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My full and kooky life as a homeschooling mommy to 2 great kids, raising a child with HLHS (Hypolastic Left Heart Syndrome), coping with depression, following Jesus, and being much too camera happy.

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Welcome to my blog! My name is Esther and I’m so happy you are here. I’m an avid nature photographer and a daydreaming thinker. My posts revolve around photos of nature’s beauty, homeschooling adventures with my 2 kids, sporadic reflections on my child’s heart condition, Bible reading reflections, gardening feats, and other mish mash things. Hopefully you’ll leave encouraged, pensive, or smiling at the simple things of life. Thank you for stopping by and hope you’ll find some interesting posts to read!

Monochrome Monday: 10-23-’23. Me and Ellis at the beach

I love how Ellis is always in my vicinity when I take pictures, either hanging on my neck, arms around my shoulders, or next me within arm’s reach. She’s my shadow. In about two weeks, her stomach tube is getting removed after 9 years, and that’s a big step for us. We’ve been holding onto the the g-tube in case she needs it for hydration or food if she gets ill. But it hasn’t been used for months, and now it seems unnecessary. Also, she’s been getting self conscious about it showing through her shirts, and on vacation, she almost opted to wear a bigger rash guard top. She opted out of that after we decided that this would be last “hurrah” for having the stomach feeding tube and celebrating that its days are numbered. Moving onto a new chapter! My girl is growing up.
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15 responses to “Monochrome Monday: 10-23-’23. Me and Ellis at the beach”

  1. Liz Gauffreau Avatar
    Liz Gauffreau

    Good news!!

    1. singlikewildflowers Avatar
      singlikewildflowers

      Yes, it is!! Looking forward to it.

  2. shoreacres Avatar
    shoreacres

    How wonderful! Growing up and changing can be exciting, especially when there are special changes on the horizon.

    1. singlikewildflowers Avatar
      singlikewildflowers

      Thank you, Linda! You’re right…this is a special change on the horizon for us and moving onto healthier days.

  3. chaplincottage Avatar
    chaplincottage

    The sweeeeeetest photo!!! Love you 💕

    1. singlikewildflowers Avatar
      singlikewildflowers

      Thank you, P!!! Love you too. 😍

  4. Linda Schaub Avatar
    Linda Schaub

    Good news for Ellis – I will be thinking of you all for this surgery.

    1. singlikewildflowers Avatar
      singlikewildflowers

      It’s been something on our minds since last summer. Since she’s older now and can take meds by mouth, the g-tube is a security measure for us. Even when she gets dehydrated, I can’t hydrate her enough to prevent a hospital visit. So out it comes!! It’s a short outpatient procedure. Take medicine beforehand to show down production of stomach acid and maybe stitches. We’ll have to see how it goes when it’s taken out. Yikes! I promised her pokemon cards.

      1. Linda Schaub Avatar
        Linda Schaub

        That’s good news that it’s a short outpatient procedure as well. When Ellis weathered the Covid family outbreak better than anyone else in the family, you had confidence to do this procedure too. Getting bigger and stronger (and an age in double digits too). Hugs!

  5. heavenstobetty Avatar
    heavenstobetty

    That’s such exciting news! I’m so happy for Ellis and your family!

    1. singlikewildflowers Avatar
      singlikewildflowers

      Thank you!!

  6. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar
    DEVANG UPADHYAYA

    She’s little you

    Best wishes to her.

    1. singlikewildflowers Avatar
      singlikewildflowers

      Awww, thank you, Devang!! She is a little me…I’m happy she doesn’t mind when people say that she is. lol

  7. rajkkhoja Avatar
    rajkkhoja

    So pretty looking with you shadow of daughter photo. I love !
    Nice growing up and changing can be exciting, especially when there are special changes on the horizon.
    Best wishes for her. I am emotional you share your’s daughter memories.
    Thanks , !

  8. TD Avatar
    TD

    Yes, your girl is growing up! She is a precious gift. The two of you are beautiful. This is very good news!! 💕

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