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Meet
Ellie
Hi! I'm an author, lover of dogs, books, family, and my Savior and Heavenly Father. For sure not in that order. When They speak to me, I try to write it down.
CONFESSIONS
OF A
NEGATIVE (N)ELLIE
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Negatvie (N)ellie
Nov 3, 20234 min read
HOW I KNOW HE LOVES ME
Lately, I've been struggling to feel God's love for me. I know, I know. I said a few months ago that this was the turning point, that...
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Negatvie (N)ellie
Oct 20, 20235 min read
STAMP OF APPROVAL
My younger brother is the best gift giver I've ever met. Possibly in the universe. He is just so thoughtful, putting genuine time and...
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Negatvie (N)ellie
Oct 6, 20237 min read
WHAT THIS YSA WANTS YOU TO KNOW
I am going to begin this blog post that I do not want to write with four, seperate instances that undeniably interconnect. While on...
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Negatvie (N)ellie
Sep 22, 20235 min read
28 BOOKS
Through the years, I've used my birthday posts for reflection. Looking back on what's been left behind, and hoping to catch a glimpse of...
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Negatvie (N)ellie
Sep 8, 20236 min read
DEAR YEAR-AGO-ELLIE
Dear Year-Ago-Ellie, I don't even know where to start. I'm not at all a touchy feely person, but man do I wish I could reach back throguh...
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Negatvie (N)ellie
Aug 25, 20236 min read
TEMPLE BLESSINGS
"I promise that the Lord will bring the miracles He knows you need as you make sacrifices to serve and worship in His temples."...
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Negatvie (N)ellie
Aug 11, 20234 min read
LITTLE STARS
About a year ago, I had an experience with Oakley Ann that really struck me. It was beautiful, persepective-changing, and might I add,...
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Negatvie (N)ellie
Jul 28, 20234 min read
THE LAST…
First of all, I really hope this didn't come off as a hook and some bait. This is not the last blog post ever, I just couldn't think of a...
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Negatvie (N)ellie
Jul 14, 20234 min read
THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE
"Are you going to be ok?" I cannot count the number of times my mother has gutted me with this question over the past twelve months, her...
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Negatvie (N)ellie
Jun 30, 20234 min read
NEEDLESS BURDENS
"Yes, I know the chairs are uncomfortable. You still have to sit in them. Try not to focus on it!" "I didn't get picked!" "Well, you've...
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