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Eli Joseph Porter

Albion, NE, USA
November 19, 2011 - March 21, 2021
Nov 19, 2011 - Mar 21, 2021
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Our family has truly been blessed with an incredible community, friends and family that has surrounded us and held us through this difficult time. I don't want to seem distant from my son's memorial and so I have come here to drop a note, to say thank you and to ask for your continued prayers.

This isn't getting any easier with each passing day. Eli is still vivid in our minds and hearts and shows himself in our plans and our futures even though we must face reality that he won't be able to accompany us physically in those plans. We're scared, I'm scared. We fear the unknown and the safety of Skylar and Tate and everyone else's children. Our Eli was gone without warning, without notice and we have nothing to point a finger at.

These emotions are real and they are raw and they hurt. That said, I don't want to be selfish and pity myself or feel cheated with Eli's passing. Eli was perfect. He was wild, imaginative and creative. He was the catalyst for my family, meaning no matter what was going to happen, good or bad, Eli was going to get it started. He was mischievous, inquisitive and impulsive and I fostered all of these characteristics because I knew that someday those exhausting traits would carry him on to be an ambitious, caring and loving man. I'm saddened by that thought and the fact that I will not get to see him turn into a man better than myself but I try to focus on the 9 years that I was given the most incredible love I have ever received. See, Eli had an enormous heart. He had love and joy in abundance and wanted to share it with everyone. He was often awkward in its delivery but giving none the less.

I could have the hardest, most stressful, absolutely brutal day and when I walked into our house I could hear his distinct footsteps running through the living room to launch himself at me for one of his best hugs...... He would hold tight like a Koala on a tree and I would ask him how his day was and he would lean back with a big smile and say "amazing Dad, it was awesome" In that moment it didn't matter that I even had a day at all, his love radiated like the sun.

I still hear those footsteps and long for that epic hug.

I can only hope that after my wait is over and I walk through those big pearly gates, I hear those footsteps come running at me again and as I hold him in my arms I can ask him how his time in Heaven has been and I hear "amazing Dad, it has been awesome"
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Eli always made a point to say "good morning" to my son as I would drop him off at school. It may not seem like much, but when you are a nervous 5 year old walking through the "big kids" it means a lot. It meant even more to me as a mom!
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Tessa, we are so sorry to hear this about your little Eli!! You and your families will be in our thoughts and prayers!
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To Eli Porter family,
You are all in our prayers and we send our sincerest condolences.
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We are so sorry for the loss of your loved one. We pray that the Lord will surround you with His loving arms in moments like this. Stay strong and know that Eli is watching over you and he is in very good hands in heaven.
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Jon and family,
We were very sad to hear about your loss of sweet Eli. You all are in our prayers! There are no words but lean into our dear God who is carrying you through this time. May your faith and your great community you live in help you during this time.
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I was blessed to have spend a couple of years with Eli in my daycare. You will always hold a place in my heart buddy!!
Jon, Joann, Skylar, and Tate.. your in our thoughts and prayers
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Prayers for all of you. May God help you through this difficult time and all the days ahead. He was loved a lot. Cherish those memories and keep them close to your heart. Hugs to all of you.
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My heartfelt sympathy to your family. May you draw strength and comfort knowing so many are lifting you up in prayer. I’m asking God to provide for your every need now and in the days to come. ❤️ Jill Olson
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