Think you know how much it means to us that you take the time and make the effort to keep us all updated and in this with you – we’re standing with you in love and prayer today. Kiss each other for us and hang on tight. We love you. XOXOXO

With all of you today in prayer and thought. The Lord is with all of you and hears all our prayers, knows Ella’s needs and they will be supplied. Will check back later – love, prayers and hugs. Steve and Joan.

Love you. The Lord is with Sweet Ella and with you,as well as Dr. Kays. You have chosen the best in Dr. Kays for your little girl.
We all are with you.

Praying here in Texas! I am so excited for all of you! I know that Dr Kays will be guided by our Lord and that Ella will recover without any complications! Hang TOUGH! Love you all!

God Bless you, Ella! Hang tough!

I am SO impressed with strength and confidence of your faith in God as you watch over your little girl. I am praying for peace and an abundance of strength for you both as you pray over your little girl.

Kimberly

Sweet Ella we are with you today and are praying for you and the team working with you. Go Ella! We love you.

Hugs,

Rick, Shannon, Megan, Richard, Claire and Ryan.

Sending positive thoughts and prayers your way for surgery and post-op. Dr. Kays sounds ready and confident. The staff is prepared. Everything leading up to the surgery has been planned. You have moved mountains to obtain the very best for your baby girl. You have done EVERYTHING possible to give her the best chance. I’m praying for good health and happiness for all three of you. Love, Peace, Faith, and Hope.

May God hold you in his loving arms dear baby Ella. May your parents be given strength and love this special day. We pray for your return to us in the way God would have it. Help us all to sustain HIS will and love this very day. You have gone the second mile with your precious daughter. We love you and have faith that all will be well. LOVE, Aunt Char and Jim

Man, if it’s possible to pray while sleeping, I really think I was doing that all night… We love you so much and wish we could be with you while you wait. If today is the day that Ella is at her weakest, then God is at His strongest.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in all things, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Phil 4:6-7)

I pray that the Lord will hold on tight to all three of you today, to give you strength and peace that He can only give. As for me, I’m all nerves.
Eli

Tina and Josh, Just got home from work and have been praying for Ella you two and Dr. Kays and staff. I am with you in spirit and prayer. Go Ella this is your day. Love, Grandpa

GO ELLA, GO ELLA!

You don’t know me… but I found your story through my friend Crystal.

I just wanted you all to know that my family is praying for your precious little Ella right now…

We’re praying for you today as always. We pray for Dr. Kays and his team as well. “Don’t be afraid for I am with you. Do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.” Isaiah 41:10
Love you guys

Dearest Josh , Tina and Baby Ella We are all praying for you all here in the Cook and West Family and Friends. Jesus Has his hand on Dr. Kays hands
and Ellas little body.Thank you both for keeping us informed I pray the Holy Spirit wraps all of you in his peace and love, in Jesus name. AMEN!
Love Grandma

Holy Father, You are the great physician. . . guide Dr. Kays hands. . . hold Ella in your hands and allow the surgery to be a wild success!!! Bless these parents with your comfort and peace.

I’m praying for you and for God’s hand upon Dr. Kays.
Go GOD Go!!

It’s all going to be okay… it’s all going to be okay… it’s all going to be okay…

Ella came from very strong parents. She’s gonna pull through.

Our prayers are with you.

Our prayers and thoughts are with you more than ever. Stay strong .. ALL 3 OF YOU !!

Bless the Lord, bless Dr. Kays and team, bless all the friends and family that are praying. I feel like I just took my first breath today. We were waiting axiously. Please give Ella a big smooch on the head from me.

Auntie Shannon

Precious Angel – Lord continue to bless this family with your comfort and healing. Ella be calm and relax and heal – Josh and Tina my thoughts and prayers are with you. Can’t wait to hear the details. So glad the initial news is good. Love and kisses to all. Heidi, Paul and Alyssa

Thank you, sweet Jesus, for pouring out your mercy on this family today. Please heal her little body and protect her from infection. Grow those lungs quickly, so that she can be in her mommy’s arms as soon as possible. Thank you Lord, for doing what others called impossible.

