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I have not been on this site since Christmas. Over the holiday I was sick with cold/flu. That Tues. I went to ER and they put me into ICU. I went down hll very quickly. Pneumonia, dangerously low blood pressure. Lung fill with fluid requiring thoracentisis. Atrial fib for about 20 hours. The list goes on... I was in ICU 3 days and in hospital for 13. I got so weak I can no longer stand/walk or do anything independently. I'm in rehab now trying to get stronger with therapy. I'v been here four days and so far haven't gained ground. I'm worried I won't get enough strength back to go home but trying to be hopeful. The pneumonia is much improved but I'm still on many drugs mainly for heart stuff. I'm so discouraged with all the set backs I've had lately. Of course I won't get chemo now until I get stronger either.

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Oh Pam, I am so sorry to read your latest news. However you are a fighter, so hang in there and try your best. It might take awhile to get your strength back, but you have been down before and came back fighting, so I am confident that you can do it again.
Take good care of yourself. I have my fingers and toes crossed for you and I will say a prayer for you. Blessings of peace and good health to you.

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Thanks Elaine. Appreciate your prayers.

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I worked in a inpatient rehab center as a therapist for 13 years you are in the best place possible. Keep your chin up and just take it one day at a time, set small goals for each day to keep you focused. You will get there.
Suzanne

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Prayers going up....

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Der Pam -
You are such a strong person to come on and post all this. You have a couple sister here and elsewhere who have also had some near misses lately. I have a friend here who is in rehab, but she is able to go for her T-DM1. She has been in rehab for a month and the plan is for her to go to assisted lived very soon.

It may take a little time, but you have battled back more than once. Chin up and the good Lord will be there for you.

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Gods Blessing are being sent to you pam. You are such an inspiration. Strong and gutsy, Jeanette

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Pam, so sorry to hear your news. And when health is down, spirits go down with it. But, as has been said, just take baby steps one day at a time and you will have slow but steady improvement. Hard as it is, keep the faith.

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Poor Pam. I'm so sorry.

We're all pulling for you.

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You are the living, breathing, definition of warrior in my eyes. I have to rest in the words of all those who have posted before me. You've persevered through all of this, and many times before this and I will pray that with your determination and will, you will battle through this too. Prayers and hugs being sent your way!

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Dear Pam,
Hope you will recover strenght in you body soon. I know how strong your soul is and That is very important and such an example to many. I am praying for a prompt recovery. God bless you. Love, Paty.

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Pam,
I am praying for you - and thinking about you a great deal. You have been through so very much.

I pray that you will feel God's presence in your room and that He will give you emotional and physical strength.

Jane

(pittsburgh)

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Pam,

You are in my prayers.

Amelia

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Pam,

So sorry to hear of your troubles, you certainly do not deserve this.

Sending prayers and big hugs your way from Canada.

all the best
caya

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Sorry you have to deal with this... Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

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Oh Pam, What a strong wonderful Woman you are! The fact that you made it out of ICU is such an enormous deal! Then out of the hospital and fighting your way through rehab! You amaze me! You always have since I first came to this site. For goodness sake! even your title to your post "more bumps in the road " like this is not hard stuff! You are my Hero! You undoubtable are one of the strongest, Kind hearted women I have ever met. You inspire me so! Gods blessings to you. Please know you are in my prayers.I do Love and Respect you dearly.Your Friend,Nancy

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Pam,

I hope you make a speedy recovery and are soon updating us from home again! You deserve an easy time of things - stay strong.

Jenny xx

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Pam...Im so sorry to hear of all you had to endure. I know you must be exhausted. Like many other people said, baby steps. Viewing it all at once is so overwhelming, but make smaller goals you are able to accomplish and it will help keep the depression at bay. You are such a strong woman. Know that you are surrounded by many prayers being sent your way for strength and comfort and good spirits.

