Tonight was an exciting night for Ellie. She was able to meet her Uncle Jeff and Aunt Jen. They were very excited to meet her. Ellie also met her big brothers. The boys were on their best behavior, and I think it was good for them to see where we have been going off to all the time.
We got to see Ellie's eyes tonight! When we arrived there was an Opthamologist examining her eyes. He had opened them to examine them, and she left them open for a while afterwards. They are a dark blue just like her brothers' eyes. We're very happy to say that her eyes seem healthy and in working order. He, like all the others, expressed that he wishes she was more responsive, but as far as eyes go, they are physically healthy.
We are happy for the little blessings from God and give thanks for his goodness during this difficult time.
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the preace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." (Phillippians 4:6&7)
God's Spirit and Word give us much comfort.
Adam and Emily
How Wonderful!
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Each small blessing adds to the many!
Love to all of you,
Juliet
Its so great to see the whole family together. I just get goosebumps and tears everytime I see the pictures here. So precious and tender. Still praying and thinking of little Ellie and your family everyday. Thank you so much for all the updates!
ReplyDeleteDearest Emily and Adam,
ReplyDeleteBetsy forwarded me the link to your site.
We may be many many miles away in Northern Ireland but we are praying for you and your family.
The boys have grown so much in the past two years since I moved. Ellie is a truly a lovely baby.
Do you remember Susan from P&N? She married Philip's good friend this August and is now living here. It sure is a small world.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love and hugs, Julie & Philip
Hi Adam and Emily!
ReplyDeleteI was unaware of little Ellie until I read Calvin news this morning. You are all in my prayers as you wait for continued healing. Thank you for the updates, Ellie is beautiful and I hope to meet her someday. :) Your pictures are wonderful... I got tears in my eyes and I am confidant that God is with you and will continue to hold his arms around your entire family!!
Blessings!
Ruth (Zeilstra) Flikkema
Adam and Emily-
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I have been reading all of your updates. You are your famly are in our thoughts. Ellie is so precious and the picture of all of you together is beautiful. I hope you all can feel the love and support that you have from so many! We wish little Ellie and all of you the best.
Hi Adam and Emily,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your beautiful baby girl! Our family has been praying for your family. It is encouraging and inspiring to see your faith in action as you cling to God and hope in Him.
Blessings,
Bill
i can't wait for the chance to meet our little Ellie as well. love you all.
ReplyDeleteEmily & family,
ReplyDeleteWe just saw your dad & boys playing outside & he gave us a little update. Please know that your family & little Ellie are in our prayers & we are thinking of you. We would love it if Seth & Noah would come down & play with the boys, ANYTIME.
Dear Adam and Emily,
ReplyDeleteI have been praying for little all of you since last week when Nathan E. posted about Ellie. I'm so glad she is doing so well, and I'll continue to pray!
Dear Adam and Emily,
ReplyDeleteI have been praying for all of you since last week when Nathan E. posted about Ellie. I'm so glad she is doing so well, and I'll continue to pray!
(Same comment without calling all of you "little" :) I had written "little Ellie" and changed it.)
Ellie is also in our prayers. She sounds like quite a little trooper. :o) I will be staffing the NICU pharmacy satellite this weekend. If there's anything I can help with or do, please let me know. I will be all around the floor and hope to see you guys. Anything I can do to make your stay a little easier or better, I would love to. Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteHow encouraging to see a family that stands firm in trusting in God during a trying time. May we all be this way when encountering trials in our lives! What an inspiration to us all. So thankful for the smooth transfer to DeVos. We can't wait to meet her. If you need anything let us know.
ReplyDeleteGod is our refuge and strength, a very present help in struggle (Ps. 46:1).
He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry [them] in his bosom, [and] shall gently lead those that are with young (Is 40:11).
Our prayers continue for your family.
Ellie is apsolutely beautiful! Congradulations to all of you on the new family member. We will continue to keep her in our prayers and God will keep her in his hands! Good to hear that she is doing well.
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Tara & Kaden
Emily and family,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your beautiful baby girl! I love the name Eleanor/Ellie :) I have been keeping her, and your entire family, in my prayers.
Karisa (karisaf on TBW)
You are in my prayers. I first heard about Ellie from a friend of your father/father-in-law's. Your strength in waiting for the Lord and trusting Him is encouraging to me as I wait for answers to something I'm struggling with.
ReplyDeleteI grew up in Greenville, so I know Klackles and enjoyed looking at the pictures.
My niece had heart surgery in Devos' Children's hospital when she was 9-months old. She had a hole in her heart that may be similar to Ellie's case. They really know their stuff at Devos and she literally went to dinner with us 6 hours after her surgery!
Your sister in Christ,
Angie
We're so glad the family got to be together and your boys could finally start to piece some things together. Ellie and you all contintue to be in our daily prayers. Thank you for your continued updates. It makes all of us who are far away seem all the more closer to you. We love you.
ReplyDeleteEmily & Adam,
ReplyDeletePlease know that we are lifting you and your family up in prayer. God is good, HE is faithful and just and he has the WHOLE world in His hands, even little Ellie. May God grant you his peace and rest in this time of "waiting".
Love,
Matt, Kim & Dylan DeVries
What a beautiful family picture! Thank you for sharing it with us.
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