Well, we finally found the strength to tell Ellie what was going on with Jillian. She took it pretty well, which I kind of expected. She was upset at first, and asking SO MANY questions, but she really is a strong, SMART little girl!!!! We told her that Jillian has an "owie" on her head and that at this point only God can fix it, and all we can do is pray that he does, but if he doesn't, Jillian will be our little angel in heaven, and we won't be mad at Him for not healing her, He has a plan, and she will be healed in Heaven. After a lot more discussion, and tears, I think she has a good understanding, as much as a 6 year old can, and I know when Jillian is born and goes to Heaven, it will be as tough on Ellie then, as it will be on the rest of us. For now, I told her it is ok to be sad, and to talk to us and ask us any questions, but NOT to worry, as it is out of ours hands. We are also going to take her with us next time we see Father, so I am sure that will help as well.
Then yesterday, she was kinda cute...we were sitting in the living room, and Malia was sitting right by us, and she whispered to me "Mom, do you think we should tell Malia?" She was like an adult trying to figure out if we should tell Malia, she amazes me! I of course told her Malia wouldn't understand, so we don't need to break the news to her.
So I feel like a weight has been lifted by telling Ellie, now I just pray she continues to take it ok, and not to worry at school, etc.
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Oh Jodi....I bet that was hard and I know you and Adam weren't looking forward to this day. But you are right, Ellie is a smart strong little girl. She will have plenty of support during these trying times and just like all of us, she will be fine when all is said and done.
It sounds like you did a great job explaining it in a six year old's language - I'm sure that was very hard to do. That's cute that she was wondering about Malia.
Ellie is an amazing little girl, I am sure in her little mind things were running a million miles a second! As always she is in our prayers along with your entire family. I am sure you are feeling better now that that discussion is over.
I'm sure that was hard telling your daughter about Jillian. My stepdaughter was almost 9 when we told her and it did upset her but it also helped her to see that is was ok for us and it really was. We loved her regardless of any anomaly she may have.
Hi! I just found your blog after reading about little Carleigh on her blog! Just wanted to say that I will be praying for you. My husband and I had our son, Haven, in Feb. 2004. We found out about 12 weeks into the pregnancy that he had anencephaly. He was stillborn at 32 weeks. Anyway, my prayers are with you!
What a smart little girl!! Sounds like you did an amazing job telling her about it.. and that she understands what is ahead. Good for you. I can't imagine how hard that was... you are all pretty amazing! :)
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