I’m literally just copy and pasting what I had written when Ellen was first born. Definitely getting emotional thinking about that time all over again. People really loved us. Here are some comments to show that.

• November 7, 2012 10:26am
   Hooray for Ellen!  Fantastic news!  Ellen, I will always cherish the memory of being the first visitor to hold your precious little self.  I can still feel the blessing in my heart.  Enjoy your new room and be good for your mom and dad.  They are awesome people.  God bless you sweet heart.
  much love,Pastor Sue

  Sue Petro
• November 7, 2012 8:05am
  There’s no place like home! 😀 Excited for you!!! Lots of love…

  Donna Officer
• November 5, 2012 5:13pm
  Hi Mrs. Azzi and family! I look forward to reading your journals, a lot. Im glad to hear little Ellen is gaining weight! I will continue to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers, especially that Ellen will one day join you and Mike, real soon. 🙂

  Tami Rogers

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• November 4, 2012 7:41am
  I love reading these journals! Please, please, please let me know what I can do to help you!

  Butters C
• November 4, 2012 7:07am
  The sleeping picture with Ellen’s hand behind her head is adorable! This view also let’s Grandpa and I see her left ear which looks like your elf ear Syd. We love reading your blog. Sometimes it’s hard because as your parents we want to take away all of your pain and leave only the joy with the birth of your precious daughter. Time might feel as though it is standing still but even this journey with NICU will soon be a distant memory. We love all of you very much.

  Joanie Braker

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• November 3, 2012 12:57pm
  Hi Syd, Mike and Ellen – We love your updates and wish you the best!  I know you will all be at home together soon!

  Love Great-Aunt Nancy

  Nancy Braker

• November 2, 2012 2:44pm
  Love reading your posts. I literally laugh out loud every other sentence because i can picture your look of annoyance at the “fat baby”. You should seriously consider turning this into a blog/book. All our prayers and love!!!

  Whittney Zumdahl

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• November 1, 2012 6:49am
  Morning, Syd! I know all too well the need for some sort of control when placed in uncontrollable situations.  So I say, take it where you can and don’t apologize for your emotional state when your control is altered or plans are changed.  And always remember Jeremiah 29:11.

  XOXO
  Whitt

  Whittney Zumdahl
• October 31, 2012 11:51pm
  Syd, I love the two pictures of you and Ellen! I am so happy to know Ellen is getting fussy! Grandpa and I can’t wait to hold you again. Love to all three of you. Grandma Joanie 🙂

  Joanie Braker
• October 31, 2012 9:16am
  Sydney, will keep you and baby Ellen in my thoughts and prayers. She is strong like her mama! Beautiful name as well. Chris Cox

  Chris Cox

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• October 30, 2012 9:36pm
  Hello Baby Ellen! We are so excited you are here!! We can’t wait to meet you!
  Lots of Love to you and Mom & Dad!!

  Donna Officer
• October 30, 2012 2:00pm
  The Crabbs love you all, and we can’t wait to meet Ellen!

  Butters Crabb