I'm so sorry, Kathy! I haven't been around much lately and didn't know this. Man oh man, enough is enough already. I hope Evie feels better soon!! Please let her know I've been thinking of her.

Much appreciated all. However. Best part of this - Evie's frame of mind is positive. She's taking this latest illness in stride. Much better than her parents.

Jim.

Yeah that's for sure.. she seems pretty happy considering. I guess that's good for Evie though. If being positive helps you to get better that is.

Im worried about her too though.. I guess we can do all the worrying for her and she gets to relax for a change. (;

I really hope things get better for you and your family. You all deserve it. You are in my thoughts.
Take care, Morgan

Thank you all for your wishes for Evie and our family. As my son and husband mentioned however, Evie is in good spirits and it is myself more than anyone who is really upset about this latest development. I suppose I am simply tired of it all. Thank you all for being so gracious in allowing me to vent.

Jim has taken Evie back to hospital today, she is having another surgery tomorrow morning and hopefully after that she should be able to recover nicely. Jim is remaining in the city with her for a couple of days however he insisted I stay home and rest. I came online merely to update everyone; I am still having a bit of a break from the forum, for a couple more days. Thank you all for the good wishes.

Take care Kathy and warmest wishes to all of your family

My best wishes to you & your family! I hope Evie is recovering well.

Please let Evie know we miss her here on the forum and I hope she recovers quickly from this last surgery.
Take Care.
Pandora

Thank you ladies, Evie is home as of today though resting. She hopes to visit the forum soon.

I decided to revive this thread rather than begin a new one. As some of you have gathered, Evie is ill once more. It is partially a continuation of the surgery for her appendix, as she required a second surgery on her bowel. However a large part of it is also stress related. She is having major anxiety regarding Colin being in Afghanistan. After the news a few days ago of the suicide bomber close by to Colin, she had a complete breakdown. She was on the forum a bit up until 2 days ago, however not really herself. She now says she never wishes to return to the forum, as she feels embarrassed and humiliated, however she may change her mind. She has said such things before.

She is resting now and feeling somewhat better however she is so very down on herself. She said to me this morning, "what is the point of trying to get better Mum, because I just keep getting sick". She is ashamed about her latest breakdown. I think it was especially difficult for her as she had been doing so well for the last 2 months, she had made much progress and now she feels defeated.

In any event, I simply felt to write about it. We are trying to encourage her that she is not a failure and not to give up on herself. However I have not seen her quite so down on herself in a long while. I am a bit worried.