we wanted to shoot a quick message out to let everyone know that we are now not going to chicago but philadelphia. i got a call late today and was told that facility can help and treat me so off we go still just a different direction.
please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. we are still suppose to be leaving tomorrow but due to the change in location i have been warned it could be a day or so longer. I have been alright with that so far since i know they will try to help but i think tomorrow morning at 10 when they call me i will know for sure how i feel if they tell me it's on wed. like it is supposed to be.
love,
ellen
152 comments:
Ellen,
Still praying for all to be well with you and that you can return to your life as it was before....Miss you Lots!!!
Will talk to you soon,
Love ya,
Jo Ann & Tom
Ellen,
I'll pray tonite for that call.
This could be a good move....
Hang in.there!........get a good nights
rest......
Lots of love & prayers to all of
you!
Patty
Cousins,
Will you be able to have visitors in Philly after you get settled??? Rich and I want to come see you! We are always thinking of you and praying for you.
Love ya tender,
Lindsay
Same goes for us...anything we can do while you are in Philly please just say the word. Matt, the boys, and I are just 30 minutes west of the city and will help out in any way possible...
Becca
Ellen,
Hang in there !! I was rencently invited to hear Scott Hamilton the ice skater speak about his struggle with cancer (which he has had twice),and I know if he can beat it so can you. You have so many people who love and care and support you , it can only get better from here!! Let God be with you always, Love Erika Young-Lacure
Ell,
Hope you get the news you are searching for and that you have a safe trip going to Philly. I hope they will be able to cure you and make you feel so much better. Hang in there and stay positive. There are so many praying for you and supporting you through this craziness.
Kelly Dragoiu
Keep us posted on your whereabouts. Brian called me this morning at 7 to ask me if I read the blog yet today. He told me that they changed your site to Philly. Brian and Erin are also only 30 minutes away from the city too. Make sure you let them know at the cancer center, we don't care where you go, just get busy and make our Ellen WELL!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love you Aunt Nancy
Ellen,
This is great!!!! I am very excited
about this for you, have a safe trip and we will continue to pray.
Love
Deb S.
Good luck on your travels. I hope you are able to find what you need to help you start your healing process.
Try and take it easy if at all possible and save your energy to help fight your illness.
Good thoughts and prayers for you and Ryan always.
Mickie
Ellen,
My prayers for your include strength, courage, and faith. With your strong spirit, you can beat this. Anything is curable.
All my love & smiles,
Rappstar
have a safe trip to philly!!! say hi to the liberty bell for me! : )
my thoughts and constant prayers are with you always ellen. always.
love,
alexa
Hi Ellen! Wishing you good thoughts and lots of prayers as you begin yet another journey. You're amazing so keep the faith and strength and stay positive!! Give our best to your family! Take care and know that you're thought of daily! Love, Elly
Have a safe trip to Philly. We will continue to pray for you and your family. Hang in there. You are amazing.
Love, Dave and Krickett
Dearest Ellen: We'll be anxiously waiting to hear from you and this new course of treatment. We keep praying for you and hoping for lots of good things to come. Hang in there, and know how much you are loved. Anna Hillhouse
Ellen,
I wish you safe travels! I know you will get their safe and sound. I have been thinking about you nonstop and I pray for you often. Please know that you are such a strong and remarkable person. Thank you so much for being such a wonderful and courageous friend!
Love ya',
Katz
Dear Ellen,
Your perseverance is truly an example for all!
Do you realize what you & Ryan do for us on a daily basis?
You lead us to remember God's love and greatness...
You bond us together through the power of prayer...
You teach us to believe in miracles...
You encourage us to remain faithful and unconditionally hopeful.
Be safe on your trip.
In my thoughts,
Chyme
I'm sure that changes in plans and staying flexible can be difficult, but we know you are seeking the best possible treatments and we hope that will NOW be in Philadelphia. You are in our prayers.
Jim and Libby
Ellen,
I know that you are probably almost there if not in Philly by now and are anxious to start tomorrow. It is hard to imagine you walking to classes without me when we have walked to so many and taken so many together. Know that I think this new journey will be amazing and will lead you down the path to recovery. It was so great seeing you the past couple of weekends.
