https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-myself-together Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:52:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-myself-together/page/2#post-2102788 Fri, 28 Feb 2020 22:21:58 +0000 Ledonna N. 2102788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m humbled by all of your kind words, thoughts and encouragement. This has certainly been a life altering journey which could have been much worse. I’m humbled and thankful for our YLF family over the years but especially now. </p> <p>You know my clothing is my armor and I did not feel ready to face this new world but now I feel as if I am inside and out. My goal is to remain flexible. I’ve put together a uniform of sorts so I don’t have to think about what to wear </p> <p>I have those for Drs visits, Therapy, everyday life and running errands and everything works together. I’m less stressed and can focus on Zi’Joy.</p> <p>Again thank you all so much </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-myself-together/page/2#post-2102631 Fri, 28 Feb 2020 08:23:19 +0000 columbine(erin) 2102631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for sharing these beautiful pictures! I’ll be praying for you two. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-myself-together/page/2#post-2102568 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 22:10:55 +0000 SW Ann 2102568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been praying that you and Zi'Joy would be helped by Shriner's Hospital.....and LeDonna, you are amazing!! You win the Mom Award for persistence and toughness....Best to you both. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-myself-together/page/2#post-2102508 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 17:47:52 +0000 deb 2102508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both of you are so darn cute!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-myself-together/page/2#post-2102498 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:56:11 +0000 CocoLion 2102498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for sharing all of these joyous pictures. &nbsp;So much style and sass. &nbsp;You and Zi'Joy are an inspiration to behold! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-myself-together/page/2#post-2102494 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:45:00 +0000 Diana 2102494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great! &nbsp;And I'm so thrilled to hear how well Z'J is doing! &nbsp;She's truly a fighter and a miracle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-myself-together/page/2#post-2102479 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 15:23:02 +0000 Marilyn 2102479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>This was SO nice to read, Donna.&nbsp; You look FANTASTIC and Z'joy is the most stylish little girl ever, as always. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>It's only natural that you'd fall into a slump with everything you've been through.&nbsp; I'm so happy that life is starting to look brighter for the two of you.&nbsp; Hang in there! <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-myself-together/page/2#post-2102469 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 14:37:56 +0000 lyn67 2102469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy DD&nbsp; is doing better -it has to be so awfully&nbsp; hard for you- but&nbsp; looking fab,&nbsp; both! Love Zion's&nbsp; hair!!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-myself-together/page/2#post-2102396 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 03:19:05 +0000 Jaime 2102396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so glad that you and ZJ are getting the hospital/medical care you deserve. You are both absolute warrior angels for fighting through this awful disease and coming out stronger than ever. I was so happy to read how well her treatment/recovery is going. You both are amazing.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-myself-together#post-2102395 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 03:12:17 +0000 Debbie 2102395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look<br /> Great. The wardrobe make over was good for the soul.<br /> Keep fighting and reach out when needed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-myself-together#post-2102384 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 00:57:01 +0000 catherine 2102384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your strength shows through. Love the new wardrobe. You’re making the difference for your daughter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-myself-together#post-2102363 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 23:26:52 +0000 Mainelady 2102363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome Mamma, I am so glad your sweet Zi’Joy is doing better and defying the odds! &nbsp;You, Warrior Mom, are teaching her what love, strength and courage look like. Your smiling faces warm me to my very soul. You are fierce and fashionable! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-myself-together#post-2102359 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 23:10:58 +0000 Ledonna N. 2102359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I swear the past 40 something days have been a chaotic whirlwind and I needed to get my feet steady. Thank you all for the motivation and kind words. I’ve been reading YLF when Zi’Joy naps or we are in between appointments and you all are so great I get to read about things I love and people we have shared our lives with for years . </p> <p>I’ve read every comment. But I’m so tired today our day started at 4:30 for Shriners Children's Hospital Chicago</p> <p>February 26,2020<br /> Shriners Children’s Hospital Chicago<br /> Zi’Joy &amp; MaMa Donna<br /> AFM Acute Flaccid Myelitis </p> <p>Onset January 10,2020<br /> Continued treatment and rehabilitation<br /> One Tired Toddler &amp; Mama. </p> <p>SHRINERS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL IN CHICAGO WAS AMAZING. THIS IS HOW HOSPITALS AND INSURANCE SHOULD WORK. Everything on site in house and the best experts. From the experts on the phone to the front desk to registration to information desk to security to patient advocate to Chaplin to counselors to nurses to Interns to exoteric neurologists to physiological counselors to orthopedic experts to check out to next schedule visits.</p> <p> 2 weeks from now to get Zi’Joys orthopedic AFO Ankle Foot Orthopedic braces.</p> <p>A long but full and beautiful and day. There are no words. Erasing all of the negative experiences with everyone now. We are Home and Family at Shriners. Simply AMAZING </p> <p>The dress I’m wearing is the same as in Picture 17 they were hanging side by side in the thrift store a block away from my home. I wanted to look pulled together for our Drs visits 4 this week 2 down 2 more to go. All worth it.</p> <p>Mama Donna </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-myself-together#post-2102341 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 22:32:11 +0000 Barbara Diane 2102341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So very very happy to see Zi’Joy upright. And then to hear how well she is doing. I know the road ahead is long but so much better than (at least I) first feared.