Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Welcome Home Ella Grace!!!

Our girl is HOME! I had to share the good news with all my sweet bloggy friends who have been praying for Ella. Thank you so much for lifting our whole family up in prayer these past months. What an amazing gift and a blessing. There have been so many...too many, stories lately of precious children who have gone home to heaven. My heart is truly broken for these sweet families. Their stories have weighed so heavily on my mind and heart. I wish that their stories could have been different, but our plans don't always match up with our Heavenly Father's plans. I have been so impressed with these families who have lost their precious children and the degree of faith, hope, and love that exudes from them. I admire them. I ache for them. I will continue to think of them and pray for them each and every day.

After four long months in the hospital Ella Grace went home to her eagerly awaiting family Monday afternoon. When she was born 16 weeks early she weighed 1 pound 10 ounces. The day she came home she tipped the scales at 5 pounds 3 ounces...a little porker! If you look closely at the picture above she has a little smirk on her face...seriously! She knew where she was headed and couldn't hide her joy, just like the rest of us.


Grandma giving her a long overdue snuggle.

This picture really touches my heart. The way she is looking up at her mommy is absolutely precious. What a sweet moment!

No more asking permission to hold your own baby.
That gets really old.
Isn't she just beautiful? I know I'm a wee bit biased, but that's ok. It's my job as her aunt.

oH HaPpY DaY!!!

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42 comments:

  1. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.comFebruary 11, 2009 at 12:16 AM

    Welcome home! What a sweet, precious little angel! What a miracle! She is beautiful. I'm so happy for you all!

    XOXOXOOX
    Jen

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  2. AP MommyFebruary 11, 2009 at 2:46 AM

    Welcome home! That's so wonderful!!

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2009 at 5:48 AM

    what a beauty! so thankful for your many blessings!

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  4. JodeeFebruary 11, 2009 at 6:06 AM

    Welcome home! She is just adorable and I love her name!

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  5. UnknownFebruary 11, 2009 at 6:07 AM

    She IS beautiful! Congrats to your whole family. Enjoy her.

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  6. KimFebruary 11, 2009 at 6:29 AM

    What a preciosu little girl! So glad for the happy outcome!

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  7. JessFebruary 11, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    Yes, it really is wonderful to hear good news after so much sadness. She is so precious!

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  8. LindsayFebruary 11, 2009 at 7:36 AM

    Yay! Ella is SO cute and tiny! I am so happy that she is come safe and sound.

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  9. MelissaFebruary 11, 2009 at 7:58 AM

    I'm so glad she was able to come home~what an amazing aunt she has! Can't wait to see what else you come up with for all of those plaques :)

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  10. mommy4lifeFebruary 11, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    She is sooo beautiful, but still seems so tiny.

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  11. JessicaFebruary 11, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    She is gorgeous!!! I know you guys are thrilled to finally have her home! Congrats!

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  12. KellyFebruary 11, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    She is absolutely adorable!! What great news that she is home!

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  13. These Are The DaysFebruary 11, 2009 at 8:35 AM

    She is a beauty. What a joyous time for you all.

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  14. Mandi ShandiFebruary 11, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    I am so happy for you and your family! She is gorgeous and I know she is gonna have a blessed little life.

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  15. Small HouseFebruary 11, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    I'm always so happy when babies get to go home. What a happy day for your family. Have fun given her lots of love.
    Sandra

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  16. ShannonFebruary 11, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    Praise the Lord! She is beautiful.

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  17. SarahJarnaginFebruary 11, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    She is precious!!! I am so happy she got to come home!

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  18. Candy GraberFebruary 11, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    That's awesome! She is too sweet. I just had my little girl 6 weeks ago, her name is Ella as well! Praise God for sweet little girls!

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  19. StaceyFebruary 11, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    What a sweetheart! Congratulations!

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  20. CourtneyFebruary 11, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    How exciting!

    Welcome home sweet baby Ella Grace!

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  21. frillsfluffandtrucksFebruary 11, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    Hooray!! She is beautiful!

    ~ Sarah

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  22. OH MY #6February 11, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    she is beautiful and very lucky to have such a proud auntie!

    lea
    xo

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  23. EmFebruary 11, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    Welcome home :) She's adorable!

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  24. The Phillips PlaceFebruary 11, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    Oh how this makes my mommy heart ache for when my little girls were... littler. She is adorable! Her homecoming weight is the weight my first was when she was born! Wow! I am so glad Ella Grace is healthy and finally home!!!!

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  25. Thrifty Decor ChickFebruary 11, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    Congrats to all of you!! YES she is beautiful!!

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  26. Amanda @ Serenity NowFebruary 11, 2009 at 1:48 PM

    What a little sweetheart! I know you are happy to have her home. My second daughter had a week-long NICU stay due to an infection, and that was excruciating...I can only imagine how you must have been feeling. Congratulations! :)

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  27. NicolleFebruary 11, 2009 at 1:58 PM

    I'm so happy that she is finally home. She is truly beautiful and a miracle! I have also been touched lately by the many children who have gone to see Jesus, much too soon. My heart has been heavy lately.

    I am so happy that Ella is better and at home now. She has been in our prayers!

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  28. {Rebecca Fellows}February 11, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    I love her dark hair! Welcome home, little Ella! :)

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  29. UnknownFebruary 11, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    Hallelujah! I'm So glad she's getting to come home....what FUN you are going to get to have with her. She is beautiful!

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  30. Becky @ Our Sweet PeasFebruary 11, 2009 at 4:10 PM

    She is gorgeous! You commented on my blog. I too have twin preemies (27 wkers). Mine were 4lb 15oz and 5 lbs when they came home. If your sister ever needs encouragement feel free to give her my e-mail address. I would love to encourage her. I am so happy for all of you!

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  31. Mandi @ Sweetly HomeFebruary 11, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    Hooray! I'm so excited that she is home. I have been praying for that little sweetie. So glad that she can be with her mama now.

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  32. Nicole ~February 11, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    Yes, she really is beautiful! And, that picture of her looking up at her mother really is the sweetest picture. I am so happy for your family.

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  33. Callie AnnFebruary 11, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    SO darling.. Congrats!!

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  34. A Southern RoseFebruary 12, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    She is so beautful! She looks like a baby doll. I know y'all are happy to finally have her home.

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  35. Jerri at Simply Sweet HomeFebruary 12, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    Oh! What a sweet little baby! She's adorable!

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  36. Marci @All Things WonderfulFebruary 12, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    Welcome Home, little one! She is beautiful. What a blessing...God is Good!

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  37. Laurel @ Ducks in a RowFebruary 12, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    She is a beautiful little blessing. My father-in-law always quotes something (I'm not sure what) but he says "trailing streams of glory do they come." Indeed, they do.

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  38. AmandaFebruary 12, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    Congratulations!

    I'm a new reader and I love your blog! I have a question about those signs you made for your daughters with the dollar tree fiberboards. Is that paper that you affixed to the boards and how did you affix it? I want to make some! Thanks!

    Amanda

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  39. AndreaLeighFebruary 12, 2009 at 11:02 PM

    what an answered prayer! yay!!

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  40. KrisFebruary 13, 2009 at 11:34 PM

    Oh happy day is right!! What a happy story to read about today.

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  41. WolfieFebruary 14, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    What a sweet precious baby. (((HUGS))) to all.

    Would love to snuggle her for awhile myself.

    WOLFIE

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  42. jenniferFebruary 15, 2009 at 10:01 PM

    she is too precious! what a blessing. i'm so happy that she is home and well!

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