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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
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NEGATIVE (N)ELLIE


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...
Negatvie (N)ellie
Oct 20, 20235 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...
Negatvie (N)ellie
Oct 6, 20237 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...
Negatvie (N)ellie
Sep 8, 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."...
Negatvie (N)ellie
Aug 25, 20236 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,...
Negatvie (N)ellie
Aug 11, 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...
Negatvie (N)ellie
Jul 28, 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...
Negatvie (N)ellie
Jul 14, 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...
Negatvie (N)ellie
Jun 30, 20234 min read


I DON’T KNOW, PART 2
"Everyone says that Christ knows exactly what I'm going through. How is that supposed to help me?" That, was the tear-jerking question I...
Negatvie (N)ellie
Jun 16, 20235 min read

RUNNING FOR HELP
How is it that the dog I didn't want ended up being the star of the majority of my musings? I mean, she is incredibly photogenic. Oakley...
Negatvie (N)ellie
May 19, 20235 min read
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