</p> <p> I am so impressed that along with giving her the intensive care she needs, you cleared out your closet, analyzed what you needed, and purchased a new wardrobe. In such a short time.</p> <p>Continuing to send prayers for healing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-myself-together#post-2102329 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 21:53:09 +0000 The Cat 2102329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so glad to hear the great news about your cute and brave little daughter, and to see these--fun as well as touching--photos of the two of you. Warm thoughts and wishes from me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-myself-together#post-2102289 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 18:04:29 +0000 cindysmith 2102289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's the smiling LaDonna I know and love, and beautiful little Zi'Joy &lt;3 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-myself-together#post-2102285 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 17:58:06 +0000 kkards 2102285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>it looks like Zi'Joy is living up to her name, she seems to radiant happiness in these pictures.<br />you are looking like a&nbsp;fearless warrior, really to do battle for you little one.&nbsp;<br />thanks for the update </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-myself-together#post-2102283 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 17:56:14 +0000 Angie 2102283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*happy dance*</p> <p>Zi'Joy is YOUR fighting, stylish, fun, super cute, and strong daughter, <b>Ledonna!</b> It brings tears to my eyes. You reap the seeds you sow. TEAMWORK and it shows. Much love to both of you. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-myself-together#post-2102278 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 17:12:58 +0000 Jenn 2102278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fantastic LeDonna. This is just proof that you set your mind to something and you DO IT. &nbsp;It's no wonder Zi'Joy is doing so well. &nbsp;She has to have picked up some of your grit and determination.</p> <p>(I love your whole look in #17 especially) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-myself-together#post-2102268 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 16:03:45 +0000 karen13 2102268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much for the update and I’m overjoyed that it is good news for Z. And that you are finding a little room for self care of any kind. You both look amazing. Your smiles are the best! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-myself-together#post-2102264 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 15:46:01 +0000 Suz 2102264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So so happy for you and Zi’Joy that she is doing so well. I’m sure in part because you were on it in a second and kept looking for a diagnosis. And because you’re both so full of life!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-myself-together#post-2102257 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 15:24:04 +0000 Chris987 2102257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are incredible! So glad you and Z'i'Joy are making progress, and now Zi'Joy (and you) are leading the pack in terms of recovery from this awful illness. So glad too that you took a little time for yourself. In addition to doing something good for yourself, you are demonstrating to your daughter how important self-care is, especially in times of difficulty. Kids learn by what they see their parents doing. She may not be aware that she is seeing that lesson in action but it will stay with her. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-myself-together#post-2102253 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 15:11:07 +0000 Bijou 2102253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You both look fab - picture 1 says it all! Great to see Zi'Joy back on her feet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-myself-together#post-2102250 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 14:39:08 +0000 Eliza 2102250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Look at how far you two have come. So much to manage and how these pictures capture strength and hope.&nbsp; Well done across all parameters. Glad you feel more sorted with your wardrobe; must make every day that much easier. Looking good! Happy to hear that Zi'Joy is doing so well; comfort to both of you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-myself-together#post-2102238 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 13:49:00 +0000 April 2102238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rooting for you, LeDonna!&nbsp; And for Zi'Joy's health - her wardrobe looks pretty great already.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-myself-together#post-2102237 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 13:45:15 +0000 avicennia 2102237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>PS: the red shirt layered over the leopard print is smashing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-myself-together#post-2102235 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 13:13:41 +0000 avicennia 2102235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Momma Donna — these photos brought tears to my eyes this morning. Yes this is a bona fide trauma for both of you, but one that you, the warrior momma, are fully equal to. I’m glad to hear that Zi’Joy has the leading specialist on her team. So sorry to hear about that unpaid FMLA. Another fight for another day. You look great. So many wonderful looks to chose from, but I love the matching black t-shirts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-myself-together#post-2102221 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 12:45:08 +0000 Anonymous 2102221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You and Zi made my day You look like you're having so much fun, and love that skirt especially! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-myself-together#post-2102219 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 12:40:19 +0000 Helena 2102219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YOU. LOOK. FAB.</p> <p>Amazing Donna! That news about Zi'Joy is so wonderful. What a little trooper she has been.</p> <p>You've definitely found your mojo again ... You look amazing, practical but also with your personal, colourful stamp of individuality. Great job!!! I love your process too - how you thought out which stores would best meet which needs, and how your wardrobe breaks down into your practical base and stylish flair. Very inspiring! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-myself-together#post-2102218 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 12:31:28 +0000 Liesbeth 2102218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so glad that your daughter is doing so much better. You deserved a treat. I love that skirt, and that plaid shirt. Your hair looks amazing too. </p>