The reason why EPW is MIA…

It’s impossible to know EPW without hearing something about her 5-year-old daughter Grace, who through her posts, pictures and cameo appearances in videos, we have all come to know and love.

Gracie in hospital

Yesterday, the lovely and most effervescent Miss Gracie PW was diagnosed with what doctors suspect is a juvenile pylocytic astrocytoma level 1 tumor in her cerebellum (for the technical details on diagnosis and treatment).

Today the 3cm tumor will be removed in a 6-hour surgery after which pathologists will examine the tumor to determine the course of treatment that follows.

As you can imagine this is devastating for both Elizabeth and Mark who both love her dearly and we’re asking people to send their prayers, wishes and healing energy to the little girl who has charmed us all with her joie de vivre and astute observations about life.

Please leave your prayers and wishes for Gracie in the comments below

Status update: Gracie is out of surgery and in recovery. It will be about an hour before she returns to her room to be with her parents and 3 or 4 hours before she wakes up.

The report from the surgeon is that she did great and the tumor came out fine and is consistent with his original thinking that it was a juvenile pylocytic astrocytoma (to be confirmed by pathology).

Elizabeth and Mark are grateful for all the comments and wishes and are deeply touched by the outpouring of love for their daughter.

Thank you all for keeping Gracie in your thoughts and prayers!

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  • Elizabeth - keeping Gracie and all of you in my prayers.
    Sharon
  • Here to say that your Gracie has new cheers and "Get'em girls" coming from a little pocket in the Adirondacks.
  • Elizabeth - Much love and healing prayers to you, Gracie, and Mark.
  • So glad to hear that everything went alright. It's tough when things happen to our little ones that we can't control.

    Much love and good vibes your way.
  • Michele M Tremblay
    Dear Elizabeth,
    Thank you for the update on your daughter. You are and will remain in my thoughts and prayers and in my heart. The strength that you all have shown in inspiring to witness.
    Bless you all.
    Michele Tremblay
  • Elizabeth, Mark and Gracie -- you are all in my prayers, and I'm sending healing vibes your way.

    Love,
    Lea
  • Thinking of you and Gracie... xo

    Thanks for sharing this with us Carla! I'm late to notice it but still have them both in my mind and prayers.
  • Praying and sending healing energy! ~~Jeanine
  • Felicity
    Sending huge hugs to Gracie, Elizabeth and Mark. We love you and our heart is with you.
  • My love and prayers to all of you.
  • Sending lots of prayers.
  • japmanbajaj
    oh my gosh, i was away for about a week. totally stayed off twitter.

    epw, sending tons of love. Like thousands of others, I'm a huge fan of yours and especially of Gracie's. I've mentioned before that she seems to be delivered by the hand of God. What an angel. Please give her tons of love, and sending you and Mark tons as well.
  • Annika Ek
    You are all in my thoughts and I am sending Gracie healing energy.
    Love & Light,
    Annika
  • Dear Gracie --
    You're fine,
    you can withstand anything,
    and so can your folks (or anyone) within your circle of white light.
    The healing's begun and will be full, never doubt it.
    Rock on,
    ~GirlPie

  • Tim
    Liz and Mark, We're thinking about you. You have one tough little little girl.
  • Lisa Hines
    Ok...now I'm crying! Gracie - you're so full of wisdom, love, and light at such a tender age. Thank you for touching all of us! Get better soon sweetie!

    Lisa
  • Lisa Hines
    After taking a mini-vacation from the computer myself, I just read this update on Grace. My heart definitely goes out to Gracie, Elizabeth, Mark, et al. I applaud you for being strong, and being MIA. As one knows, social networking is great. But, in times like this, it makes my soul smile that EPW has chosen this route to take with her business - and for all of you helping her out! What an awesome community.


    Gracie is such a valuable teacher - already!

    Prayers, hugs, smiles, laughter, healing, peace, health, happiness!

