Updates....and more!

It has been two months and 3 days since my precious girl was placed in my arms.....

This was the very first moment Elli was placed in my arms.

It only took her a few moments to give me a glimpse of her amazing personalty

And now, we have learned more and more every day about this remarkable, wonderful gift we have been given.

Ellie loves to sing, and if you are singing the right song you might be able to join her. She was afraid of dogs at first, but now LOVES Molly, and refers to every dog we see as Molly! She enjoys her bath very much, but doesn't like it when her fingers get all wrinkly. She is shy at first with most people, but quickly warms up to everyone. She is amazing at climbing, and loves to sit on anything.....even a bowl turned upside down, a toy, a bench, or her brother! And she can also zoom across the kitchen floor on a turned over bowl, bucket, or plastic pumpkin (which, by the way, made her big brothers and sisters roll on the floor with laughter)! She is amazing! She loves to smile and giggle!!....and boy, those dimples can melt your heart....

Her English vocabulary is building so quickly! She repeats almost anything now. She always says "God bless you" when somebody sneezes (even herself), "excuse me" after she burps....or does something else that also makes her giggle! And if anyone falls, cries, or gets any kind of boo-boo, she will repeat over and over again "are you okay?" until that "injured" person says back to her "Yes, Ellie, I'm okay". During the day when the other children are in school, she misses them periodically. So she will go around the house singing "Where is Thomas (or whomever it is she is missing)? Where is Thomas? He's at school, he's at school." it's so cute!!!

Another great blessing, is that we have been able to make great strides in her medical treatment plan! She has seen her physical therapist for the last three weeks, and enjoys her time with her. Ellie even got measured last Friday for her first wheelchair. We are super excited about her getting a chair....she will be so happy to be more independent. Last week she saw her urologist, neurologist, and orthopedic surgeon. We have several tests scheduled to have her completely evaluated to ensure we are caring for her Spina Bifida in the best possible way. Thursday, she will be having surgery on her ankles and feet to hopefully lengthen her tendons. Right now her little adorable feet and ankles are contracted in the pointed position. With this surgery, and with the use of casts and braces, the doctor is hoping to be able to correct her feet to the neutral position. So even though our little princess may not be able to walk, she can still wear whatever fancy shoes she would like!

So please pray for her as she endures all of these upcoming procedures, and the surgery. Please pray that she will have quick healing.

God is so good, and His love is everlasting. Ellie, and all of my beautiful children, are everyday reminders of His love and goodness. I love them so much, and oh, how much more that He loves all of us! Praise you Heavenly Father, and thank you for my babies!

 

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