an update about emfullante (Michelle)

[Myra]

Some of you know my first cousin (and best friend) Michelle. I introduced her here awhile back and she's a natural to digital. She's so modest, that you might not know what an easy fit digital has been for her because she's such a gifted painter. She also has a background in elementary education and is currently a SAHM of 3.

Anyway, late last month, she developed a serious condition called increased intracranial pressure. It's idiopathic in nature, meaning the doctors don't know exactly what is causing it. It's meant a hospital stay, painkillers for excruciating headaches, and having to miss out on her favorite month of the year with her husband and kids. She's at home and resting now, and can't really be in front of the computer much because she doesn't feel well enough. But for those of you who know her, I thought you might want to be aware of why you haven't seen her around. It's so frustrating for her not to participate in the December Daily, and also Cassie's 30MM.

She's given me permission to share her email address: emfullante@bresnan.net . I'm sure she'd love to hear from you and I'll share this thread with her too.

We'd all appreciate your prayers for her speedy recovery.

[KerryMac]

It's always sad to hear about a member of our little community dealing with illness. Myra, I hope she's back to her healthy self very soon. All the best to her and her family (that includes you) and please let her know that she is missed.

[blkcow]

Thanks so much for the update Myra.....I had no idea you were cousins, but I have felt a real kindred spirit with her as we both live in Montana....she is a really talented scrapper (must run in the family huh??) and I have missed her presence here. The holidays are the worst to be sick so I will send along get well wishes. Thanks so much and I wish her a speedy recovery.

[Lynn Grieveson]

What a shame ... I miss seeing her around and hope she makes a quick recovery.

[quilter422]

oh, how awful! Michelle and I did a photo swap a while back and she's just delightful. I will definitely be in touch with her.

[maureenreynolds]

Myra, what sadness. I will keep her in my heart and hope she is well soon. Sometimes such illnesses leave as quickly as they have appeared. I'll hope.

[Shannamay]

Oh that is too bad, Myra. Pass on my best wishes and hopes that she we be fully recovered in time to enjoy Christmas with her family.

[Britgirl]

I'm sorry to read all this biggest get well wishes coming your way Michelle. May you be back here very soon. Your talent is greatly missed.

[oldvwblues]

Please let her know we are thinking about her and have missed her! That sounds terrible..hope she is completely well soon..it has to be so hard this time of year...will keep her and her family in my prayers. Hope she's back soon!

[katrinak]

Hugs to both of you Myra. Thanks for posting about her, I hope she is well soon. What a frightening experience that must be.

[connieg]

Oh how terrible, I do hope she gets to feeling well soon.

[cstaff]

Such a difficult situation... hoping for strength and healing... soon! thanks for keeping us informed... blessings to you both...

[earlofoxford]

I'm so sorry to hear this, Myra. I also didn't realize you and Michelle were cousins. Please let her know we are thinking about her and wish her a speedy recovery. I will keep her in my prayers.

[kathie02]

So sorry to read this Myra, but thanks for letting us know.

Michelle...you will be in my thoughts and prayers that you have a speedy recovery!! Hugs!! We will be here waiting for you

[dorah]

Sending lots of get well wishes Michelle's way. Hope she recovers soon and is able to still find some joy in this season.

[shhbabymine]

Oh Myra, so sorry to read this, I will be praying for Michelle and your whole family, and sending all the best wishes her (yalls) direction. Hoping recouperating at home with family goes smoothly and she is able to better enjoy the holidays.

[justmp]

Thanks for letting us know, Myra! She will be in my prayers.

[Cassie Jones (1gr8muggle)]

My prayers are with you, Michelle. Take it easy and keep a notebook of "sketches" to keep you busy when you can get back in front of Photoshop. Wishing you a SPEEDY recovery!

[echogirl]

Oh what terrible news. Hopefully she will get better soon. All the best. My prayers are with you and your family Michelle!

[readstoomuch]

Myra ... thank you so much for the update on Michelle. I'm so sorry that she is not well ... but, glad too that she is back at home again. My prayers will be with her and her family during her illness and recovery.

[digigrandma]

That sounds like such a scary illness, Myra. Thanks for letting us know, Myra.
I will be praying right along with you for Michelle's complete recovery soon.

Hugs, Michelle! We miss you!

(Hugs for you, too, Myra.)

[iUma]

Myra you are so kind. Michelle, girl, get well. Take care of yourself and be gentle with the whole terrible fearful thing. WE are thinking about you and your sweet cousin, too. Energy and peace coming your way.

[Joey_M]

OMGosh, Myra! Thanks so much for sharing this info with us. I will keep her and her family in my prayers. I will also send her a quick note letting her know that she is being thought of! PLEASE keep us updated on her progress!

I had no idea you all were related!

[deanie]

Thanks for letting us know about this, Myra. What a sweet thing to do for someone you care about. I'll add my prayers to the others and hope that the holidays are not so difficult.

[Aino]

Thank Myra for letting us know! I was not aware that you two were related.
It is such a nice thing to do!

I wish you a speedy recovery Michelle - your creativeness and presence are missed here!

[mugsbigsis]

Myra, thanks for posting this. I know her work well. Michelle, I hope things go well for you over the holidays and I hope they can get to the bottom of this soon. All the best.

[Scrapbird]

Michelle, this must be so frightening. May you see better days very soon.

[amcmillian]

Awww man Myra sorry to hear that Michelle's not well. Headaches can be the worst and to not know what the cause sounds scary, feel better soon Michelle!

[MIDA78466]

Myra thanks for letting us know. Oh Myra, I'm praying you respond to the medicine and get better quickly. We are missing you.

[Adryane]

Michelle, I hope you are well soon!