 Ella and her sister Chelsea.  | Comments on Love Ella"A truly inspiring and emotional real life look at unconditional love in action. This book makes one re-think what really are the important qualities in today's ever changing and racing world." I found this book unforgettably moving but wonderfully instructive. The high wire demands placed on this family then the safety net of God's grace beneath are all there in all their power. I am overwhelmed by all that has been, is and will be part of your lived story and I am deeply, deeply grateful for this amazing gift you have given me (and others) by writing this.
It is the most beautiful story of love and commitment and hardship and all its complexities. The power of writing about your life like this is the insight it gives to people like me - I can never really know what it is like but today I feel I have been
invited to look through your window and know and hopefully understand
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Love Ella is a candid, profoundly moving account of a special girl.
Reading it challenges our own attitudes to those with special needs and
what we find attractive in this world. The book is also about trust and hope.
A trust that in all situations there is a God who is in control. A hope that there will be a day when Ella will have a perfected body based
on Christ's promise. I heard you several weeks ago speaking to Alan Jones and was so moved I had to pull over my car and stop driving. I have just read your article in the Women's Weekly and wanted to let you know how special you are.
I have two children who are not challenged like Ella so I cannot begin to imagine what daily life for you and your family must be like. All I can relate to is the over powering love that I feel for my children and the anxiety that I have for their futures.This is with the knowledge that they are equipped to deal with the challenges that they will face in life.
Through these very special people we learn compassion, unconditional love, selflessness and gratitude.I am endeavouring to teach my children that they are so lucky to have a body that works as they want it to, but at the same time one that doesn't is no less perfect.
I wish Ella all the love and happiness that she deserves.I wish you the strength and wisdom to guide your beautiful daughter. I was going to add God bless you, but I know God has blessed you!
My thoughts will be with you. |
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