Saturday
Oct092010
we breathe in, we breathe out (what is real)
our friend jules holds ellie's hand, holds us . october 9, 2010
with each breath, ellie is one step further on the healing path.
she breathes on her own.
she looks into our eyes.
she tells us her story.
and i stand beside her, catching it, holding the space, breathing in and out.
and as her heart heals, mine continues to somehow hold together with masking tape and purple thread pulled tight and dabs of glue and sticks from curly willows woven through here and there and the whispered prayers and blessings from so many lights in this world.
(thank you)
yes.
this is what is real.
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what is real in the moments.
what is real in the moments.
Reader Comments (35)
i'm breathing right along with you.
May your heart heal right along with hers!
this photo lizzie...ellie's hand is so delicate and lady-like, it kind of cracks me.
she breathes on her own. i had to come back and click to read that sentence again. i love you. xoxo
you know i declared Friday "Happy Heart Day" in honor of Ellie...today I declare "Light Heart Day" for you sweet mama...
Sending you and your little one light and love and healing thoughts and every kind of prayer I can create. Thank you for letting us know how she is.
That precious hand.....wishing you all deep breaths and healed hearts.
Liz - whispering prayers...sending blessings, holding light and a healing space for Ellie and you. Love you
liz ~ you, and your family, have been in my thoughts and hearts these past few days. am holding love, light, and the space for healing. warmly, s
beautiful news. beautiful photo. beautiful words. beautiful strong tender mama.
Lovely Liz, I am new to your blog; it is simply beautiful, so wonderfully honest, and the love you have for your child is awe inspiring. Sending you and your family lots of love and courage, Milena xxx
She breathes on her own and we exhale.
She heals and we are soothed.
Your little angel brings light to our hearts.
Thank you for sharing your love and your vulnerability and your presence. We are all standing beside you. x
Liz, thank you for sharing this moment with us, for letting us know Ellie Jane is on the healing path. So strong and beautiful. Sending light and love. Believing in the power of thoughts and prayers. Saying YES for Ellie Jane and her family.
Love,
Mia
with tears I thank God that Ellie is on the road to recovery. Sending you all the love and light you need at this moment in time.
Peace!
Prayers of gratitude today to find out that Ellie is doing well. I will continue to pray for you and your family and for strength and healing for little Ellie!
Such a beautiful post... sweet Liz... thinking of you all!
much love
breathing. sobbing. breathing. praying still. holding. loving. sending it all to you three healing hearts. my hands gently on your cheeks, looking into your eyes sending pure love.
liz, i came here via an FB friend and wanted to say hello. having two little girls myself, reading about ellie's struggle has touched me deeply. wishing you and your precious daughter loads of love, strength, and good health. xo, aimee
may the healing continue and bring ellie more strength each and every day. xoxo, d
from one mother to another... i send you love.
my friend. day and night have prayed to God
to watch over Ellie... i have prayed to the stars and the moon.
this is glorious news.
XO
breathing deep, and smiling. Thank you for the update, you've all been on my mind and in my heart.
have sent up prayers for healing and strength and patience and more....and will continue, adding now, the prayers of thanks....for all of you.
She breathes on her own. What a beautiful, amazing, miraculous sentence, Liz.
Sending you all love and light and hope. So. Much.
with each bit of good news, I have breathed a little easier...and my heart expands with happiness just a little bit more....you are a strong and love-filled little family of three, and well, you already know how much I think of EJ's spirit and strength....and her mommy's too.....xoxoxoxo
Holding you through every moment in thoughts and prayers.
Love, Jess
Our daughter , when she was 5 monthes old, was in big danger during a long moment (the stopped breathing and was "died" -they said, only saving her brother- after a fire at home).
We were sure she was saved as she recognized us and cryed when we go out, in place of looking, staring so strangely at us, 12 days after. We were afraid she never can grow normally...
... She is now the marvelous mother of a marvelous daughter 2 year and half. I wish you the same...
It's a good sign for you when she still smile for you.
I am waiting good news.