    Lisa
  • Maartje
    Ow Gracie, you're not having it easy with all the hospital visits! Thinking of you & I know you're going to come through beautifully.

    All the love & support for Mark & EPW in this difficult time, and here's to a speedy recovery.


  • Having missed any tweets or FB updates about this, I've only just seen this post, courtesy of the EPW weekly newsletter so firstly, thanks to Allison, BFF, for send out the email.

    Elizabeth, I've come to love the occasional tweet I see from you (that 9hour time difference means that I miss the full force of your personality) so I wish you, Gracie and Mark ALL the love and strength you need to make it though this tough period. I'm sending all my positive South African energy your way!
  • Cydney
    Thanks for sharing your real life, as always. I hope that somehow the outpouring of beautiful and blessed support is deeply felt. Elizabeth, my thoughts and support are with you and Gracie.
  • shannoncherry
    Thanks Carla. I cannot tell you how much my heart is aching.

    We're all hoping for the best outcome here.
  • OnlinePRNews
    We are thinking of you Elizabeth, Mark and of course Grace and sending you our prayers!
  • Thank you for the update...! Looking forward to more positive updates in this exceptionally difficult time for you all........... our love, best wishes and hopes for a speedy recovery to you...
    warm regards
    Lindy klk
  • #TeamGracie All of our love to you, little Ms. Awesome
  • Dear Elizabeth, I'm sending loving healing light to Gracie, you and Mark. You're in my thoughts and prayers. With much love, Bonnie H
  • I am signed in as Susan... but that last comment is from Janice, the other twin/half of 5 Minutes for Mom.
  • Just sick to my heart for you all!!! I am in shock and sending all the love, thoughts and prayers I can! Looking forward to Gracie's vlogs telling us all about how she fought and won!
  • Elizabeth, I'm sending love and healing energy to Gracie. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and heart, sending you strength and hugs.
  • Sending prayers, blessings, love, and healing energy to Gracie, you, and her father. The adorably wise and quirky things your little angel says often make me stop and smile even on my most stressful and hectic days.
  • Oh, Elizabeth, I'm so sorry you are going through this. With a Grace of my own, I can't even imagine how hard this is. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your lovely girl.
  • Elizabeth, I'm so sorry I've been out of the loop on this. Sending lots of love and good thoughts to you & Gracie.
    Love,
    Rachel
  • Perri
    Carla,
    Thanks for passing all of this along - sending all the healing and love spirit I can to Grace and her parents. They are in my prayers. :^D
  • hilory
    Just read the news--I had no idea. My prayers are with the family of course, Little Gracie is full of spunk-it won't be easy, but she is a fighter. Please keep us updated with her progress.
  • Karen Kanakanui
    Elizabeth - I'm sending warm healing thoughts and prayers towards Gracie, and you and Mark. All my best wishes, Karen
  • sandramartini
    Thanks so much for the update Carla...it brought tears to my eyes reading it and I can only imagine how Elizabeth and Mark are feeling.

    Please give Elizabeth, Gracie and Mark my love! Keeping them in my prayers and sending positive thoughts and healing energy.

    God bless,

    Sandy
  • Kristin
    All good wishes, love and healing angels to Gracie, Elizabeth and Mark. My thoughts are with them. - Thank you, Carol, for keeping us posted. Elizabeth is really lucky to have such great friends who take care of her when she needs it most.
  • Oh my - just got caught up with everything. My prayers and best wishes for EPW and GPW. Thank you to all her friends for taking over and keeping us updated.
  • Geanine
    Sending prayers and angels for a speedy recovery.
  • Carla - I appreciate your updates. Elizabeth is lucky to have such great friends to help take care of her as she takes care of Gracie! We are sending love and a lot of energy to Elizabeth, Gracie, and their entire network of family and friends - Love, Jen
  • SophieZo
    Sending all good thoughts, prayers, energies and Reiki their way.

