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Gosh, I lost my Dad 6 months before I was diagnose...

2012-02-23T16:52:42.539-05:00

Gosh, I lost my Dad 6 months before I was diagnosed, too. In a way, I was kind of glad he didn't have to worry about me, if that makes sense?

Ellie, I was just talking to My Girl A about that ...

2012-02-15T18:40:19.109-05:00

Ellie, I was just talking to My Girl A about that "new normal" - that the world just was 'cancer' for a while, and that's OK. One day, your normal will shift again and I can't wait for that day for you.
Been thinking of you, and will say a prayer tomorrow. And sending a High Five to those kids of yours, being so incredible.

Your new normal is our new normal along with you. ...

2012-02-15T17:44:53.893-05:00

Your new normal is our new normal along with you.

You'll never be alone, there are so many prayer warriors here for you.

I can't help it, and I wear your wonderful touched by you LTYM necklace everyday to keep you on my mind.

This song popped into my head as I read. "Mar...

2012-02-03T09:22:21.335-05:00

This song popped into my head as I read. "Marchin On" by OneRepublic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHvgAJe8bvM&ob=av2e

I started reading your blog in early October after...

2012-02-02T19:55:08.916-05:00

I started reading your blog in early October after an unpleasant night out with my husband and friends. I drank too much, took a cab home early and woke up to find him on the couch not very happy with my behavior AGAIN. I stopped reading for awhile and just checked back and am stunned by your cancer diagnosis. I don't know how you manage to write your thoughts so beautifully for all of us to read. You made me truly realize how lucky I am to live with the day-to-day doldrums of raising two little people and being a stay-at-home mom. I will NEVER again regret the time that I spend with them -- no matter how mundane. Sending many prayers and thoughts your way for a full recovery!

Your blog is very inspiring. Stay strong... You so...

2012-01-30T18:55:59.387-05:00

Your blog is very inspiring. Stay strong... You sound like an amazing woman and after what you've already pulled through ( just per my reading your blog) I know you will Prevail!

Ellie, my love, your strength and resilience shine...

2012-01-30T14:52:05.911-05:00

Ellie, my love, your strength and resilience shine thru your words like lasers. Know you are being help up to the Universal Healing Power every single day. You are going to be all right--the doc said so at the beginning and I believe his knowledge, family support and your fortitude will bring you out the other side intact. We're waiting to help any way we can. (Hugs)

Praying for you and your family

2012-01-29T07:31:01.559-05:00

Praying for you and your family

Dear Ellie, I'm so sorry I haven't posted ...

2012-01-28T21:41:39.246-05:00

Dear Ellie, I'm so sorry I haven't posted in a long, long time. After all the hope and help you and your blog gave me in getting sober, it was really hard for me to deal with your diagnosis. Then I got over myself so here I am to show you the love and support you gave me! I've been thinking about you and your family, and praying for you all as well. My 18 month (a whole year and a half!!!) sobriety date is coming up and I know I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you. You are such a strong woman, keep your head up, and just keep swimming!

PS I would love to send you something thru the mail, what address would I send it to?

Sending prayers and hugs your way.

2012-01-28T19:38:44.653-05:00

Sending prayers and hugs your way.

You are such an amazing and inspirational woman! ...

2012-01-28T14:59:20.786-05:00

You are such an amazing and inspirational woman! What awesome and brave children you are raising! Thank you for sharing your story with such honesty and heart.

I just wanted to send you love & healing thoug...

2012-01-28T14:56:24.713-05:00

I just wanted to send you love & healing thoughts. I am 10 years past cancer and I want you to keep in mind that there is & will be an after cancer for you, too. This will be a memory one day. I am deeply moved by your strong will & courage. Let this carry you through. XO

Oh Ellie. The bravery's stunning. Just stunni...

2012-01-28T08:05:23.039-05:00

Oh Ellie. The bravery's stunning. Just stunning. Yours, your family's.

And the elephant being carried by love. That says it all, doesn't it?

I'm adding my love to the groups's, everyday, although I'm inpmaginig you more like a gazelle than an elephant!

Re: the going - and you're right, people get obsessed, don't they.,- try magnesium capsules. Check, though my understanding is can't hurt, might help. A lot.

Love to you...

Hi Ellie, I just saw the video your friends made y...

2012-01-27T23:52:07.509-05:00

Hi Ellie, I just saw the video your friends made you. How wonderful is that? Friends and strangers alike, you are in our daily thoughts. We care so much. I hope this painful time passes quickly and that before you know it, you will be up and about participating in all the fun you and your friends create. You are such a good, good person. I hope you know how many people you have touched as you go thru your journey. Love, Joanne

Okay I know we have met at a conference. Your face...