Love,
Amber
May your healing process in Phili bring the very best results. You have already endured more than you should have to. Stay strong and positive even when it seems impossible.
Thoughts and prayers are always with you and your family.
Linda O
Hey you! Thinking of you always and hoping that this new twist in the path is a good one! It is like when we go skiing and Tristan always finds a new path to go on at the last minute--it always ends up being the best path...let us hope that this last minute change to Philly is your best path!
In my thoughts and prayers for a safe travel!
Jen
Ellen-
My prayers are with you in Philly! You will beat this, we all believe in you!
Shannon
Ellen - You are in my thoughts daily....prayers for you and Ryan as you continue to work toward recovery.
Debbie G.
http://www.metafilter.com/64880/Randy-Pauschs-Last-Lecture
Please Read,
God Bless!
Dear Ellen & Ryan,
Matt & I just watched Randy Pausch's Last Lecture video, it's EXTREMELY moving and worth your time!
Celebrate Life, Deal with your Brick Wall, Find Peace!
We love you & God loves you!
Let His loving arms surround you!
Laurie
Ellen,
My thoughts and prayers are with you daily. You have a wonderful support group as I have noticed through the words of faith and encouragement on this blog.
I will be sending positive vibes your direction as you begin another journey!
TTF
Julie Sandwisch
P.S.
Remember your 21st Birthday?? Chipped tooth?? Did you ever figure out what you tripped over?
-MEMORIES FROM PI PHI YEARS!
Hi Ellen and Ryan, Thinking of you from morning to night, (and sometimes at 3 A.M.) Stay strong, many prayers are with you. Love, Aunt Connie
Thoughts & Prayers to you, Ellen.
You are missed at N. Canton Chamber events!
God Bless,
Cheryl Smith
I'll be heading to Becca's on October 5th..if there's anything you need from home, or anything at all, just say the word. Prayers continue.
xoas
I remember the '21st B-day chipped tooth' choas!!! ha ha. Silly El! What a great weekend that was!! (aside from that, of course;)
I love and miss you oh so much. I will be anxiously waiting to hear how Philly goes.
So Much Love to you...
-K. Lanza
Talked with a teacher today at school about the cancer center. She said that she knew someone who went there and they said it was a great place. Brian and Erin are there if you need them. They want to be of help if they can. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Love Aunt Nancy
Hello to all on the blog! Just a little heads-up that Ellen's birthday is Tuesday, October 2nd.
Margie
Hi Ellen and Ryan,
Just wanted you to know you both are still in my prayers constantly. So many people everywhere are sending love to you both all the time.
Love and peace,
Sharon
OK-Joe will be gone next week and our other computer is in need of repair. It cannot handle Tristan's IM needs and crashed on us! So-this is early in case I am computer less---
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELLEN! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
I won't sing you the whole song on here-but imagine some really bad out of tune singing and you got it.
We have some exciting news here tonight-Maddie pulled her first tooth out! It has been hanging since school started. There is still one more just like it to come out!
Thinking of you lots! Love heading your way!
Jen
HAPPY BIRTHDAY....
We need a Philly address to send cards! Thinking and Praying ALL the Time, Hope you enjoy your day!
Ooooh... Philly on your birthday. YOU MUST INDULGE IN A CHEESESTEAK.
I am so happy that you are getting help at one of these centers... fate is taking you to Philly. I'm sure it's because you are going to conquer cancer there. It sounds like a really really wonderful place to fight the fight.
I love you!! Sommer
Ellen and Ryan, I have been in touch with Don doing "too much" business lately but it gives us a good chance to talk about the two of you. Philidelphia is a wonderful place. It is exciting to know that the "whole" person gets treated at the facility. I look forward to blog updates and both of you and your families conitnue to be in our prayers daily.
Ellen,
T-minus 2 days until your BIRTHDAY!!!! Julie Sandwich beat me to it but I was JUST thinking about your 21st birthday. Those memories (although NOT funny at the moment) still make me laugh today. Oh and here's another one......falling through the glass table on Spring Break in South Padre Island. Next, proceeding to call your mom at 5am to tell her about it. Then, being on the beach that day with 13 band-aids on your backside.