    Sophie
  • Kevin Carney
    Wow! Gracie, you, and Mark are in my prayers!
  • I send my deepest desire for Gracie's full recovery. Vibrant health is naturally hers and because I know that God knows and He is a healer, I believe with all my heart that all will be well. Many, many blessings!
  • Love good wishes, positive thoughts and healing energy to Gracie! A brave, curious and fascinating girl. Strength & good things to you Elizabeth & Mark.
  • healing energy coming your way!
  • Sending well wishes, positive thoughts and lots of strength your way.
  • Wow, will definitely be praying for the family. !!
  • I, too, was out of the loop and am hearing about this late. But I'm keeping you all in my prayers... especially for Gracie's complete recovery.
  • Oh my God, I had lost track of the posts and now I am crying, sweet little Gracie and her effervescent mom, what an experience to take on with this health challenge. I am printing this adorable pic of Grace to put on my Reiki healing wall, I look at these photos many times a day and send Reiki to heal however it is possible.

    I appreciate your sharing the update, Carla!
  • Gracie, your loving heart will make everything get better very fast, plus the love of your mom & dad...so you are going to be fine!
  • I know this is several days late...I just wanted you to know that I've been thinking about and praying for your family this weekend. Sending healing energy for a full recovery for little Ms Gracie. (((hugs)))
  • Julie
    Sending lots of prayers for Gracie and for Elizabeth and Mark.

    Julie Smith
  • Kathy
    Praying for you Gracie!
  • Sherrie Gottesman
    I hope Gracie feels better soon.
  • MetroMom
    Elizabeth - My heart goes out to you and your family. While I haven't met Gracie, I do know her. You have a whole community of amazing people praying and cheering for you.
    I'm sending you big hugs and lots of love,
    Kim

    ps - Carla, bless you for being the messenger and caregiver
  • Sending you the best wishes for a speedy recovery for little Gracie, E. Lots of love and healing, Carley
  • Dear Heart,
    Prayers are with you and Gracie, trusting God to heal and hold you both in the palm of His hand.
    Love, Trece
  • My prayers are with Gracie. I know how tough it must be for you, but it's that much tougher for Gracie. She looks like a tough cookie and ready for life to get back to normal.

    I wish the best for you and your family.
  • JackiYo
    Not letting up on the positive thoughts. Giving Gracie of soft kiss on the forehead. :)

    You will all get through this and through it in record time, I'm sure.
  • EPW, Grace & Mark,
    you are fully supported in healing,
    you are loved immensely,
    you surrounded in light,
    you are held in prayers
    you are scheduled for a swift recovery
    infinite blessings,
    chris arcucci
  • Susan Giurleo
    Sending healing vibes to Gracie, strength and courage to you and Mark.
  • nancymyrland
    Elizabeth, I am so thankful to hear the outcome. I can only imagine what your heart and mind have been going through. Hang in there, and know many of us are putting our collective arms around you during this time. Love, Nancy
  • Absolutely holding you in my heart and in a place of faith and love. God bless you all.
  • I'm so glad to find out that Gracie made it through surgery okay. I will definitely be keeping Elizabeth, Gracie, and Mark in my prayers.
  • I've just done a remote Reconnective Healing session for Gracie. Holding you all in my heart.
  • Im an optimist. I believe the karma you create, the communities you embrace, the love you hold for your family are all wonderful positive indicators of the way this scary problem gets resolved for you.
    You will both be back stronger, renewed in your love and your purpose and to become even more of an inspiration than you have already been in the past.
    Id be honored to help but in reality all the best in you is already there to bring your family through this. I know how scary this must be, you'll triumph anyway and well all share your relief and joy.
  • Nannidale
    Keeping you in my thoughts. Holding Gracie in the Light...
  • mollyblock
    Glad to read here and on Twitter that Gracie sailed through surgery and now is in recovery mode. Sending many good thoughts, wishes, and vibes your way.
  • Regina Sebright
    Light, Life, Love and Healing
  • Lou Bortone
    We're keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers... -Lou
  • Nanette
    Sending you all loving energy and prayers.
  • Phil Stanoch
    Grace and the rest of the family are in our prayers!
  • Sending you all and Gracie tons of love and prayers.
  • I am keeping all of you in my heart. Lighting candles, sending healing love.
  • Pam
    Read this new post last night, and was speechless! I had a sinking feeling yesterday when I saw on twitter that @nummiesbras was flying there, thinking it could be bad. The post confirmed that. I can't even imagine as a parent how you can process this whole thing! I hope Gracie is doing well post-surgery. She is so amazing! Such a brave little kid. She will have so many stories to tell.

