tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post5327678169636622364..comments2024-02-19T00:32:37.151-08:00Comments on Views From My Kitchen Sink: The New UsPamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00941799264944510946noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-33976249228933179692012-02-13T11:33:25.367-08:002012-02-13T11:33:25.367-08:00Pam, I'm just catching up on some blog reading...Pam, I'm just catching up on some blog reading..... bless your heart with all the worry you must have been going through! My nephew has ulcerative-colitis and my sister used to work in GI at a hospital so she had a sneaking suspicion what it was..... so she was a bit more prepared emotionally. What a wonderful experience you had with the hospital.... isn't it so great to have that so close!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11928003400276630525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-61962829822725208622012-02-11T05:46:32.564-08:002012-02-11T05:46:32.564-08:00First a big hug and kisses and for one of my favor...First a big hug and kisses and for one of my favorite girls....I can only imagine the stress that you have been going through. Children's really is an amazing place. From having worked there to having to take Ben there as a toddler I know the strength that permeates throughout that hospital. We are all so blessed to live so close. <br />I have faith that Hannah is going to do well and also hope that maybe we will figure out this disease process in the future.Rene'https://www.blogger.com/profile/03974817828630830646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-90091012405600561702012-02-10T19:24:39.719-08:002012-02-10T19:24:39.719-08:00Wow, Pam! We will put you all on the top of our p...Wow, Pam! We will put you all on the top of our prayer list. She's so blessed to have you to take care of her.Amy E Ekbladhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03129482438874669569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-85756404101873645442012-02-10T18:25:51.298-08:002012-02-10T18:25:51.298-08:00You and Hannah are lucky to have each other! It WI...You and Hannah are lucky to have each other! It WILL be okay. It will not be easy but it will be okay. I am here if you need me. xoxoDiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11657813110377917661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-12569783885710516362012-02-10T12:00:51.291-08:002012-02-10T12:00:51.291-08:00left a comment earlier but not showing.
Pam , you ...left a comment earlier but not showing.<br />Pam , you and Hannah are smart to learn together...a whole new adventure. Hope Hannah gets caught up at school quickly!<br />Love your new header too!marthanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-91504611160937869862012-02-10T07:49:00.596-08:002012-02-10T07:49:00.596-08:00Pam, so very sorry to hear about what you, your da...Pam, so very sorry to hear about what you, your daughter, and your whole family is going through. You will be in my prayers. My Abigial (4ys) has Eosinophilic Esophogitis, not Chrohns, but a GI disease also. I know that it is shocking and terrifying. You can do it; you are a wonderful mother and cook. You heart will lead the way. Hang in there.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136315204046257756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-54582454783818045132012-02-10T07:22:35.955-08:002012-02-10T07:22:35.955-08:00Pam, You are such a wonderful mother. Hannah is l...Pam, You are such a wonderful mother. Hannah is lucky to have you. It will not be easy, but I know you will handle this and it will be okay. Love to you and Hannah.<br /><br /> xoxoxoxogretchenhttp://www.gretchenwoosley.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-5213380781680393252012-02-10T06:11:46.986-08:002012-02-10T06:11:46.986-08:00first of all, i'm so sorry about the diagnosis...first of all, i'm so sorry about the diagnosis ... but pam, you are so right to have the attitude you do - thank god you KNOW and now you can get proactive and do everything you can ... my youngest has very similar issues, we see a pediatric GI specialist at Mass General, but after years of searching for answers, still nothing ... I'm waiting for the day when her symptoms either go away or take a sharp downturn like hannah's - but I absolutely hate the not knowing :( we might be meeting for that tea sooner than you know, i'd love to learn more about your journey ...sloanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07257187295252427531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-46186772110319255822012-02-10T05:33:58.879-08:002012-02-10T05:33:58.879-08:00I am so glad you finally got some answers and I kn...I am so glad you finally got some answers and I know you will do everything in your being to help Hannah navigate her "new" self. Love you Pam!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16644941834464747393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-72422467848939028702012-02-10T04:31:48.819-08:002012-02-10T04:31:48.819-08:00Oh gosh, what a hard thing to go through for a you...Oh gosh, what a hard thing to go through for a young lady! My brother-in-law also has this disease and with medication is doing very well and can practically eat normally with the exception of heavy dairy. <br /><br />Hannah is an amazing little girl and will no doubt be a strong person throughout life- it's also nice to have such an amazing support system too! ;-) Keeping everyone in my thoughts and prayers, it will all work out... <br /><br />Hugs from Kansas~<br />AmberAmber@Munchkin Landhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00056875294518523576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-53561870747329331202012-02-09T19:34:42.189-08:002012-02-09T19:34:42.189-08:00Sorry to hear this, but at least you have a diagno...Sorry to hear this, but at least you have a diagnosis. I will keep Hannah and your family in my prayers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-80778780550426153362012-02-09T18:14:31.065-08:002012-02-09T18:14:31.065-08:00big, big hugs, pam.