Well, now you are in Philly and I hope Ryan can keep you close on your birthday so we don't have anything more crazy happen to you. I love you and I am constantly thinking about you. I hope you have a great experience in Philly and they can get you to return home feeling good! Take care.
Love,
Laura French
Hi Ellen! Hope you are starting to feel a little bit stronger each day.I am sure it's hard to believe, but from what I've been told, and seen my mom experience, you will feel better and get better a little each day. Although it's easy for me to say since I am not the one who feels yucky and is sick, I hope that you and Ryan can continue with your strength and positive attitude. Remember that when you need me, I am here, and so is my mom ~ no matter the time of day or night!!!! I am thinking of you and Ryan everyday! Love, Morgen xoxoxo
Hey Ryan & El -- can you guys post your address in Philly?
Ell,
Hope all is well and you are getting answers and help at the new location. Just a quick note to wish you a happy birthday tomorrow. hope you will be able to enjoy it and spend some quality time with Ryan for the day. Happy Birthday and hope you are resting as much as needed!
Kelly Dragoiu
Birthday Blessings to You Ellen.
Love and prayers for both of you from all of my family (all over the nation)and, of course, me too!
You are both on my mind constantly and I love it when you are strong enough to write yourself.
Love, Cindy Simpkins
Happy Birthday Ellen,
Love you Lots,
Hope you are doing well,
Jo Ann & Tom!!!
Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday pretty Ellen, Happy Birthday to you!
Love you!
Jaime
Happy Birthday, Ellen. Celebrate it knowing that wishes of love come your way from everywhere. I truly believe that your health will be your gift.
Hugs, coni
Happy Birthday Ellen!
May you have peace in your heart today and always knowing that with God in your heart ALL things are Possible! May you celebrate LIFE today knowing that so many people love you!
Laurie & Matt
Happy Birthday Ellen!!!
I wish for you a wonderful birthday. I hope the day is as pretty there as it was on Saturday when we talked. Know that I am thinking about you and wishing I was there to celebrate with you.
Love,
Amber
Happy Birthday Ellen! I hope you have a wonderful day:)
Love,
Amy
Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Ellen - happy birthday to you!! I know you can hear me singing and I hope it puts a smile on your face:-) I love you and miss you and think of you constantly! Please give Ryan a hug for me!
love always, Ashley
Psalm 27 13-14: I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD;
be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.
Just want to wish Ellen a "Happy Birthday" and praying for your recovery. Enjoy the day and have a tiny piece of "cake" or whatever you may eat on this special occasion.
Happy Birthday Ellen!! Thinking and praying for you every night. Lynn Myers
Happy Birthday Ellen!! We are thinking about you constantly.
Love & Prayers, Dave and Krickett
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIRL!
Sending lots of love anf prayers,
Jen
happy birthday ellen!!!! : )
xoxo
alexa
Ellen,
Happy Birthday! Sending you warm wishes for a wonderful day. Hope things are going well in Philly... Take care, and know you are thought of and prayed for every day!
Have a Happy Birthday,
Lindsay
Happy Birthday Ellen !!!!!!!!!!!! Thinking and praying for your special day to be one that finds you resting and healing. My thoughts are with you today and everyday. Love Aunt Nancy
Ell,
Happy Birthday! HOpe you are getting answers and peace from Philly. Hope you are able to enjoy your day and have a very special birthday.
Thinking of you and Ryan both,
Kelly Dragoiu
Ellen,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! I love you my friend:)
xoxox
Love K. Lanza
Dear Ellen: Hope your special day finds you and Ryan enjoying some time together. You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. All of God's blessing to your both. Love, Anna Hillhouse
Thining about you today...hope Philly is treating you good!!!
love ya!
Katie Mishler
Happy Birthday. We are praying daily for you and your family.
Many prayers and love are sent to you on your birthday and every day.
We hope all is going well in Philly. We are all praying for you!
Louann Smith
Thinking of you and wishing you a happy birthday!
Love,
Diane Meier
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELLEN!
I hope you are having a wonderful birthday. I tried calling but your mailbox was full. I love you so much and think of you often. Have a great day because you deserve it!