    You've been in my thoughts and prayers & I even dreamt of you guys last night, weird! It was like meeting you.

    Pouring out the love and prayers...hang in there!

  • Lucia
    you are in my prayers. With love Lucia
  • accompanyc
    Still sending the good vibes in your direction - hope Grace is recovering well and will be ready to take on the world again in no time.

    Audrey sends this joke: How do you hide an elephant in a bowl of M&M's?? Paint his toes red..

    Hugs to you - and take care of you. Naps, plenty of water - you know the drill!
    C
  • Drew
    Hugs, thoughts and prayers being sent your way!!

    Drew
  • Michaela
    Been offline for a day...I can't even begin to imagine what you're going through. My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family.
  • Ava Diamond (@feistywoman)
    Just got home after 12 hours of no internet or phone service in a teeny town in the mountains. I've been thinking of you guys and sending love and prayers your way all day. So glad to see that Gracie's surgery went well. She is an amazing kid!
  • Kim Page Gluckie
    Hello Elizabeth! So sorry to hear your news tonight, but happy to see it on the other side of surgery. Your Grace is her mama's daughter... she's tough as nails & much to teach the world. Well, she's already started that... this is just one chapter in her story. I hope it's a quick chapter. It will be a long story!
    Kim (mom of 3 daughters)
  • Tami Morello
    I've been gone all day, so glad to see update that Gracie is out of surgery and did fine. My healing and caring thoughts are with all of you.
  • Our prayers are with you!
  • I'm so relieved to hear that Gracie is doing well. I'll keep the positive energy flowing.
  • Oh my goodness this is the first I have heard any of this and WOW. Thank God that Gracie came through surgery just fine and prayers for a full recovery and a great prognosis!!
    ~Monica
  • All my best wishes to the three of you. Get well soon.
  • Been praying for Gracie, you, Mark and the whole family all day today. Sending love, light, Reiki, and healing vibes!
  • Alicia
    Carla,

    Thank you for this -

    Chloe is Gracie's age, and I've often connected the two in my mind when reading Elizabeth's tweets about Gracie...

    I'm sending healing love and light to that beautiful little girl, and strength and peace to her mom and dad... and I will keep them all in my heart and prayers.

    love,
    Alicia

  • riasharon
    Sending prayers and hugs! Hang in there!
  • Elizabeth, I can only imagine how you are feeling and so I send my prayers and love for Gracie's safe and speedy recovery. Gracie is such a bright and shining being and will always remember how well you take care of her. We adults over here in cyberspace can take care of ourselves quite well, so do what is necessary knowing full well we support you all from here.
    Love - Taru
  • sandrabaptist
    I'm praying for little Gracie and her family. She is so strong... Sending good wishes to EPW, her dad and the rest of the family.

