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.
Reader Comments (35)
breathing sighs of relief from this side of the country. i continue to hold you all in my thoughts and hope for healing and heartsongs to continue...
Keep me posted so I can pitch in when you're ready.
More healing thoughts sent your way.
thank you so much liz for this post. i was holdig my breath, until i heard from you. i'm so glad that ellie jane is breathing on her own & that hopefully you & your husband can breathe on your own too.much love & peace xo
oh even in the challenging times you are a poet! I've been thinking about you and your family & holding the light for you.
Oh my love.
Breathing with you... have been adding thoughts and prayers to the glowing light jar for Ellie's healing.
coming over from Christina's...many prayers sent up for you and yours. one love.
I was away Friday morning, but I thought about you and Ellie and sent thoughts of love and hope and healing. So glad to hear that she is doing well, so good to see that sweet little hand...
much love, healing & prayers to you all. it was so nice of you for this update. i feel like i can stop holding my breath now.
i have been coming to your blog with bated breath. so glad the surgery went well.... offering up prayers of thanksgiving for answered prayers. i will continue my prayers for healing: ellie's heart & yours & jon's.