Elaine's Writing Team - October 2026

Write to Elaine.

Age: 80+
Requested by: Self 
Location: Massachusetts, USA
Topic: Health

What’s going on? She has lung cancer and just got surgery to get part of one of her lungs removed. The surgery went well, but it will be a long recovery (6+ weeks). She is an incredibly hardworking person and is very determined, but I think she could use some encouragement. In particular, being in pain and uncomfortable and having to be more reliant on other people to take care of her when she's often been the one to help others.

What do you love most about this girl? She is deeply involved in her community, and does a lot of service through her church. She's someone who has the "gift of gab" and is very much a social facilitator. She reads more than anyone I know (usually 5-6+ books a week - though she may not be reading as much while she's recovering) and has never stopped learning. Her life has not always been easy, but she has been resilient, never becoming bitter or losing her sense of humor, and never stopped trying to help others.

P.S. I would love for her to receive letters! She's done so much for so many other people throughout her life; I can't think of anyone who is more deserving.

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