Comments on: The Nervous Breakdown, Part IV: The Doctor https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/ "Writer! Quilter! All the things!" Sat, 11 May 2019 04:16:55 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.3 By: Karen https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-20351 Sat, 11 May 2019 04:16:55 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-20351 My mother and brother had Crohn’s. Diagnosed in 30s. Both had resections. Mother lived to be 95 and brother 83. It is not the end of the world, but serious. My son has since been diagnosed in his 30s and first resection in his 40s is so thrilled to be able to eat whatever he wants without writhing on the floor or spending much time in close relationship with the toilet.
Bless you. You will prevail. Modern meds do help. You can do this. Too many of us depend on your sense of humor. We love you.

]]> By: Sarah Ann Smith https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-20237 Fri, 26 Apr 2019 22:30:02 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-20237 When I read this, I have NO IDEA how you managed to get to Denver to tape on the Quilt Show and function! HUGS, Sarah

]]> By: Carol https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19990 Thu, 04 Apr 2019 21:04:44 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19990 Come to Hershey, PA for “work”. Have a chocolate spa. Yes, you can really soak in chocolate here. Then come and see us at the hospital for a 2nd opinion. Then go to Lancaster for some quilt therapy. I would be happy to show you around.

]]> By: quiltmom Anna https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19985 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 23:21:50 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19985 Mary, I am hoping that you are feeling stronger each and every day . May you be surrounded by the caring supportive hands of others as you heal. Sending you positive healing thoughts and prayers. Regards from Western Canada, Anna

]]> By: Sue Kelly https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19984 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 21:45:47 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19984 Mary, Your witty observations bring moments of joy to more people than you will ever know. Please know that you are loved. It’s inspirational to see that you’ve come so far in spite of so much adversity in your short life. Continue to believe in yourself. Sue

]]> By: Christine Ricart https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19983 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 20:05:16 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19983 Sending love! You are in our hearts!

]]> By: Sally Murray https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19979 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 03:50:41 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19979 In reply to Sally Murray.

Not “guy” problems, but problems! I hate autocorrect

]]> By: Sally Murray https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19978 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 03:47:10 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19978 This is only bearable because we know there is a light at the end of the tunnel, there will b e a pet friendly place to live and there will be Phillip Larkin. I’m so sorry for your troubles, a s bad as your original guy problems before I ‘knew’ you when you joined your mom at Love of Quilting. Dear gitl, I’m so sorry for your pain. Know that we love you and missed you while you turned inward and we are so glad that you are back. A fellow lover of 19th Century conversation prints and 40s novelties. I still buy ever Small Wonder I see even though I have yards and yards of them! Where you able to grab some ‘carriage and dog’ from El’s Homestead? If not, I can share. The line was designed from my antique quilt top from 1880s…has 30 odd conversation prints. Wish they had all been printed!

]]> By: Lynn lowe https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19974 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:28:22 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19974 Well damn girlfriend.

]]> By: Martha Bilski https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19972 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 20:42:49 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19972 Sorry for your woes. I have been thinking of you and hoping for the best possible outcome.

]]> By: Tracy https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19968 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 15:37:28 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19968 Oh my! My heart aches for you, sending kind hugs and thoughts to you. I know a little bit of it, have had to have a section of stomach removed. It never gets “all better”, just sometimes not as bad. Stay strong and positive!

]]> By: Judy Sturm https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19966 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 07:42:46 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19966 I’m so sorry about all you are going through. My granddaughter is 25 and trying to complete a Ph.D. in physical therapy. She has Crohn’s, and she has no colon. She’s been to hell and back. She is tough and a fighter. I could not do what she is doing. My thoughts are with you. Hang in there. You’re a fighter too!

]]> By: Donna https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19962 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 04:22:12 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19962 Your challenges and your bravery are mind-blowing. I am humbled by your honesty.

]]> By: Cindy mizer https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19959 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:18:59 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19959 Poor sweet child I’m so sorry for your pain and fear.