Love,
Katz
Happy Birthday Ellen! We love and miss you. Hope all your birthday wishes come true.
Love,
Nick and Aimee
Happy Birthday Ellen! Wishes today and everyday! Take care! Love, Elly
Hope today was a peaceful day. Thinking about you often, today with best birthday wishes!
D. Mishler
Happy Birthday, Ellen.
I hope you blew out those candles and felt a great year full of healing begin.
Love, love, love, Sommer
Happy Birthday Ellen!!
I hope you enjoyed your special day!!
~Julie Sandwisch
i8asandwisch@yahoo.com
Hi Ryan and Ellen just wanted to say hi and that our prays are with you! Thinking of you always! Hang in there!!! Stay Strong!!!
Candi
Hi Ellen!
Happy Belated Birthday!!! Thinking of you often! We will keep the positive thoughts and prayers coiming. We love you!
Love,
The Kase Girls
May Peace be with you, Ellen. You are loved.
Ryan & Family, I know how difficult these days have been for all of you. We all still cling to hope. I pray for you to have strength and know that you all have our love and prayers surrounding you. Ellen has been remarkable and has never, never, given up even knowing deep down what the outcome would be. I pray that Ellen is peaceful and no longer in pain, worry & confusion & that all of us can give you our strength right now. Ellen has been so fortunate to have her family and so very many friends to help her get through battling this horrific disease. We love you our dear, sweet, Ellen. We love you. Cathy D.
Ryan & Family,
Know that our hearts are heavy but we are cherishing the memories. May your faith carry you even during these darkest hours. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Love Laurie & Matt
Ellen,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers everyday. God Bless
-Brent Bumbaugh
Ellen,
You are in my thoughts and prayers all the time. I love you, and I wish for you peace,
Ryan you are such a wonderful husband and i pray that you alos find peace.
Please give Ellen and hug and a kiss for me.
Love you all Lots,
Jo Ann
Ellen,
I love you and you are in my thoughts and prayers! God is watching over you and will help you through this!
Love you lots,
Jenna
May the peace of God be with you always Ellen, you are so loved and so very special. You have brighten the worlds of all the people who know you. You are a gem.
I don't believe we ever met in the Pi Phi house, but your story is circulating through our chapter. Why? Because you have friends who love you. Good luck. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Pi Phi love,
Liberty
Ellen and Ryan,
You are constantly in my thoughts and prayers. I know this is a very difficult time for the both of you, but know that God is with you always and is there for you to lean on him for strenth and guidance.
Hang in there and stay postitive.
Mickie
Ellen,
You may not remember me, but I went to Hoover and played tennis. I was a few years younger, but knew your family because Todd played basketball for my dad.
I heard about your blog from my dad and just wanted to add my thoughts & prayers to the many which you have already received.
Hang in there and I'll keep you and your family in my prayers and thoughts!
Lindsey Wyckoff
I love you.
Dearest Ellen and Ryan:
Where can any of us turn but to God? May He give you courage, peace and grace. We send all of our love at this very difficult time. Anna and Bob Hillhouse
Ellen,
Not a minute goes by that I am not thinking of you, Ryan, and your family. You are such a courageous person that I am proud to call my friend! I love you so much and I am praying for you!
The Pi Phi events and just good times that we have shared together are irreplaceable.
Love,
Katz
Ellen and Ryan,
I am praying for you both during this time. May you find peace. God Bless you and your family.
Love,
"Guids"
Amy (Guida) Heidler
Ellen and Ryan,
Please find comfort in knowing that God loves us all deeply and completely, regardless of what happens to us here on Earth. I went to church to pray for Ellen today and I prayed with my deepest conviction for her, and I was embraced with a calming feeling during my prayers, which made me feel as if God is watching over Ellen specifically.
It may be incredibly difficult and nearly impossible to understand why God would put Ellen through such terrible pain, but please remember that we cannot understand His plans. I will continue to pray heartily and steadfastly in the days to come, and I encourage all who read this to send up their most focused and sincere prayers of hope.
I am thinking of you both with a heavy but hopeful heart.
