Ellen's Health and Healing Fund

SUPPORTING ELLEN ON HER JOURNEY TO HEALTH

As Ellen has just shared her first Vlog, letting everyone know that she has seen some doctors regarding a lump in her neck, and at this point, they believe it to be Hodgkin’s Lymphoma; We, her people/soul-sisters/tribe/family, would like to share some ideas with you all on what it might look like to “Support” her as she pursues getting her body healthy and whole.


Research shows that social support is a HUGE factor in health; disease prevention, better coping mechanisms for stress, and stronger resiliency!

Social support can be:

Emotional/spiritual: Empathy, prayer, caring words, building trust, sending loving thoughts, FUN, etc..

Instrumental: Tangible/logistical/material assistance- *clean meals, rides, help around the house, going out together for some NORMALCY-everything can’t be about cancer, AND Financial $upport.

*minimal processed/boxed foods
 *grain & sugar/sweetener free.
*GMO free & Organic when possible

* Here are some recipes to give you ideas http://www.grassfedgirl.com/21-day-sugar-detox-recipes/
* https://chriskresser.com/category/paleo-recipes/


Informational: Advice, research, suggestions for resources, testimonials of your own experiences, shared struggles and what helped.

Appraisal: Constructive feedback for her own self-evaluation.


If you know Ellen well, you know that she strives to be a genuine and authentic person. She also values her relationships/ “village” very deeply, and is always working to find a balance between honoring her mind, spirit, and welcoming help/external suggestions from her loved ones. She is truly doing her best to be in tune with her heart and body, with Spirit, and with the best that science has discovered thus far to develop a plan to address the rogue cells in her body. All the above mentioned avenues of support are relevant, and welcomed. As she has been bombarded with love and support these last few weeks, that can also mean lots of phone calls and texts, hence one of the reasons to consolidate information giving into the Vlog. Asking her permission, and/or what she really wants/needs in that moment or week is a great way of starting if you feel compelled to reach out!

Ultimately, as she is true to herself in pursuing the best path for rebuilding her health, we do not want her to feel limited to certain treatments or doctors due to something like money. Sometimes, when we’re forced to let dollar amounts guide our decisions; we add new stress to a situation that has enough stress of its own. We want Ellen to be in a place of peace-inwardly and outwardly, and able to focus her attention each day on taking care of her self-mind, body and spirit. Ellen is a person of faith, and her intention is to keep a mindset of abundance, knowing that there is ALWAYS enough. All that being said, we humbly invite you, her friends and family, to consider supporting Ellen instrumentally, in addition to the other ways. If you feel compelled to give support with your finances, you know that Ellen is a woman of great integrity, and while she is pretty good at asking for help; even the idea of needing monetary support from others was a vulnerable stretch for her at this moment. We know that there are thousands of places to give your money and time, so each person needs to do what they feel is right for them. If you would like to donate to the "health and healing fund", to be used for: medical treatments, health regimens, doctor appointments, and the logistics surrounding her treatment plan, please do so while it is fresh in your mind, any amount is helpful!

We trust that Ellen has purpose, and is being led in this life. We have faith that whatever she needs will come her way; the form or method in which it shows up is not always up to us.

Thank you all so much in Advance, ALL the LOVE to you!

Rally Crew & Ellen
September 26, 2016