the ELLA echo

everywhere is a playground

ella running in and out and around and thru the racks of clothing at wal-mart, rudi chasing, both of them laughing for joy at their own fun.

a little child shall lead them

(actual conversation we had last night while looking at the new, bigger disco ball in the bedroom):

ella (whispered):  wow....

me:  yeah, it's pretty neat.

ella:  pree!

me:  yes, i think it's pretty too.

ella:  da-da?

me:  right, daddy gave it to you, because he loves you so much.

ella:  wow!

bless her heart, little does she know that i have had almost the exact same thoughts in my heart every day since she was born.

"wow, this amazing, miraculous child is really ours!  she's the most beautiful thing i've ever seen.  how much god must truly love us, to give us this precious child.  wow!"

thank you, sweet ella, for finding just the right words.  a more perfect prayer has never been said.

wow.  pree!  da-da?  wow!