]]> By: Debbie Randle https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19958 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 23:57:31 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19958 Mary I wondered what happened to you. I loved the relationship you had wity your mom. So so sorry to hear about your health problems and your losses. You are brave to post all this but it sounds like this a step toward your healing process. Take one step at a time and know you are loved by all of us. I will keep praying for you.

]]> By: Marge S https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19957 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 23:33:09 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19957 I get it Mary – but know you’re not alone. I don’t have intestine issues but I have bone issues. Every time I trip, bump into something or fall I get aches and pains and they may be cracks or worse broken bones. The complete fear that comes over me and consumes my every thought is overwhelming. And when you have a chronic illness you just count the hours or days to the next test and the final decision – are you in deep trouble this time or is it a bump in the road.

Hang in there – better days.

]]> By: Kim Landry https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19956 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 23:23:15 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19956 Oh Mary. This writing contains the breaking. I heard it and I’m left feeling kind of dizzy and a little nauseated. You are a really good writer, I am so sad that this story is your story. Today I wish you were a fiction writer. I am glad that you are writing. Writing and sharing your life with your friends and fans is good medicine. We love you, the good, bad and ugly. We will lift you in spirit. Peace-
Kim

]]> By: Peggy Barcelona https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19955 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 22:51:38 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19955 Please don’t wait so long to tell us the next part, I really need to know everything came out ok with you

]]> By: Diane https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19954 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 22:20:21 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19954 You are a GREAT writer….this is your thing…Sharing your story is a brave thing…sending you love

]]> By: kari merkel https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19952 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 21:06:35 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19952 you sweet baby! I would give you a big hug and some chicken noodle soup and a nice warm blanket . You are so loved, my dear!

]]> By: Mary Ann https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19951 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 20:19:46 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19951 All the gold stars for how you manage to share these struggles! And careful hugs too.

]]> By: Judith Coates https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19950 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 20:15:10 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19950 When we first found out of an illness of our youngest we hit devastation and then a
dear friend said “when life gives you lemons – make lemonade”. This became my goal.
Your lemonade can be all the wonderful followers you have who really care about you and what is happening with you. Do not leave us in the dark because we are there and
will be there as you need us to be.

]]> By: Michael https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19949 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 20:00:45 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19949 You are still here! You are still Mary Fons! Look in the mirror and apply that RED shade lipstick that you wear, its beautiful on you.

]]> By: Bob Collis https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19948 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 19:24:36 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19948 Hugs, Mary. Good thoughts, and nightly prayers. I look forward to things being better for you!

]]> By: Sue brown https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19947 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 19:11:00 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19947 Love to you!!

]]> By: Paulette https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19946 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 19:04:10 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19946 Oh Mary. You need lots of prayers coming your way. No one should have to go through that. I hope you can get the help you need. Hugs

]]> By: Donna https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19945 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 18:46:13 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19945 In reply to Susan K.

I just want to go with you to all your appointments with labs docs and procedures -oscopies. To Support you! You need this!!!
My (unsolicited) advice is to stop trying to be such a Big Girl when you are facing these extremely tough things. Everyone needs support. You have so many friends and close family who would love to do this for and with you. Love and Prayers Mary

]]> By: Kathryn Darnell https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19944 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 18:44:52 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19944 Severe depression is like constant bile in my throat. Nothing tastes good, open my mouth and the air around me is fouled. Deep breath and time, just time. So Mary, here’s to a glass of 7-up (I swish and spit out a lot on dark days) and a fresh day, a glance at a blue sky or a sunset. Anything lovely that God made so we can say a quiet ‘Thank you’ and take a couple more steps. Been there sister and used cases of 7-up!

]]> By: Pam Williams https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19943 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 18:27:20 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19943 Sending you love and support to use as collateral when you run out. This love and support does not have an am expiration date.

