i went to pick up the report from dr. masters today. he gave me 20 pages on diet, health and lifestyle changes that ellen will have to make. he included foods that she should be eating and foods that she should NOT be eating. we have some work to do to build her up but she is ready for it.
we are still trying to figure out the visits. for the most part, ellen is still very weak and very tired so it is hard for her to stay up. stay tuned though, she is feeling better every day and it won't be long before she will be ready to see you all.
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Ell and Ryan,
Glad to hear more updates. Hopefully Ell will be able to adjust to the changes from the holistic dr. hope you both are happy to be home and that you are also both getting enough rest. hang in there and be well soon,
Love Kelly Dragoiu
Keep up the great work, Ellen. When you are ready for visitors- stand back, everyone will form a line that will reach around the block! I am curious as to what the doctor is telling you to eat and not eat. Is this more like microbiotic? Get your strenghth back, and kick this thing. Your family and you are amazing people
Love and hugs! Debbe
Ryan,
I know you are busy but if you have a chance and can fill us in more in regards to what the holistic dr recommends, it would be greatly appreciated. i am trying to learn a little more about this approach and whatever info you can provide would be great. have a good night!
Kelly Dragoiu
Hi Ellen and Ryan,
Thank you for the update. I could use a few pages on diet and lifestyle changes myself. Keep up the good work and hugs to you both. Love Aunt Connie
Keep eating Ellen!!! We want you to get as strong as you can so you can get started on the holistic program as soon as possible. I know you will find big changes occuring when you begin this part of your recovery, Love youe all. Aunt Nancy
It sounds like you guys have some homework! It also sounds like we're all curious about what the recommendations are.... don't make it a priority, but I'd love to hear the "gist" of things.
I read recently Dr. Sanjay Gupta's book on health and wellness. It was quite informative and talked about cancer causing foods and visa versa. It was really interesting.
Lots love,
Angie
Just wanted to wish you a Happy 3rd Anniversary. What a beautiful loving relationship you two have. <3 ,<3
( Those are suppose to be hearts ) Enjoy each others company tommorrow.. Love you both...... Aunt Nancy
Hi guys!!!!
Ellen- keep resting, don't worry about visiting just yet- there will plenty of time for that. Incidentally, I had a dream last night that Mike and I stopped by your house. It was the middle of the day and we were all outside smoking ciggies on the back deck. I must have been reliving the highschool days at Don's. I miss you! Take care of yourself!
Brunner
Well, get some rest and get into that homework! Thanks for the update Ryan.
We just got done with our homework for the night and everyone is in their rooms supposedly going to sleep. Tristan had a game tonight, and recovered a fumble! They lost, but he had a really good game on both offense and d. He played the whole game, and I got to really watch since my mom took Maddie to swim team practice and Marcus wanted to tag along. Maddie said swimming was good, but she could have swam for a lot longer--like a month! Marcus was just happy because they talked nana into McDonald's.
Thinking about you lots and sending extra prayers and love everytime I drive down Everhard!
Jen
Ellen & Ryan,
I'd love to see both of you, but
don't worry about visits right now.
Keep up your strength and do the
most important.......Ellen, esp.
her diet.
'
The prayers, positive thoughts &
love will still be coming your
way...........know they are there!
Love,
Patty
20 pages.........I know you feel overwhelmed right now. Believe me as you start changing your diet it gets easier. For some who may be interested there is a book titled "The China Study" by T. Colin Cmapbell that has some good information regarding nutrition and health. It is one of the books that I referred to several times while changing my diet. I am not a vegetarian. But, I want meat that comes from grain fed animals only (if possible). And organic has to be a way a life for me. Good luck. The changes in my health were dramatic. Some of my restrictions were not to eat anything that had a face or a mother. And no dairy. Try NOT having ice cream..........I am hooked on ice cream the same way I believe Ellen might be on those Krispy Cremes !! But, I have only had 3 ice cream cones all summer and they were fat free yogurt not even the real stuff....oh poor me...but I am still well ! That is the important thing. Good luck.
If I can help in any way, please let me know. My family continues to pray for all of you daily. God bless.
Happy Anniversary!!!
I know this might not be the most ideal way to "celebrate", but you have love like noone I have ever seen...that's worth a celebration in itself. You have both been a true example of what relationships are supposed to be like.
Love, kiss, hug, and just be together. There will be happier times down the road. And you two can go to dinner! (Like you wanted, El).
I love you both very much and will see you in a day or so.
Jaime
We could probably all use that DO and DON'T EAT list!!!! Glad you had a good trip home. And glad you are resting, Ellen. It must feel good to be in your own space after such a long time away. Thinking of you daily.
Libby Blake
Happy Anniversary!!!!
Hope you guys have a great day together, Take some time to just enjoying being with each other.
Ellen it was great to see you last night, you are such a fighter and have such a great spirit. I am so proud of you and love you a lot. Hang in there and you will beat this cancer.