  • Elizabeth

    My wife had a tumor removed a year ago in May -- between the surgery and now she's done two half marathons and a 100-mile bike ride. Prayers for dear Gracie that her recovery is as rapid and complete. May God hold her in His arms.
  • KarenCHughes
    Been following you for just a short while. Prayers are with you. Lots of healing prayer are being sent your way.
  • marvelousmartha
    Just found out about the tumor....sending love and prayers and good wishes and virtual starbucks.
  • lipdesign
    I found out late but when I did, I immediately sent forth lots and lots of healing energy and prayers. Bless Gracie, Elizabeth and Mark. What an extraordinary child. HUGS HUGS and HUGS. and more healing energy for a speedy recovery.

    xoxo,
    Lori
  • Been on vacation, but still thinking about how much I hope every turns out as wonderfully as it appears to be. With this much support and good energy, how could it not!take care both of you,
    Tim
  • Kieran
    Big hugs to Gracie, Elizabeth, and Mark. God bless all three of you, and your surgeons and nurses, too!
  • Blessings and prayers - Namaste...
  • Sending wished of healing and hugs. Get well soon, Gracie.
  • Stay strong. We are all thinking positive thoughts and sending even more positive energy your way!
  • Erniebetz
    Angels surround Gracie, sending love and healing energy.
  • Wow. I will say an extra prayer for Gracie, Elizabeth and Mark this evening and beyond. Best wishes for a complete and uncomplicated recovery.
  • So glad to hear GPW is doing ok so far! She looks like she is in high spirits in that photo (which is no surprise, really) Give her and EPW my best wishes!
  • Thank your for the update - great to hear that Gracie is out of surgery and doing well! Will continue thoughts/vibes/prayers for the EPW family.
  • Debbie Ferm
    Like everyone here, I am so sorry to hear your baby is going through this. Sending prayers and good thoughts from Minnesota;

    Debbie Ferm
  • So relieved to hear Gracie's okay so far. I fell in love with her the first time I saw her on video. She's a very special little girl.
  • Eliza

    I'm sitting in Singapore, knitting, holding you both in my thoughts.

    Sending love.
  • Sandraclarke
    My prayer are this Grace, Elizabeth and Mark. Sandra
  • EPW: I can't imagine what you are going through. I am sending prayers to you and Gracie. Please get well soon.
  • MissMandie
    Sending you some beautiful healing energy to get through this time. How amazing to have such an incredible group of people channelling through positive energy towards you at this time. Take as much time as you need...we'll all still be here whenever you can come back xxx
  • Praying.
  • EPW, Grace, and family -- sending so much good energy and light to you right now!
  • From Joe Criso (posted from my facebook page)...

    Dear Gracie,
    I am with my Jade & Talia and we just held hands, closed our eyes and sent you lots of 'get better fast!' wishes, can you feel them? =) We will keep you in our thoughts and well wishes for as long as it takes for you to be all better. Sending our love & support to your Mom too!
    Love,
    Joe
  • JackiYo
    Just checking in and wanting you to know you and Gracie have not been far from my thoughts all day. As I spend the day celebrating my children (your Gracie reminds me so much of my 5yo Alexandria) I am doing the only thing I can for you, and that's send as much positive energy I can your way. Big, big hugs and I am so glad Alison (nummies) is there with you. I smiled when I found out she was on her way to SF.
  • Dan Forsyth
    Elizabeth, Mark and Gracie sending my love, thoughts and prayers to you all along with Gracie's Doctors and Nurses for her recovery.

    I can only imagine how you are all feeling right now if it were one of our daughters.

    Big Hugs!!!
  • I have God on the line here, and He's gotten an earful from me. :-)

    High fives from 5YO Mitchell to 5YO Gracie, and much love from one mom of a 5YO to another, EPW.

    May angels continue to watch over!
    Christie
  • I am wowed -- though not surprised -- at the comments from all of you in this amazing community. I know EPW feels your love and your good wishes and all of the beautiful energy coming from all of you.
    xo ~ Alli
  • Much love and prayers from my Family..I have four children and my youngest is a Miss Gracie..and she is pure joy..they all are...Sending you nothing but joy and hope your way...

