AMFE would like to thank Janene (Hardesty) Kalina and her family for their donation to the Ellie Willaert Benefit Fund! Janene writes:
I was a friend of Peggy’s in high school. I am touched by all that you are going through right now. Sending many prayers your way.
Thank you to the Kalina Family!
Baby Cole was born today, a hearty 8 lbs, 12 oz and 20 1/4 inches long. Mommy & Baby are doing wonderfully, Ellie and Desi both got to see him, and Pat’s face shined with awe, tenderness, and a father’s pride.
Today is a good day.
Today we get to set aside DIPG.
Today we get to set aside radiation therapy, Decadron, and side effects.
Today we get to set aside bills, applications, and financial worries.
Today, we celebrate tiny feet.
Today, we celebrate miniature hands and perfect little fingernails.
Today, we celebrate a baby’s pink lips and button nose.
Today, we celebrate those slow, tentative first movements of hands and fingers.
Today, we celebrate the whisper of a baby’s breath.
Today, we celebrate a mother’s loving, hopeful, bewildered gaze.
Today, we celebrate a father’s strong arms shaped in a perfect cradle for his son.
Today, we celebrate one sister’s hugs, and another sister’s smiles that are so far in-between these days.
Today, we celebrate family quietly, desperately clamoring to hold and adore this baby boy.
Today, we celebrate tears of joy, tears of hope, tears of release.
Today, we celebrate the gift of life, the sunrise of a newborn child’s journey.
Today, we celebrate the miracle of Colson Patrick Willaert.
Today we welcome you with a love that will grow each day.
Today we pray and thank God for you, Baby Cole.
Rest well, and may God shelter you and your family in the palm if his hand tonight.
| June 6, 2008 |
Gramma Joy, Auntie Linda, Lindsey, and Kelseyhelping at the house.
Grampa Wes, Pat, and Auntie Kari to handle Ellie’s treatment.
| June 5, 2008 |
Gramma Joy and Jill assisting at the house.
Grampa Wes, Pat, and Auntie Kari to handle Ellie’s treatment.
| June 4, 2008 |
Gramma Joy, Julie Madura, and Lindsey helping at the house.
Grampa Wes, Pat, and Auntie Kari handling Ellie’s treatment.
| June 3, 2008 |
Gramma Joy, Aunt Jan, and Lindsey to help at the house.
Grampa Wes, Pat, and Auntie Kari to handle Ellie’s treatment.
| June 2, 2008 |
Gramma Joy, Aunt Jan, Jill, Lindsey helping at the house.
Grampa Wes, Pat, and Auntie Kari to handle Ellie’s treatment.