]]> By: Liz Sonnenfeld https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19942 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 18:22:17 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19942 ]]> Mary, your story reads like fiction that you can’t put down, even though it’s so sad…. But your story is not fiction and for you it’s life…. I am so sorry. I’ve met you twice and you are a wonderful and very talented girl (well, woman but girl to me).
I had my blood drawn today (routine, annual) and the nurse was new and couldn’t find my vain in both arms. I cried and now I am thinking to myself how silly I was.
Soon you’ll have a puppy to love and things will be good again.
Thinking of you ❤️

]]> By: Jan Curtaz https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19941 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 17:58:29 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19941 All I can say is, “Hugs from Sacramento”. I will continue to pray for you.

]]> By: S H https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19940 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 17:51:08 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19940 Just hugs, Giant Hugs, arms around you tight hugs. You WILL make it beyond this, Honey. We are far stronger than we know, in total, even if sometimes we completely drop the ball. And dropping the ball is necessary and fine; sometimes it is healthy for awhile. Let the tears fall, the shoulders droop and feel the love coming to you from me and wherever else.

]]> By: Susan K https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19939 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 17:26:55 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19939 You are the bravest person I know. To document this most horrible time in your life and to share it. Gentle hugs to you Mary.

]]> By: Karen https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19938 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 12:42:43 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19938 Oh my, I ache for you my dear. My husband went through similar trauma 20 years ago but with a much better outcome. And our daughter has chronic health problems but much more manageable than yours. So I only know secondhand the fear, trembling, and absolute denial in your mind when you hear the doctor outside the room reading your chart and sighing and walking away to order more tests before coming in with bad news. You are entirely within your rights to have a nervous breakdown. BUT it is over, and you are on your way UP! Sending all my love and good thoughts.

]]> By: Nancy P https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19937 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 12:21:17 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19937 Wow. What can we say to that piece of your story.

I didn’t realize that’s what happens with Crohn’s Disease. I’ve never read up on it. I have a cousin with Crohn’s Disease. I know she was really sick when first diagnosed. But she seems to be dealing with it well.

I was diagnosed about 5 years ago with Parkinson’s Disease. That’s a slow deterioration of your body as well, so I’d have to say that I know some of what you’re talking about. But not nearly as much hit me as you had all at the same time. In my situation, my husband and all three of my kids have been great and very supportive.

I’m sorry for your losses, Mary. All I can say is “Hang in there, girlfriend!!!

]]> By: Gerrilyn https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19936 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 12:14:11 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19936 Your articles are so open, you are brave. You are helping people that think they are alone. It’s funny, from the outside looking in, people who look as though they are living”the dream”. No person has it all. I’m so glad you are getting better. Best wishes

]]> By: Gisela https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19935 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 12:07:45 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19935 You are in my prayers my son had his large intestine removed, had a reversal but still has issues with his stoma.

]]> By: Dee https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19934 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 11:41:20 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19934 ]]> LOVE❤️

]]> By: Penny https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19932 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 10:58:36 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19932 Speechless is my first thought followed by thankfulness you survived. I will always be your friend. Message me when you are ready for a road trip. Philip is invited too.

]]> By: Ursula O'Sullivan https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19927 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 07:59:50 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19927 Mary, sending you a big hug and wishing you better health. It breaks my heart to read this. You have gone through so much and it continues…
I am blessed with good health but have suffered terrible loss in my life.
Life is continuous change and hopefully that time and change will bring you to a better place.
Sometimes we imagine the worst but the reality is better. So…don’t lose hope. Your health can improve.
Love from Ireland xoxo

]]> By: Jo https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19926 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 06:50:58 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19926 My heart is breaking for you. I want to hold you and tell you it will get better

]]> By: Darlene https://www.maryfons.com/2019/04/the-nervous-breakdown-part-iv-the-doctor/#comment-19925 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 06:14:45 +0000 https://www.maryfons.com/?p=15341#comment-19925 I feel so sad and helpless. All I can do is pray my dear.
You are a Awesome, Stunning, magnificent, incredible genius, talented and beautiful lady. We Loved watching you on Fons and Porter. My husband adored you too. It was so fun watching you and such a cute smile and dimples. All we can do is pray we know God Cares and Jesus loves you too. We all love you and care too my dear.

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