  • Christine Walker
    EPW, you are an amazing mother, person, and friend, and with all of these prayers for your Gracie, the only thing that can happen is pure health and healing! Stay strong, and know how many people have your family in our thoughts today.
  • Melanie
    Sending you, Gracie and your family warm thoughts and healing energy. Get well soon Gracie.
  • Melissa
    Sending love, prayers and hugs to all!
  • kirin
    LOTS of love being sent her way. Heck, LOTS of love being sent to the entire family!
  • Lynn Fishman RN
    My prayers are being sent your way. Hugs, Lynn Fishman RN
  • Sending all the positive and healing energy I have your way. Lots of love!

    Phil
  • Wishing speedy recovery for Gracie. Alll the best to you and her during these challenging times.
  • There is nothing worse then seeing your child in pain and discomfort...I am holding your family in my thoughts and prayers...Be strong Elizabeth but don't forget to take care of you....Hugs....

    xoxo
    Dabney
  • Simon
    Many heartfelt best wishes and prayers for a full healing for Gracie. A timely reminder of the preciousness of life. Many blessings to you and your family.
  • Elizabeth, I follow you on Twitter and love when you tweet about Gracie. I hope all goes well with her surgery. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
  • Update: The nurse has called Elizabeth twice to report that Gracie is doing very well, but she's still in surgery.

    Keep your healing thoughts coming!

    Carla
  • My thoughts are with you. I'll be sending all the good vibes I can muster your way.
  • annettenack
    Sending lots of love, good thoughts & healing vibes to you Gracie and to your mom and dad. We're all here, standing behind you and supporting all the way! Also sending strength, trust and hope to all those who know you and love you!
  • Miss Gracie, Heavenly Father Loves you and so do we. We pray he will bless our lives with your company for a long long time. We pray for comfort and strength for you and your dear parents.
  • Sending the best butterflies to aid the surgeons and the medical teams, help healing for Gracie, and to keep calm and faith foremost for Elizabeth and Mark. May her recovery and healing be complete and without complication.
  • Kiylafenell
    We are praying for you Gracie<3
  • Thinking of you guys! Hope all is and goes well!
  • lorilatimer
    There really are no words that can help at a time like this. Like so many others, I'm sending lots of love and prayers to all of you. Like all the other moms, my heart is breaking for what you're going through. Carla, thank you for keeping us updated.

    Love, Lori
  • Best of luck to all of you. Sick kids are very nerve wracking. I will add you to my prayers as well...(typed in a hospital room with a 2 day old in the NICU)
  • My prayers are with you, Gracie and your family. Know that healing energy is surrounding her!

    Peace and Blessings,
    Rev. Patricia Selmo
  • Carla, thanks for sharing and updating us.

    Sending love and prayer to Elizabeth and Mark, extra love, strengths and courage to Gracie.
  • Gracie I'll be singing healing songs for you...and sending love to Mom&Dad.
  • Gracie I'll be singing healing songs for you...and sending love to Mom and Dad.
  • Thoughts and prayers are with Gracie and family. Sharing this out to my networks...never Too much positivity in a situation like this.
  • ambercleveland
    Thinking of your family, terribly sorry to hear about Gracie. We'll send all of strength, courage, positive energy, and prayers your way. Tell Gracie she has a huge bunch of people who are cheering for her.
  • If you need a homie to run an errand, I'm back and forth on the Bay Bridge on a regular basis.
  • I'm so sorry. Sending you and your daughter and family all my warmth and good thoughts.
  • More positive thoughts and {{hugs}} and a prayer or two heading your way.

    XoXo
  • For the restoration of Gracie's health, the healing for her whole body, healing for her family, and for the ongoing unconditional love Creator shares with us ALWAYS...