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Pam, my thoughts and prayers are with you too. Keep going, and you will get back home as you make progress day by day. Laugh whenever you can, and keep your chin up. More people are rooting for you here than you can imagine! It's powerful, and it's for you because we're all connected.

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thinking of you Pam, hope you see some improvement very soon.

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Sending you lots of prayes and hugs. Sounds like you need a break and some strength. I am sending it your way!!

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Pam, so sorry to read of this setback...I remember when I got pneumonia and had to go off chemo...scary! Know that we are here, with love and prayers, and although the bumps in the road get bigger, you are strong and determined....get your strength back so you can lace your boots and start climbing again!
Love, Prayers and a big hug Pam.

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Dear Pam,
I'm sending you the biggest cyber hug ever! And lots of prayers on your behalf as well.
Pneumonia, all by itself is a tough row to hoe...but on top of everything else...wow! You never cease to amaze me! Your strength through all of this is nothing short of amazing. And with everything you have going...you take the time, and make the effort to keep us all posted, so we won't worry too much about you. Incredible!
Pam, I hope you can read the love and admiration in this post. I'm pulling for you to get your strength back and return to your "regular" life soon.
Denise

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Pam,

You may not feel strong, but your spirit to fight shines through in every post. I wish you a strong and speedy recovery. Adding my prayers and hugs to all of the others being sent your way.

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I agree with everyone. Baby Steps. You are all the way out there in Minnesota, but here in Delaware there was a nasty cold/flu bug going around at Christmas. I got it too. I'm sorry yours progressed to pneumonia. I think you will get your strength back, but give it time.

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Pam, I hope you are feeling a little better. Just to say I am thinking of you, and watching for your next post. Hugs. Michka

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Pam,
Gee, so sorry to hear of this latest bump in the road as you call it. It speaks of your incredible strength to hear that spirit come through even though you are feeling so physically drained. Take care of yourself.

Hope you are feeling better soon.

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Hi Pam,
You are such an upbeat and inspirational person, whom I so admire. I always read and look forward to your posts. I was so sorry to read about your recent setback. You are doing so much to push back this disease, and there is hope for new treatments that hopefully will be available to you soon. I agree with the others to take baby steps and to realize that you will improve and be strong again.
Thinking of you,
Barbara H.

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God bless you Pam, keep up your spirit please and
I will pray for you that the treatment is easy and
you gain more strength to move on with your fight.
patb

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Dear Pam

Bumps in the road...you are cute and you are tough!
I am hoping and praying that you get stronger every day. Sounds like Rehab is a good place to be for now and I hope they are taking excellent care of you. I wish I could come by to say hello. Sending love your way right now.

All the very best,

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Hello Pam. I'm so sorry you have had a rough time. Sending along a gentle cyber hug and my prayers for improved health and strength too.

Barb A.

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I bumped this thread up because Pam has not posted since January. Has anyone heard from her?

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Prayers from Texas for Pam. Doing my "grandma" thing for a few days, but still thinking of our sisters in need.

Feel the LOVE, dear Pam.

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Dear Pam,

Thank you for your update. So sorry that you are going through this long recovery time. I am hoping and praying that you will get stronger every day. My niece is in Minneapolis and said you had snow last week. Hope it was pretty and not that grubby end of season kind. Thinking of you and hoping for strength and goodness to come your way.

All the very, very best,

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I am pulling for you, too, Pam. Fondly, Ceesun

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Pam,

I am so glad Rhondalea bumped this thread up. I missed your newest "bump in the road" entirely and apologize for not responding to your newest plight sooner. My father died the week you went to rehap and I think I was off the site for a week or more.

Pink says you are headed home from rehab. You are one tough cookie! Please post when you can to let us know how you are doing. Prayers forthcoming!

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Hope to hear from you soon, Pam. Been thinking about you.

Amelia

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Pam~
Hope you're continuing to get stronger & stronger and will be heading home soon.
Know that we are all with you, in prayer, love, light, strength and encouragement!

Keep the Faith~
Jml