Gage Elliott update

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Sent: Sat, November 7, 2009 4:51:37 PM
Subject: Fw: Gage Elliott update

From Aunt Kim  about 12 hours from the last time I wrote to
you......Gage's fundraiser from the Futrells/Jessica/Ram
Resturant/Friends of ML and Beth/ Elliott Family went really well.  It
was scheduled to be from 2-5pm but at 340pm all the pork was
sold/gone-Bless the Lord. They are going to use this money collected
to provide for needed equipment/supplies/etc needed in Gage's care
that is not covered by insurance or other agencies. This community
really turned out, and helped.  Donations of cakes/cookies/desserts
from individuals(if I start to name them I will miss someone) and Papa
and I bought about 7-8 pieces of 14 layer choclate cake--wow.... I do
not know the exact amount dollar amount raised but thank you for your
generosity and thoughtfulness and please continue to keep Gage and his
family in your prayers......THANKS TO YOU ALL>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>GOD
BLESS YOU

His sister, Taylor, Ryan and Cody (his brothers) were out there in
support.  Gage was there too,,, Ryan-he is the brother who gets mad at
anyone who hurts Gage-me included-was sick last week and Nana had to
take him to the MD.  Well she asked him what was on his list for Santa
this year.  He sat there in the car, and without smile looked at her
and said "Nana, really all I want is for Gage to get better".  My mom
if you know her about broke down and needed a Valium injection.  He
never did add anything to his list.  Wow.....

I held Gage after his feeding completed today and he is such a strong
willed little boy. I know he has to get some of this from the
Elliott's side. I see Gage move his mouth and wonder what is he saying
or thinking?  What would he tell me?  Probably to chill out.  I know
that the Lord does not put any trials or tribulations in our lives
that he doesnt give us an outlet or release for---we are to LEARN
something from every event in our lives.  And as I often wonder, and
sometimes scream loudly what could this be, I know that the Lord is in
Control and I am not;  I have to have faith and trust that his will
will be done;  however, I dont understand it and am not mature enough
in the faith to accept it without some tears/yelling.  Our family is
being tested and torn, and we all have Gage's best interest at heart.
Sometimes it is so hard not to take my frustrations, anger,
bitterness, and impotency about the situation out on everyone in my
path--whether they have a degree or not.  This is my cross to bear how
irritable and aggravated I am.  I pray about this.  As the news we
receive from other MDs is not favorable the more angry I become b/c as
the health care professional why cant I do something. I am verbalizing
my failings as a Christian and ask for pray, and also pray that
whatever I do I continue to keep Gage's needs #1 and not my own. To
not think of the hurts I incur but to help Gage in all the ways I can.
That my friends is my biggest desire. People came over to see Gage
today, and I wanted them to see him and know he is real and he is
hurts and he sleeps, eats, etc.....There is a promise That "Weeping
may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning."
Psalms......Isnt that wonderful,,,,,,,

--
Beth Elliott