    Heal little Gracie.

    with love,
    Nancy
  • Debbie
    My heart goes out to all of you -- sending prayers, and healing energy your way!
  • Janevedell
    Prayers and lots of love and hugs go to Gracie, Elizabeth, and Mark. AND prayers for her doctors, nurses, and the rest of Team Gracie.
  • Heartbreaking when a child is ill - sending you all love, courage, hugs & juju xo @TiaSparkles
  • Sherree
    Thank you for the update. Sending thoughts, prayers and tons of love to all of them.
  • RebeccaQuinn
    Joining the rest of the twitterverse in sending good thoughts and energy to you and your family, today and always.
  • Sending my strongest well wishes & love.
  • Maxine Dunn
    Dearest Grace, you're in my thoughts and prayers and I'm sending healing energy your way. God is with you today and every day, and I send prayers and blessings to your loving parents, Elizabeth and Mark. Love, Maxine.
  • I cant imagine... but I'm praying for you and your family.
  • jessicaeavesmathews
    Carla,
    Thank you for the information. As a mom, my heart is breaking for Elizabeth and Mark. I will hold Gracie, Elizabeth and Mark close today and in the coming days and will send lots of prayers and positive vibes for Gracie's quick recovery.
    Warmly,
    Jessica
  • This is my first time hearing of your daughter with the beautiful name. You are all in my prayers now; lots of love to you two parents and especially to your darling Grace.
  • Donna
    Sending all the positive healing energy I can muster. I know that you are all held in the arms of love, and surrounded by angels. xxxx
  • Many, many good thoughts for Gracie, Elizabeth and Mark.
  • Sending you, Gracie, and Mark infinite, beautiful, healing energy and everything good, my prayers are surrounding you and coming your way, much love to you all!
  • leveragetheweb
    I cannot comprehend what they must be feeling and going through! All my hopes and best wishes to Grace for a speedy and full recovery!
  • Thank you for all your thoughts and wishes. We are all holding our breath today for Gracie!

    A lot of you have been asking about a status update. Gracie went into surgery this morning and will be in surgery for 6 hours and we likely won't have any news until after.

    The best we can do is pray and send her our love.

    Carla
  • Dear little Gracie, you have been a beautiful light that has shined for all of us. May God grant your doctors with all they need to treat you well. May He cover you with all of His healing grace & mercy and give your parents the peace and serenity in knowing that all things will work out for the good, for those who believe in Him. GBU!
  • Sunshine
    Thanks for the update Carla!

    Elizabeth, you & gracie & Mark are all in my prayers & my kids prayers as well. Sending much love and energy your way.
  • PRAYERS YOUR WAY.

    Carla
  • Followthatdog
    you and your family are in my thoughts.
  • JackiYo
    As much positive energy as I can muster is being sent to Elizabeth, Mark and of course sweet, energetic Gracie.
  • Jillian
    Sending prayers your way!
  • Thoughts are with you Gracie and family. If any little firecracker can get through this it's you. ;) Keep all of us posted!
  • Sara
    Praying for you and your family.
  • Oh boy... my prayers are with you & Gracie & Mark. Get better soon Gracie!!
  • Sending oodles of peace and healing love your way! Will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers! Will be watching for an update.
  • sophfroniascott
    Carla, thank you so much for letting us know what's going on. I'd seen Elizabeth's tweets but didn't understand what was happening. My son is the same age as Grace and my heart just aches to think of what Elizabeth must be going through today. Please let her know that she, Mark and Grace are all in my prayers.
    Sophfronia
  • Sending positive thoughts, energy and love.
  • Please know we are thinking of you-take care
  • My prayers are with you and your family. Stay strong.
  • Prayers and blessings to Gracie and all of you. Looking forward to hearing good news!
    Susan
  • beckymccray
    Send all our best to you, for peace and healing.
  • Thoughts and prayers shooting Heaven's way for Elizabeth, her DH, and little Gracie. Stand firm and tall, lean hard into friends/family, and know so much love is being showered on you.
  • Elizabeth and Gracie, you and your family are both in my heart and in my thoughts. Sending love and hope for a speedy recovery.
  • Carol Giambri
    As a strong believer in miracles and healing so for Gracie --its here! Elizabeth and family stay strong as possible speaking life over this gorgeous angel. Sometimes things don't look possible, but I know they are. I am living proof of a miracle recently, unheard of, but my mustard seed faith kept me strong to see the "victory".
  • When stuff gets hard (especially for kids), I like to look to their name for direction. Every possible definition of Grace conjures images of strength, charm, charisma, seemliness, holiness and goodness.

