Boom And Then It Came

"Boom And Then It Came" is a mother turned caretaker's journal. This personal story chronicles the journey of a mother through her daughters fight with cancer. In such moments we can give in to hopelessness, but Ellen's story inspires hope that others can make it through their own battle and remain positive. It's a story full of love, disappointment, and challenges overcome.

This true story will make you tear up and smile. Life is endlessly complex, during its course we question why things happen to us. But we must remain hopeful and grateful that we can embrace the true meaning of these life lessons.

Ellen was born and raised in Queens, NY, the sister to older and younger brothers, Peter and Philip. She is the daughter of hard-working parents who were immigrants from Ecuador, Rosa and Pedro. She's a wife to her high school sweetheart, Tony. Ellen has a double Master's Degree in Human Resources. She enjoys working with people and finds labor law fascinating. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with Elle, her ONEderful daughter and her hubby. She loves to travel, is a foodie, and enjoys margaritas on the beach. She's grateful to share her story, and hopes it inspires caretakers to write about their own life experiences. She quotes, "Writing and sharing my thoughts has helped my mental health and I hope it helps others to hold on to faith in the darkest moments."