Some news
A few odd bits of news. On July 8, we are to go to the Delta, Colorado Hospital for some testing that cannot be done here locally. We will be looking at new cars, as our transmission seems to be failing. On July 15, we will have an appointment with Dr. Davis, Ellen's gynecological oncologist, …
Ellen’s last scheduled chemotherapy
Soon we’ll reach the silver river, Soon our pilgrimage will cease; Soon our happy hearts will quiver With the melody of peace.
Walk with us
Walking has become for us a central activity. Ellen will I think shortly reach her goal of 500 miles of walking during chemotherapy. I think she will make it. It would be a big mistake to bet against her. Walking is for us a form of expressing our commitment to our planet, to our fellow …
The Road Onward
It is the wettest and greenest summer in many years here. The rivers are all at or over their banks. The sage brush is singing with happiness. The flower are blooming everywhere around us. It is not just wet but very cool. We woke up to frost on the grass today, and new snow on …
A week has passed
A week has passed since Ellen's last treatment. She had some hard and uncomfortable days. But Ellen is starting to come around, with more energy. The weather has turned lovely. The great snows of last winter have started to melt and the hills are very green. There are flowers everywhere in the sage. Luke's sister …
A Message from Luke
Every day I seem to learn more about my partner in life. Her courage and strength of character are an inspiration to all of us around her. Here are some pictures of last Wednesday's walk to the hospital for Ellen's fifth round of treatment. Who is that in front? Ellen is of course now tired …
Unremarkable—Común y corriente
Last week Ellen had a CT scan and we had an appointment with the doctor to interpret the results. We are cautiously optimistic by the results as they were “normal” and “unremarkable. The blood tests look good too. We know that this is not over, but the results are very encouraging. I’ll still get my …
Gray days; blue skies
It seems that we do not write much during the first week or so of Ellen's chemotherapy cycle. She tends to be very tired, and not feeling well. And Luke is busy trying to help her and take care of all the many things that need to be done from house work and yard work …
Ellen's Journey 