hannah is so lucky to have y...big, big hugs, pam. <br />hannah is so lucky to have you as her mother.<br />illness can sometimes be a blessing in disguise.<br />or a teacher, helping you to grow and see things in a new light.<br />learning to be even healthier than before the diagnosis.<br />i will help you to find the silver lining.<br />all will be well ♥catiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05412547492361746048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-36027880211765106032012-02-09T16:05:36.199-08:002012-02-09T16:05:36.199-08:00Oh, I am so glad you have a diagnosis....now you k...Oh, I am so glad you have a diagnosis....now you know and can do exactly what you are doing....everying to help your precious girl....you keep up the faith. My husband's cousin also has lived with this and while she has trying times...she is happy and so full of life..she doesn't miss a beat...and when she has to "miss a beat" she makes up for it when she is back on track.....prayers to you all.AndeM1https://www.blogger.com/profile/04315193407748614962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-33336702978436159272012-02-09T14:38:39.262-08:002012-02-09T14:38:39.262-08:00Oh friend! I'm sending you a big hug. I love h...Oh friend! I'm sending you a big hug. I love how you wrote this post. I want to cry, but then you have such a good outlook, and I smile at how positive you are. It is so wonderful that we have great doctors and hospitals in this country. Kevin's cousin has lived with this disease his entire life, and our old neighbor was just diagnosed with it, in his late 20s. Having a diagnosis is always half the battle, even though it's hard to hear. I will be adding you all to my prayer list. xo.Nicollehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02144472105892524890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-91736779242166431462012-02-09T14:34:34.100-08:002012-02-09T14:34:34.100-08:00I was also hoping everything was okay, since you h...I was also hoping everything was okay, since you hadn't posted in a while. I am so sorry to hear the news - but yes, good to at least know what you are dealing with. Your new normal will take some getting used to but try to focus on the small steps that are becoming new regular old things. Life long heath issues are really hard and overwhelming, especially at first. She is lucky to have you as a mom.For the Love of Naps - Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12694659976017646924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-46687543017289867962012-02-09T13:42:19.034-08:002012-02-09T13:42:19.034-08:00I've been wondering where you've been. If...I've been wondering where you've been. If you hadn't posted by this weekend I was gonna shoot you an email. <br />Crohn's? Wow. She's so young to have all that hanging over her. My prayers are with you and your family, and I hope and pray that this new normal will FEEL normal soon.<br />Love you.jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01313127576303289593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-46086198590382620642012-02-09T13:30:36.909-08:002012-02-09T13:30:36.909-08:00so glad you have an answer-- even if it's a ha...so glad you have an answer-- even if it's a hard one. :( thank goodness gluten free stuff is so much more available now.... but i am so sorry you have to see your baby hurt. that is the absolute worst. so glad you can move forward with answers instead of still worrying/ wondering about what is going on!laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00028637330514044087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-42854295672163785782012-02-09T12:44:10.382-08:002012-02-09T12:44:10.382-08:00Wow. So glad you were able to get to the bottom of...Wow. So glad you were able to get to the bottom of things and that your sister can help and support y'all through it.Ebethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13184569807559272787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-5240700698111141462012-02-09T12:36:14.246-08:002012-02-09T12:36:14.246-08:00So glad that you are getting the right help now. K...So glad that you are getting the right help now. Keeping you all and hannah in my thoughts. Hopefully she will be feeling so much better soon!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292381619675040864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-88327168759400730602012-02-09T12:31:53.476-08:002012-02-09T12:31:53.476-08:00Oh, Pam. . .so glad you got to the bottom of thing...Oh, Pam. . .so glad you got to the bottom of things. It must have been so hard to not know what was wrong! I hope your new normal is as peaceful as possible under the circumstances!Gabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14066632483320641494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-8797550505551453742012-02-09T11:54:28.254-08:002012-02-09T11:54:28.254-08:00What a great mama she has to walk her trough this ...What a great mama she has to walk her trough this time in her life. You are right, there is so much to be thankful for and so much help now that you know what the problem is. I know it has to be hard, but with an attitude like yours...she will be just fine!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08060724473289255498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-83138233370912560862012-02-09T10:27:18.639-08:002012-02-09T10:27:18.639-08:00Having a child who is suffering is more awful than...Having a child who is suffering is more awful than words can express. I am so happy you have a diagnosis and you can now move forward knowing what you and your daughter are up against. My Mother was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease over 20 years ago. She has controlled it with diet and prednisone. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and daughter.Erin Deeganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16957237370729754628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-66822802095580019332012-02-09T09:38:59.815-08:002012-02-09T09:38:59.815-08:00OH Pam! That is so challenging and frustrating! ...OH Pam! That is so challenging and frustrating! I wonder so many times how long it could take doctors to finally get to the bottom of some things. I guess it's where mother's intuition must kick in to take those steps to move forward. And as a former professional ballerina myself, that initial diagnosis frustrates me. I had a dear friend on the company with lupus and for years, she was pegged eating disorder. It's nice to hear a mother believe in her girl and take the necessary steps. You are both in my thoughts today!marlowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17038380112579282024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-35969117811684817332012-02-09T09:36:36.553-08:002012-02-09T09:36:36.553-08:00It is going to be ok Pam! Hannah too will learn a...It is going to be ok Pam! Hannah too will learn all about this disease and she'll own it like the rock star she is!! And you're right in that we are so lucky to live during this time of endless information at our fingertips. Keep reading and learning. My prayers are with you all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-54133062702604480142012-02-09T09:03:15.434-08:002012-02-09T09:03:15.434-08:00I am so sorry. Bless her. I'll keep your fam...I am so sorry. Bless her. I'll keep your family in my positive thoughts.loxiemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13348337689585658291noreply@blogger.com