Happy Valentine's Day
Elizabeth is on the couch for the first time in almost a week. She is in and out, but she wanted to go out there and watch Monsters Inc. (which is DVR'ed and can only be viewed in the living room or my bedroom--she chose the couch over my bed). She was munching on some of the Valentine's Day candy that her classmates sent with her teacher to bring her for a few minutes, but quickly tired. She has been fighting pain all afternoon, though she doesn't want to admit it to us until it is visible on her face. She is just so brave... sometimes I think too brave, trying to tough it all out herself.
We love her so much, and are so blessed to have one more Valentine's Day to celebrate with her. Even the boys have really embraced the idea of telling us all how much they love us and each other. It has been a really nice day.
Thank you to everyone who stops by and sits with Elizabeth. She feels love from all around and coupled with the prayers it is giving her strength.
Special Valentine's Day thank you's to Mrs. Preis for bringing the class valentines to Elizabeth right after school so she could feel part of the class celebration and to Teri, MacKenzie's mom from Mac's Project (www.macsproject.com), for bringing over a huge bunch of heart balloons and valentine's treats for all of the kids. Even better, Teri spent some time with Elizabeth making special decorations for her wall that I will treasure forever. A personal thank you to Teri's family, Peggy and everybody, for my special Valentine's Day present--The American Girl Doll Samantha (which I have wanted since I was little) so that Elizabeth's doll Isabelle has a friend.
Elizabeth had me in bed with her snuggling for a couple hours this afternoon--the perfect way to spend Valentine's Day. She still pulls me close even when she is in so much pain. She never stops giving and always seems to know how much I need to be close to her now. I can't even imagine how much we will miss her if she doesn't get better.
Please keep praying. Remember that too many families have to face this, and too many kids are suffering. Please pray for us all.
posted by The Hill Family @ 4:44 PM
8 Comments:
Hi there,
I don't know your family personally and I am not sure how I came across you story but I find myself checking in everyday. I hope you don't mind. My daughter is the same age as Elizabeth. I can't imagine what you are going through. I admire your strength and Elizabeth's strength and courage to keep going.
Your family is my thoughts and prayers.
So glad to hear you've been enjoying snuggle time with your special girl. As I go to sleep, your Princess Elizabeth will be a part of my prayers. May God hold Elizabeth and each of you so very close. Much love!
Happy Valentine's Day from the Yamauchis. Although Ricky is in Iraq he sends his love to Elizabeth, along with John in San Diego, Joseph(Grandma Mary and Grandpa Terry's god son)Nicholas and Portia Ann. And of course from Concetta and Richard. We send our love to Emilie, Michael, Michael Jr(I guess the human cloning does exist)to Matt and Danny.
We have quietly admire the courage of the Hill Family and feel extremely grateful that we are priviledged to know you all.
Another answered prayer. I am so glad that all of you had a loving Valentine's Day. I am still praying and asking for that one miracle to turn things around for the beautiful princess and for strength and courage and hope for the whole family. My thoughts and prayers are with you daily. Angel Hugs, Tina Wood, Milford, MA
Thinking you you all and sending many hugs! XOXOXOXO! You all are great parents! :-)
Dear Elizabeth and family,
I too do not know you, but frequent the site for updates, hoping and praying that a miracle will come to surface. I am a mother of a 6 month old and it breaks my heart to read what Elizabeth, you and the rest of your family are going through. I admire your courage and strength and will say an extra prayer for you all tonight.
God bless you.
I'm so happy to hear you not only got to have Christmas with Elizabeth but Valentine's Day as well. Just a testament to the will of this special child to survive.
I continue praying for all of you!
I am still praying for all of you.
Love,
Lis Geoghegan / Angel Wings
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