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Why So Quiet MJ?

April 13, 2016 by Mary Jane 25 Comments

I have been quiet for a little while. You must think that I am here….

IcelandHike - 1

Or here….

ShetlandSwim - 1

Or if you follow me on Instagram, you know I was here…

FloridaToes - 1

Unfortunately, I have not been to any of those places recently (well except for the last photo) — I have unfortunately caught the plague!! Well, pneumonia. In both lungs. With complications.

Not very glamorous.

I’ve been prescribed rest… a ton of rest. I’m on the mend, so please do not worry.

But if I am not responding to your Ravelry messages or emails, or I’ve had to cancel classes — this is why.

I’ll be back, soon, with new designs, and of course, new photos from my adventures.

 

See you on the InterWebs!

oxo
MJ

Filed Under: Knitting, Travel

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Comments

  1. Gale Zucker says

    April 13, 2016 at 12:01 pm

    Get well soon MJ! I hope you’re mostly mended by now and can get out in the spring air.
    xo

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    • Mary Jane says

      April 13, 2016 at 12:14 pm

      Two more weeks of rest and then they’ll look at my poor little lungs again. No air travel for a while either….Sunshine is a good prescription though! Thanks Gale oxo

      Reply
  2. Pat says

    April 13, 2016 at 12:42 pm

    Oh, dear MJ, rest well…we will wait for your return while sending you strengthening vibes.

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  3. Deb says

    April 13, 2016 at 12:51 pm

    So sorry to hear that you have been ill, and I hope that your recovery will be speedy and comfortable. Take care!

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  4. Kay Landreth says

    April 13, 2016 at 1:02 pm

    My experience, exactly, with the tube out the back. Rest, Rest, Rest, don’t force anything, ever.
    It may take a few months to feel right again, but you will.
    Please take great care.

    Reply
  5. Alice F. Stern says

    April 13, 2016 at 1:28 pm

    Oh, no! I am so sorry to hear this. Please follow the doctors’ orders and rest. xoxox

    Reply
  6. Trudy says

    April 13, 2016 at 1:31 pm

    I’m so sorry to hear this! I’m hoping that you are allowed to knit! Sincerest wishes for a rapid recovery.

    Reply
  7. Kirsten says

    April 13, 2016 at 1:36 pm

    Glad to hear that you’re on the mend. Hope you’re back up and around, visiting all of those places and more, very soon. xx

    Reply
  8. Stef says

    April 13, 2016 at 3:39 pm

    Get well soon! Wishing you patience and nevertheless a lovely recovery time!

    Reply
  9. Sheila McMillan says

    April 13, 2016 at 5:11 pm

    Glad to hear you are getting better and I wish you lots of spring sunshine for good health! Please don’t rush back to your work activities until you feel well. The knitting world needs you and we want you to take care of yourself first! Thanks for what you have taught me, so far. Lots more to go!

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  10. Judy Bevilacqua says

    April 13, 2016 at 5:33 pm

    Oh, no!! Pneumonia is not to be trifled with – do what you need to get better, we’ll be here waiting whenever you’re ready!!!

    Reply
  11. missfee says

    April 13, 2016 at 6:17 pm

    Oh noes sweetie – please rest up and hope you are feeling better soon

    Reply
  12. Kei says

    April 13, 2016 at 8:41 pm

    REST!!!! REST!!!! REST!!!!!
    And get better soon. More rest now = feel better later!

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  13. Dianne@sheepdreams says

    April 14, 2016 at 12:17 am

    Terrible, rotten thing to have happen to you. I hope someone is taking care of you. It does take much longer to recover than you think it will (ask me how I know 🙁 ). Sleep as much as possible, take your meds and don’t rush out into the world and a busy life again too soon. Much love and wishes for good rest and feeling better soon.

    Reply
  14. AsKatKnits says

    April 14, 2016 at 11:28 am

    I hope you are feeling much better soon, and this sunshine might be just the perfect thing to rest in.

    Reply
  15. Syd T. says

    April 14, 2016 at 1:25 pm

    Oh dear, have been there. Lighting a candle for you and keeping you in my thoughts. Rest and heal quickly and completely.

    Reply
  16. Sandy says

    April 15, 2016 at 11:32 am

    Get well soon!!!!!!

    Reply
  17. Julie Cluett says

    April 15, 2016 at 10:17 pm

    Rest easy and take care MJ.

    Reply
  18. Samsk says

    April 19, 2016 at 10:42 am

    Oh you poor thing, I was there just a few months ago. Yep, the only thing that works is rest, rest and more rest. Which is frustrating when you love your work. But listen to the doctor, and rest, hehe. Took me about three months to get right!
    Get better soon 🙂

    Reply
  19. Syd T. says

    April 30, 2016 at 10:20 am

    Just checking in, hope you are feeling better and on the mend.

    Reply
  20. Cornelia says

    May 11, 2016 at 3:27 pm

    Dear Mary Jane, I hadn’t been on Ravelry lately, so it is not until today that I read about your illness. I am very very sorry and I hope you get well very soon!!!!! Please take alot of rest!!! Allover the world people will be knitting and thinking of you!!!
    OXO Get well !
    Love Cornelia

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  21. Mickey says

    May 13, 2016 at 5:51 pm

    I remember seeing a picture of you running to jump into (I think the ocean) in Iceland,,,, I am hoping you are feeling that healthy, happy and hardy again soon… You are a marvel. (-:

    Reply
  22. Teresa says

    May 13, 2016 at 10:36 pm

    Dear Mary Jane,
    So sorry to hear about your illness,being a nurse..I know how awful pneumonia can be. Hope by now you are feeling better and will be back to your normal self very soon. I hope you rest and not try to work!!! Relax and take advantage of some down time! Thank you for all your lovely designs, you are an amazing fiber artist!!!

    Here’s to better days!!!
    Prayers,Teresa

    Reply
  23. knitski says

    May 13, 2016 at 11:41 pm

    It is always so hard to rest and when we are busy we dream of resting . . . I hope you are feeling better and are truly resting! It all takes time and do flow orders and rest! Sending positive colorful thoughts your way!

    Reply
  24. Ann says

    May 16, 2016 at 11:17 pm

    It’s been a month since your posting. We all hope your health is returning.

    Reply

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