Like the picture to the left, our lives are like waterfalls. We are always moving and changing. Each day, we can encounter something that we hadn’t planned on. With our lives always in motion, do you find yourself afraid of the unknown? Are our lives taking us where we want? Sometime, we find our lives [...]

On November 14, 2008, I received a MRI for breast cancer. Of course, I had a grade three invasive ductal carcinoma of the left breast. Before the MRI, they ordered a biopsy of the breast, lymph nodes, and bones. All three were positive. So they sent me to the next step: MRI.

You are probably wondering what this blog is all about! Let me tell you.
Let me introduce myself. My name is LaRene Ellis. I came into this life like everyone else. I wasn’t hatched but what happened afterward was different. I lost my parents and siblings. It was sad that I never was allowed to belong [...]

Cancer is a life-altering experience. It’s a wonderful time to reflect on your life.

In nine weeks my cancer almost disappeared. I went from a stage four, having three lymph nodes invaded by cancer, along with ninety percent of one breast, with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma being GONE. My cancer was a very aggressive carcinoma, which allowed it to be in other places outside of my breast. I had it [...]

I have started my chemo and it is a blessing. Yes, it is tough but I’m lucky to have it. Since, I’m at the Huntsman Cancer Center at the Mckay-Dee Hospital, I get to participate in a study with a new drug. I’m lucky they are testing this new drug for my cancer. Since, they [...]

I want to thank everyone for your support and prayers. It has been so humbling to see how many strangers care. I deeply appreciate it and I want you all to know it. My life has really been a roller coaster and I really need to get you caught up.
There are different kinds of breast [...]

Last week, I was diagnosed with a grade three Invasive Ductal Carcinoma or in other words—Breast Cancer. Everyone knows Cancer is a hard and lonely road. The disease combined with the treatments is rough. Everything, I have experienced in my life has prepared me for this moment. I found myself feeling humble, knowing just how [...]

You are probably wondering why one website would feature Confessions of an Aspiring Author, and a Healing Coach. Let me break them down and explain. The main reason is this is who I am.  The title Rebuild Shattered Dreams is a book that I wrote about my journey of being abandoned at the age of [...]