Ellinger Enquirer: Scrapbook pages

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Scrapbook pages

I love Christmas! I could say that a hundred times or more. I'm getting antsy to put up the Christmas tree and to decorate the house with holly and nativity sets. I know how Jake feels about not getting into Christmas too early and so I'm going to do my best to respect his wishes of not putting up the Christmas tree until after Thanksgiving! (I'm unsure though if I'll really make it this year!)

Anyway, in honor of my favorite holiday, I'm posting some scrapbook pages of pictures from last Christmas. This holiday season is going to include a lot of "firsts"; some sad and some to look forward to. I would like to start a new family tradition this year and am looking for some good ideas of what Jake & I could do. Please post any thoughts you have.

Also, I wanted to include a couple of more scrapbook pages to share with Janice. These are just random ones of Elisabeth. Enjoy!

4 comments:

Janice said...: Is it your goal to make me cry all day? The pages are great- a tradition that we have (started with just Brennan and I the year we lived with Alisha) are ornaments and Christmas pajamas on Christmas Eve. The Children's Place has some really cute X-mas pjs (it's where I got the boys).; November 14, 2007 at 11:04 AM
Sheena said...: What is it with guys and not wanting to "start Christmas too early." Eric and his brothers are the same way. I've softened him a little bit though. I can't wait for Christmas either. It's much more exciting now that Maryn is older and we can spoil her! Love your scrapbook pages. I'll have to get some ideas from you.; November 14, 2007 at 7:05 PM
The Mom said...: I too love the scrapbook pages. You are so cleaver and creative! I wish that I had that talkent and ability. I will have to think on some ideas for traditions for Christmas before I can give you any ideas. You might throw it by Jakob that Bruce asked me today when we could start putting up Christmas decorations. So is this something to do with age?; November 14, 2007 at 7:55 PM
Dan & Calli Ellinger said...: Your scrapbook pages are darling! I hope I can find some time to scapbook again. I am also very excited for Christmas. I love the feeling this time of the year brings, I wish that it lasted longer!; November 14, 2007 at 8:12 PM

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We unknowingly became elite members of a world no one wants to be a part of on January 22, 2008 with the birth of our little boy, Nathan, but looking back we can't imagine life any differently. Nathan has had to endure 21 surgeries in the first 25 months of his life including open heart surgery for Tetralogy of Fallot, jaw surgery at 3 days old, 5 cleft surgeries and many surgeries involving his airway, ears, and eyes. He has a g-tube which he uses as his sole source of nutrition. In February 2010 he underwent a second jaw distraction as he was showing signs of right heart failure.

Nathan is our little hero; our witness that prayers are answered individually and that we couldn't be blessed with better family and friends to support us.

A Heart Mother's Poem

One day my world came crashing down,
I'll never be the same.
They told me that my baby was sick.
I thought, "Am I to blame"?
I don't think I can handle this.
I am really not that strong.
It seemed my heart was breaking.
I have loved him for so long.
I will not give up on this child.
I will listen to your advice.
I will give my son any chance.
No matter what the price.
I will learn all that I need
To help my baby thrive.
I'll even use that feeding tube.
My child must survive!
Will he need a lot of therapy?
Will he gain the needed weight?
Please God, help me do this.
As I accept our fate.
When the monitors beep at night,
it serves as my reminder.
How many parents would love that sound.
Tomorrow I will be kinder.
As another Angel earns his wings,
I run to my baby's bed.
I watch him sleep for quite a while.
I bend down and kiss his head.
I cry for the parents whose hearts have been broken.
I look to You wondering why?
Oh Lord, I just can't know your ways....
no matter how I try.
And yet, I trust you hold his life,
and guide us through each day.
My mind says savor each moment he's here,
but my heart begs, "PLEASE let him stay"!
From pacing the surgical waiting room,
to sitting by his bed.
From wishing for a good nights sleep,
to learning every med.
From wondering, "Will he be alright?",
to watching him reach out his hands.
With every smile my heart just melts,
despite life's harsh demands.
For all who see that faded line.
I look to them and smile.
You see my child is loved so much.
I would face ANY trial.
That scar I trace with my finger
(It's the door to his beautiful heart).
God must have known how much I'd love him
(Just as He loved him from the start).
A heart mom is always a heart mom.
Now wise beyond her years.
For those who have angels in heaven,
Our hearts share in all of your tears.
Every day I will try and remember,
I was chosen for him (and no other).
I will always embrace that beautiful day.......
When I became a "Heart Mother".

~Stephanie HustedMommy to Braeden HLHS post FontanCarepage name: babyhusted

HEART POEM

I "borrowed" this poem off of another blog. I'm not sure who the author is, but it truly touched my heart.(Original version found at http://garyandcamille.blogspot.com Thank you!)

Heart Poem:

It's a beautiful day up in heaven. Jesus is rounding up his tiniest angels, to go live on earth, and be born. One of the sweetest angels says to Jesus "I don't want to leave, I like it here, and I will miss you". He reassures the scared little angel that everything will be okay, and that she is just going for a visit. She is still not swayed on this idea. So Jesus kneels down, and says, "How about if you leave half of your heart here with me and take the other half with you, will that be okay?" The angel smiles and says, "I guess that will work". But the little angel is still a little scared. She asks,"Will I be okay with only half of my heart?" Jesus replies,"Of course you will, I have other angels there that will help out, and you will be fine." Then Jesus gives the angel more details about his plan. He says "When you are born, your mommy will be scared, so you have to be strong, and when you feel weak just remember that I have the other half of your heart. Enjoy your time with your family, play and laugh everyday. And when its time to come back to heaven, I will make your heart whole again. Always remember that you are not broken, just torn between two loves."

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Wednesday, November 14, 2007

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