tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138929455560266939.post1857966236482828514..comments2023-11-02T02:11:53.029-05:00Comments on Missficklemedia.com: Aplastic Anema turns to PNHAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11963424365699253864noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138929455560266939.post-36753162158683429102010-05-31T15:22:07.249-05:002010-05-31T15:22:07.249-05:00I am so sorry to hear this. I have not commented b...I am so sorry to hear this. I have not commented before (I have bought from your Etsy shop) but I do read your lovely blog and I am very dismayed to hear that you and your family are having such a hard time - it doesn't seem fair at all. I don't know what it would be like to face that diagnosis, but your frustration and anger seem perfectly rational. Please don't think of yourself as nothing. I'm sure it's hard to try and be everything all at once - I will say some prayers for health for your family. Hang in there. <br /><br />SharonSharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07129245031032598056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138929455560266939.post-16965701482089795742010-05-30T17:17:59.552-05:002010-05-30T17:17:59.552-05:00You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers...You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.Randihttp://tatteredsaints.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138929455560266939.post-78668457225487588002010-05-30T10:50:06.869-05:002010-05-30T10:50:06.869-05:00I am so sad to hear what you are going through. I ...I am so sad to hear what you are going through. I can offer hope from God- that only He can give at a time like this. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Miracles really do happen. You also are a hand made gift to all of us. You have great talent to share and that did not just happen. God gave you those talents for a reason. To Bless others. Use your art as a therapy.alice from Alice's Beads and Baublesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138929455560266939.post-4830285647057491732010-05-29T23:29:37.298-05:002010-05-29T23:29:37.298-05:00aww this entry made me cry. brought back so many ...aww this entry made me cry. brought back so many memories.<br /><br />the only way you will make it is to lean on those around you when you can and take it one day at a time.<br /><br />look for the silver lining, and sometimes it is really HARD.<br /><br />I took care of my husband for three years while he was sick. thank God i had/have wonderful family to lean on when needed.<br /><br />hugs and don't be so hard on yourself. You are a warm beautiful person. your family is blessed to have you.Francyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13771887759821726731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138929455560266939.post-91345663501350731072010-05-28T23:03:09.310-05:002010-05-28T23:03:09.310-05:00Shannon - I'm just packing up for a show, and ...Shannon - I'm just packing up for a show, and I can't write what I should - but know that you have the support of all of your readers/fans. You need to get it out - don't bottle it in! <br /><br />((virtual hugs))<br /><br />Jen (jenniferbeads)Jenniferbeadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02305598295556246327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138929455560266939.post-69412438621593192152010-05-28T21:46:12.108-05:002010-05-28T21:46:12.108-05:00You are never alone lovey...You are never alone lovey...ilubitart momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03817473498120286273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138929455560266939.post-74223525636680676392010-05-27T22:11:16.264-05:002010-05-27T22:11:16.264-05:00Shannon, I'm thinking of you and your family, ...Shannon, I'm thinking of you and your family, too, during this difficult time. Best wishes, MelissaMelissa J. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12814179484989750756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138929455560266939.post-9842104860688071002010-05-27T21:30:18.865-05:002010-05-27T21:30:18.865-05:00Shannon - I think you are very brave to share what...Shannon - I think you are very brave to share what is a very personal experience. I can only imagine how scary it must be for you. I totally understand being worried about the future. My ds has a history of behaviourial problems and impulsivity due to ADHD/anxiety and on his worst days, I worry that he won`t get better. Our situations are not comparable but I have found talking to others, particularly other parents with challenging kids, is helpful. Perhaps your family doctor can suggest a support group or maybe there is a virtual group on the web.<br /><br />You have touched a lot of people through your work and your blog, including me. Hopefully your virtual community can give a little back to you during this difficult time.Susanmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13001612540970050334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138929455560266939.post-14434043920107743462010-05-27T19:53:46.654-05:002010-05-27T19:53:46.654-05:00(((hugs)))(((hugs)))one-eared pighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02239283743557969388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138929455560266939.post-7810667063820551832010-05-27T18:17:14.447-05:002010-05-27T18:17:14.447-05:00Dear Shannon,
