today was not so much about the quantity of good news, but the quality.
first, a brief history. ellen has been in acute renal failure since she completed her first round of treatment. this applies to the function of the kidneys. a normal, healthy number value for this function is around 1. when it starts to climb there is reason to be concerned. ellen's had climbed steadily to a 4 as of yesterday.
this morning it was 3.7.
while these medical terms may be lost on most of you (and all of us here, too), it has been the one thing that the doctors have been most concerned with. therefore, the news this morning is cause for celebration. we need the level to come back down so that she can safely have an mri. we need her to have an mri so that she can start her next round of treatment.
some of ellen's girlfriends came into durham last night. they came by late to say good night but have spent all of today at her bedside. amber, amina, angie, ashley, jen and natalie, thank you.
she has been steadily increasing her energy and has been eating more. dr. gollob targeted monday for her to return to the apartment.
keep the prayers and thoughts coming. she's only just begun to fight.
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Hey Ellen,
Nothing like six of your best girlfriends surrounding you with their love, support and laughter! It is definitely the best remedy for what ails you. Again, the news is positive...a little each day.Improvement, improvement, improvement.... God truly hears our prayers....thank you Ryan for all of your info.
You are both truly blessed to have each other!!!!
Love and prayers,
Marcia
Ellen and Ryan, We are thankful for good news. We are also thankful for Ellen's friends and family both at her side physically and those at her side in their prayers. Uncle Chuck and Aunt Connie
Wow you are sure testing my medical knowledge! I haven't had to remember any of this stuff since college.
A drop below 4 is good, if you can get it below 3, that will be great!!
I hope you enjoyed your visit from your friends and your aunts. Barb & Kath enjoyed seeing you!!
Hello Ellen and Ryan,
What a day to celebrate! How wonderful to spend this time with your friends. Nothing is more healing than laughter and love.
God is good - we continue to pray and believe and trust.
Love and prayers,
coni
Hi Ellen and Ryan! We've been out of town and finally got on the blog. Sounds like the good news is here and how glad we are!! You've been in our thoughts and prayers constantly. Stay tough - and the good news will keep coming! Glad to hear your friends and family have been keeping you smiling!! Love - Elly Chain and family
It's so good to read the news of the small miracles and baby steps to better, if not perfect, health. One day at a time.
This evening ASusie and I were shopping in Boardman, and saw your parents sitting outside when we drove down their street. We had a good catch up with everything that's been going on, and feel much relieved with Ellen's progress of getting out of bed, getting dressed, and taking short walks.
Having her friends visit was sure to cheer her up. It's lovely to hear that she actually enjoys the company...that can only mean one thing...that she's feeling somewhat better.
As always, we continue to pray for the little things that will lead to the bigger things.
love, as
Ellen and Ryan,
This is good news - it really cheers me up to hear of these positive developments! Keep going, we will keep praying.
Jan K.
Ell and Ryan,
Sounds like you are improving a little each day. glad you were able to have company and enjoy everyone being there. can't wait to see you and hope this week is full of more improvements!
kelly dragiou
Ellen..................
Girlfriends.........they're the
best!
Ryan........
You're the best friend that Ellen could ever have.........
Both of you........keep up the
great work....
Can't wait to hear more positive
news.
Tell Suzy we miss her!!!!!!!!!
Lots of love & prayers,
Patty
Wow Ellen,
In reading this blog everyday, we have come to realize what an inspiration you are to the rest of us. Our support is no match for your perseverance and your drive, but you have it nonetheless. We love reading about your small victories and think about you daily. Our prayers and thoughts are with you as you continue to improve.
Ryan and Jamie Grubish
Hey guys,
So happy to hear of the good news.
The prayers are everywhere for you
Ellen!! I do believe they are
working! Ryan - I think you can
explain things better than the
doctors. I can understand you!
Keep up the good - hard! - work.
We will keep the prayers and great
positive thoughts going. Aren't
girlfriends great?!? Ryan you are
tops. Love to you guys and all
of your family. Love to Suze -xxoo
xx.
JoAnn G
Hi Ryan and Ellen,
A good way to start the weekend. Good friends and good news. I hope that you both get some much needed rest, but enjoy your company!!!!! You are never far from our thoughts but always in our prayers.
Love, Fredda
Hi,
I don't know if Ellen would remember me or not, but my name is Jen Nigh (Patsko) and I went to B.G and was a Pi Phi for a time. Yesterday, I ran into Amy Grabfelder at a wedding and she told me about Ellen and about this website. Please know that you will be in our constant prayers and that we pray for Ellen's continued strength and positive attitude. Those things make a world of a difference!
Jen Nigh
Hi Ellen & Ryan,
At last great news....so glad to hear that you might be going "home" condo for a few days!!! It would be great to see you there on Wednesday instead of the hospital. Keep eating and building your strength.
Love you lots and see you on Wednesday.
Jo Ann
Hey Ellen and Ryan! I am glad that you got some good news. I love you both and am praying everyday for you.
Love,
Jenna
Ellen, You are as fortunate as your mother in having such close girlfriends. There is nothing like the bond! The prayers are being answered. Keep up the fight, you are both truly amazing. Give your mom a hug from me. Cindy Clapper
Ellen & Ryan,
We are thrilled to hear the good news. God is answering all of our prayers day by day. Ellen, your perseverance and strength truly amaze me. Ryan, Ellen is blessed to have you by her side and to have such a wonderful best friend and husband. Thanks again for keeping us updated.
Love, Krickett and Dave
Ellen,
I just found out about your situation. Apparently Lanza is not the fountain of info I was lead to believe all this time!! God love her!
You are in my thoughts and prayers everyday and I'm glad to hear there was some good news to celebrate today. Keep your head up and take advantage of all the love and support your have with family and friends. They along with your own strength will help you get through this.
Take care of yourself
Love,
Lindsay Brush
We are so happy to hear that you are stable and fighting. Keep up the good work, Ellen, and make sure all those BG girls hug you for me. xo Sommer
Hi Ryan and Ellen:
Glad to hear the good news from yesterday. Hopefully, you will be heading for the apt. tomorrow.
I must tell you what happened today.... I went with Paul(he is the organist at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Alliance) as he was asked to play the music at St. Luke's Lutheran Home in North Canton for the afternoon service for the residents. As the chaplain was offering prayers for the sick...........Ellen's name was mentioned - I got very teary eyed - but thought that was wonderful!! After the service, I asked the chaplain, Pastor Don Rice, if he knew Ellen. He said no, but that one of the residents knows Ellen or Ellen's mom. I think he said her last name was ?? Nimshi ?? No first name. Anyway, I was very glad I went with Paul.
We are keeping Ellen and all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Take care and hang in there.
Love,
Donna and Paul Cubick
Alright Ellen. What good news. I bet next lab results will be better. I can only see you as a fighter and winner and I don't think you CA has a chance. I will keep praying and you two and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. I ask everyone I know to keep praying for you. I am so excited for your future!!! I totally look foward to it for you. You have many places to visit to carry your cool coach purse you got for xmas:)
P.S. I just know you have an angel looking over you.
Ami
Great news!!!! So glad your friends made the trip, bet that sure lifted your spirits.By the end of the week you'll probably be a number 2. ..but I think everyone else thinks of you as...No.#1 Keep smiling!!!!Love Aunt Nancy:)
Ellen and Ryan,
I am not suprised that Ellen is able to get up and out of bed. I remember skiing in Colorado when a skier from Italy crashed into Ellen going full speed. She showed her toughness then by getting up even though I was sure she had to of broken a leg. That same spirit can keep you going now.
Thinking of you, Jim Blake
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