It was an exhausting day but filled with so much love..

Happy Sweet 16th Heavenly Birthday Ellie!

​Today was an emotional roller coaster as we cleaned out our downstairs/garage.   We did smile as we went through Ellie's memory bin and saw how she labeled all her memories.  It was super cute and made our hearts happy as we remembered Ellie and how cute she was.  

 It was a crazy emotional day with lots of fun visits, Rak’s, and people stopping by.  I know several friends wanted to come by and I had to cancel because we just where so busy and Dave was home from work, so we were trying to make the most of the day we had.  
 
Lots of Thanks to so many for all the amazing RAK’s I am sure I am missing several people as my husband would get it while he was cleaning out the garage and he would forget who dropped it off but for now I want to thank everyone that performed RAK’s in honor of Ellie today.  I want to thank everyone for RAKing our family.  We had several flower deliveries and I am sorry if I missed you on the thank you but know my heart is full and I am very appreciative.  
 
Lots of Thanks to so many for all the amazing RAK’s I am sure I am missing several people as my husband would get it while he was cleaning out the garage and he would forget who dropped it off but for now I want to thank everyone that performed RAK’s in honor of Ellie today.  I want to thank everyone for RAKing our family.  We had several flower deliveries and I am sorry if I missed you on the thank you but know my heart is full and I am very appreciative.  
💚 First I wanted to thank our very dear good friends from California James and Kathy for making the amazing Elliestrong Masks and sending them to us to donate to nurses we know that could use a face shield.  If you are a nurse and live close by I have a few more let me know I would be happy to get you one.  
💚 Emmy Horn (Ellie’s Friend) I cannot thank you enough for stopping by and bringing flowers and a card
💚 My friend Tracy for starting my morning off with Coffee & DD Donuts.  Also, for picking up and bringing several new things to RAK people through Hope and Friendship for me. While she stopped by to pick up the stuff we had a quick fun photo.  It’s our own version of Sanford and Sons lol.
💚 Stood Family for doing all my RAK sign deliveries today.  You have no idea how much that helped me out.
💚 Erin Gottardo (Ellie’s friend) for the gallon of Ellie’s favorite Ice Cream Mint Chocolate Chip 
💚Just Hummus for dropping off #elliestrong Hummus for us to enjoy. 
💚 Dinner RAK by Amy Scoville.  The food was amazing but what was more amazing was seeing the smile on Jake’s face when he found out the meal was all around what he loves.  Today he had emotions and told me he missed his sister.  This really made his day and our day too we were exhausted, and it was so nice not to have to worry what we were doing for dinner.  
 
Through all the craziness today we found time to visit Ellie and Have some tears with her.  We also where able to RAK other’s
💚 I was so excited to give some of Ellie’s Art stuff to my neighbor girls they were so cute and appreciative.  Love having the girls next door. 
💚 I was also able to contact and speak with the #elliestrong forever Scholarship winner.  It was so nice to be able to surprise them on this very special day. 
💚 I also was able to RAK several people through hope and friendship with Puzzle books, Journals, Art Kits, etc. for families in need
💚 My parents also RAKed 40 families in need with Pasta and Sauce this week.  
 
Thank you everyone for the love today and showing Ellie that we are all thinking of her today and spreading her kindness everywhere.