this is the only homecoming picture i have of her right now - hannah don't kill me!
my sister is amazing
she's a senior in high school
she's taking several AP classes
she's the honor society secretary
she was voted Homecoming Queen
she played varsity soccer
AND
ran varsity cross country, both this fall
she came in 10th overall at the state meet yesterday
she used to be my mom and dad's whole world (only child at home still),
and now she is quietly in the background as the world focuses on my mom, kamber and now little porter.
she has handled all of this with a grace that inspires me
she is one of my best friends
hannah, i love you
she's a senior in high school
she's taking several AP classes
she's the honor society secretary
she was voted Homecoming Queen
she played varsity soccer
AND
ran varsity cross country, both this fall
she came in 10th overall at the state meet yesterday
she used to be my mom and dad's whole world (only child at home still),
and now she is quietly in the background as the world focuses on my mom, kamber and now little porter.
she has handled all of this with a grace that inspires me
she is one of my best friends
hannah, i love you
here is a quick video produced by Deseret News about hannah and cross country, from just yesterday at the state meet in salt lake. a reporter found out about the crash and did a quick interview and videoed hannah running and my mom cheering. i think it was really well done. hannah has been such a trooper. i feel like my life has been changed but she lives with the absence of my dad everyday. she said that sometimes while she's been running this season, she would find herself listening for his voice, for him to be cheering her on. he loved going to her meets and would arrange to get off work whenever possible.
about homecoming queen: hannah was worried about getting 'pity' votes because it was just a few weeks after the funeral. she was voted in as a finalist. at the school assembly, normally the girl's dad's escort them into the auditorium all dressed up, to find out who won. of course i cringed when i was reminded of this detail. thankfully the school was conscientious of this and changed it so the girl's dates escorted them for the assembly. (thank you to whoever recognized that and made the change!) hannah did end up being voted homecoming queen. thank you to the students of cedar high who rallied around hannah and showed her love and support in a way that they were able to.
about homecoming queen: hannah was worried about getting 'pity' votes because it was just a few weeks after the funeral. she was voted in as a finalist. at the school assembly, normally the girl's dad's escort them into the auditorium all dressed up, to find out who won. of course i cringed when i was reminded of this detail. thankfully the school was conscientious of this and changed it so the girl's dates escorted them for the assembly. (thank you to whoever recognized that and made the change!) hannah did end up being voted homecoming queen. thank you to the students of cedar high who rallied around hannah and showed her love and support in a way that they were able to.
6 comments:
She is a BEAUTIFUL Homecoming Queen! Probably the best one Cedar High has ever had!! She is so so so amazing. You are so lucky to have such an awesome sister!! The whole Ellsworth fam is amazing!!! By the way Marie, I love reading your blog!! Madison is SUCH a cutie!!!!
YAY Hannah! What a beautiful homecoming queen she is!!
wow sounds like you have an amazing family all around. I have a sister who is a senior in high school too :)
Marie,
Hannah is indeed amazing (as are you!) but I guarantee she didn't get the pity vote. Kids truly love and respect her. She would have won either way. We are all so proud of her and her accomplishments, including Wednesday's state meet. The Ellsworth family is extra special to us all. Hugs to you!
Mrs. Jordan
PS- It was Mrs. Esplin's idea to have dates escort the girls. :)
I just watched that video and I must tell you that it is a good thing that I am typing and not talking because I am now all choked up. What a beautiful soul Hannah is.
I lost my only brother, eight months ago. He left behind two little girls ages 6 and now 10. My SIL is refusing to allow us to see them and my heart breaks. I only hope that somehow, they turn out as amazing as Hannah is.
Your baby is just gorgeous.
Hugs,
Debbie
I am OBSESSED with her! Marie, you are an incredible blogger! Thank you so so much for being the amazing person you are, even if you don't feel like you are, it's true! Thanks for this post about Hannah! I just love her, she is such a doll! I hope that you have had your baby by now! I can not wait to see pictures!! Love you guys!
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