Merry Christmas once again from the House of Elle. It has been 7 years since I’ve written a Christmas letter. Of all years this is the one that certainly deserves a wrap-up. Elle, The Trusty Husband and the Boy were excited to bring on 2017. The previous year was a slow decline into an end […]
Elle’s World
Where we are in the Life of Elle
I do honestly apologize for not keeping you abreast (pun actually not intended) of what it’s like to be me. Each weekend I think I will sit down and write something, but the words fail me. At any given moment you may find me in a state of extreme mental euphoria or laying in bed […]
One Month Post Final Chemo (PFC)
It’s nice to know that friends near and far are thinking about me. Over the past few weeks I’ve gotten quite a few texts, emails, and facebook messages checking in on me. I sit here each Saturday wanting to post something, but not knowing what to say. Either I’m too exhausted to think straight or […]
Chemo Round #7
Same ol’ chemo drug, different round. I keep telling myself, “only one more to go.” The nurse warned me that my side effects would be cumulative as Taxol went on. I believed her. I thought my most major side effect would be fatigue. Oh darn, more naps. There was this glossed over, something about […]
When you have to face the music
My lovely friend, Camille, came to visit me yesterday. We chatted and laughed. At one point she said, “I didn’t know what to expect when I got here.” Meaning, she didn’t know what state I’d be in. I don’t think any one knows what to expect when they show up or call. My mom has […]
Let’s Get Reaquainted
Whoa… 2 1/2 years. What happened? Last thing I knew I was appealing for funds for Sweet Hope and the next I’m here. Where is here? And who the hell is that orange cheeto sitting in the White House? What happened to the cool guy? I’d like to think that I’ve been asleep or had […]
On extended family
I come from a very large and complex family. Both of my parents are twice divorced, each with children from their marriages. I am the only child of their marriage to each other. Basically, it is a bunch of step-siblings and half-siblings and confusion. While, in total, I have 6 siblings, most days I am […]
Things you should know
I’ve finally gotten to the point in my life where I am admitting I’m an adult. I am closer to 40 than I care to be (and I find it funny that some of my friends make fun of me that I’m not yet 40). I have been married for 17 years. I’ve moved a […]
Whoa. A year
Holy crackers! A year? Serious… a year. A year ago today I was wrapping up a whirlwind tour on the other side of the world (by myself). I still can’t believe I got on a plane and traveled to Far East Russia by. my. self. Where have I been? I’ve been here. Our little family […]
Visiting friends
I cannot begin to tell you how wonderful this trip has been. There is a bit of a fear factor of being so far away from home is a seemingly treacherous place alone, but underneath it all it is very safe and welcoming. You just have to get past the fact that it is not […]