Thinking of you always and praying for peace and no pain. We all love you, and know how special you are.
Jen
We wish you all peace and strength and that you find comfort in God to help you through this trying time.
Many prayers are being sent your way..
Louann, Larry Smith&Family
May God shine his light on you and your family and bring you courage, strenght and peace. As always you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Linda O
Let God welcome you as one of his angels, you are so loved, and are such a special person, such a bright beam of light. You have an army of people praying for you dear sweet Ellen, may God always keep you close in his loving arms.
Dearest Ellen,
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim
In the light of His glory and grace.
Turn your eyes upon Jesus.
Take hold of His powerful hand.
He will lift you up in His mighty love.
In the strength of your God you can stand.
L & M
You are so loved, you are so wonderful, kind and good, Ellen you are the best and you will
leave a major hole in the hearts of many. We love you so much. God speed.
I am praying for peace for all of you by Ellen's bedside tonight. My thoughts are with you and with her.
Psalm 27:4-5
One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock.
I miss you and I love you,
Tiffany
God bless you and your family Ellen. Praying for some comfort and peace during this most difficult time. All of God's and the Pi Phi angels are watching over you...
Much love,
Lindsay
Ellen and Ryan,
Early this morning I couldn't sleep so I began praying for you. I trust that you will find enormous peace and comfort in knowing that God's love and promises never change. We love you.
coni
Ryan & Ellen,
You both are in our hearts and prayers. May God give you and your families strength and peace. We know Amina is there with you now and she brings you all our love.
Vicky & Iqbal
Ellen & Ryan,
We are thinking of you and your families and continue to pray that God is bringing you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
A co-worker gave me a "Thought For The Day" sometime ago which I just found in my desk drawer this morning. It made me think of you. It states "God's loving comfort can see us through difficult days".
Love, Dave, Krickett & Nathan
Ellen,
I love you and am constantly praying for you and sending my love!! May God bless you and keep you safe.
Love you always,
Jenna
Ellen,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. You are such an amazing woman and friend. We love you.
Love,
Amy
Ellen~
You are in my thoughts and prayers! You are an amazingly strong and beautiful woman. I pray that you find peace and comfort as you have found love!
T-T-F->
Nicole Amersbach
May God bless you and protect you and keep you safe. Always know you have tons of people praying for you and sending their love. We are all proud of you and love you.
T.T.F forever,
Love Always,
Kasie Spangler
Ellen,
Although I have never met you, I have been following your battle through one of you family members. I have been inspired and drawn to your courage from day one. Your story is one that I will never soon forget, and your strength has helped give me strength to live and be a better person. I will continue to pray for you and may God help you and your family during this time.
I trust you know that many people are keeping you in their thoughts and prayers. Forgive me for not writing sooner but want you to know we are praying constantly for peace, contentment and strength for all things you must endure. Those prayers extend to all members of the family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Your attitude is astounding... and that's why you'll win over this. Love to you both..
XOXOXO, Bekee Mozzillo
Ryan,
Words can not express the sorrow that I feel at this moment. You have been an incredible friend, husband, caregiver and encourager. Ellen was so totally blessed.
You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers for days,weeks and months to come as you continue through this time and journey.
God is faithful - He never changes - He walks with you through these shadows.
Much love,
coni
Dear Sweet Ellen, may you rest in peace and may you alway know how much you were loved.
To Ryan, Don, Susie, Todd & Diane, God Bless you all,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Ellen will be with us always...
Dear Ryan and Family: Bob and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Ellen will continue to inspire us as she has always done. We are glad she is finally at peace. May God Bless and Keep you always. With Our Love, Bob and Anna Hillhouse
Thinking of you both,
Katie Mishler &
Mike Sturznickel
Ryan & family,
Our deepest sympathy is sent to all of you. May Ellen rest in peace and may we cherish all our memories of her. May God give you all strength.
Laurie, Matt, Rachel & Megan
Ryan & family,
I can not begin to express how sorry I am for your loss. I pray that Ellen is at peace now. She will be missed by so many people and she will leave a void that will be impossible to fill. I am so honored to have called her my good Friend, and I will miss her forever.