See you soon,
Love ya both,
Jo Ann & Tom
Ellen and Ryan. You have your homework cut out for you. Ellen when you are up to it, put me on the list of your 5 minute visits. I am looking forward to seeing you and talking to you for a VERY BRIEF time. I know that you don't really have the stamina right now but when you do, add me to your list. Work on getting strong. That is the most important thing for you right now. I wish I could give you my strengh. If only we could transfer such a thing. Love ya, Cathy D
Happy Anniversary!
I hope that the two of you spend some alone time together and just enjoy the day. I know things are not ideal for you right now, but those days are just around the corner!
Hang in there!
Love,
Amy
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO ELLEN AND RYAN!!! I remember your wedding day as if it were yesterday and the hot events that unfolded;) That is when Mike and Lauren hung out for the first time too. What a beautiful day and what a beautiful, strong relationship you have <3! I love you Ellen and I am doing everything I can to get back to NC to see you and hug you. Ryan, you continue to amaze me. I knew you rocked when I met you back in Pittsburgh, but WOW!
-Much love and admiration,
Love K. Lanza xoxoxox
Obviously I am not very good at spelling.........I always need the spell checker. My former message should read Dr. T Colin Campbell.
If anyone is "In Charge" of making sure Ryan and Ellen have food in the house, or need grocery shopping done, etc., please let me know and add me to the list of people to help. My cell (which is with me 24/7) is 330-704-1659 and I live relatively close to this precious couple.
I realize the diet will change significantly and grocery shopping will be a challenge for a while. So detailed lists are important. But, this was one of the best things my friends did for me. The groceries arrived on the door step and I didn't have to expend the energy to shop. Only the energy for a grocery list. So if there is a list and a need I stand ready to help. Thanks in advance to whomever may be handling this chore now that they are based in North Canton. Or Ryan, call me and I will get what you need from the list. Organic is getting easier to find. And I am making an assuption that there will be lots of plant based organic food on the list. If not, I'll search for what you need.
God Bless and BTW Happy Anniversary.
Ellen and Ryan,
You two are So stong!! Keep fighting Ellen and I wish you the best of luck wtih the Holistic approach! know that there is always someone thinking and praying for you!! Your story has been an amazing inspiration to follow! Hang in there!!! God Bless you both!! Smile!!!
Trisha (Holmer)Drossman
Happy 3rd Anniversary!
Love,
Monica
Ell and Ryan,
Happy 3rd Anniversary to both of you! Hope you can find ways to enjoy it and celebrate. Miss you both,
Kelly Dragoiu
Woo Woo!!! While we don't mean to make light of the situation. . . remember when Barb, our friendly AultCare Wellness Nurse, first came to visit??? We do! Almost everyone in the office got a bad report. Everyone needed to change their eating habits and lose weight. You were the only skinny kid in the bunch. Turn about's fair play, girlie. Now its you!! If you need any pointers, just come see us! We can tell you how to do it. And its not as bad as everyone makes it out to be. YOU CAN DO IT. IT WILL MAKE YOU WELL AGAIN. AND THEN YOU CAN BRING YOUR SKINNY BUTT BACK TO THE OFFICE AND GLOAT.
Call us if you need us - we'll be here.
Love,
The GDK Gang
Happy Anniversary!!! It was a beautiful day and what a loving, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful couple.
xoxo christy
Ellen & Ryan-
We just wanted you both to know that we are constantly thinking of you and praying for you. I hope that we can stop by your house when we come up to Canton for a visit. We'll be in touch. Hopefully with your new diet you can still have frosty's and fries!!
Stephanie & Dan Smith
Happy Anniversary to the couple of the year- in my book anyway. As lanza said, your wedding led me to my man, and for that i will be eternally grateful! I love you both...can't wait to see you!
Brunner
We would also be more than happy to do some shopping or make some meals to drop off if you let us know what you can have. You can e-mail us at dwells10932@yahoo.com, or call us at (330) 494-6589 (whoever puts anything together), or just have Suzy or Don call and let us know what we could do to make things any easier for you to follow your doctor's instructions. We would like to help out in any way we can.
Happy Anniversary!
Love, Kris and Dave
Ellen and Ryan: I, too remember your beautiful wedding day. Hope you and Ryan have a wonderful evening sharing so much love. I keep praying for you to be our miracle. Keep the faith and remember God can move mountains. Much love to you both and a toast to your very special love. Anna Hillhouse
Happy Anniversary, you two. Such a strong commitment you have to loving one another - it is an inspiration to all of us.
Keep loving, believing, and fighting. Love, Nate, Sommer, & Bella Bradds
PS Ellen - Nate asked me to tell him more about you (could it be possible? I do constantly, as you are always on my mind these days...) anyways, to explain you to someone who doesn't know you? Impossible! I tried, telling those stories of long ago Spring Breaks, pledging, and parties... and all I could do is smile. That's what you do to people. You bring out their smiles, not even by trying, just by being you. So, in turn, I hope these messages you get on this blog by so many of us from all the different chapters of your life are inspiration to just keep fighting, keep smiling, and inturn create many many many more chapters to come.
YOU CAN DO THIS. Take it one page at a time.
