It's All About Family

"Children's children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children." (Proverbs 17:6)

We attended a family BBQ yesterday at a neighborhood church. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw 2-year-old Ellie Busboom running around!

You see, on Labor Day Monday, Ellie was found at the bottom of a pool and was airlifted to Children's Hospital in Oakland. Her parents set up a website and words were quickly passed around. By the time we heard the news, we read this journal entry: "Ellie is in ICU at Children's Hospital ... There will be a CAT scan and EEG done Tuesday ... We need everyone to pray for normal brain function!" Together with many believers, we prayed for no or minimal brain damage.

In the next few days, we read that Ellie remained critically ill but there were many positive news. The final entry on September 12 read, "Well this dramatic week has ended with a dramatic day. This morning we were told by our doctor that there was no medical reason for Ellie to be in the hospital, let alone the ICU ... After the IV was removed Ellie walked, tried to run, and did a little jig! ... So Ellie is now home and sleeping in her own crib. God be praised! We would have never imagined our day or our week would end like this."

At the BBQ, Ellie's dad shared his gratefulness to God and their extended spiritual family. You too can read about a family's story of agony and hope at: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/elliebusboom

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