You know I never post midday.
I need you specifically.
Bella's heart stopped this morning.
The stopped chest compressions after 10 minutes.
Then, her heart started working again on its own, and she started breathing on her own.
Bella apparently is not finishing teaching the world about strength and faith just yet.
Please send every thing you got to her today.
We love you all.
Thank you.
One day, Bella will look back and say, "Yeah, I was born with this rare skin condition, but when they brought me home from the hospital, it went away."
God day.
Shock and tears. Was thrilled to see a mid day post because I check many times throughout the day every day. Can't keep you off my mind Bella girl.
ReplyDeleteI'm an atheist so I can't say I'll pray, but the biggest well wishes go out to you Bella. Please know that if I can't pray I can still love you and care for you and hope and have faith in you. Warmest hugs for you sweet Baby Bella, from Ohio.
I rarely (if ever) check your blog midday. I have gotten use to your evening posts and check your blog first thing every day ... before anything else. Something (God) lead me to your blog just now. God has a plan for your sweet baby girl and he isn't done yet. Lifting Bella and your family up in prayer.
ReplyDelete"Be still and know that I am God." Psalms 46:10
Jennifer
Brooklyn, MI
I will be thinking about her all day. I am so sorry you are going through this today. I am sending strength with all that is in me.
ReplyDeleteCara from Tucson
Healing and warmth to the whole family...
ReplyDeleteDawn
Oh no.
ReplyDeleteHang in there, all of you. Bella, you keep up the good work.
Thinking of you and hoping for the best.
Bella,
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Dear Bella,
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing and you ARE the strongest person I *know*! You amaze me. Your parents amaze me. Keep fighting beautiful girl! I am praying with everything I have inside of me for you today as well as sending you all of my love and energy! You are always on my mind. I hope you keep up this fight and my wish for you today is that you be comfortable, that you not be in pain, are full of happy thoughts and are basked in the love of your Mommy, Daddy and Ali!
Love,
Kristi
Oh Bella...hang in baby girl. You've come so far & I am continually amazed by your strength.
ReplyDeleteShannon in Louisville
Oh my..such a roller coaster. I was devastated when i read this status on facebook! Jesus, may you hear our prayers loudly as we pray for our sweet Bella without ceasing. Hang in there Ringgolds. Keep fighting Bella. We love you so much!
ReplyDelete-Natalie
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ReplyDeletePrayers for strength and courage go out to you and your family, Bella. Reach for the fringe of God's healing garment and fight with all your strength.
ReplyDeleteGosh what a scary thing for you all. I can't imagine. thinking of you all and praying from Melbourne Australia.
ReplyDeleteGo Bella, keep fighting
xx Barb XX
Keep fighting, Bella! You have a whole world of prayer warriors behind you and your family! Feel the strength of those prayers! Hugs from a Washington Grandma
ReplyDeleteKeep going baby girl! We are all pulling for you! I called my mom, sisters, and friends as soon as I saw the fb post and asked everyone to stop working and start praying for you! We love you! We love all of you!
ReplyDeleteThe Vanderbooms
Praying with everything I've got this afternoon for your family. Love and prayers from the Boltes in PA.
ReplyDeleteWoW Bella!!! I am praying for you and your family! Hang in there and know we all love you so much! ~Michelle
ReplyDeleteHouston
Oh wow! I'm so sorry that she has to go through all of this! I will be thinking about her. Bella, keep strong and pull through this!!!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Bonnie and Mae (In Arizona)
Oh sweet Bella, hang in there. We are all rooting for you. Stay strong.
ReplyDeleteSomething made me check my blog reader this afternoon. I don't believe in coincidences, Bella. You're an incredibly strong, brave fighter. Know that there are so many of us quietly watching and praying for you from afar. I'm cleaning my daughter's room today. So normal. While I'm doing that, I'll be praying that someday soon you'll be at home making a mess of your room and your mom and dad will be mildly irritated about it. So normal. That's what we all want for you, sweet Bella.
ReplyDeleteFight back girl! You can do this - We EB peeps are born with a strength that no other has - you were born with that strength and you can do this! I have faith that one day you WILL look back on this disease as a distant memory in your life....
ReplyDeleteStay strong!
Bella, keep fighting baby girl! I pray for healing and strength.
ReplyDeleteLord, please bless and protect this sweet baby girl. Please give her doctors discernment and her parents strength. Please dear Lord, be with this amazing family and heal their sweet girl.
~Danna
Sending positive thoughts your way.
ReplyDeleteSarah
Bloomington, Illinois
Dear Bella... I dont know you, but I love you... I pray for you... I have faith in your little soul... I have faith in God to bring you a miracle.... xoxo
ReplyDeleteOh Bella. I just begged the Lord to heal you. Whatever happens, know that so many people love you and care for you and learn from you.
ReplyDeleteThe following is a prayer that someone left on another little angel's page once and it touched me so much I wrote it down.
"Most merciful God, you hold this precious child in your hands. Please bring peace upon her body and soul, heal her according to your perfect plan. We wrap her family in your love and ours. Give them serenity in the face of adversity and grant this baby's doctors wisdom in her hour of greatest need. We give to you, oh Lord, all honor and Glory and pray for healing for this precious child. Amen."
Mindy
sweet bella you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers! you are a true inspiration:)
ReplyDeletegod bless y'all
susan
w-s, nc
Oh, Tim,
ReplyDeleteI was just about to start a post all about Bella's days with you as her daughter and her days with us as her friend and how we, her internet peeps, would be willing to wait until she felt it time to come back to the world and reenter her life - and all that kinda stuff. A hundred days? A hundred and seventeen days? Two hundred and six days? It didn't matter how long. We all love her and she's teaching us such patience!
I was looking forward to investing every word today with a bit of love from rain town.
I opened my computer. And I read your daytime post. I stopped in my tracks. I panicked briefly.
