tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720339929351469448.post1457968900503610643..comments2011-11-28T21:34:01.493-05:00One Crafty Mothernoreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720339929351469448.post-49015968395906626822011-11-28T21:34:01.493-05:002011-11-28T21:34:01.493-05:00First, that picture is stunning. You and your family are radiant.<br /><br />Second, so glad you have a hopeful future. What a gift!<br /><br />Third, we (your readers) will all be here for you too!nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06605426195521274662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720339929351469448.post-56622520453604455942011-11-28T16:46:09.196-05:002011-11-28T16:46:09.196-05:00Such a lovely family photo -- you all look radiant!<br /><br />What a blessing that doctor is. I&#39;m so glad he&#39;s on your side. <br /><br />Sending you strength, along with big doses of hope and faith for a full and speedy recovery!JCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720339929351469448.post-23411188427644022572011-11-28T10:05:41.848-05:002011-11-28T10:05:41.848-05:00What a gorgeous picture! I&#39;m so thankful you WILL BE OK! <br /><br />Love you lady! Sending you lots of strength!Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13478272444205279342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720339929351469448.post-49937380638880370092011-11-27T21:31:04.891-05:002011-11-27T21:31:04.891-05:00I&#39;ve been thinking about you, so much. My very best friend recently went thru a diagnosis and treatment. It&#39;s not easy. But. Doable. You are strong and I have nothing but hope for you.MommaKisshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09443553798728370645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720339929351469448.post-21697478571886498162011-11-27T16:28:58.498-05:002011-11-27T16:28:58.498-05:00What an amazing doctor you have.<br />What an amazing person you are.<br />People you don&#39;t even know are praying for you. Your honesty and your faith in the middle of ... in the middle of YOU ... is such an anchor for more people than you know. You ARE okay - and are making more and more people OKAY. I&#39;m one of them.<br /><br />Thank you!!Judy (Lazarus)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04849635419664832946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720339929351469448.post-29463068140130384452011-11-26T20:15:51.796-05:002011-11-26T20:15:51.796-05:00Thanksgiving indeed. I&#39;m so happy for you. One day at a time, and you will be ok. I&#39;m so very thrilled to hear this news.Missynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720339929351469448.post-68683166806252923452011-11-26T19:31:51.880-05:002011-11-26T19:31:51.880-05:00Ellie, I wanted to let you know how much your words always speak to me. Thank you for sharing your journey, and for your example of how to live life beautifully, even in the face of fear. Sending prayers and positive thoughts to you and your family as you take these next steps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720339929351469448.post-91771887983113551882011-11-26T17:29:19.313-05:002011-11-26T17:29:19.313-05:00What good news! And what a great doctor to make that crystal clear to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720339929351469448.post-58071746761395135172011-11-26T10:57:39.593-05:002011-11-26T10:57:39.593-05:00I have found you (again, I know I have read you in the past) through Heather today, and just want to add my voice to the multitude that are sending you positive, loving energy to get through these trying times, and for a successful treatment program and a complete recovery one day soon. Many cyber-hugs.Vardahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13542045802860922751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720339929351469448.post-26189384575051903422011-11-25T23:07:43.762-05:002011-11-25T23:07:43.762-05:00Bald Chicks Rock!!Brandynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720339929351469448.post-397071599459330942011-11-25T18:36:30.179-05:002011-11-25T18:36:30.179-05:00Oh Ellie - crying here. You can do this. We&#39;re all here for you. Hang in there. Lots of love.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17983723569464903989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720339929351469448.post-65653672213238235782011-11-25T15:45:52.594-05:002011-11-25T15:45:52.594-05:00This is great news for your immediate and extended family. I agree with Sandi that the doctor seems to have a good bedside approach and isn&#39;t it amazing what 5 simple words can do for your karma.