On April 22, 2008 (Earth Day) my sister gave birth to a very special little lady. Introducing Bhaktin Ella Michele Rassman ki jaya!
Ella is what you might call a "high-maintenance" woman. Since the day she was born, she has commanded every minute of her family's attention, thoughts, and prayers. Our little Ella suffers from a blood disorder that is affecting her liver. Yet, since the diagnosis and with subsequent treatments, her blood counts have been steadily improving and her vitals are stronger than ever. We hope that by Mother's Day she will be ready to come home in her momma's loving arms. In the meantime, as Aunt Ali on duty, I have been visiting her daily and chanting cribside. We sing together and she has already responded favorably with a big grin to the promise of vegan tofu burgers when she gets a little older. When momma requested some homemade treats for the nurses in gratitude of their hard work, I quickly jumped at the service. Transcendental vegan granola bars, cookies, and banana bread have been distributed thus far. Please send your prayers and blessings that I may serve little Ella properly.