And then, Tim, I realised that nothing changes. I hate the thought of those minutes of emergency as they passed today for Bella but I am speechless with the thought of her heart beginning again. She took up her rhythms once more. She recharged herself.
Her years, months, weeks, days, minutes, seconds all concertinaed into moments of crisis today. But then she smoothed herself out once more.
One hundred days of ICU, ten minutes of apparently fruitless efforts to restart her heart - all these numbers and figures and times that go on too long....
And again she surprises us all! She quietly gets herself back in line and carries on.
I shall be thinking of her as every second passes today. Every second. She is investing so much effort in her little life, as are you and Ang and Ali and all your family and friends.
I am going to walk outside and breathe deeply and send you all every ounce of encouragement that I can squeeze out of this bright Canadian day.
We love you, Miss B. Keep going....
Fondly, more fondly than ever before,
Jane
God, please heal this precious girl who is teaching so many of us about faith and strength. Prayers from North Carolina.
ReplyDeleteOh my Tim and Ang,
ReplyDeleteI was getting on here to write you a comment and to see this. I am so sorry, but relieved that I checked. WE will be praying for you sweet Bella! You are so strong and amazing. You have been in my thoughts almost every moment these past few days. Tim I think of you and your strength and positiveness so often too. It seems almost unreal that someone that you have never met can change your life. God is truly amazing.
Love Jessie Conrad Atlanta Georgia
Praying with all that I am that Bella is going to heal and bless this earth with all that God has made her to be...God has plans for her that we have yet to understand and I pray that she is fighting to stay here because of that plan. I pray for Mom and Dad and Sis to be blessed with HIS peace and strength. Sending love your way...
ReplyDeleteSweet Bella! Sorry youre having a hard day! Way to keep fighting sweet girl! Your not ready to give up yet are you? Please stay strong! I know you are tired... but you can and WILL get better! I believe in you! The world believes in you!!! Stay strong sweetie!! I am sending lots of prayers your way!!
ReplyDeleteAll my love,
Sarah in Colorado
Praying from Florida!!!
ReplyDeletePrayers, prayers and more prayers. Bella baby keep fighting!
ReplyDeleteTina in NJ
Oh my gosh :( Special prayers for sweet bella. How incredibly scary. Oh sweet girl, please keep fighting.
ReplyDeleteDear lord, please, call on you in a time of great need. Protect little bella and help her to heal. Help her to improve and grow strong, we lift her to you lord and we know that through you all things are possible. Please lord. Please help heal this beautiful child. In jesus name we pray, amen.
Love Karen in az
Tim and family, I never check this till late at night, but something told me to check on Bella this afternoon.
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for her as I'm typing, so please excuse any errors.
Please God pull little Bella thru this if this is your will.
I know that God doesn't always answer our prayers the way that we want him to, but I really hope that he does this time. I think Bella has so much to teach the world. I know her little body is in so much pain, but I feel she has a strong will. I will continue to pray and think about her all day, please keep us posted. Thank you so much for sharing her with me. Carla Spradlin, Portsmouth, Ohio
Baby Bella!!!
ReplyDeleteGods' hands and the shadows of innumerable angel wings have guided you back into the arms of your family and those who love you... reminding all of us of his presence in you and the strength he has gifted your earthly domain!
Amongst all other feelings you have, please feel blessed to have him holding you close to his heart...Just like your parents and sister continue to do: every moment of each day
Love Grant
Dear Precious Bella
ReplyDeleteI have never commented before but have visited often and pray for you and your sweet family. You are perfectly and wonderfully made, just as God intended. I pray that He holds you and your family in perfect peace. Praying and trusting God for a miracle.
L. Lane
Lord,
ReplyDeleteWe come to you right now on behalf of the Ringgold's. Lord, continue to touch BElla in a most amazing ways!!! Give her strength, give Tim, Ang and ALi strength!! Wrap your heavenly arms around them. Help them to get through this day triumphantly!! We ask this in Jesus sweet name and EXPECT the miracle you are working in Bella!!!
AMEN
Michelle in KCMO
Something made me check your blog during the day today..i gasped out loud when i read. Please Bella stay strong. Praying for her strength and sending your family love and hope.
ReplyDeleteJenny
Bella I'm praying. Lord, You know what this child needs more than we do. Help her please! Hold this family in Your loving embrace. Give them peace of mind and heart. We thank You for all You have done and for all You will do. Amen.
ReplyDeleteStill praying,
Mandy
Bella- Sweet baby...I was being pulled to check your page. I never expected an update from your daddy. Baby girl hang in there and fight with everything you have and in return I will pray with all I have. I know you are tired. Your journey has been long. You have so many people that love you...always remember that. You are one of the strongest little girls I know. Hugs and kisses and bunches of love as always baby girl. XOXOX
ReplyDeleteDenise WI
I felt my heart stop when I read your facebook update! I am in complete shock over this turn of events. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let us know if you need ANYTHING! We'd love to come and play with Ali if you need to find something for her to do while you spend time with Bella. Thank you for sharing this information with us so we can support and pray for Bella through this.
ReplyDeleteDear Bella,
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for you and your family. You are an amazing, strong little girl. Please know I think of you often and am sending positive loving energy.
Jen Nelson
Santa Ana, CA
Dearest Bella,
ReplyDeleteI just want you to know that I asked all my guardian angels to be with you... I even reminded my Grandma not to squeeze your hand too tight :) Grandpa is wonderful, you'll love feeling his warmness. Michael is amazing, he was my best friend growing up, and Tana was a nurse, so maybe she can watch over the nurses and doctors too. Mary Eve and Christabella might not say much, but they are very sweet angels. You are sooo loved Bella. You mean so much to so many.
Tanya
Bella, I wanted to check on you this afternoon, just in case. There were tears in my eyes just reading what your daddy wrote. Please know you are so, so loved...you have touched so many hearts. I know this has been the hardest time, the worst time for you. Thanks for reminding us that life is unfair, and difficult, and that you just cannot take any moment for granted. Stay strong, Bella...I think we all have more to learn from you.