You know I've always been a big "quotes person"
Here are some I keep in my journals:
A lady of 47 who has been married 27 years and has 6 children knows what love really is and once described it for me like this: 'Love is what you've been through with somebody.'
James Thurber
To keep your marriage brimming,
With love in the loving cup,
Whenever you're wrong, admit it;
Whenever you're right, shut up.
Ogden Nash
!!!HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!
Ellen & Ryan,
I know I'm a day late but I wanted to wish you both a Happy Anniversary. It wasn't because I wasn't thinking of you both, I just didn't get a chance to post a message yesterday. I hope you had a nice day yesterday and you were able to enjoy each others company.
Love, Krickett
Ellen and Ryan,
Happy Anniversary - a couple of days late. Sorry. Looking back on your wedding day also brings me back to your wedding shower and how you almost burned down the head table when you caught the gift wrap on fire. But at least you had wine to throw on it =). I'll never forget that.
Stay strong and keep fighting, you are in my thoughts and prayers daily.
Mickie
Rryan & Ellen:
You guys have been realy busy.
Just wanted to let you know we are thinking about you and hope you get your strength back. Keep fighting, hang in there and get well.
Yur running budies are keeping track of your progress.
Happy Anniversary! Glad you are home! Stay tough, eat hearty, and gets lots of rest. We're all pulling for you and the prayers continue each and every day! Believe! Love, Elly
John:9 1-12. Thought this might help. Love ya and see ya soon.
Loving and thinking about you both, always.
Jaime
Hey guys -
Hope everything is going well with the new diet. What exactly does it consist of? Let us all know if there are any special requests or delicacies we can help out with!
I'm thinking of you guys constantly and hope you are getting more rest, El. I'll see you next Friday.
Much love,
Ams
Ellen and Ryan,
What Cancer Cannot Do
Cancer is so limited...
It cannot cripple love
It cannot shatter hope
It cannot corrode faith
It cannot kill friendship
It cannot suppress memories
It cannot silence courage
It cannot invade the soul
It cannot steal eternal life
It cannot conquer the spirit.
(Author Unknown)
Hey Ellen,
You are such a ROCK STAR!!! You are so amazing and are truly an inspiration to us all. You are so strong and courageous. I am proud to call you my sorority sister and friend! Know that I love you and am praying for you. God Bless You and keep you safe.
Love always,
Jenna
Happy Anniversary! Keep the faith because the prayers are constant. I hope the diet is not too hard to swallow...All diets to me are. Love to you both, Cindy Clapper
THE DEFINITION OF AN ADDICT:
A person who cannot resist a habit for physiological or psychological reasons.
Ok, so I admit it. I'm addicted to your blog. I need a fix. If you guys are up for it, I'm yearning for an update on how things are going. I may have to hit the streets otherwise. I don't know what my next addiction could turn to. Save a friend... blog.
Love you and hope to hear from you soon,
Angie
Hi Ellen and Ryan!
Happy Anniversary! Just thinking about how beautiful (and handsome!) you both were at the wedding! How is the new diet? Hope it is going well. You are always in my thoughts.
Love, Erin Blake
Hi Ellen and Ryan,
My friend Regina is featured this month in Ladies Home Journal because of her battle with breast cancer. There is a quote from her that says "when you feel loved, you are empowered" and she has used that to slowly beat it. I hope this works for you both also because it is so clear how much you both are loved and how much you love each other. You are definitely empowered and miracles happen. My friend is proof of that and I know you will be too. We love you!
Holly
Hey Ellen & Ryan -
I just got word of what you have been going through this past year. I found out through a fellow Pi Phi. I just want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers and I know you will beat this. It is amazing to me to see the love & support you two have for each other. I think that makes all the difference in the world. In reading through other comments I saw you just celebrated an anniversary. Happy Anniversary! I know it has been a few years since we have seen each other Ellen - but through reading your blog & checking out your art website - it is very obvious the incredible connection and love that you and Ryan share. It is truly something to celebrate. Take care of yourself - I have no doubt you will come out on top.
TTF -
All My Best - Mindy Stella (Arnold)
Ryan and Ellen,
May we all trust in God's plan for our lives. May we count each day as a gift and live each day to the fullest. Good Morning America aired this Fri am. Randy has a powerful message that all of us should hear!
http://www.metafilter.com/64880/Randy-Pauschs-Last-Lecture
http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~pausch/
Ellen,
I hope you know that all the Pi Phi Angels are praying for you. Stay strong and remember:
"When you are lonely, empty and afraid, remember this: An angel who loves and cares for you is somewhere looking for the medicine you need. Look for the medicine messages your angel sends you in its absence....in a rainbow, a dew-sparkling spider web, a falling feather or snowflake, or a stranger's smile."
TTF,
Sandy Winkelmann (Karlen)
Hi Ellen,
I know it has been too long since we have talked and those BGSU Pi Phi days have long since past, but I wanted you to know that I am thinking of you. You are an amazing person and show a strength that is more than anything I could imagine. You art is beautiful and it is wonderful that you have found a way to express yourself. I wish you all the best and you are in my thoughts.
Take care,
Erica McCrodden (Wojtowicz)
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