Friday, July 8, 2011

At Peace.

After a long 16 year battle with cancer, Chris Ellis is finally resting peacefully and is in a much better place.

Today at 2:15 she took her last breath surrounded by her family.  She went quickly and peacefully and in true Chris style everything was perfect and everyone was taken care of in a way that was perfect for them.  She had an obvious plan. 

As crazy as it sounds, just a few minutes after she passed she got a smile on her face.  Her energy was everywhere, and it was an extremely healing experience for the family.

We will post once funeral arrangements have been made, but we are so grateful for your prayers and kind words over the last while and want you to know that it has been very comforting.

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Update

The doctor came today.  She said that she is a very strong woman, her heart and oxygen are strong, but her body is shutting down.  She is no longer getting out of bed or speaking.  She is not really waking up much anymore.

She said that she is at extreme peace, especially for someone her age, so we were happy to hear that.

She told us that she will likely pass within a few days.

Thanks again for all of your love and support.

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Resting Peacefully

Right now she is at home and resting.  We are trying to keep her comfortable and she seems like she is not in pain.  She is starting to show signs that she is slipping away, but of course she keeps fighting.  Today we went and made funeral arrangements and picked out the perfect casket for her.  Honestly, if she would have been there we know she would have went straight to that one.  I think she will be glad that me and Brooke were there to pick it because my Dad liked a granny one and a blue one called "mystic blue" which we named big blue, and she would have hated them both.  The woman has style, you have to give her that.

She is unable to say much but she is smiling a lot, especaially for the kids.  She can't really walk around anymore and is pretty weak and has managed to get even skinnier.

She is surrounded by loving people and we are amazed at how kind everyone has been to our family.

Friday, July 1, 2011

Doctor visit

Went to the doctor today.

He said there is nothing more he can do for her at this time.

We are going to take it a day at a time, but don't be surprised if she pulls through!

She is a tough cookie!

We are going to get her hooked up to an IV at home and hopefully she will get stronger and a little fatter!

Time will tell.  Think positive thoughts.
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