Ever So Dearest Ellen,

How are you today? My name is Abby Lou Manalang, and I am a 22 year old college working student from Hayward, CA. I do not have any questions, but rather a few comments on how you have impacted my mother’s life in a multitude of ways. Briefly, I would like to describe my Mom; Marilou, my mother, is 60 years old aged with wisdom, prevailed struggle, and timeless beauty. She is divorced, but has formed an unconditional love for her 2 dogs and every other animal living in our neighborhood. She is an amazing mother, cook, and couch potato. My Mom, like millions of others, has watched every single episode of your show. The look on her face when your show comes on is very similar to when a kid sees Disneyland for the first time. She is starstruck without fail by your humor and generosity. My Mom does not smile or laugh often, but when I want to see her do such things, it is when she is watching your show. Taking time out of her laborious day to watch your show has become the moment my mother winds down and kicks her feet up to relax. You have inspired my Mom to be happy, effortlessly. Amidst the trials and tribulations my Mom has experienced, you have taught her how to laugh so naturally. To laugh and feel its positive effects because she knows she deserves that much. Words cannot express how grateful I am you decided to have your own show. However, I can try through this email. Please reply so I can show my Mom you know she exists. Take care always Ellen. <3