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Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Ellie's a Star

Ellie is so proud of being able to walk independently. She wanted to know last night if I was happy. Then, she asked me if Jesus was happy. "Yes, Baby, yes, Jesus is soooo happy." She walked home from Grandma's house for the first time today. She has said many times that she wanted to walk to Grandma's when she got out of her cast. (Yes, we live next door to Grandma.) When I look at her walking today, just 24 hours after being "freed" from her brace, I wonder how much better she'll be walking next week. When I compare it to the video from 2 weeks ago, and think that we'll be starting physical therpay soon, I grow excited thinking how much more strength and control she will soon be developing. The girls chose the Chinese song, "Where Are My Friends?" to sing while she walked across the front porch. And, you'll see just how ADD a 4 year old can be at the end of the video. If only you could have heard her laughing at herself when she watched it.

12 comments:

Unknown said...

Such a blessed sight to see, even if she is a little ADD. :)

Marla said...

Oh my goodness, how cute is that?!?! LOVE seeing her walking, what a blessing!!

Terry said...

Woohoooo! Way to go Ellie! I can't think of a better way to celebrate, with a beautiful song sung by two beautiful sisters! Oh my, that is so precious...Can't wait to see more coming up...

Musings from Kim K. said...

So precious. I'm so happy for Ellie. You must be so proud. What an amazing blessing.

Anita said...

Awwww......LOVE IT!! That's one of Kaylin's favorite songs too that she sings with her sissy!! I can't get over how well she is walking already and yes that PT will bring it all on much, much faster. Praise Jesus!

Anonymous said...

I am speechless! How marvelous are His works!

Nate and Brenda said...

Oh How that brought tears to my eyes!!! I LOVE seeing her walking and the BIG smile on her face!! They are both so beautiful!!

Sarah said...

That is SO great! :)

Marjo said...

WOWWWWWWWWWW

Ellie, you are a super star!!!
When I saw you, you were crawling around in China.And being cute. Look at you now!!!! Being cute AND walking:)
Robbie, did you send this to Amy, i guess she will be thrilled!

big hug

Marjolein
proud mom to Ju, Yim, Ailin and Sheng

Mom Of Many said...

Robbie - OH how thrilled I am! Yipppeee Jesus! We needed something to really cheer about tonight and this is it!! I am so very happy - how we praise the Miracle-working, Mountain-moving, Awe-inspiring, GAsp-giving God - HE alone is faithful!! We rejoice with you all!! xo

pastordwight said...

Wow! Praise the Lord! I am so excited.... it looked like she was going to come right through the camera to me to give a hug!! I was so hoping! She's beautiful, what an amazing day!!!! God bless you, Dwight

The Tremont Scott's said...

Oh that video of her walking totally brought tears to my eyes. What a blessing she is, and what a blessing she has received.

Lisa S

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