Dear Ellan,
HI,I'm Karen,I live in Lousiana...I'm actually divorced from a physicain who left me for a ward clerk..anyway, on another note...I had brain surery in 1995, for a anerysm in the carotid artery, the surgery was 11 hours, long, but I made it through, My neruosurgeon was in Monroe, La., ....but to add insult to injuery if you will, while hospitalied in another small town in La., for depression, I was attacked and beaten brutally 4 years later. It turned into a terrible
law suit, while I was trying desperatly to go to college to get my Registared Nuring Degree, belive or not, yeh I have 3 year behind me.
The reason I am up this time of the night is because I become addicted to pain meds and xanax due to all this trauma...now I can't even find a Descent doctor in my own town, to follow me right, I have two grown beautiful boys, and I would most certainly like to live to see my grandchildren...can you help me get straingt, can anyone.
Thank you, and God Bless
Karen

Wow come on guys....those who had brain surgery and are feeling a need to bring seriousness to what was meant to be light-hearted...
You lived through something that yes was very scary and most likely hard to recover from. And you survived! And you are walking miricles!
And laughter btw, is truly the best medicine while recovering from brain surgery.
At least that's what everyone around me said after my last brain surgery when I answered questions like "How are you?" with statements I thought made sense, like "Pirates of the Carribean, and you?"

I have had 7 brain surgeries, and find a way to laugh about it all the time.
It's only brain surgery!

True story: I used to work at a hospital whose Chief of Nuerosurgery had torretts syndrome.

ellen I had a seven hour brain surgery.. My neurosurgeon was the best.. It took me five years of my life to recover from it.. But it was the best thing that happened to me. Because it made me grateful for everything.. I look at the scar on the back of my head on the side of my skull and thank god for it.. Because without that I would have never known who I really was. People can joke about brain surgeons.. But they are really god.. What they do is amazing.. Mine is angel sent from heaven..

dory spoke in front of sharks in FINDING NEMO!! hahaha! =) that wasn't so bad.

Ellen,

I watched your show regarding the young boy that was murdered because he was gay. It brought me to tears. I can't blame the boy totally for his actions. His parents/guardians are just as much to blame,if not more. This child would have not reacted in this manner, if he had not been taught by adults....we, as adults, should be teaching our children that we are ALL different in our own way. Does that make it right for someone to kill another just because that person is different? What are we really teaching our children today? It does make me wonder about our country, as the children today are out future. This was only a CHILD!!! A CHILD killing another CHILD because he/she was different. Dear God our elementary (kindergarten-3rd grade) children don't go around killing their schoolmates when hand out/exchanging Valentine's in school. This is totally WRONG!!! Parents should be just as accountable for this as the child....children learned what parents/guardians/ADULTS have taught them....SHAME ON THE ADULTS.....

I understand that "adults" have a fear of the things that seem to be different from themselves....but that gives NO ONE the right to KILL!!!!

Ellen, I enjoy your show very much. Continue the good work. Don't stop speaking out. Keep standing up for those that can't. You are a great person.......

Ya know Ellen, I was just thinking about all of the discussion about brain surgeons, and most of the doctors aren’t even smart enough to be funny. They’re so desiccated and inhospitable… By the way, Randy W., does your guy do pro-bono work?

Ellen,

Have you heard of Randy Pausch? He is a man dying of cancer, but he is amazing. I was sent his "last lecture" in an email from my son and found it to be heartbreaking and very inspirational. There is a lot of information about him on the web and you can even check out his lecture on his web site.

If he is still living, last I heard he had about 3 more months, It would be very worthwhile to have him on your show.

Thank you for listening. I Tivo your show everyday and just love watching.

