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An Easter Prayer
Sunday, April 5, 2015
Thank you Lord for Jesus! Thank you for his journey and the plan for his life. Thank you for the promise of Heaven. Without Jesus and without his crucifixion and resurrection I would not have that promise. Easter has never meant more to me then it does now. I never truely understood the power of Jesus' death and the joy of our everlasting life because of it, until now. Lord thank you for a beautiful girl who taught me just how much God loves me and will supply all I need. Thank you for changing my family's life, for making us stronger through you. And even though I'm a sinner and I mess us time and time again, thank you for always picking me back up when it gets tough. For showing me I can get through it with your guidance. And for never letting me be alone.
In Jesus name I pray
Amen.
"I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes n me, though he may die, he shall live."
We met while working together at Old Navy in 2002. After 3 tries Carly finally agreed to a date and the rest is history! We are the very proud parents of 5 amazing children. Richard works full time at the regional level for Old Navy. Carly works full time as an elementary school counselor and loves to crochet...when she finds the time. We both welcomed Jesus into our hearts in 2008 and life has never been the same since!
Noah
Noah is our 13 year old son. He has a love of all things Legos and is starting a fascination with Star Wars. He currently wants to be a kindergarten teacher when he grows up (but only after he is the first human on Mars)! Noah has a huge heart and always wants to help in our family's efforts to raise money for different cancer charities.
Ellie
Ellie is the first of 3 girls, and has paved the way for all the Blaine Princesses. Ellie was diagnosed at the age of 2 with Pineoblastoma, a very rare brain cancer. Ellie adored all the princesses and the color pink! She had a huge smile and adorable dimples that could make the world a better place any time of day. Ellie's battle with cancer ended December 22, 2013, just before she turned 3. Ellie lives on in the hearts of the many lives she touched in her 1061 days. Because of her, we are always Princess Strong.
Sarah-Grace
Sarah-Grace (aka SG) is our 8 year old daughter who was born almost 2 months after Ellie's cancer diagnosis. She was our calm among the chaos that our world had become. In fact for the first 9 months of her life she was the most easy going, calm baby. And after Ellie passed away, this little lady took over full force! She is now sassy, energetic, and in no way the girly girl her older sister was! This girl is full of emotion and loves and plays hard! She will one day move mountains I have no doubt! She keeps us moving and laughing and continually teaches us to take a deep breath!
Lulah
Lulah is our 7 year old daughter. She is named after her big sister Ellie, who we sometimes called "Ellie Lu". She makes the funniest faces and is brutally honest, but has a heart for Jesus! She's a goof and always makes us laugh! She is a constant reminder of God's grace.
Stori Anne
Stori Anne aka Baby Cinco is the last of the Blaine girls. She is 3 and INDEPENDENT! She has so many of Ellie's mannerisms, you just can't help but smile and thank God for these drops of honey! Her name reminds us that God has given us a special story to share with everyone around us of God's grace and provision.
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