in this moment {what is real}
in this moment, i am sitting inside hope, inviting my emotional self to rest, keeping my eyes open (barely), climbing a learning curve, focusing on a little bean, and remembering (trying to remember) to breathe.
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about five years ago, i was in manzanita oregon (a place that has a piece of my heart) at a yoga retreat. during that retreat, i wrote the following: my work is to create peace around me and to write about true things, feelings, and moments so that others will know they are not alone....this is my practice. (you can read more about this here.)
a few weeks later, i started this blog, and that phrase has been a guide as i share things in this space. and, of course, i learned that by sharing the truth, i know that i am not alone.
today is a day where i need to be reminded of this.
for the last two days, we have been with miss ellie in the pediatric ICU. her heart has been "having a time of it." she is okay, and we expect that to continue. but we are scared and trying to stay really really present as we give so much love to this little one.
so if you feel moved, could you close your eyes and breathe deeply and send a little love and a few prayers to a little room in tacoma where a little heart (and a little family) is trying to find its way.
thank you...
blessings,
liz
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Reader Comments (64)
Sending out my prayers and wishes for miss Ellie and you both.
Liz,
I'm just reading this now. I'm saying prayers and sending love to you all. Please let me know if you need anything. I'll hop in my car and drive up. Sending love and a hug and healing prayers.
thinking of you and sending you so much love and prayers and hope. xoxoxo
Breathe...
Feel the prayers
All hearts gathered
Blessing Ellie
Arms out
Holding you all
In love
I have been sending up prayers since reading this yesterday for your sweet little and for her mama and daddy. I am lifting you all up in prayer and will continue to send love and light and healing.
You know, I meant to write sooner. I had all three of my littles by c-section (medical issues). I have been thinking of you ever since your dear one was born,.
sending wishes that ellie moves quickly into a permanently stable place and is blessed with continued good health. i know the love of her mom and dad is healing and brings her reassurance that she is safe. may you find all the strength in each new day that you need to move through this. the love here in all the comments from your friends speaks loudly about who you are and how much positive energy is circulating for the 3 of you right now. i am adding mine. <3
I'm holding you all in the light of love. hugs --
Sending prayers and hope and strength your way. God bless all of you
Love, Kelly
I closed my eyes and prayed for your family and your little baby girl!
Sending you thoughts n' prayers...from an Ellie to another! I will light a candle and reflect on your Ellie getting well~
prayers and thoughts are being wrapped and sent to you this very minute.....
here they come.....whoooooosh.....did you feel them ?
and now here's some strength, too.....lots of it that will cling to you like velcro....i promise !
have no fear...the hands that made heaven and earth are there with you, holding your hands and hearts, watchng over you and your precious little one. wrap yourselves in peace and strength and hope...and know that so many others are doing the same for you all.
Praying for you right this very second.
May her little heart and yours be cradled in the Great Healer's hands and you feel the constant peace of that very real comfort.