ReplyDeleteLove, Lisa
Praying for Sweet Bella and continued strength for you guys. I just can't imagine how incredibly hard this all is. Praying, praying, praying. I wish I knew better words to say. Love you guys!
ReplyDeletePraying, praying, praying for your beautiful blessing!
ReplyDeleteBella,
ReplyDeleteThe same goes for me, I don't know why I checked on you now but I will be thinking of you for the rest of the day. Keep fighting Bella, you can do it!! See you tomorrow.
Lisa Gavigan
NY
Prayers that God wraps you all in his arms and holds on tight. I'll be thinking about all of you all day.
ReplyDelete-Molly
Chapman '07
Praying whole~heartedly.
ReplyDeleteSending lots and lots of hugs and love. I checked because I have set up alerts with my blogs updates.
ReplyDeleteMolly in BC
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ReplyDeleteI have tears in my eyes Bella that you made it over another hurdle. Keep fighting, God is watching over you and he knows how hard you are working to get better. Keep fighting the fight.
ReplyDeleteDarcie in CT
Seriously...there should be a like button for comments. I just read some of the most beautiful comments...the tears are flowing. It seems there was also a force working to get Bellas team praying and thinking positive thoughts. Look how many people felt pulled to come to Bellas page.
ReplyDeleteDenise WI
Just received an instant message from one of my coworkers telling me to check the blog. Bella, all of us who work with your mommy are praying for you and thinking about you way more than work today.
ReplyDeleteAngela Ulrich
Dublin, Ohio
Don't give up Bella! Some ti,es we just need a jump start to get us going again, stay strong...Hellas family...you too stay strong. Prayers your way! I will be thinking And praying for you today Bella...we all are rooting for you...keep it up sweetie!
ReplyDeleteAmanda from Colorado
Sorry Bellas family it was supposed to read...ipads automatically change EVERYTHiNG!
ReplyDeleteAmanda from Colorado
Praying for sweet Bella and her sweet family - may the Lord bless you and keep you.
ReplyDeleteKelly from Birmingham, AL
Dear Baby Girl, What Are You Doing??? DO NOT scare us like this, sweet baby. You have caused many hearts here in internet space to stop beating!! Child, hang on. Hang ON!! You still have a lot of things to do yet with your life! You have all those docs baffled but God isn't baffled at all. He saw this day before you were even born.
ReplyDeletePraying, still praying. Carole
Come on, Bella. You can do it, sweetheart! I spent my lunchtime at work today searching for a butterfly christmas ornament for your Christmas tree this year. Then I thought I would double check I hadn't missed a blog entry. Your daddy posted one and asked for love and support from all of your supporters around the world. Well, we're sending it, honey! Know that you are loved and treasured - and that no one loves you more than your Mommy, Daddy and Sister Ali.
ReplyDeleteIn prayer...deep...deep in prayer...
ReplyDeleteKathryn Farris, Kansas City, MO
Praying for Miss Bella today and everyday. Hope this will be a turnaround for her, in the right direction. She seems to be a strong little girl and we are all praying that she stays that way.
ReplyDeleteFight baby girl. Fight. Praying for you in Jackson, Mississippi.
ReplyDeleteMy beautiful Bella: Hang in there baby girl. You can do this and beat this awful disease. You are an incredible little girl and we all love you so much.
ReplyDeleteI will be saying extra prayers for you today. Love and lots of hugs and kisses. Love Leah's Nana
Sweet Bella. Every night our family prays for you like you are one of our own. In so many ways, your family has become part of our family. When Daylon was born I never dreamed I would end up with such children as part of my family yet here you both are. I don't comment much because it's so hard for me to express my emotions but today I needed to tell you that we love you, little girl. We are praying so hard for you, especially today of all days. May the Lord bless you and keep you.
ReplyDelete-Jessica Edling (Daylon's aunt) in Corona, CA
Bella, I just found your blog today. On your 100th day of life. Today may be your toughest day - but prove to us all that you are the toughest fighter! So many are praying for you - hang in there baby girl and fight with all that you've got! Sending prayers, peace and strength from North Carolina!
ReplyDeleteOk. Even I'm now praying.
ReplyDeleteLove Lolly
Tim,
ReplyDeleteI keep coming back here hoping for news. In the meantime, I am just gaining strength from all the amazing words pouring in from round the world that I am reading here as the minutes pass.
I noticed that, in my hasty attempt to send you words as quickly as possible earlier today, I got my pronouns all mixed up in my message to you and I described you as Bella's daughter! I need to pay more attention to the lessons in patience that Miss B is teaching me! But I am looking forward to the day when Bella herself can read all these amazing messages herself - and then she'll have a little chortle about her dad being described as her daughter.
Oh, Bella, keep going, sweetheart.
Jane (with a grammar book open on my knee and big hopes in my heart)
Special prayers for Bella going up. You've got the fight in you - anyone who reads your blog knows that. Keep fighting!
ReplyDeleteLexington, KY
I was tipped off to your blog over the weekend and I late one night I sat and read it all from the first post and have continued to check in on you each day. The love your family has for that sweet little girl is inspiring.
ReplyDeleteI am sad to read todays events but pray that God is holding Bella in his hands as she grows stronger to show us all that she has a lot of living left to do.
I'll be thinking of and praying for all of you.
I've just recieved a text from Lolly telling me to check the blog. I prayed many times today for Bella but now even more!
ReplyDeleteTim and Ang my heart is with you .
Love, prayers, peace, hugs,strength,patience,kisses and blessings for all of you.
Mariana,UK
Ohhhh what a little sweetheart Bella is!!!! Stay strong and know that love is pouring in from everywhere. She is in good hands, and always will be. After all, Mommy and Daddy's hands (and smooches) are the most cherished! :)
ReplyDeleteMy prayers are with you sweet Bella.
ReplyDeleteWhat a tough little angel! prayers and lifting her up to God! Stay strong.