Wanda

Ellen,
First I want to say that I LOVE YOU & YOUR SHOW!!! I watch it everyday, except for the days that I'm scheduled to go to work before your show airs. You are truly an inspiration and an awesomely funny person to me, my friends, and everyone who watches your show. You totally ROCK!!!
So, now for the serious part...
I watched your show today (2/29/08) and was blown away when I heard about the little boy who was murdered because he was gay!!! Who does that??? Who kills because someone is different??? We are all different, and we are ALL children of God...loved and cared about by our families and friends. To even think about killing someone for being different that me is like thinking about killing my parents. I mean, they're different than me. I know that this country is far from the day that people will treat each other as equals, but I didn't think that people were still killing people for being gay. This show really opened up my eyes!!! I have 2 gay people in my family, my brother and my uncle. They are both older than me, but my family comes from a very small southern town near central Florida, and it just occured to me that if they had been open about being gay when they were younger and lived in that small town, they too could have been killed for being gay men. There is still a lot of hatred in that small town, and in many other towns just like it all over America. It's even in big cities too!! I believe that all people need to be educated about the gay community and hopefully people will finally treat others the way they want to be treated. It's really sad that there are still hate crimes of any kind still going on in America. Didn't people learn that hate doesn't make anything good, that it only brings negative things, from the events surrounding the Holocaust? This country is headed for many negative things in the future if all the hate keeps happening!!! This country needs a serious wake up call!!!! Thanks, Ellen, for being a voice for all people, gay or straight!!! Keep educating people about this, and all of your supporters all over the country will keep educating and spreading the message of love to everyone!!! I love you, girl!!! Keep rockin'!!!
-Lisa S., Indianapolis, IN
P.S. My heart goes out to Larry King's family. Hopefully his death will not be in vain, but will educate people about hate crimes, and help to stop things like this from happening. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!! GOD BLESS!!!

I have a thought on the little boy who was killed for being gay. As long as we are happy isn't that what counts. Why can't parents teach their kids that simple fact! Thanks for sending your message Ellen. We love you!
Sandy

I have to say that this was funny. I have had brain surgery and yes, it is a big deal. But you have a way of making even big stuff like that seem funny and light. Thanks Ellen for being who you are. I really enjoy your show.

Tricia :)

Um, this was quite amusing I thought.

Dear Ellen
I was watching your show today and it was so sad to hear about the young boy that was killed because of being gay. I don't no if you read my last thing that I wrote. I was telling you about how I had a good friend that made me laugh and just lite up my life when he and I hung out together.Him and I talked alot and one of the things we talked about was that people would not except him for whom he is. I have never been a person to judge anyone. We are all human beings and we all deserve the same respect no matter who you are. My best friend is gay and we both have a special relationship with each other and we can talk to each other about his sexuality and he can talk to me about my problems and or ups and downs in our lives and neithr one of us judge each other for anything. I just have one wish for my dear friend. Because of where we live there aren't to many men for him to meet and he is very lonely and is looking for companionship. I have many times sat and held him because he would start crying because of being so loney and I told him that if I could find someone for him that would make him happy I would. But I have had no luck> I would love to see my Friend his name Ed Desrosiers to find a companion so he nos what its like to have someone to love. I hold my dear friend dear to my heart and it hurts me to see him hurting and lonely. So ellen if you can help my friend find a sole mate for the rest of his life. I would love you for ever. I love you allready you are agreat person. Thank you
Hope Johnson

Hi Ellen,
First of all I wanted to say that I love your show and my only daily ritual is to watch you.

My 8 year old niece was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor last April and there is nothing that the surgens could do because it was at the stem of the brain. She went through chemo and radiation in order for the doctors to try and shrink the tumor and hopefully kill it. Unfortunately nothing worked and little by little she lost her mobility to walk, write and talk. She was signed up for the Make A Wish foundation to go to Disney world in August but because of her declining health she only made it to Disneyland (she loved it and out of the 5 days that they spent their she enjoyed 4 of them, then she was too tired and overwhelmed). I pray that someday they will find a cure for that so that nobody has to see a loved one suffer. May god lend his hands to the surgens in the world and help them save lives.