2012-01-27T21:52:01.315-05:00

Okay I know we have met at a conference. Your face looks so familiar. I came here via Heather at Extraordinary Ordinary. I was diagnosed shortly after 2010 Type A Conference with Thyroid Cancer. I've had the removal of my whole thyroid and my first and hopefully last treatment. I have to be checked and a small treatment done once a year for the rest of my life. The scare will never go away. I am so thankful to read someone that puts it out there. I've had trouble saying it in words. I was shaking my head in agreement the whole way through this. Your fight is more involved than mine but once the word cancer is there, your life and outlook on life totally changes. Thanks so much for sharing. I'm subscribing now! Many prayers for you and your family!

Praying for you and your family.

2012-01-27T14:25:35.332-05:00

Praying for you and your family.

Sending you our prayers. Cancer has touched my fam...

2012-01-27T11:16:13.492-05:00

Sending you our prayers. Cancer has touched my family to many times. I continue to pray that your treatment goes well and that you will be cancer free soon.

Since stumbling upon your blog, there has not been...

2012-01-27T11:02:08.828-05:00

Since stumbling upon your blog, there has not been a day that goes by that I don't think about you. I continue to send prayers and positive thoughts your way.

first of all, how you write at all, never mind wit...

2012-01-27T01:59:11.357-05:00

first of all, how you write at all, never mind with such beauty and elegance on 800 calories a day, in pain and exhausted, is nothing short of amazing.

Second, I have been reading every single post about this journey and I do so as a wake up call to myself, to remind me of what is really important in life and for that I thank you for this gift.

I just looked at my calendar and as Deb said, I wish I could make this over fast, right now, today. I know it feels like forever but as you said you're now over half way there.

I mean this: You are inspiring, and strong, and ho...

2012-01-27T00:51:14.328-05:00

I mean this: You are inspiring, and strong, and honest. I'm very honored to know you, even a little, and I think of you often. And your journey and how you share it with us and how I want this to be over so soon for you and for it all to be OK. And it will.

Being able to write through this. I get that. I...

2012-01-26T21:10:06.035-05:00

Being able to write through this.
I get that. I write too, though not as eloquently as you.

If you have time and any energy left over, I'd be honored if you would stop by my blog, I think it's on my Open ID (Google) which may be in my "follower profile". If not, just google "Get Unwrapped!"

I'm so glad you've been able to write through this, and through so much more than this. Writing - for writers - touches an area in us that nothing else can. It helps us process difficult feelings, helps us remember what things were like at the time, and helps us heal. And sometimes - our writings help one other heal. Like yours does with me.

You are amazing and we love you! Keep blogging abo...

2012-01-26T14:29:57.850-05:00

You are amazing and we love you! Keep blogging about this, anything else wouldn't feel real.

It is pretty amazing that in the midst of this you...

2012-01-26T12:05:29.532-05:00

It is pretty amazing that in the midst of this you are still able to post here ... and with as much finesse and clarity as ever.

Sometimes I know that I don't even hear/know my own story until I've said it out loud or written it out. It is almost like hearing someone else say what I've said! Weird, but true. So we need to tell our stories, I think, for our own sake as well as for others. We tell our stories so that we can get better at telling/creating the grand story that is our lives, to make of our lives a story that touches others and is worthy to pass on to our children. What a fine, fine job you are doing!

You've done so, so much to help others tell their story, Ellie. So many lives turned around. Who can say how big and far-reaching the impact of what you've done will be?

We'd certainly understand if you took a break from blogging now ... but we're grateful that you haven't yet. Hang in there ... and carry on! You're one brave trooper, and your courage will make all the difference.

Ellie, I found you through Heather of the EO and I...

2012-01-26T00:54:49.568-05:00

Ellie, I found you through Heather of the EO and I am now reading all of your words. You have a beautiful way with words, you do know that, right? My heart lifts you up in prayer, patience, grace and strength. May you know how very much you are cared for.

I wrote a whole comment on how I manage my constip...

2012-01-26T00:10:20.076-05:00

I wrote a whole comment on how I manage my constipation and it disappeared! I tried to send it via AIM & it bombed out. Or maybe you'll get it twice??
So it was something like this:
I take 2 stool softeners every morning and 2 every night to keep things moving. It's the plain kind, not the kind with laxative so it's okay. It's OTC & cheap and really works. You can get it in liquid form too for your tube if ask the pharmacist. Please try it. It took a long time for me to figure out how to manage it and constipation is miserable even when you're healthy. Best wishes; you are in my prayers. Camla