ReplyDeleteGod's BEST blessings and all of you!! Deb from Mi.
ReplyDeleteI too don't usually log on until late evening...but really felt as though I should early. May God give you strength and I pray wisdom for each medical personnel that comes in contact with you. You are an amazing little girl that has touched the lives of so many.
ReplyDeleteMany Hugs!
Amanda in Florida
Keep fighting the good fight Bella. You're leading people to their faith. You've already given so many hope. I pray that God wraps you all in His love and you feel His presence soothe you. The presence of God watches over you, Where you are, So is God.
ReplyDeleteIn prayer, Traci, Alabama
I pray pray pray!!!! Beautiful Bella, hang in there! Big HUG
ReplyDeleteI just signed up to walk the CHOC Walk for Bella on Sunday! Stay strong little lady!
ReplyDeleteBella, you are truly a miracle! Keep up that fighting attitude! You are going to make it through this!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Karen
Hi Bella,
ReplyDeleteKeep fighting sweet girl! You are so strong. I can't write much as I have my two little ones (Andrew, 4 and Reid, 14 months) wrangling at my feet but I will be sending loads of prayers ALL night. Soon it will be you and Ali playing -- I can see it clearly just as I see my own two sons now.
You are a warrior! You are so loved. You have so much life left to live. You have so many butterflies to chase. You have so many marshmallows to roast. You have so many Christmas mornings to wake up to. You have so many words to learn. You have so many books to read. You will do ALL these things and so much more. You will win this battle!
Love and hugs,
Kelly in Tampa, FL
"God will not permit any troubles to come upon us, unless He has a specific
ReplyDeleteplan by which great blessing can come out of the difficulty."
Peter Marshall
Keep it up Bella.
ReplyDeleteLove and Prayers
Russ, Jen, Cody, Casey, & Celeste
I don't know what else to say that hasn't already been said. I'm so sorry and glad that Bella rebounded back. She is always in my thoughts and prayers. I will put extra force into them today.
ReplyDeleteMemory-Texas
Sweet Bella. Hang in there. You are FIERCE.
ReplyDeleteAnna Marie
Bella ~
ReplyDeleteYou are such a strong little girl. Your strength comes from our Heavenly Father. This was not your time to go. Don't give up the fight, no matter how much you are hurting. You are an inspiration to so many people.
God is doing great things through you and your journey.
Tell your mommy and daddy to read you the verse in John 9:3 "but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life."
God Bless,
Emily in Austin, TX
Nothing from me except an AMEN to all the previous comments and prayers.
ReplyDeleteKeep you all - especially Miss B - close in heart and covered with prayers.
Praying for healing,
Susan
A friend in NC
Dear Lord, Please help us all to have faith that will move mountains. Loving you always Bella. Laura
ReplyDeleteGermany
Dear Bella,
ReplyDeleteWe are all fighting for you. Keep fighting baby girl...you can do it. There are so many people who love you and who know you can BEAT THIS. Stay strong (all of you). We are praying for you and thinking about you today as always.
Amy (and Hudson and Truman)
Yikes. I saw the facebook update just now when I woke up. Keep fighting Bella!
ReplyDeleteJess
Chicago, IL
Oh Bella - I literally gasped when I read this post. I'm not sure why I checked for a post this afternoon as I usually stay up late to check in, but obviously, there was a reason for it. I have been reading this blog for a couple of months now, but have never posted (I have never posted on any blog - I guess I am just more of the lurker type.) Anyway, please, sweet Bella, keep on fighting. You have amazed everyone with your strength and have been such a source of inspiration to SO MANY people! The world is certainly a better place because of YOU. Bella, you are so very special. I think of you many times throughout my day, hoping that you are getting better each day. Please know, sweet Bella, that you are one strong little girl who has so much to show the world, and I, for one, CAN NOT WAIT to see!!
ReplyDeleteYour Friend in Texas,
Debbie
Hang in there Bella, stay strong and fight, fight, fight! I learned about you from Payton's mom and I want you to know I am praying for you and your family. Love, hugs and kisses to you from Oxford Alabama!
ReplyDeleteSusan Jones
Hang in there sweet baby!!! Keeping you all in my prayers today and everyday!! Lots of love from Huntsville, Alabama!
ReplyDeleteBella, I have faith that this morning was just a small hurtle in your miracle journey. I want to let you know that my entire family and extended family are praying for you. I have asked my daughter and all her friends at her school to pray for you as well. You are an amazing little girl. We all know that, especially our dear Lord. -Julie Little
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Bella,
ReplyDeleteGod sent you back to your mommy and daddy and all of us that know you and love you. You are not done with your work here on earth. Fight strong Beautiful, we are all fighting behind the scenes for you
Keep Fighting Baby Bella. We Love you and all our love and prayers are with you today. This made me cry when I read your Daddy's blog today. God please perform a miracle for precious Baby Bella. Please encircle her and her family and give them confort, strength and lots of love. We are praying all the time for you and We Love You .
ReplyDeleteAll Our Love;
Myrna & Dwight CA
I am praying for you. You are in my mind Bella.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Sandra (Portugal)
Lots of LOVE AND PRAYERS from the McLaughlin Family in CA. Please please please stay strong little Bella. We love you!! You are such an amazing little girl. I know you can get thru this.
ReplyDeleteAll my love,
Amber McLaughlin
Keep fighting Bella. We all love you so very much. My love and prayers are with all of you today.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Grandma Carolyn
Thoughts and Prayers are with you
ReplyDeleteas you face each new day--
Praying that God's healing touch
will send good health your way.
Keep fighting Bella!
Keira - CT
Bella, Ang, Tim, and Ali...Grandma Carolyn just gave me the update...praying so hard for that MIRCLE, that only God can provide.
ReplyDeleteMatthew 11:26-20 "Then Jesus said, 'Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light."
