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A Prayer For Ella


--by churchlady, posted Mar 6, 2008

Ella is my best friend and adopted sister. She was, at one time, a vibrant and active person. She taught school for a time, worked in local politics to change
environmental policies in her area, and volunteering in many other places.


I remember a time when Ella pulled out her wallet and wrote a check for a woman who had no rent money and was in danger of getting kicked out of her home. She never even stopped to think about it. Nor did she know the woman. When I was going through my most painful times, Ella was right there beside me. She was always on my side and on the side of "right".

A while back, Ella had an accident that resulted in major brain injury. She lost her career, and most of her abilities to care for even herself. Between her sister, husband, some terrific public nurses and homemakers, Ella has been able to live an additional 11 years, despite a debilitating stroke that hit her just five years after her accident. Her condition is complicated by diabetes, which has been with her since youth. She is in her sixties now.

I received a call the other day, telling me that Ella must now have an amputation of one leg below the knee. She doesn't heal well and this situation has been caused by  foot sores that have plagued her for the last 3-4 years.  Her sister is living in the house with her, as well as both of their husbands. However, age and medical problems make it very difficult for the four of them to manage.

I booked a train last night to go to her. I will be there until the end of the month. I'm sure that I will find many opportunities to be helpful to people in that area while I'm there as well as being a positive presence in the house during this very trying time.

I would like to ask if those who care to would pray for my friend and their family.  I thank you all.

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Readers Comments

Beryl wrote: You and Ella are in my prayers.
athens wrote: You and Ella and her family are in my prayers!!!!
falsemonkeypuzzl wrote: Prayers on the way!
Kathryn wrote: It is in the darkest skies that stars are best seen. (Richard Paul Evans)
yellowrose wrote: O heavenly Father, You are our God of infinite power who can work miracles and comfort heartaches! I reach out to You and pray for Ella and all of her loved ones and caregivers for peace and patience as they listen and wait for Your guidance. Hold them close, Lord and thank you leading us through Your word. Amen.
dazzle wrote: Sending my prayers and positive energy your and Ella's way. God Bless you both.
lmil1954 wrote: Our dear Father- we lift Ella up to you today and ask for your blessings to shower upon her and for you to ease her pain, Lord give her your Peace as You have already given her Your People to love her and care for her as she did for others all her young life. We thank you for the wonderful things she has done as well as all you have done for us throught Your Precious Son, our Redeemer. Lord give a special touch to churchlady (I love that namelol) as she visits with her friend and may your grace continue to shine on all involved in this healing process. Lord we thank you that we have the opportunity to come boldly before your throne and love you! We prays for blessings in Jesus' Name. Amen
cinnamonhead wrote: will send prayers your sisters' way. God Bless all of you.
LOVEBUG wrote: I can only see from were God Has put me. I have been blessed with a home, a good husband, enough to eat, and enough money to keep my home warm. But I have been called to love the people of the street. A bleeding heart. I have to admit at times it is very painful and I can not do very much to help any soul. i stood on the street one day and asked God why I did not have to suffer as much as those around me. I started to feel real guilty because I have not been called to suffer like your friend. But the spirit came thru and told me not to feel quilty, but to reach out my hand and touch every soul who stands in front of me and Ask God's Blessing on this soul. So that is what I do. I believe God give peace to the soul and they are able to continue one with what they have been called to endure. God Bless you and all that you pray for. There is no accidents in life.
mdadlaza wrote: Would be glad to hear how our sister Ella is doing after the surgery?

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