Comments on One Crafty Mother: The Luckiest Unlucky Girl

Wow, just a few years ago my sweet friend had tatt...

2011-12-29T21:02:17.869-05:00

Wow, just a few years ago my sweet friend had tattoos. Lots has changed.

My mother has been radiated (lungs and then three ...

2011-12-22T13:41:27.162-05:00

My mother has been radiated (lungs and then three bouts with skin cancer) and those products do help with the charring; they comfort an area that's going to look and feel pretty angry. I have faith in you, Ellie. I know you'll get through this with grace.

I don't even know you but I am praying for you...

2011-12-17T00:42:11.044-05:00

I don't even know you but I am praying for you and checking back often for updates. Your insight into your feelings about this diagnosis and journey through treatment is amazing. I am a dietitian and used to work with head and neck cancer patients going through treatment. A feeding tube is not the best thing in the world, but it's certainly not the worst -- and the best part is -- it's totally temporary. Once you can swallow safely again - it's removed and you go back to loving every bite!!! Bless you.

Oh Ellie this is GOOD news, praise God you needed ...

2011-12-13T09:11:15.511-05:00

Oh Ellie this is GOOD news, praise God you needed it! I'm praying xoxoxo

The title says it all, Ellie. I've been clo...

2011-12-13T08:02:10.590-05:00

The title says it all, Ellie.

I've been close enough to where you are to understand, and to get the whole mix of emotions.

As I deal with some of my old stuff, your bravery is inspiring, and helps me to remember how to move forward. I'm guessing it is doing that for many. Thank you.

Sending, as always, wishes for peace and ease through your journey, and love to you.

Oh Ellie. Yay for the PET scan. I hope the good ne...

2011-12-13T07:44:17.048-05:00

Oh Ellie. Yay for the PET scan. I hope the good news continues. You are in my thoughts and prayers every day. Hang in there.

Beautiful post, Ellie. One of my favorite reflec...

2011-12-10T09:35:22.527-05:00

Beautiful post, Ellie.

One of my favorite reflections on luck is Joan Armatrading's "I'm Lucky:"

"I'm lucky ... I can walk under ladders ... yes, I'm so lucky that I'm as lucky as me ..."

There is so much to be grateful for. Keep pulling yourself back to that good place. You can walk under ladders.

the luckiest unlucky girl is an amazing way to put...

2011-12-09T18:23:22.250-05:00

the luckiest unlucky girl is an amazing way to put it.

you're in my prayers.

Ellie - Thank you for sharing this and so much els...

2011-12-09T13:39:28.328-05:00

Ellie -
Thank you for sharing this and so much else of your experiences here ... experience, strength, and hope ... it's all important. You are teaching me so much.
Lee Ann

Ellie - ditto the Thank Gods. Keep talking about ...

2011-12-09T11:05:03.721-05:00

Ellie - ditto the Thank Gods. Keep talking about it. we will keep praying. Joanne

love this perspective, love what youre learning, w...

2011-12-08T23:52:05.411-05:00

love this perspective, love what youre learning, what youre learning about you, and what youre teaching us. Thank you. *HUG*

Hey, that is good news, Ellie! I have really been...

2011-12-08T23:36:31.391-05:00

Hey, that is good news, Ellie! I have really been worried about that.

I understand the not being able to concentrate, I wasn't able to either and later I wondered why the doctor hadn't told me some things or whether I just hadn't heard them.

They told me the same thing about the sunburn, but I never seemed to have that problem, no weeping sores. What I didn't remember them telling me was that I would be sunburned where the light never shines dispite their best attempts to miss the colon. Humph, try putting suntan lotion there :).

When will you start your radiation? Are you having to go to Boston or are they able to do it locally? Oh Ellie, I have so many questions and so much to say and there just isn't room to type it all in this com box.

Enjoy the weekend, I will be thinking of you.

Hugs,

Mike L

Love you stranger-friend-mentor. EVERYONE is read...

2011-12-08T23:28:12.440-05:00

Love you stranger-friend-mentor. EVERYONE is reading and praying, supporting...waiting. We honor having this journey with you...endless gratitude. xxxxx

What a relief to know the scan looked good. Be str...

2011-12-08T22:57:42.697-05:00

What a relief to know the scan looked good. Be strong, Ellie, you'll make it thru this miasma; sending love and energy to help you fight.

Holy cow you are one brave woman. You amaze me. He...

2011-12-08T21:13:35.154-05:00

Holy cow you are one brave woman. You amaze me. Healing prayers and love to you always.

Dear Ellie, I am just a 'blog peep' wh...

2011-12-08T20:26:36.279-05:00

Dear Ellie,
I am just a 'blog peep' who is praying for you!
Shelley in SK

Thank God for the positive news! My little Natali...

2011-12-08T20:11:59.303-05:00

Thank God for the positive news! My little Natalie had a brain tumor ten years ago, and was fitted for the same mask. She did OK with the treatments. The medical people never sugar coat anything, and having your PET scan come back good is such a blessing! Take care, and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
LuAnn

I am so glad it hasn't spead. You are in my pr...

2011-12-08T19:20:47.029-05:00

I am so glad it hasn't spead. You are in my prayers. I hope that the treatments go well and the weeks fly by.

I didn't realize I was holding my breath until...

2011-12-08T15:13:58.688-05:00

I didn't realize I was holding my breath until I read "the scans look good".

relief! happiness!

prayers work.

Thank God! I was holding MY breath while reading ...

2011-12-08T14:26:05.283-05:00

Thank God! I was holding MY breath while reading that one paragraph! Oh, Ellie, you're handling that seesaw with such grace!

Thank you for sharing!

Libby

prayers, ellie!! good for you!! that has been my ...

2011-12-08T13:51:04.084-05:00

prayers, ellie!! good for you!! that has been my favorite comment for years,...i count my blessings because it could always, ALWAYS be worse. <3 from charleston!

so glad to hear the scan was good. Continuing to p...

2011-12-08T11:59:03.661-05:00

so glad to hear the scan was good. Continuing to pray for you through this, lots of love to you!

<3

2011-12-08T11:48:16.547-05:00

Thinking of you, Ellie. Hope many more positives c...

2011-12-08T11:41:14.855-05:00

Thinking of you, Ellie. Hope many more positives come your way.

Ellie, your ability to appreciate all the positive...

2011-12-08T10:42:50.166-05:00

Ellie, your ability to appreciate all the positives amongst the negatives is what will bring you through this ordeal.