Comments on: Brian!

By: rho

rho — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:23:15 +0000

Trying to look for positives (you know me Pollyanna to the end hehehe) let’s see — IF and that is a big if you have to lose the colon – you will feel better — you will still be able to knit (BTW did you tell that doctor never ever to say that nasty word around you MOTHS ~~~~ those are shivers just so you know) and will that mean you don’t have Crohn’s anymore??

And like someone else said they have come so far with this – it isn’t like it was even 10 years ago —

prayers still going out… Moth Eaten geeze — I like dropped stitches more too – that you can fix easily

lot’s of love heading out your way too…

By: Robin Desrosiers

Robin Desrosiers — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 22:22:53 +0000

I am here from the Blue Moon Site and Nathania, who must be the most wonderful friends anyone could have (though I don’t know them personally). They have introduced me to you. My son, at 17, was diagnosed with this disease in an emergency situation, post colon re-section. He almost died. I pray for you. If they have to do surgery, but have prepared you for it, then your outcome will be positive, I pray. When I read all that has happened to you, I felt like weeping. My son, now 19, is much healthier without the portion of his colon he lost. It is sad that for the rest of his life he will be on guard for loss of more of it. I will pray for you and your family and doctors and Brian. You must be another most wonderful person in this knitting community for so many people to show such love. Someday, perhaps we will meet, when you are feeling so much more healthy! Robin in MA.

By: Laura

Laura — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 21:44:38 +0000

Do you realize that if they only took out part of your colon, you would go through life with a semi-colon;;;;;;. But I really want to you just get better, period……..

By: Leslie

Leslie — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 21:18:38 +0000

I don’t comment but have been aware of your difficult; your husband’s posts are kind about keeping us in the loop. Today’s post means I must comment. Please don’t consider loosing your colon as a bad thing. It will mean a respite from the pain you’ve been having. Surgery has advanced so much in recent years you will probably not even have an external bag. Your life will be pretty much normal and that’s a wonderful thing.

My husband suffered from ulcerative colitis and had an ileostomy in 1948. Yes, 60 years ago. His surgeon was one of the pioneers in the field. Marc is 73 now, eats pretty much what he wants (within reason) and has had an active and normal life. We thank the big knitter in the sky frequently that his parents loved him enough to take him by taxi from Hartford CT to Boston MA for treatment when the prognosis in CT was the big sleep.

Be strong and merry! Knit on and know your have hundreds, nay – thousands – of prayers aimed at you.

By: Shelly H

Shelly H — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 21:03:31 +0000

Tell the doc that colon isn’t moth eaten, it’s just got dropped stitches! Glad you’re well enough to take a short walk, and so happy to hear your favorite nurse, Brian, is still there taking care of those who need him.

Saw a Christian comedian Friday night and kept telling myself, I have to remember that one to tell Alison, problem is the only one I can remember is “What does praise music have in common with a machine gun? – 99 rounds”! We laughed so hard all through the show our sides were sore! Wish you could have been there! You’d have loved it. His outlook at life is very similar to yours.

By: Mona

Mona — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:02:50 +0000

So Good to hear from you again!!!
Mona

By: Chris Murphy

Chris Murphy — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 18:40:17 +0000

Much love and prayers from the Midwest,

Chris

By: sonya

sonya — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:36:02 +0000

A familiar friendly face is a wonderful thing. So happy to know that you are up and about, even if it is just a short walk. Wishing you a very speedy recovery and return home.

By: Linda W

Linda W — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 16:05:20 +0000

well – the colon thing. A dear friend didn’t just lose hers, she was born without the darn thing. She’s now 60-something, just finished her doctoral work, does yoga, hikes, knits (of course), travels, raises dogs, I’m sure I’ve left out something. Oh, yes, gourmet cook and interior designer extraordinaire. Terribly inconvenient, the no-colon thing, but do-able. You, and your colon, are in my prayers.

By: Kim

Kim — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 15:59:33 +0000

It’s not only good to ‘hear’ your voice,it’s also very good to hear that you were strong enough to be up and walking around!Just try to keep any more moths away from your insides,OK!!!