Ellen had her most recent infusion three days ago. Before she did that, she accomplished her goal of 500 miles of walking during treatment. And since her chemotherapy has now been extended, the new goal is a total of 1000 km. (Including what she has already done). We did have a good week last week. …
Once more unto the breach, dear friends
It was a bit of a blow, after thinking that Ellen had completed chemotherapy, and all the difficulties that it implies, and to instead be told that no, the test results are not yet good enough, and yes, there is more chemotherapy ahead. It took a few seconds to be sure that was what we …
Una vez más
Después de tener ilusiones de haber terminado, y la noticia que debo tener otras sesiones de néctar, estoy lista. Y la primera noticia fue que el seguro médico negó el pedido… pero finalmente lo aprobaron y el miércoles 24 de julio es la próxima. Esta vez a las 9 de la mañana, asà que, si …
Harder news
We have had so much good news lately that we were not fully prepared to receive harder news yesterday. The previous tests all seemed to be informing us that they were unable to detect any remaining cancer. The last test before Ellen’s meeting yesterday with her gynecological oncologist at Swedish Hospital in Denver was a …
Dias más dificiles
Hemos tenido tantas buenas noticias que no fuimos completamente preparados ayer por noticias más duras. Las pruebas anteriores nos estuvieron informando que no podÃan detectar más cancer. La última prueba antes de nuestra reunión ayer con el oncólogo en Denver era un tipo nuevo de escaneo, tomografÃa electrónica de protones. Y este escaneo, nos informaron …
Yesterday
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 …
Ellen's Journey 