Ella Catherine

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This is Lala




Lala is my little sister who scares me because sometimes I see her across the room and think its myself. I call her lala because she has the ability to escape into her own little world. 

I am so proud to be her big sister. 

Ella has a heart of light and determination. She’s never to old to tell me she loves me. She still loves laying with my mom and watching movies. She doesn’t think she’s too cool for family. And I love it. 

Ella is a servant. She cares about others and strives to make a difference in the world. And I’ll say, her presence isn’t shy but very loud and you know she’s there. 

Ella is extremely smart and very athletic. It is amazing seeing a girl who’s in middle school excel. Not only does she shine in school and on the court/field but unlike many middle schoolers she knows who she is. Ella has never had a problem with figuring out who she is. She came into the world showing us who she was and hasn’t slowed down.

She’s amazing and has so much in store for herself. The world will be a better place because of her. She will forever be one of my best friends and amazing friends to others. Ella is the purest kind of friend. 

My hope for Ella as she begins high school is that she stays true to herself and never tries to become someone she’s not—continues to shine her light and amplify it—to be a friend to the one who need a friend—to find joy in the simple things—to continue pursuing the Lord—and to have fun. 

Ella you are loved by so many. I pray that you see how big of a blessing you are to our family. I love you lala. 
Just a girl who likes to crack some jokes, make you laugh, and loves her fam bam and friends.

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