue to pray for you as you follow through with all the medical details of these next days, getting to know more about your little girl. A mother's heart can be so stretched and hurt so much, yet it is always strong towards her little one and I see your heart strong towards the Lord as well. He will be with you all the way! We will pray for His wisdom and understanding for you and for little Ella and all the future days already planned for her. God knew that He wanted her life to be entwined with all of ours. You are right to "just keeping going as we would under normal circumstances." She sounds like a wonderfully good natured baby and that is a blessing! We love you and Ben and your little family! I can imagine Jakob's joy and fascination with little sister! Love, Aunt Gwen We are delighted to meet little Ella whom we welcome into the Ewert family with open arms! What a sweet brown-eyed (?) and dark-haired cherub! – just like her Mom!

We will continue to pray for you as you follow through with all the medical details of these next days, getting to know more about your little girl. A mother’s heart can be so stretched and hurt so much, yet it is always strong towards her little one and I see your heart strong towards the Lord as well. He will be with you all the way!

We will pray for His wisdom and understanding for you and for little Ella and all the future days already planned for her. God knew that He wanted her life to be entwined with all of ours.

You are right to “just keeping going as we would under normal circumstances.” She sounds like a wonderfully good natured baby and that is a blessing!

We love you and Ben and your little family! I can imagine Jakob’s joy and fascination with little sister!

Love,
Aunt Gwen

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