MARINER'S CHURCH
10-10-10
GOD'S PROVIDENCE
With Love
Adrienne
Huntington Beach, CA
Hang in there baby Girl! We are all praying for you.
ReplyDeleteBella,
ReplyDeleteI am praying for strength and healing for your little heart and body. Show the world what a miracle child you are!
Tim and Ang, I hope this verse gives you some comfort and peace. "But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." 2 Corinthians 12:9
Prayers continually lifted up for y'all in Virginia!
Love,
Carrie
stay strong bella!! you have the fight in you, we all know it! you are constantly proving us wrong, keep up the fight! we love you and are praying for you little girl!! keep that heart pumping! we love you!!!
ReplyDeleteamber
humboldt, ia
Keep fighting, Bella. Keep fighting, Tim. You have so much more to give this world, the pair of you. Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteBecca xxx - sending love, strength and solidarity all the way from Manchester UK
I was not able to read your blog this am, I had to take my mother for a one day surgery and it was a 2 hour early morning drive. I came home to check on Bella and was surprised. Hang in there Bella, you do have more to teach. I am listening. I hope everyone else is also.
ReplyDeleteThe Cooley family.
Many good thoughts and prayers to sweet Bella and your family Tim. Bella, you are our sunshine here in cloudy Utah.
ReplyDeleteLove,
The Norton Family
Dear Sweet Bella, we have you and your family in our prayers today. You keep fighting little one and we'll keep praying. You are so very special in God's eyes and he still has plans for you. You are a miracle! The faith of your mom and dad is an encouragement to me and others.
ReplyDeletedearest Bellagirl;
ReplyDeletekeep your chin up and heart strong and you will prevail. God is holding you up and will continue to do as he wishes, however the rest of us are praying very strongly.
Love the hat and socks, by the way.total sock envy
love from wisconsin
May The Lord bless you and keep you.
ReplyDeleteMay the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you.
May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.
I have heard this verse from Numbers countless times. Many prayers for you and sweet Bella in this hard time.
Oh sweet Bella .... I hope your Daddy can read you all these messages and you can feel the strength and love being sent to you.
ReplyDeleteYou are all in my thoughts and I pray that never happens again.
Praying for you my sweet Bella Doll...as my heart aches, my faith strengthens....please LORD, hear our prayers!!!
ReplyDeleteLove you sweet Bella Doll,
Xoxoxoxoxoxo
Nicole B
Oh sweet baby, I have chills from your daddy's last post. You are an amazing fighter and we all LOVE you. Can you feel the love radiating out from all of us? I hope your mom, dad and sister can feel it too. be strong, baby girl, be strong. You are our teacher in so many ways.. who's heart starts again on it's own after 10 minutes? Yours! Our miracle child. LOVE, LOVE LOVE,
ReplyDeleteEmily
Ft Lauderdale, FL
Oh baby girl, hold strong, I know you are so very tired, you can do it, you have again and again proved them all wrong. Sending all my love and strength your way. May God cradel you with warmth and comfort and heal your body.
ReplyDeleteLisa
Houston, Tx
Bella... honey... keep fighting. I just know your work isn't done yet. Love and hugs from Milwaukee.
ReplyDeleteTracy
Oh, sweet girl. I've been reading your story and praying for you for months; I've never commented before but think of you every day. Sending love and strength to you from Boston.
ReplyDelete-Christine
Whil my first post was to beg the lord to spare her. Praying for her healing, it came to me sitting her we also very much need to thank god for performing the miracle of keeping her here. That the lord is all that keeps bella or any of us here, and that he must have bella very close to him right now.
ReplyDeleteDear heavenly father I humbly thank you for the miracle that is little anabella, I thank you for keeping her on earth with us here who so desperately need her. Tim has put many times that bella is being supported by us, but the faith of many is also due to no small part to little bella. We ask you lord to continue to be on bella's side, to continue to help her heal and thank you for the miracle in which you've performed today. In jesus's name we pray, amen
"the world breaks everyone, and afterwards, some are strong at the broken places-Ernest hemingway.
Karen in AZ
Tim,
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure what made me click on to Bella's blog just now but I was shocked at what happened today. I'm been praying for Bella, you, Angelique, and Ali for a long time but I've never sent a comment. So many of your blogs have touched me in a way that is really hard for me to put into words. There are probably hundreds of people that would like to wrap their arms around the four of you right now. Bella is a FIGHTER and extra prayers will be said for your wonderful family tonight.
Rachel (Baton Rouge, La.)
Dearest Bella,
ReplyDeleteI am praying for you and your family. May the God of Love continue His loving and healing for you - and for your family. May your sweet breath and your family's loving words be heard in your heart and in the heart of God. I pray that you may find the strength of a gentle spring rain - on-going, persistent, and even - to breathe in and out, in and out. I pray that God gives you bravery - the kind of brave it takes to step into a clear stream of water - even though you don't know quite how deep it is. And I pray for your caregivers, your nurses, doctors, aides, pharmacists and insurance administrators - that they know compassion, caring and healing - with each decision they make. And know that I hold your family in my heart - and in my prayers - that they may be comforted in the darkest of nights and in the brightest of days. By your smiles, by your breathe and by your love they, your family, gather strength - and by your family's love you too shall know God's goodness and strength. In Peace, In Bravery and in Love, may you hear my prayers for you and may they help you to heal.
Sweet Bella,
ReplyDeleteHang in there, baby girl!! You are so strong and I am simply amazed by you!!
Praying for you and your sweet family in Alabama!!
My first time commenting, I check every morning when I wake up, but today felt like I should check mid-day. My daughter and I have been following your blog for months and thinking of Bella. Hang in there, don't stop believing in miracles. Thinking of your whole family right now, and forever.
ReplyDeleteRebecca
I read your blog first thing every morning and our family has been praying for sweet Bella. HUGE, HUGE prayers going up for her right now. Much love to your whole family-
ReplyDeleteAmy in SC
Bella, We're all pulling for you TODAY in San Diego. You have all the love in the world surrounding you. You are beautiful. You are strong. You are perfect in every way.
