My heart is heavy today after learning that Shelly, a fellow Atlanta mom, lost her battle with Crohn's disease this morning. She had been hospitalized for a few weeks, had some complications, and took a turn for the worst. We knew her condition was very serious, but it was devastating to our online mom's group to learn this morning that she had died. While I never met Shelly in person, she was an awesome mommy and an inspiration to so many.
My thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones, especially her DH and adorable baby girl, Ella, who is almost 8 months old. Shelly's unconditional love for her beautiful daughter was evident to all who encountered her--online and in real life. As Shelly wrote on her blog after Ella's birth: "She is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen and we are looking forward to loving her forever!"
It is my prayer that Ella will always know how much her mother loved her. May God comfort Ella and her father and their loved ones and give them peace. They are in my thoughts and prayers.
I ask for your prayers for Shelly's family and friends. If you would like to contribute to Shelly's family financially, please visit: http://shellygator.blogspot.com/
I lift up my eyes to the hills—where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. --Psalm 121:1-2
Oh my goodness! I remember her from the Knot/Nest. How sad. Shelly's little girl is beautiful! Her family will be in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and loving post Karen. It brought tears to my eyes!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and loving post. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is SOOO sad :(. You are always so amazing, Karen. What a nice post. Shelly and her family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteSuch a kind and loving tribute. Thank you for sharing your beautiful words.
ReplyDeleteThis is really hurting my heart.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been online all day, and I couldn't believe this when I read it. I'm so sad for Shelly's family and friends, and most of all, baby Ella.
For all intensive purposes I grew up not having a mother so this really hurts my heart. I hope baby Ella has a good female support system in the family to help guide her with her daddy as she grows. I say this because it still hurts my heart not to have a "mommy". Thank you Karen for writing this and sharing with us. I feel like crying.
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