I am a new reader to your blog but ...Dear Shannon,<br /><br />I am a new reader to your blog but just wanted to say that my thoughts are absolutely with you - I'm so sorry to hear what you and your family are going through. My partner has recently been diagnosed with MS; not the same experience of course but I can relate in some way to what you are going through. I am not religious but I do believe so much in the power of positive thought, so I am and will be sending mine to you. <br /><br />Rebecca xRebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14254291271007836270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138929455560266939.post-70744413925752221922010-05-27T16:30:12.021-05:002010-05-27T16:30:12.021-05:00Shannon, I can't imagine what you are going th...Shannon, I can't imagine what you are going through, but I know it must not be easy. You've got a lot on your plate and that can be overwhelming. It may seem like you don't have faith, but it's there, and it's what's keeping you going. It's what gets you up in the morning, and gets you through the day. <br /><br />Please know that you're both in my prayers.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07545020113679133121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138929455560266939.post-36677544661512591712010-05-27T10:49:17.875-05:002010-05-27T10:49:17.875-05:00Great! I was worried about you!Great! I was worried about you!Mary Newton Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12476789053362992834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138929455560266939.post-85190239287776289602010-05-27T08:54:35.930-05:002010-05-27T08:54:35.930-05:00I read your blog and love your work. I just wanted...I read your blog and love your work. I just wanted to take this opportunity to tell you that it is perfectly okay to be angry. My husband is a cancer survivor and I know the ups and downs you are going through....you are not alone. Also, there is nothing wrong with posting your feelings; it is part of who we are. Please be encouraged that you are not alone, and things will get better. Praying for your family. Hopemoo04https://www.blogger.com/profile/01992160270854906860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138929455560266939.post-53152461876000077822010-05-27T08:45:33.740-05:002010-05-27T08:45:33.740-05:00Oh, honey, that is so sad. I wish I could be there...Oh, honey, that is so sad. I wish I could be there to give you a great big hug. I don't know where you live, but if I was your neighbor I would be there holding your hand. I can only hope that things will get better for all of you.<br />My love and prayers<br />MarieMarie Cramphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08223354137080970876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138929455560266939.post-59232905814958351582010-05-27T08:14:58.185-05:002010-05-27T08:14:58.185-05:00Oh Shannon! I'm so sorry to hear! Thank you ...Oh Shannon! I'm so sorry to hear! Thank you for sharring and words never seem like enough. I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes and sending you out lots of big, tight hugs! Take it one day, one hour, one minute and one second at a time. You will persevere.<br />MichelleMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11652030221444100995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138929455560266939.post-74045965482829854222010-05-26T22:23:34.473-05:002010-05-26T22:23:34.473-05:00I'm so sorry to hear this. I wish for the best...I'm so sorry to hear this. I wish for the best for you, your husband and your family. No, I don't think it is too much to share. It shows how vulnerable we can all become so quickly. <br /><br />I understand the faith thing. So have faith in yourself that you can do this with the support of your friends and family. And being irrational is just human nature and I think necessary sometimes to holding on. Oh gosh, I really hope this turns out well.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141017226335545729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138929455560266939.post-50716219331602606222010-05-26T20:57:56.759-05:002010-05-26T20:57:56.759-05:00I have tried to write you something over and over ...I have tried to write you something over and over but what are the right words to say? <br />I would be pissed off too, I would be throwing the phone and kicking the trash can. <br />I am so sorry.<br />I know what you are saying about faith and not wanting to post this. You feel that you need to blog happy but that is not real life. Real life can suck sometimes and for you it sucks right now.<br />I will be praying for you and your family. Take the prayers even though you are mad at God right now. It makes us feel as if we are able to do something to help you when we are really helpless.Shannon Chomanczukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06660614054875338541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138929455560266939.post-46208387590819629012010-05-26T20:39:56.811-05:002010-05-26T20:39:56.811-05:00My thoughts and prayers are with you, everything w...My thoughts and prayers are with you, everything will be OK. There is no place we can go that God (or our understanding of a higher power!) is not there with us. Try Psalm 139.debcquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06220166250816285014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138929455560266939.post-30346315080149844462010-05-26T19:14:45.215-05:002010-05-26T19:14:45.215-05:00Shannon, you need to cry. You need to be angry. I ...Shannon, you need to cry. You need to be angry. I would be angry. It isn't fair. I know. <br /><br />You have time. Maybe not as much as you would like but it's still time. And it's time that is yours right now. Time to hold him and love him. Time to be there for him and support him... if not monetarily, emotionally. Sometimes, that's more important.