[/caption]I made an oversight in my last blog when I gave sole credit to Ms. Zwart for getting me a swagger wagon. She has e-mailed me numerous times requesting I change my blog because anything she does for us is part of a team effort. I definately do not want to get on Ms. Zwart's bad side and more importantly do not want to leave wonderful people unacknowledged. Connie, the extraordinary secretary (assistant?) at Marquette made the phone call to the bus company and Ellie's current exceptional special education teacher, Ms. Corsi collaborated as well. Ms. Mack has been working on creating a calendar so that people in the school community can sign up to bring us a meal or visit with Ellie (Madison readers, please let me know if you would like to be included in this). Thanks to the whole team!! And thanks to Ms Zwart for being so bossy.
Speaking of Ellie (how's that for a smoove transition?). Ellie continues to have ups and downs. Times when she is filled with sadness and cries, even as she sleeps. Days when she sleeps much more than she is awake. Other times, she is the jilled person we all know and love. Wondering if we are going to run outta crayons, talking non stop, only wanting to eat chocolate and chips. On Thanksgiving day, Ellie sat at the table and announced how the color of the walls in our dining room makes her feel happy. Wow.
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[/caption]Laura Linney was on The Nate Berkus show (my new favorite daytime show as he reminds me of my oh so wonderful brother-in-law, Patrick Kyle). She said that whenever someone complains of growing older, she is reminded of all of her friends who have not had that privilege. When I hear of places in the world where 30 is the average life span, I absolutely know how fortunate I am to have reached 40. After Zumba one day I was chatting with my buddies when I mentioned an Eddie Murphy skit from SNL in the 80s (celebrity hot tub). They all stared at me blankly. Then started teasing me for being so old. I told them later that I did not feel bad for being old enough to recall the skit, I felt bad for them not getting to experience it.
My Monkey-Bar-Gym buddy, Debra, sent this lesson from Ellie. She claims she does not have anything inspiring to say, but I have to disagree wholeheartedly, as I think you will too...
I have been keeping up with your blog, and my heart and prayers go out to you and your family and friends. I am very much not the right person to say the right thing, or even anything inspiring, so I will only say that while I have not met Ellie I know she has taught love at a greater level to so many people. A love most people never even get to realize! A love that says even if I am not with you I will always be in your heart. A love that says I love you regardless of who you are, always.
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