Category Archives: FAMILY

THE MONTHLY DOCTOR APPOINTMENT

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Ellie

Yes folks – another day at the doctor……sometimes I am just not in the mood to sit in the waiting room for hours waiting to be called back. Then once your vitals are taken you wait for a long time … Continue reading →

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Ellie

It is during this special times in my life that I so miss my parents—they always took me (and the family) out to dinner and my father and I had an understanding – I never discussed how old he is … Continue reading →

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SOME CHANGES

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Ellie

Well along with New meds from the doctor for my lungs – I am now on 24/7 oxygen. I am already on oxygen but it is for when I sleep. Well I guess my lungs just cannot take in enough … Continue reading →

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SOME THINGS ARE HAPPENING

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Ellie

My Daughter no longer qualifies for financial aid to receive her AS degree in graphic design. So for months she has been looking for a job. Well that market is few and far between …. But I will say she … Continue reading →

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FEELING ALONE AND EXHAUSTED

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Ellie

For the first time since becoming sick – I feel very much alone. To be totally honest – I feel like I am now a burden to everyone around me. I am not worth their energy or time. I got … Continue reading →

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THREE WISE MEN DAY–EPIPHANY

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Ellie

Today is three wise men day – (Dia de Reyes)—I love this holiday…. growing up we used to spend every winter vacation in Puerto Rico. I loved it – visiting family every day and getting gifts and being fed until … Continue reading →

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INTERNET CONNECTION

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Ellie

Well here we go – for the last several weeks, we have been losing our internet connection about mid-day and it would stay off until the wee hours in the morning. Well I had Allen call them because now it … Continue reading →

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IT IS COMING SOON!!

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Ellie

WOW – I absolutely LOVE Christmas – but for the last couple of years – the holidays tend to stress me out beyond words. My mind cannot shut off long enough for me to get a few hours of sleep.  … Continue reading →

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HAPPY DECEMBER

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Ellie

First I want to say HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU ALL – yes it is a tad late but the meaning behind it never ends. I guess first I will tell you all about my Thanksgiving – a few days before … Continue reading →

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JUST SOME WORRIES

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Ellie

Well tonight I found out that Allen (the kids dad) fell. He did not see a cinder block when he was heading towards the van to help the daughter bring in groceries. He wretched his back and could barely move … Continue reading →

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