Eight weeks ago today, on Wednesday, September 12, our dear and precious Eleanor Rose was brought into this world. We did not have any idea of the journey we were about to embark on-- how difficult, how devastating, and also how merciful and beautiful the journey would be. Eight weeks later, we can clearly say that our God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and has been oh so kind to us.
I don’t think I could put it any better than our dear friend Ruth put it this morning:
“Only God knew eight weeks ago today when you woke up, what kind of journey you would walk these past weeks. Through tears and fears, through the peace and trust, through the disappointments and the joys, God has been with you. You have done amazingly well, you have told the story so that God would be glorified. Many have prayed for you and your precious little girl and in doing so have been brought closer to the Lord. Hearts have been touched by a little baby named Eleanor Rose Vedra. We continue to pray for you and for a smooth transition in taking Ellie home. We praise God for the progress so far and we plead for His grace, mercy, peace, and healing touch in your lives.”
I hope you all know how you have been our strong partners through this journey. God has heard the prayers of the saints; we could not have made it without your support. We pray that our lives and Ellie’s life will bring glory to our God. He is so good to us.
We hope this video conveys God's faithfulness to our family:
Praise God for He is good! I'm looking forward to meeting Ellie sometime. She truly is a miracle! Your family remains in our prayers!
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Welcome home Eleanor!
ReplyDeleteLove, Connie
How Great is our God!
ReplyDeleteWelcome Home, Eleanor! The love surrounding you is amazing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Picture of your family- all together at last! Loved the Video- very touching! We will keep you in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteAmen Amen Amen!!!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see you all together at home!
ReplyDeleteIt's such a wonderful sight to see you all at home at last! The video was just beautiful! I miss ya!
ReplyDeleteIt is so awesome how you touch so many!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ellie, for all your blessings!
You are love manifest!
Welcome home!
Love, Juliet and family
How great is God! What a wonderful video! Welcome home Eleanor!!!!
ReplyDeleteHooray! Praise God that Eleanor is home at last!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on Ellie's homecoming, we continue to praise God for His faithfulness to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteGod is good and will continue to be with you in all things, hold fast to his beautiful promise from 1 Corinthians 2:9
"However, as it is written:
"No eye has seen,
no ear has heard,
no mind has conceived
what God has prepared for those who love him"
Praying for you daily,
Matt, Kim and Dylan DeVries
You all look so cosy at home together! And WAY before Thanksgiving! So happy for you all, and praying for a good adjustment to your new life together at home with baby. :)
ReplyDeleteGod has given us all a gift in Ellie's life. I'm praying for a quiet and restful night for you and Ellie. What joy to think of Ellie tucked in at home with her adoring family as I go off to bed tonight. I think we'll all sleep better now that Ellie is home.
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Betsy
It was nice to see Seth and Noah today and to be able to help out in some way. Thank you for all your updates these past few weeks. Ellie is beautiful. Welcome home!!!
ReplyDeleteGod is so very good and your family's story is just a testimate to that... Please know that our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and your family now and always.
ReplyDeleteMay God continue to bless you and yours
Love and prayers
The Krumwiedes
Amen! Our God is great! Thankyou for sharing His faithfulness with all of us.
ReplyDeletePraise God! So happy for your family, can't even imagine how hard it has been. Thanks so much for sharing your family with us all! Elli and the boys are beautiful! Will continue to pray and God Bless!
ReplyDeleteWe are very grateful. Thank you for your ministry to us and to the other 19,000 hits on the blog.
ReplyDeleteGod's ways are not our ways, his ways higher than our ways.
Congrats that you guys could take her home today! God is truly great.
ReplyDelete"HOME SWEET HOME"
ReplyDeleteHow sweet it is..........Your daughter, your family together and the answers to prayers.
Rejoicing with you tonight that Ellie is finally where she belongs! Praising God for His faithfulness and praying for continued favor.
ReplyDeleteSimply amazing.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the beautiful video. It was a gift to all of us.
Lots of love and hugs,
Lynne and Kristin and kids
Welcome home, Ellie! God is so faithful. What a beautiful thing to see you all home together as a family.
ReplyDeleteWelcome home! We are so happy that you are all together at last. To God be the glory. Thank you for all your faithful updating.
ReplyDeleteLove, hugs and prayers from across the ocean,
Julie & Philip
It is truly a wonderful video.
ReplyDeleteGod is good. We are looking forward to seeing you all on Thanksgiving-either at your folks house or yours.
Uncle Bob
Oh Emily! I am so glad to see Ellie home where she belongs!
ReplyDeleteHow Great is our GOD! For sure! Your video had me bawling!!
Praise GOD!!
We're so glad to hear that Ellie is finally home! We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing to all be home togther!
ReplyDeleteI am so moved by your video. My tears are definately tears of JOY. I praise God that you are all home.
Our family will continue to pray for you as you adjust. Thank you for including us in your journey. I hope you keep posting.
Oh I'm just crying with joy, because it really, really does hit me how GREAT our God is. What an amazing journey you've had. Thank you for sharing, especially that video! I can't wait to see more pictures of Ellie at home with the whole family!!
ReplyDeletePraise God!!! Thank you for sharing your story, it is so inspiring. What a beautiful daughter you have.
ReplyDeleteWe will continue to keep you in our prayers. May God give you what you stand in need of.
Welcome Home Ellie!!! at last your family can be as one. Praise God!
ReplyDeleteGod is so good! We continue to lift you up in prayer that all you need will be supplied by His mighty hand.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful family!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a powerful testimony! So happy that she is home with you. We are Continuing to pray. We serve a mighty God!
ReplyDeleteMuch Love, Scott and Rene
Our miracle baby!
ReplyDeleteHallelujah, salvation and glory,
honor and power unto the Lord our God.
For the Lord our God is mighty,
yes, the Lord our God is omnipotent,
the Lord our God,He is wonderful.
Love you all.
Ellie is home!!! So very happy for you all!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful video! Beautiful daughter and family! Amazing God!!
ReplyDeleteWow! The moment we all have been praying for. How nice to see all five Vedras under one roof! Welcome home baby Ellie!!
ReplyDeleteWelcome home, little Ellie!!! Praise be to God!!!
ReplyDeleteYeah! Welcome home, Ellie!
ReplyDeleteWelcome home Ellie! The Lord cares for his people....the video was very touching to say the least. You are in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteWELCOME HOME ELLIE!!!
ReplyDeleteEllie is adorable! What a precious gift! Congratulations Adam and Emily!
ReplyDeleteWe are praising God for His faithfulness in bringing Ellie home with her family at last! Where she belongs:) We will continue praying for your family through the long months ahead. Please let us know if you need any help watching your boys, cleaning house, etc. I have two boys who would love to play with yours:) ( 3 1/2 and 1 year) We hope the transition will go well. Glory to God!
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Chuck and Laura Wiese
(269)795-7020
Congratulations! I am Jen's god daughter. I first saw your site through hers. I have been reading your posts and have been praying for you guys. You all deserve to be home together!
ReplyDeletePraise God that Eleanor is Home and is safe!
Wow! She is so cute! It is so wonderful that she can be home with you. The video was a great testimony to your faith in God. Welcome home ellie!
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