ReplyDeleteKeep fighting, Bella! You are amazing and precious and so, so strong! Hang in there, sweet girl!
ReplyDeleteAll my love,
Allie
(from Australia)
Dear God,
ReplyDeleteBless You for the miracle You are working in Bella. It is through Your love and Your strength that Bella is continuing to be a light to so many around the world. Lord, I am praising You right now for keeping Your arms around Bella, keeping her safe, and proving to everyone that nobody is done until You say so - and Bella is definitely NOT done. I pray that You will wrap Bella in Your love and healing. Lift her up on all the prayers being given up in her honor all around the world. Thank You for the miracle we are all witnessing in Bella.
In Your name, Amen.
Dear Bella,
You are such a fighter. Keep on fighting - we're all behind you. I had a longer letter to you planned, but I'll save it for tomorrow, because tonight I'm going to keep praying for your strength and health. I love you, Bella, and I'm just one of many.
Your friend,
Sarah in Michigan
Bella ... Bella ... Bella - You are so very precious to us and I am praying for you baby girl. I don't usually check in until morning but you have been on my heart all day and I checked when I got home from work. Upholding you and your wonderful family in prayer. May our precious Father keep you strong. Love and hugs to you all ... GMA Alice in Acton, California
ReplyDeletePraying for you and your sweet sweet Bella.
ReplyDeleteWe are praying with all of our hearts for you Princess Bella. You can make it through this, you are destined for big things in life. Not just anyone can do what you were sent here to do, it will take a soul with the strength to withstand anything placed in its way. You will get through this and you will thrive and shine. There is nothing that you can't do. We believe in you Princess Bella. *heart hugs*
ReplyDeleteOMGosh, what a shock to see that. I'm not sure what made me check your blog because I always check in the morning but I'm so glad I did. I'm sending my prayers right now. Hope for a good update in the morning. Your friend from the UP of Michigan.
ReplyDeleteWOW. There must be something bigger down the road for Miss Bella that God wasn't ready for her. I will say loads of prayers for her and you and Ang and Ali and the rest of your family tonight and always.
ReplyDeletePlease keep us posted.
With much love and many, many prayers.
We're praying for God's strength and healing to be poured into Bella. We're praying for the Holy Spirit wrap all of you up in the amazing power of agape, divine love. She too will overcome this!
ReplyDeleteWith love and prayers,
Kim and family
Orange, CA
Dear Precious Bella,
ReplyDeleteWe have all been praying for you to keep fighting and get well. My prayer for you today has been for you and God to decide when enough is enough. We will always love you, precious girl!
Nanny Sheila and Grandpa Ralph
Baby girl, doing it your own way--as usual! You are surrounded by love my sweet, hang in darling, hang in.
ReplyDeleteRinggold Family,
ReplyDeleteI just updated myself and am so saddened by this mornings news. I myself have witnessed the strength that little miss Bella has. Tim I know you're right the professor is not done teaching the world. You all are in my thoughts and prayers always. I feel so blessed to be a part of Bella's care team!
Love Nurse Diana
P.S. Love the new hat and socks! She ROCKS them!
Oh Dear sweet girl. God have MERCY on this sweet baby and her family. Fight baby girl FIGHT!! Tears.
ReplyDeleteOh,praying, praying, praying!!!!!! Fight, Bella, fight!
ReplyDeleteNancy in Colorado
Bella, sweetheart, please stay strong. You are getting better, day by day, second by second. As long as you are still fighting, we will be there alongside you, cheering you on until you cross the finish line! But if it is all too much, please know that your tiny little life has hugely impacted this world, and will continue to do so.
ReplyDeleteBella, you are an amazing fighter keep it up. Prayers for you from Ohio.
ReplyDeleteTim, I've been thinking about Bella the whole day. ...still praying for good news. Russ F & fam.
ReplyDeleteBaby girl, we're praying for you in Atlanta! You continue to amaze me with your strength. I pray you have a much easier night!
ReplyDeleteMuch love,
Angela
May God be with you and your family. What an amazingly strong little girl Bella is and the strength you and your family has is never ending. Bella is teaching all of us an amazing life lesson - faith! My prayers are with all of you. God Bless.
ReplyDeleteLisa
California
That's right Bella you have come way to far to give up now. You are a fighter girl and that makes me so proud of you. You Will get through this you have too. One day Daddy and Mommy will be sitting down telling you about this journey and you won't believe it. You are such an inspiration to all.
ReplyDeleteI came across this blog a while back, when I was looking for some support for my son who was born at 26 weeks and was clinging to life. It felt like we would take one step forward and 100 back. However after 3.5 months in the NICU my little man made it home. We are still having medical issues and an up coming kidney surgery but all in all thanks to Bella and your family i am able to be positive. I know that we are dealing with 2 very different conditions but I want you to know that i think and pray for all of you everyday as i can't imagine what it is like to go through EB every moment of your lives. Bella you are truly an inspiration to my family and many others and I thank you for all the things you have taught me and all that you continue to teach me. I LOVE you baby girl hugs and kisses. Keep fighting no matter how hard it gets you are going to beat this.
Donna Gee
Woodstock, Ontario, Canada
donnagee2004@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteBella, Get well soon... will pray for u in Singapore...
ReplyDeleteSherri & family
Sending love, prayers, good thoughts and hugs from Wisconsin!
ReplyDeleteI have been following you sweet girl and think of you often. Stay strong, continue to amaze everyone, and show the world what you're made of! We love you!! HUGS!!
Renee, WI
First time commenting here. I have been following sweet Bella's story since before her transplant. I wanted to offer up some encouragment to this precious little girl. Bella you are such a little fighter! You have taught so many people lessons!! Keep fighting sweet thing!! Prayers to all!!