<br />Wonderful picture and great to see you smiling.Maple Leafnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720339929351469448.post-16353072672172111202011-11-25T12:13:59.657-05:002011-11-25T12:13:59.657-05:00Good luck with ALL of it Ellie. And good doctor. It sounds like he&#39;s the right guy for the job. Our prayers go out to you and please keep us all posted when you can.<br /><br />Sandi RatchSandi Ratchhttp://www.sandiratch.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720339929351469448.post-59853161314675899532011-11-25T10:21:16.651-05:002011-11-25T10:21:16.651-05:00Wonderful news, Ellie, and what a great Thanksgiving gift!<br /><br />In the end all will be well, but I suspect that the combination of surgery, chemno, and radiation will seem more like hell. But it sounds like it will be almost over by the new year. WOW!<br /><br />Not something to be done alone. Get all the rest you can, lean on your friends, call and bitch if you need to. But you are going to be OK!<br /><br />This is something that I am also thankful for, you give us so much of yourself, keep sharing with us.<br /><br />Love and Hugs,<br /><br />Mike LMike Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10564978477473222488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720339929351469448.post-71773924521518950842011-11-25T10:12:44.625-05:002011-11-25T10:12:44.625-05:00What Maggie said.Heather EOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13459019064975338207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720339929351469448.post-39972874165200210942011-11-25T08:58:07.427-05:002011-11-25T08:58:07.427-05:00What a simple, magical thing that doctor did. I like him very much.@maggiedammithttp://maggieschutz.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720339929351469448.post-54398540711314134062011-11-25T08:53:55.030-05:002011-11-25T08:53:55.030-05:00All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well ... :)Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04258308896097417558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720339929351469448.post-9491570018663600072011-11-24T23:50:09.425-05:002011-11-24T23:50:09.425-05:00That is the most gorgeous picture. I hate that you will have to go through hell, but I know I KNOW you&#39;re on your way to unprecedented amazing.Ann Imighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383249597505013239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720339929351469448.post-53849246300554962172011-11-24T23:37:02.116-05:002011-11-24T23:37:02.116-05:00Love to hear this news, and like you I am hanging on to the important words here...you WILL be okay, and many, many more holidays. I am so thankful for this doctor and have to believe this is one of the things God will give you to handle this journey. You will remain in my daily prayers. Happy Thanksgiving! You do have a beautiful family.Terryhttp://www.writerlywannabe.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720339929351469448.post-82042908772525532602011-11-24T23:20:09.217-05:002011-11-24T23:20:09.217-05:00God bless you.....and He has blessed us with you in the Redbood article!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720339929351469448.post-34955526754069856782011-11-24T23:13:39.127-05:002011-11-24T23:13:39.127-05:00Oh thank God! You&#39;ve been on my mind since you first started alluding to the swelling. I&#39;m so very glad this will work out. I&#39;ll be praying for you and yours still.<br /><br />Michelle EAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720339929351469448.post-68657393453607453322011-11-24T22:55:19.450-05:002011-11-24T22:55:19.450-05:00this is warmth to my heart to hear for you...what comforting words to hear as you start the recovery journey. Prayers and love to you and your family as you trek down this road. {hugs}Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02930533303856458374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720339929351469448.post-77762333248843955142011-11-24T22:05:58.461-05:002011-11-24T22:05:58.461-05:00I am so glad that you have found a good, comforting, strong Doctor to lead this frightening time in your life. SO thankful that his prognosis for you is good- the going might be tough, but you WILL get through this! Hugs and prayers coming your way! &lt;3Stephanie (raiyasmamma)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720339929351469448.post-2863291228892269932011-11-24T21:55:35.878-05:002011-11-24T21:55:35.878-05:00My prayers are with you. Keep the faith. You may find some inspiration from my friend Sarah at www.sarahMamalai.comNaomihttp://www.twitchyfingers.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2720339929351469448.post-22669424862500328042011-11-24T21:40:25.789-05:002011-11-24T21:40:25.789-05:00How incredibly scary and how incredibly brave you are. You are in my thoughts.Hollyhttp://www.theculturemom.comnoreply@blogger.com