    I know that Elizabeth and Mark are dealing the best they know how, but here's what else I know:

    * Gracie is a little firecracker that has a lot to teach all of us yet. Her parents have brought us a little piece of heaven, and we're all blessed to be connected to it in some small way.

    * Gracie is tough. Probably tougher than all us grown ups. There's a lesson there, too, I'm sure.

    * You are all loved, and every possible good gift is being sent your way through prayer, meditation, and the thoughts of those that are connected to you.

    Keep us posted as you are able, know that we're here for you, and LOVE that little girl for all of us!
  • accompanyc
    Prayers - for peace and strength - and to guide the hands and minds of the doctors treating her....
    Lean into the strength that is surrounding you from around the world - and let us help support you....
    Will be waiting for good news...
    hugs,
    C
  • Ava Diamond (@feistywoman)
    My prayers are with Gracie for rapid healing, and robust, perfect health. And to you and Mark, Elizabeth, as you love and support her through this. Sending healing ju-ju and lots of love energy.
  • Seagirl545
    I was hoping this was not going to be what was causing the dizziness and uncoordination. My thoughts and prayers are with all of them.
  • Kelly O'Neil
    You got it EPW....We are sending our love. Eric is riding in the livestrong challenge and we will add her to our prayers :) Hang in there!
  • shannonshort
    Wow. I'm speechless. Def praying for Grace, EPW, Mark and the Drs and nurses taking care of Grace. Thanks for the update.
  • I'm sending healing energy, prayers and light to you all. this is so scary for you as individuals and as a family. Miracles happen every day because we believe in them and I know you EPW and you are a miracle and everything I've seen, heard and admired about Gracie is that she too is a miracle. I'm sure her Daddy is too.
  • reallifesarah
    I'm praying for healing for Grace, and peace and wisdom for Elizabeth, Mark and the rest of the family. I can't imagine what you are feeling right now, and you will all stay in my prayers and thoughts.
  • Mary Havlicek
    Sending love, thoughts and prayers to Gracie, Elizabeth and Mark. Gracie has such a strong, spunky spirit that I'm sure she'll pull through with flying colors. I'm praying for a good outcome and strength for all.
  • Jesus did more healing than just about anything else while on earth, and he still heals today. I pray that His hand guides the surgeons and the assistants. May the Holy Spirit bring peace to Elizabeth and Mark, and also to her friends around the world. We love you EPW and Gracie, be well again.
  • Sending well wishes, healing & love to Gracie.
  • You got it. I'm sending everything I've got Gracie's way. As much as this is a bad thing to happen, it's good that they found it now rather than later.
  • Sending the little one the best of wishes, a speedy recovery and all the very best juju possible.

    Live strong EPW.
  • Elizabeth, Mark and Gracie - you are in my heart, my thoughts and my prayers.
  • Mag
    Gracie has always been a fantastic healer - she'll do great. Sending all kinds of love to you both.
  • meganmatthieson
    As a mother my heart is aching too. I only feel too far away, too helpless. E, if you read this, know that you are with me in my heart.
  • Carla,
    Thanks for sharing the news with us. Elizabeth, you and Gracie are in my prayers. Sending you vibes for peace and strength and healing. Love you!
    Laura
  • Carla,
    Thank you so much for this update - my heart is physically aching with this news and I am sending Elizabeth, Gracie, and Mark all of my love, healing energy, and power of intention for a positive outcome.
    Love,
    Amy
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