Unfortunately Gema passed away on October 30th 2008.
In loving Memory of my beautiful little niece
**Gema Giovanni Chaves January 26th 1999-October 30th 2007**

Hi Ellen,

It is interesting that you refer to brain surgery, I have undergone several. I have to say, you are correct about wanting an experienced brain surgeon, because they are our life line when we are in trouble. I am lucky, I have a great one! I have been blessed, and I often have told my neurosurgeon, he is my gift from God!

Do not kid yourself, your job is difficult as well, and you are as talented, gifted and wonderful as a gifted neurosurgeon, because you give your heart out in your shows, and help give us who need to laugh, a reason to laugh. Your caring, generosity, kindness, and big heart, make you, your audiences', gift from God! By the way, if you ever need a great neurosurgeon, and I hope you never do, I can give you a fantastic referral.

Well Ellen,
After reading some of the other comments on the subject of brain surgery I most surely do not want to make lite of it. I have two good friends that have had tumors removed, one has had surgery twice already. Both friends have recovered with little side effect.
My little girl, who is four, watches your show with me in the afternoons and laughs alot, mostly at you. I thought you might be interested in talking to a 41 year old "Rocket Scientist". My first launch was in 1979 or 1980 and the rocket reached a modest hight of around 2100 feet. Could have, and probably should have, been higher but I was told that wasn't too bad for my first solo build. Since that time I have built and launched more than I can remember, crashed more than I'll admit and shared most of what I know about the subject. Now that my daughter has seen what is left of my collection (some still unfinished)and is showing interest in seeing them fly I am finding myself telling her to "aim for the stars". But even if she want's to be a plumber or a coal miner, she will be just as important as a rocket scientist or a brain surgeon to me and should be respected for the job she does instead of the job she has. Right now my little girl, and two year old son, both help me when I am working firewood and carry MORE than their weight, she isn't afraid of working hard. In closing, I have had some pretty hard jobs, dirty ones, stressful ones, scary ones, some that have paid little others that paid too much but I have NEVER had a job SO IMPORTANT as the one I have right now. I am a father, a dad, a protector, an educator, a provider and an example !
Wish me luck on my newest profession, this one I know little about !

Hey Ellen,

I had a brain tumor removed in 1997 and before the operation my insurance company didn't want to pay for it because they said it wasn't 'covered.'

I almost had to use a 'discount' brain surgeon, I guess that would have been someone who had never operated on a human brain before.

One of the good parts about brain surgery is that they keep you in ICU where the room service and drugs are much better in a regular room.

Just always remember, regardless of where you are, making the best of the situation helps, and finding a way to laugh about it helps your family feel better too.

It was a nice change to read something humorous about brain surgery. I, in fact, had brain surgery in the autumn of 2003. While recovering and dealing with the horrific memory problems that accompanied it, one of the stabilizing moments of the day was watching "Ellen" in the morning. The comfort of Ellen's good humor and intelligence was a fine dose of calming morning medicine.

Hallo Ellen Lady

I don,t no what I must think above you though from today but I can tell you I don,t like him when I read him it is so serious I hope everything is alright??
YOU ARE SIMPLY THE BEST
BETTER THAN AL THE REST
YOU MAKE US LAUGH,CRY,HAPPY
YOU GIVE MY GIRLFRIEND AND ME HAPPINES,LOVE,HONESTY,TRUE,FREEDOM,HOPE

you know Ellen Lady talking above something is better than write

Dear Ellen, After reading your thoughts on brain surgery, coal mining, and rocket science, I feel the best course of action for me would to surrender completely without conditions. How may I assist and serve ewe? Your wish is my comand! Although hard to imagine, I actually like hand washing dishes. Hey, that reminds me of a riddle... something about the cat and the fiddle, the cow jumping over the moon and the disfh running away with the sphoon... sounds like a plan to me. Are you allergic to any shampoos or body washes? Yep I would be honored to wash the disfh and the sphoon also...even at the same time...maybe while the German balls are frying. Please don't eat any more paper. Eye sure do...Sincerely, Sphoon