ReplyDeleteMichele in Michigan
Sweet Bella, my heart was heavy to hear your not feeling well. You are a very strong and brave little girl. Dont give up yet because we, sweet Bella, have NOT given up on you. Rest sweet baby girl, rest.
ReplyDeleteLove and Prayers,
Mary, Jeff, Lainey, Nick, and Gabe
Omaha, NE
First time commenter but long time follower. Just wanted to let you know that I constantly have your Bella in my mind and am praying for you and your family through these rough times.
ReplyDeleteCristina
A college student from TX
Bella,
ReplyDeletePraying for you.. Come on little one fight fight fight.. YOu can and will do this..
Christy from Mount Gilead
I've been reading and following sweet Bella's journey for weeks, but I haven't commented, because I don't have anything profound to say, or an inspring story, or any advice.
ReplyDeleteI came here tonight, and my heart broke into a million tiny pieces, and I prayed as hard as I could for precious Bella and your family. I know she'll pull through this. That little one is a fighter, and such an inspiration.
Heather in Kansas.
Hello!
ReplyDeleteFirst time commenter here as well, but avid follower! Bella, you never have ceased to amaze me. Sending thoughts and prayers your way, in the knowledge that God has a plan and holds you in his hands. Just wanted to share my support for you and your family...
Sheri
North Carolina Teaching Student
I'm praying for you baby girl! I pray God gives you the strength to pull through this. I pray that one day you and your Mommy and Daddy and sister will look back and see how much you've grown and how far you've come. Hang in there sweetheart!
ReplyDeletePraying for you all, Ringgold Family!
Edinboro, PA
Ringgolds,
ReplyDeleteMy heart breaks at the news... I am so blessed to have gotten to come in on an off shift last evening to care for Sweet Miss Bella. We sure did enjoy Baby Einstein last night :-) Like Diana I am honored to have been a part of hers and the whole family's life! Love & prayers,
Nurse Melissa
Praying for precious Bella in Chicago!
ReplyDeletegod bless y'all
ReplyDeletesusan
w-s,nc
Bella keep fighting. Praying for you and your family. You are an amazing girl and you have a lot of strength. God will pull you through this and you will be able to look back one day and say that I was born with this rare skin condition, but when they brought me home from the hospital, it went away. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!!
ReplyDeleteI love you all and have never met you. Bella you are so strong and have taught me so much about what is truley important in life!
ReplyDeleteI have followed your blog since Bella had the BMT. I've never posted a comment but today I saw your post and had to do it.
ReplyDeleteBella, you are a wonderful brave little baby... Be strong! you have a wonderful family not only there with you but also all around the world caring for you and hoping that you get better.
I do not pray, but today I am praying for you and your family.
Tim, you and your family are truly out of this world. Stay strong for Bella.
Bea
I commented earlier and it didn't post.
ReplyDeleteSweet, Sweet Bella,
I was out of town this weekend but still made sure I checked in every day to see how you were doing. Even though I saw last night's update, Bella was heavy on my mind today and I felt compelled to check the blog this afternoon when we got home (knowing your daddy only posts in the evening). I was blown away to see what you went through today. You're determined to show those doctor's that medicine isn't everything, aren't you??? :) With tears filling my eyes, I immediately began to pray for God to give you and your mommy and daddy and big sister comfort, strength, peace and love. I pray with everything that is in me. You have changed my life, sweet Bella. How amazing will it be the day you awaken fully with all of your organs working perfectly and with beautiful skin?!?! I think you properly showed the doctor's today to NEVER give up on Miss Anabella Ringgold!!! :) You're not done with this world! You just needed to reboot your computer to get everything restarted so you can run at your best!!! :) I'm anxiously awaiting your daddy's update for the rest of your day. I'm praying he'll say you were sitting up and watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. :) Praying for you sweet girl!
Much love and many hugs for the Ringgold family,
Becky (a mommy in Virginia Beach, Virginia)
Keep fighting, Bella! I am praying for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI refuse to believe this, I'm in shock. Please hang in there Bella. All my thoughts and prayers are directed to you right now, and all night. God, please hold Bella tight, at least until she is strong enough to get through this. That's all we ask!
ReplyDeleteBecky
Sweet Bella! I thought of you today when my little Henry and I were watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. We pray for you every night at bedtime. You are a fighter and an inspiration to many. We know you can do this!
ReplyDeleteJeff, Heather and Henry
Bella, You are so important to so many people. Please know you have a world rooting for you and praying for you baby girl! Keep going strong and defying/confounding the doctors. You can do it and I know God is surrounding you and your precious family. You are a miracle.
ReplyDeleteAll my love and fervent prayers,
Karla
Nashville, TN
Praying for all of you tonight... more passionately than ever. Bella, you HAVE to beat this!! Fight on, precious girl!
ReplyDeleteHugs and prayers, all around!
ReplyDelete~Susie
Irvine CA
Tim and family....
ReplyDeleteI just logged on and read your update..and I was just brought to tears...I wish I had something mgical to say but I'm out of words...
Fight Bella fight...Don't give up..you are so close...we all need you ...Your strength and courage inspire me... Sending extra prayers of strength and peace your way and knowledge to all the physicians involved in her care..may they work a miracle....Hugs to you all.
john, Beth, Casey (rdeb)and family......
Sending love, prayers and positive thoughts your way.
ReplyDeleteOh sweet bella my four year old named LeAnna said a sweet prayer for you tonight "God Bless Mommy, God Bless Daddy, God Bless Bro, God Bless Baby Bella and help her skin get all better, and God Bless me". Hope these words give all of the family great encouragement to keep fighting.
ReplyDeleteDear sweet Bella, hang in there honey! I am sending love and hope, faith and strength. You are such an inspiration, once again...10 minutes and you hit the reset button...simply amazing! I know you and your family must be oh so tired and scared. But I think God's plan for you is not nearly over, so be strong little one. We are all out here with you, we believe in you, and we won't leave you. I am so honored to be a tiny part of the miracle of your life...blessings Bella, beautiful baby girl, I love you with all that I am.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts & prayers are with you all.