<br /><br />I know reading these words might not help you... they might not soothe you or comfort you but know that *I* know you and your family and that happiness will once again be yours. <br /><br />I'm not big on praying (speaking as one who also doesn't have much faith but is working on it), but I will be sending you and your family thoughts of love.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13851667107099948937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138929455560266939.post-31263690661742681322010-05-26T19:14:45.214-05:002010-05-26T19:14:45.214-05:00Shannon, it is good to share, we will help you. An...Shannon, it is good to share, we will help you. Anger is normal at times like this, we cannot understand why things happen they way they do. I am praying for you and Mike and the kids. I will pray that you both find strength to deal with this situation, I will pray that prayer will give you the strength you need. I will pray for miracles, they do happen. Be strong.Reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16478032600884702958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138929455560266939.post-42358120972726010392010-05-26T18:29:59.861-05:002010-05-26T18:29:59.861-05:00Oh Shannon! I wish I was there to give you a hug!...Oh Shannon! I wish I was there to give you a hug! I'm not sure what pnh is, but it sounds really really bad. My heart is breaking for you and I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.<br /><br />Because we know each other through our art and this virtual world, I wanted to address one portion of your post in particular - PLEASE, whatever happens, do not doubt yourself as an artist. Your work has had a major impact on many of us as we admire your creations and use them as building blocks in our own pieces. You've been published, have an Etsy shop that is blowing a giant hole in my budget (and I know I'm not the only one) and you are part of the ABS team which is a huge honor and terriffic exposure. Trust in what you've accomplished and believe that it will grow and help see you through what is to come.<br /><br />I suffered through an extended illness and major loss with my dad just a year ago so I believe I can identify with some of what you're feeling and facing - if you ever need to talk, vent, rage, scream, cry, laugh hysterically or whatever, PLEASE e-mail me any time!!Silver Parrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09873603171743392110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138929455560266939.post-38831071458845228232010-05-26T18:11:39.217-05:002010-05-26T18:11:39.217-05:00I'm so sorry to hear that you and your family ...I'm so sorry to hear that you and your family are having to deal with something so difficult! And how much more difficult to face after having your hopes raised by a short remission. I would be mad too, and scared too, and tempted just like you to steel myself for the worst case scenario, just in case. I don't think that is a lack of faith, but a natural reaction; in fact, I think it can coexist with faith. I think a cabinet and a trash can are fine things to take your anger out on! It has to go somewhere! Better the trash can than inside you. I think you will find a way to hold your hope and your fear in tension. And perhaps if one remission was possible, so will be another. And it seems we live in an age of constant medical developments. I hope you will lean on the people you have in your life; you are right, it does somehow make the load a little lighter, when it is shared. Will be thinking of you.lunedreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12194017326383981105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138929455560266939.post-28109698151264730262010-05-26T17:55:02.857-05:002010-05-26T17:55:02.857-05:00I am so sorry. My last bf had heart problems, and...I am so sorry. My last bf had heart problems, and I felt much the same way. Counseling helped a lot, and time. I hope you get the support you need during this horrible time, and remember to take care of yourself. You can't help anyone else unless you are ok yourself.Joann Looshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06094817566731313731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138929455560266939.post-20151016666542642812010-05-26T17:22:34.752-05:002010-05-26T17:22:34.752-05:00Oh gosh, I just want to sit down and cry with you!...Oh gosh, I just want to sit down and cry with you! I don't know what to say but I want you to know you have support and people who care. You're not alone on the "faith" issue. I find it helpful to find my "faith" in the kindness of others. If I can help by being a sounding board, I'm here. And I'll hope for the best.<br />MaryMary Newton Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12476789053362992834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138929455560266939.post-404620793677839702010-05-26T17:11:05.346-05:002010-05-26T17:11:05.346-05:00You are entitled to a woo is me moment..very entit...You are entitled to a woo is me moment..very entitled. We do not know each other, but what I see is that you are a very capable person and a somebody, because a nothing person can not create the things you do. I have seen your work all around on different sites and in magazines, that is a strong creative women the one I see. You will do what you have to although it may be difficult but YOU can do it. Hugs to you!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09539090300799927263noreply@blogger.com