Our love to you all,
Jo Ann & Tom
A beautiful angel is in heaven, at peace with everything. We are all here to suffer the sadness without her beauty. The only thing that can make it bearable is knowing that she is in the comfort of HIS arms.
Ryan and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss and can only pray for Ellen to find peace. She was truly loved, honored and respected by so many. She fought this horrible disease with courage and strength the whole way through. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this hard time. We love you very much.
With deepest sympathy,
Doug and Kelly Dragoiu
Peace, sweet Ellen, peace. I will always miss you.
Love, Margie
Ryan and family,
I am proud to have called Ellen my friend. She was an inspiration to me and to many. She will be so miised. Rick and I are so very sorry for your grief and loss. God holds Ellen in his arms now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Cathy
Pi Beta Phi grieves for Ellen and her family. May she never be forgotten...
Ryan,Suzy,Don,Todd;There are not enough words to fully express our sorrow for your loss of beautiful Ellen.We will forever miss her and remember her beautiful smile.She is in God,s hands now and may he always bless you.
joe,blaire,family
Ryan,
You don't know us, but since you have started on this journey you and Ellen have been in our daily prayers and thoughts. We will continue to pray for you and your family, that you are able to find some peace and comfort in this difficult time.
God Bless,
Mary & Bill Nolan
Ryan and Family,
My deepest symphathy to all of you at this difficult time. Ellen was a remarkable woman that had a smile that lit up the room. Her courage and fight was incredible. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Lauran Katz
You and your family are in our prayers
Ryan and Family,
You have been so strong throughout this journey so may you continue to find strengh during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Jessica Sammet
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I hope that you know how much you are and will always be loved... Ryan, you are an angel put here on earth just for Ellen.
God Bless
T-T-F-> FOREVER!
Shannon
Ryan,
We have been following daily throughout this journey. Our thoughts and prayers have been with you,Ellen and your families and are especially with you during this difficult time.
With Our Deepest Sympathy,
Emily Garber and Darin Aldridge
So many beautiful thoughts and words about Ellen. A beautiful child, a loving wife and a wonderful friend to so many. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. I know that she is now surrounded by the angels and the wonderful light of peace and love. We love you Ellen...
Marcia
Hey Ry...I don't know what to say but just want you to know I am thinking about you and Ellen all the time..If you need something just let me know..
Ellen...I will miss you sooo much and I know you will be watching us all..You will be greatly missed by all..Love ya Eazy E
Mikey
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
And rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
may God hold you in the hollow of His hand.
T-T-F->
Julie Sandwisch
Ryan,
Very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Ted
I am so sorry. I will keep praying for your strength, Ryan, Suzie and Todd.
With Much Love, thoughts and prayers , The Harshfields
Please take comfort in knowing that Ellen left this would a much better place because of her wonderful spirit. Her life will continue to shine on through everyone she touched. Instead of saddness-she would want celebration. Instead of tears, laughter and happiness. God Bless you all and He has blest us in knowing Ellen.
Ryan,
I am one of Ellen's Pi Phi sisters. I have been reading your blog and thinking about Ellen daily. I am very sorry for your loss. I know Ellen is in a better place but that doesn't make it any easier. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Shawna(Dunn)Lastoria
Ryan, Suzy, Todd and Family
You are in our thoughts and prayers and we will continue to pray for your strength during this difficult time. We will miss Ellen greatly as she was such a wonderful and beautiful person. Her courage & strength over the last several months will never be forgotten as she inspired a lot of us to be better.
Love, Dave, Krickett and Nathan
ryan - just wanted to you let you know that i am thinking of you and ellen as i have been every day during this journey. your true love is what helped her through this. i hope you find some comfort in knowing that she is no longer in pain. we are all lucky to have known ellen. please take care of yourself.
love, natalie huffman
There are hundreds of people that would read this blog every single day. Ryan, you and Ellen have touched peoples lives. And, God put her on this Earth to be an ispiration to many. Thank you
Love always,
Katie Mishler
Ryan,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss, please accept our deepest sympathy. I am sorry I never got the pleasure of meeting her in person. She was an inspiration to many. I hope you find peace and comfort in knowing your love helped her through her struggle and will always be with her. May she rest in peace.
