Gracefully Broken: The Legacy of Ellie Love

I’ve never in my life experienced a colder winter season than what I’m walking through right now. It’s a bit ironic because the winter season in my heart is much colder than the winter season we’re experiencing here in Texas right now. In fact, the crazy Texas weather seems very similar to the ups and downs my heart and emotions are going through on a day to day and even moment by moment basis. One day, it’s sunny and warm in the 70’s. The next, it’s freezing cold (probably not actually freezing, but it feels that way to this native Texan 😊). Other days start out cold, then warm up when the sun comes out for a bit, before darkness falls, bringing the frigid cold with it. I feel like I’ve experienced all of these variations and then some over the past few weeks. It’s hard to believe that tomorrow marks the one month anniversary since Ellie ran ahead of us to her heavenly home. What was supposed to be a joyous time celebrating a new life in our family has turned into the harshest...