My prayers are with you and I am so happy that Ella was stable during the surgery. The little blessings and steps forward are what matter the most.
Love,
Katy

All of my prayers are with Ella and you today!!!!

Tina & Josh: Praise God for a successful surgery. Your are such a witness of Christian faith. It is a real inspiration reading this site daily. We continue to pray for you and Ella.
Daphne & Ron

Such great news! We will continue to pray for Ella’s strength and yours as well.

Praise God for a successful surgery. So many here in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area are praying for precious little Ella and for you, Josh and Tina. You will all continue in our prayers until she is given an “all clear.” God Bless you during this time.

Thank you Lord! Appreciate so much the update and hearing the wonderful news on Ella. Will continue prayers for Ella to remain strong. Much love to you all. Fran

Praise God!!! What incredibly happy news – Keep us updated as you can!!! Prayers continue!! Steve and Joan

Tina and Josh, even though I can’t be there waiting for news with you guys, please know that I am thinking of you and checking on you guys as often as possible today (as always) I am so happy to hear that the initial news is good and that she made it through surgery! You are so lucky to have so many loving friends and family members to follow you through this journey. We are all praying for you and looking forward to meeting your little miracle 🙂 Take care and keep us posted. Dawn

I love all three of you and you are always in my prayers.

Praise the Lord!

I just read your update that the surgery went well. I got chills. I am so Happy. =-) Give your baby girl a kiss from all of us. I know it has been a crazy 3 weeks, now you will have many crazy but good years ahead. Lot of love Christina

Dear Josh and Tina: We have been checking all day and have been encourged each time as the reports have been positive. God has blessed you with not only with a wonderful daughter, but the experience very few of us get of totally depending on the Lord daily. We say it a lot but to see and hear you practicing it everyday brings tears of joy in knowing the goodness of God, especially during the most difficult times of life. Your dear Ella will remain in our prayers as will the two of you. God bless Mike and Debi

I do understand and know how hard and painful it is to see her like this but try to focus on the fact that this is what had to happen to make her well. It is a temporary thing and will pass – she is doing so incredibly well so hold tight to His promises and feel his the strength of His love as He holds you up. Loving hugs and prayers – Joan

Thanks for the update – I kept checking back hoping…..I can’t imagine how you two felt when you saw her after surgery. Oh I pray that you two will be holding her in your arms very soon. Stay strong Ella – love and kisses – Heidi
Heavenly Father please continue to watch over and give strength to this precious baby and her loving parents. Heal her from her surgery – grow Ella grow 🙂 Thank you for your guidance and patiences for Dr. Kays – guide the nurses as they continue to care for Ella and her needs. Please bring comfort and peace to all.

I know I have said this before, but you two are truly amazing. The pain and joy you must be feeling has got to be so intense. I know we feel it here so what you all must be felling has to be incredible. Know we are all thinking and praying for you every moment. I hope you two can get some needed rest as Sweet Ella begins to recover. I know it will be a long haul getting her healthy, but as I have said I really believe she is going to be okay. She has already been blessed with such wonderful parents, phenomenal care and a great support system. Heck, she is going to have a difficult time with all of us watching over her. 
I am still preparing the little book so for friends and family reading this please send a quick note or picture, poem, whatever. I want this book to be over pouring of the love that is shown from all your friends and family. My email address is [email protected] or 1964 Port Laurent Newport Beach, CA 92660; you can call me if you need to as well 949-718-1604.

PS. I loved the Go God from Brendan! So our new chant at home will be Go Ella, Go God, Go Ella, Go God!

I printed out pictures of Ella to bring to my prayer group,this morning. Everyone was touched by your beautiful Ella and we’re sending up lots and lots of prayer.Between family and friends she is well covered in loving prayer.. Thank you so much for keeping all updated during this stressful time it keeps us keeping on in prayer.God bless you mightly! love Gloria & Red

prayers from CA for sure. can’t wait to hear more on how it went.

You guys have been in my thoughts & prayers all day. I’m glad Ella did well with surgery today. Hugs & Kisses ~Angie