Erin & Chad Dukats
I am so so sad! I miss my friend very much. I miss El's smile. In a tearful moment I asked my mom, "why did God take her now and so young??" She said that even though we all prayed for Ellen and we wanted her to stay here with us, He needed her more. I guess I find solace in that, but you will NEVER be forgotten Ellen. RIP and know you are so loved and missed by many.
Ryan, Suzie, Don, & Todd,
The world is a much better place for have had Ellen. She was a beautiful young women and the touched the lives of many. She will be missed by everyone that knew her, and the world has lost a very bright star, I know she will be watching over you all.
My deepest sympathies to all of you
Ellen,
We will all miss you. You have educated so many as you bravely fought the cancer. Your love and concern for everyone was apparent to not only those us us that knew you, but to all that you touched-through the blog or through friends and family. You were so strong and brave, and I know that you are in peace and pain-free looking over us now.
Ryan, thank you for being El's Rock. Your devotion and care cannot be matched. You are so special.
We miss you more than words could ever express.
Jen
Ryan and family,
I am so sorry for your loss and I will continue to pray for you, Ellen, and your family as I have each day throughout this journey.
Love,
Katie (Sammet) Grise
Can't you just hear Ellen's voice in these words from a song by Rosanne Cash: "And I'll be watching you from above, cause long after life, there is Love.
Dear Ryan and Family,
This email site continues to bond us… Although we may not know one another, we all have that single, special connection~ beautiful Ellen! Let us continue to honor Ellen by living our lives by her example~
It is through our Faith, Family & Friends that we learn to Live, Laugh & Love…
With heartfelt sympathy,
Chyme Burnham
Ryan,
We would like to
Ellen,
It is still hard to believe you are gone. I will always cherish the memories we had together during the high school years, college years, and post college years. I can take comfort in the fact that I will see you again someday....until then, I love and miss you!
We are terribly saddened to hear about Ellen. All of us at St. Joseph Care Center that knew of her battle will continue to hold her family in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Ryan and Family,
My thoughts & prayers are with you and yours during this difficult time. Words cannot express how inspirational your strength and love during these trials were to everyone. Find faith and comfort in that Ellen is pain-free and smiling down on all of us.
Love,
Beth DePompei (Leslie)
I am sorry.
3 simple words, yet nothing else sounds right.
Good-bye, Ellen. Godspeed.
Ryan and family,
May God bless all of you as he blessed us with Ellen. I never had the privelege to meet her but have followed her couragous battle. My heart breaks for your loss but is comforted that she now has God's peace.
Todays service was a beautiful tribute to a beautiful young lady. May we all learn from Ellen to be so brave, loving and giving to others. May God bless, bring peace and comfort to Ryan, Suzy and to all of Ellen's family.
All my love, thoughts, and prayers. We're lucky to have such a wonderful angel now looking out for us.
Ellen,
Is it as beautiful there as we imagine? I'm sure you're back to your old self... smart, kind, generous and stubborn. We are thankful your pain is gone, but we can't help but to be sad because you're not here with us.
You have touched more people than you will ever know, and united hundreds of us across the miles.
What a tremendous person you are to have accomplished so much in such a short time. We are all so blessed to have you touch our lives this way.
We miss you terribly, but we'll meet again sometime.
To Ryan, and your families... You were so lucky to have her. She was just extraordinary in every way, and may God comfort you each time it hurts to remember. You know she's up there raising heck, and looking down on all of us with her beautiful smile.
XOXOXO, Bekee
Still find myself checking this everyday. Multiple times! :(
I pray knowing that Ellen knows that many of us check in cuz knowing how things were was a part of our daily life. I believe she knows that we think of her often and that we are all praying that Ryan will be able to start a new life, a better person because of Ellen and with a different perspective on life for having walked along side the love of his life. Ryan, I'm sure there are so many moments, hours and days of being lonely as you cherish all those special memories. May you be filled with the strength that God gives each one of us to carry on each day determined to make the most of the life God has given each of us.
Ryan, you are still a part of our daily thoughts & prayers.
Laurie & Matt
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