ReplyDeleteI check on you Miss Bella before I leave of an evening, knowing that it is not time for your daddy to have a post up about you. Wow what a post about you. Now having a beating heart and breathing are two important parts of being alive here on this earth.
ReplyDeleteGod I am here with another request for Miss Bella who has had trouble today. Please continue healing Miss Bella's body. Thank you for allowing her to teach each of us to call on you daily for help. Thank you. sg-KS
Dear Bella, I don't post often, but I check in with you every night. I even signed up to be a bone marrow donor - the kit should be here tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteI posted a quote a couple of days ago from Winnie the Pooh - you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. That goes for your parents too.
My daughter is going to be a butterfly for halloween. She has purple wings and a sparkly tutu (the phrase "less is more" is not applicable around our house!). Her costume makes me think of you. Next year, I bet you will have a fabulous costume.
Hang in there Bella. You are teaching lots of people (doctors too) what it means to fight, to love, to live. You are strong little one, and you can get through this.
Love from WA.
I miss you already, sweet girl.
ReplyDeleteLove from home. Lots.
I have no words to express my thoughts. My heart cries out to our heavenly Father that He would heal Bella's body, mind and spirit.
ReplyDeleteBarbara (and AJ, RDEB, two years old)
Rochester, MN
Dear Ringgold family - you truely have inspired me as a mother, wife, sister, friend... I'm so sorry for what you had to endure. Bella has truely been an inspiration to me and to many. I hope that you can find peace and know that she is flying high in the sky with her butterfly wings. What has Bella taught me? She taught me that just when you think you know everything about how a medication works, a patient will teach you that you have just started to learn. She challenged my pharmacy mind in many ways. I could not for the life of me keep her cyclosporine level in check. She kept me thinking. I wish you all the best and will miss seeing you around. Take care! Cathie (5D pharmacist)
ReplyDeleteNo other words than prayers and hugs .. get better sweet girl.
ReplyDeleteI just followed over from another EB blog (Jonah I think) Anyway I spent the day reading all of the back posts and when I caught up I saw your most current one. I am so saddened but heartened at the same time and know that we (my family and I) are sending prayers your way.
ReplyDeleteMay the God of peace that passes all understanding hold you tight in His grip tonight.
-Sarah (Dave, Zachary and Emelia)
Minneapolis
Stay strong, little girl. Keep the big fight.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you all.
ReplyDeletePrayers that this is just one more bump on the road.
ReplyDeleteGuess we know who is really in control, huh???? Oh my how we here on earth must give our lives over to a loving and wise God. We take a breath, let it out, look up in wonder and ask, "okay, what next, Lord?" Praying for your strength to let Him do His thing for Bella (whatever the heck that is!)
ReplyDeleteMary
Praying for you sweet Bella!
ReplyDeletePrayers for the entire family.
ReplyDeleteScottie
Be strong, little Bella. I know you can overcome this. love, mari
ReplyDeleteTim,
ReplyDeleteThis is my first time commenting but I've been reading, praying and sending all my best wishes and intentions for quite a long time. My heart pours out to you and your family.
Keep on fighting little Bella angel!!
Lots of love from South America.
Nancy
Your friend in Montevideo, Uruguay
I sat next door to dear sweet Bella today praying, worrying, fretting and grasping to find the right words to speak to you when I saw you in the halls. I became so frustrated at the inadequacies of the human language today. There just aren't words to express the heartache and sorrow I feel for you all tonight. And knowing that the deep ache I feel in my heart for Miss Bella is but a mere shadow of what is heavy in your hearts tonight. As the day draws to a close though, I knew that I would be remiss to let it pass wihtout saying something.
ReplyDeleteFrom the moment I first saw Bella at the RMH I was absolutely captivated by her. What a wonderful gift God chose to share with you, and you chose to share with us. So many people all the world over will always carry a part of Bella in their hearts. And I am sure I am not the only one that will think of her everytime I see a butterfly! I pray that the love that Bella has inspired in so many of us reaches out and comforts you tonight.
Praying hard for you Bella! Tim, Angelique, and Allie... I'm praying for you too. Stay strong. Much love from Indianapolis.
ReplyDeleteIt's Jane, back again. Hope I'm not misinterpreting the words of Marsha (Elizabeth's mom), which seem to indicate something I'm not really willing to contemplate. Hope I've got the wrong end of the stick...
ReplyDeletePost by marsha is making my heart sink :(
ReplyDeletepray for the ringgolds tonight.....
ReplyDeletesusan
w-s, nc
You are in my prayers, my thoughts and my everything. May you feel God's arms wrapped tightly around you holding you up, carrying you all.
ReplyDeleteReading the posts from Marsha and the nurses and pharmacists. Oh no... I really hope I am misinterpreting this!
ReplyDeleteI just logged on hoping for an early evening update. Was not expecting this. Bella...I'm rooting for you, pulling for you, praying for you.
ReplyDeleteLove from Dallas.
oh my! i was so busy today i didn't check back after catching up first thing in the morning! sending tons of prayers your way! be strong bella, you can push through this bump in the road!
ReplyDeleteDarci and Jack (16 months)
Pittsburg, KS
Dearest Ringgolds,
ReplyDeleteI poured my heart out and I don't think in my sadness that I hit the right key to post it. I will end with my last sentence to you. I send my heart to you with love, Greenie
My heart stopped when I read this! I hope everything is alright.
ReplyDeleteLove and prayers, Lyn - Oxford,PA
Oh Sweet Bella....
ReplyDeleteTim, you are so wrapped in love tonight. I hope you and Ang and Ali can feel it.
Thinking and praying for you all. We love you guys!
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ReplyDeleteNOOOOO! C'mon Bella! You beautiful sweet girl. The rest of my evening is devoted to thinking and praying for you.
ReplyDeleteSweetie, you can pull through this and have the most wonderful life.
Kim from California.
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