Today, in the first light of dawn, Ellen died in Luke’s arms, with her faithful dogs cuddled up against her.She left us peacefully, with love and dignity. There will be further posts when we have had more timer to absorb this. If you would like to visit please wait until 3:30-7:00 today (August 31). Luke …
A BEND IN THE ROAD
I would like you all to know that Ellen, for good reasons, supported by all those closest to her, has decided to discontinue all medical treatment other than that directed at her comfort and pain relief. This struggle has now been going on over a year and a half. Ellen has throughout conducted herself with …
Te Quiero
Mario Benedetti From Luke to Ellen Tus manos son mi cariciamis acordes cotidianoste quiero porque tus manostrabajan por la justiciasi te quiero es porque sosmi amor mi cómplice y todoy en la calle codo a codosomos mucho más que dostus ojos son mi conjurocontra la mala jornadate quiero por tu miradaque mira y siembra futurotu …
Un poema de amor
El primer poema que Luke recito a Ellen Por don Pablo Neruda Juegas todos los dÃas con la luz del universo.Sutil visitadora, llegas en la flor y en el agua.Eres más que esta blanca cabecita que aprietocomo un racimo entre mis manos cada dÃa.A nadie te pareces desde que yo te amo.Déjame tenderte entre guirnaldas …
The River of Time
Ellen has been resting most of the morning, sometimes sleeping, sometimes awake, on the back porch of our house. She is sleeping peacefully at the moment.There are flowers blooming all around her, and dozens of birds making their various small bird noises.Every few minutes there is a great whirring of wings. It is that time …
Link for Today
The Zoom link for today is   https://western.zoom.us/j/503312619 We will open the link at 5:30 pm Colorado time (U.S. Mountain Time) today. At least that is our intention. Bear with any glitches please. Luke
When in Doubt, Have a Party (You Are Invited)
We have had a hard last week. We wound up going on almost no notice to St. Anthony's Hospital in Denver. There, Ellen had some tests, and some surgical procedures. Two nights in a large hospital were tiring. And the drive was made far more difficult by the fact that Interstate 70 has been closed …
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A Request – Una Pedida
Luke is helping Ellen to write a Memoir of her life. It is a lovely project that gives us a chance to explore many memories and moments of happiness. Would all of you who are able and willing to do so write down some memories of Ellen? When and how did you meet? What was …
In the Bubble
This is a very hard time for us here. Ellen is very far from well; she is suffering considerably, and things have been getting harder instead of easier. She is quite weak and needs care and attention most of the time, and we have been advised that she should not be left at home by …
Home is Where the Heart Is
Ellen came home from the hospital yesterday. She, and Luke, and the little dogs are all happier with her here. The people at Gunnison Valley Hospital were wonderful and supportive and we appreciate them very much. But Ellen is happy to be sitting in her south facing window looking out at the green grass and …
Ellen's Journey 