November 12, 2004

leaving

Hi everyone~
I just wanted to let anyone who is interested, that I am not going to be coming back to class this semester. As most of you know, I have anorexia. It has gotten pretty bad and after numerous treatments, I am off to the last straw. EARLY Monday morning I am going to residential treatment about 5.5 hours away. I will live there for 45-90 days. It could be longer, but my family and I are not anticipating that. I am not sure what things are going to be like, but I am going to be spending a tremendous amount of time on the mental, emotional aspect of the disease. It is a progress by progress situation. Most likely I will not be able to go home for Christmas, which I am really bummed about, and I don't know when I will be able to start second semester. I am not blogging about this to get sympathy, I just wanted everyone to know that I will miss our class and all of you. It has been a great class. We are all a good mix. I will possibly get access to my laptop and internet a couple days a week for school reasons, but I plan to try and blog since this is school related. I hope to keep in touch with most if not all of you! Feel free to email me since I can check that every so often, but if not no big deal. I want to wish everyone good luck in class and everything that you endure. Aim for the stars, but land on the moon! I hope to be in touch!!!!!
Tonna

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Oh my gosh Tonna...your blog made me really sad...we will all miss you, I agree it's been a great class and everyone is special and makes the class unique. I wish you all the best, and I hope you have an easy time recovering and such. Please keep in touch with us on the blog; I am sure everyone will want to hear from you (definately me!)..talk to you soon..
Alia

Posted by: Alia at November 14, 2004 01:32 PM

Hey Tonna,
Sorry that we won't get the pleasure to see that beautiful face every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday but just know that every class with you was a pleasure. You are a very outspoken person and not scared to let others know how you feel. It is rare that you get that in college (especially in class). Talk to you later!! Karl

Posted by: Karl at November 15, 2004 01:07 PM

tOnNa...
i would just like to say how much i admire you for this. admitting that you (not you but anyone) need help is one of the most dificult things to do... in any situation! im sorry to hear about christmas, but dont jump to any conclusions! your a strong girl and could be outa there in no time! feel free to email me, im online 24/7!! its been fun in class (as much fun as class can be) and just stay strong... hopefully you'll come visit or keep in touch! best of luck, and i have NO DOUBT that things will be looking up for u! xoxo abby oh ya and im obsessed with quotes so here is one for u! "sometimes the things your afraid of are the most worth while." and "never give up on something you cant go a day without thinking about!"

Posted by: FasHioN nuT at November 15, 2004 03:23 PM

AWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!! you will surely missed. i also wish you the best of luck with your treatment.
best wishes
Big Willie

Posted by: Big Willie!!! at November 15, 2004 03:40 PM

Dear Tonna,

I'm sorry about what happen. I wish the best for you. As I was reading the blog there was some sadness going through my heart. The class won't be the same without you, but your presence will still be in my heart. I never seen someone ask alot of questions and someone so outspoken like you. I always liked when you ask the questions because they also helped me out from being embarrassed to ask them myself. I don't want to take up so much of your time because I know you need time to read other people's comments, but if I could I would write pages and pages to you.

Love always,
Ronnie aka RICO

Posted by: Rico at November 15, 2004 04:25 PM

Tonna,
Everyone has struggles in life and yours happened to come now. I know you will have the strength and power to overcome your obstacle. It's a tough battle to face but remember there are many people on your side. You will be missed.

Posted by: Meg at November 15, 2004 05:34 PM

Tonna,
I was bummed out to hear the news, it's hard to explain exactly what it's like to hear someone in the class has left for such reasons. Your honesty and strength to reach-out and be so open is incredibly inspiring and people like you who put themselves out there in life are the ones that do the truly great things everyone else is envious of. From the first day of class, my first and last impression of you has always been; here's a girl who's smart, organized, and ambitious, not to mention genuine and sincere. I guess if I have any advice it would be to take joy in the trials and tribulations you face because as everyone knows, everything you live through only makes you stronger, builds character. Keep in touch. Take comfort in knowing we're all behind you.
-Josh

Posted by: Josh at November 15, 2004 08:21 PM

tonna-
i wish you the best of luck!!! it will be sad not seeing you in class and not hearing your insightful opinions. take care of yourself, and good luck with your applications for next year!

Posted by: =The Pata= at November 15, 2004 11:52 PM

I WILL MISS YOU!!! It was nice to have you as a friend. I hope that your treatment goes the way I wnat it to. Keep blogging with us!

Posted by: OLZHAS TOLEU at November 16, 2004 02:47 PM

Tonna, I wish you the best. You will be missed in our class. I am hopefully that you will be restored back to good health & be back in the "swing of things" soon. Hope to hear from you.

Posted by: Katelyn at November 17, 2004 06:00 PM

Tonna,
We will all miss you very much in class. It was fun haveing you around. Hope you do well in treatment and get better as soon as possible.

Ben Storm

Posted by: Benjamin Storm at November 19, 2004 08:46 AM
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