UPDATE! We Need Your Help - Ellie's Month of Reckless Love

Earlier this week, God sweetly reminded me of the night Ellie Kate was born.  Some of you have heard this story, as I'm sure I've shared it many times.  Personally, though, I had forgotten the precious beginning, the very reason why we call Ellie Kate, "Consecrated" Princess.

Ellie's birth was fast and furious, as I had mostly labored at home. She came to us on a Sunday afternoon and after the excitement settled down a bit, and the clock passed midnight, it was just me and Mike in the room with that Precious Little Girl.  I held her tight - I wanted her by my side, always.  I had yet to see her eyes, or hear her voice, but I knew she was just perfect.  

During that time, Mike had been intently studying David (the character from the Bible).   That night of Ellie's birth, we talked about King David's Heritage and went backward, to Abraham.  WOW.  The story of Abraham and Isaac is vital to our Faith (without sharing it all here, I'm attaching a LINK so you can get the full picture of this beautiful Bible story).  Abraham LOVED his son, who was a true miracle, and whose future was ordained by God in every possible way.  The future was to come from Isaac, yet God called Abraham to give him up - can  you imagine the confusion, fear and angst which must have crept in?!?   

Abraham laid his precious, promised son before God.  He CHOSE to believe, even when he didn't understand and thus, 

Abraham gives us perfect example of FAITH.  

OBEDIENCE happened.  

FAITH took place, and God was glorified.  

Hannah, another great woman of faith in the Bible. God brought this sweet momma to my mind the night of Ellie's birth, as Mike and I talked about Abraham's sacrifice.  Hannah couldn't have children, but cried out to God for the gift of motherhood.  She promised to give her son to Lord, to lay Him before the throne, to entrust Him with Samuel's entire life and future.  Hannah did as she promised. Hannah stepped out in faith and gave her son to GOD (LINK).

That night, Mike and I were deep in prayer together, right there with a newborn Ellie Kate.  We each offered her up to the Lord, knowing that she was HIS, knowing that HIS plans would always be higher than ours.  We chose to trust, literally saying those words out loud, and thanked Him for such an unbelievable, precious gift.  Indescribable peace followed.  

Tonight, some of the parallels shared here are sinking in for the first time for me.  Even fourteen years after EK was born, seven years after she died, God uses my Daughter's Story to move in me.  I'm so humbled and grateful. 

Those who follow Christ, we are called to give ourselves away.  Believers, we are called to hand over our children and all that we are, all that we've worked for, all that "belongs" to us.  It is HIS, to be used for HIS glory.  You can see this in holy consecration, with Abraham and Hannah, giving their children to their God.  But, this can also be seen in everyday actions, reckless love: giving when it isn't convenient, helping when it's hard, stepping in when it all seems messy. 

For Ellie Kate's Month, I hope you learn about all of this, and so much more!  I pray you will put it into action and in fact, WE CALL ON YOU TO RECKLESSLY LOVE, BY GIVING, and meeting the needs of these NKH families, from all over the country.  I haven't shared much on them personally, hoping to protect their privacy, but I want you to know about them and their children.  So, feel free to message me about the families and about any questions you might have.  Also, IF YOU PURCHASE A GIFT, PLEASE MESSAGE ME, so I know that gift is indeed, taken care of.  

Ellie Kate's Month of Reckless Love 2019

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Below is a list of our adoptees at this time, and helping out is super easy! 

1. Choose a family

2. Click on the links to find their wishes and needs

3. Purchase the wishes and needs the Lord leads you to, and they will be mailed directly to the NKH Family!

4. Email or PM me, letting me know what items you've purchased OR let me know if you would like to give towards a certain gift.  

NKH FAMILY "A":  This Beloved Family is especially dear to our hearts.  The illness and disease, they face within their household, is truly hard to grasp.  Nevertheless, the family keeps on fighting, surviving, and thriving.  Each of the gifts listed below,  would be a blessing to the family, and would let them know they aren't alone in this fight.  Let's how them  them how loved and worthy they truly are!!

Need #1

Need #2

    Need #3

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NKH FAMILY "B":  Family "B" is very special to us, as they too have lost a child to NKH.  They have a big household, including another little girl, who is also affected by NKH (just a little younger than Lucy).    Like us, our friends know where their child now lives - in Heaven, complete and whole, but the sting of death is unforgiving and can be so piercing to one's soul.  Granting these gifts would bless this family, allowing them to be loved, even in the midst of heartache and perseverance.  The particular gifts will help the little girl communicate with her family, friends, teachers, etc.  Can you imagine the freedom that could come with that?!? Giving a child a LITERAL VOICE - that's one amazing gift! 

Need #1 - Communication Device

Need #2 - Communication Stand 

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NKH Family "C":  This sweet family has been through more trials than I could possibly share.  Momma was diagnosed with cancer and has undergone intense chemotherapy. Both parents have been a valiant warriors, especially while taking care of this precious little girl, during a time of great illness and pain.  The ONLY gift this family has asked for, is an "Up-See" (you may have seen this via FB commercials).  The Up-see allows the child to experience "walking", while attached to an adult.  Pretty incredible!  This gift would be a blessing to a family who has been through tremendous struggles, and it would help a little girl experience something she never has before - the ability to walk, while assisted!!  *If you would like to give towards this gift, please private message me.  

Need #1 - "Up-See", SIZE SMALL

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Other ways to spread Reckless Love this month: 

• SHARE THE LOVE/LOGO/MESSAGE: We invite you to change your FB profile page and/or background pic to Ellie Kate's logo, spreading the word about Reckless Love, bringing opportunities to share about Our Girl. 
• During now and December 23 (Ellie's Heaven Day), Recklessly love those around you by mowing a law, bringing a meal, dropping off a gift card, and more!  
• Share a picture of your expressions of Reckless Love, even printing off the logo to share along with your acts of Reckless Love!