09/03/2026
Our trip to Calgary was one to remember! Ellie’s starting her year at Mount Royal University, and we loaded up our car and made the road trip through the Rockies. Daniel and Dex joined us for a few days, and my niece Malaya and her husband Ian hosted us at their home while we waited to move Ellie into dorms. Sightseeing, getting her to her softball practices everyday and just spending time together is something I’ll cherish forever.
18 yrs of guiding her, watching over her, doing everything together … and then that’s it? My job is done and I just walk away and leave her there? How can I totally put into words how lost I feel? Like I left half of myself in the dorms? I miss her singing when she comes down the stairs, the Starbucks runs, and the everyday chatter that she brings. I’m going to have to get used to this new quiet that the house is holding.
elliana I know you’ve got this! The cooking for yourself, starting a new university softball team, and getting to class… you’re already making wonderful friends and doing this on your own. We are so proud of you!!! Keep shining bright! We are home praying for you, that God will guide your every step. We love you!!! And thanks for the FaceTimes 😘🥰
