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I’ve been pretty sick the past few weeks, move out of my house In to my son partners, ( my house is two flight) I couldn’t go down to get anything to eat

I had a very large pneumonia that ended up coming back, so oncologist stop my chemo for 3 weeks until I a little better

Oh, in the meantime a friend is building a new home and is staying at my house winter time writing her book as a ghostwriter.

So with PMR for 5 years, Pneumonia, two time and MEts , I’m in a better place with two people I love. She or Chris see that I have breakfast before they go to work each morning.

Thank for listening

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MrsNails

Oh Mary

You have been having a very hard time haven’t you. I’m pleased to hear you are with family & someone is housesitting your home.

How many more Chemo’s do you have scheduled? It’s tough when you pick up pneumonia while on Chemo as you have no resistance to fight it.

I hope you continue to improve 🙏🏼

Sending you Very Best Wishes

MrsN 🌸

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MaryA_ in reply to MrsNails

When I’m alone, I don’t realize how sick I am and don’t eat, thank goodness for family and a couple of good friends. I take one of the new chemo drugs that is pill form, I take it every day at home.

Thank you for thinking of me, I wish you health and Happiness too

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SheffieldJane

So sorry to hear that you have been so ill. I’m very glad that you have loving family to look after you. It must be a relief to have things sorted out.Rest and get well soon.💐

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MaryA_ in reply to SheffieldJane

Thank you Jane , it means a lot to me!

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HeronNS

🌺🤗

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yogabonnie

So happy you have such a loving family. ❤️

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Kendrew

What a resilient lady you are...and dealing with so much too. You're an inspiration and make us all remember the importance of family and that together we are definitely stronger. I wish you only good things, happy times and a comfortable and steady recovery. Much love to you and your family.

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MaryA_ in reply to Kendrew

I’m doing better,with all the good meds for my lungs. Even peel potatoes and carrots for dinner today. Just weak mostly. More I do the stronger I will get! Little puffy around the edges from all the prednisone though!

Thank you for the good thoughts!

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Kendrew in reply to MaryA_

Haha!......tell me about puffiness!! My wrinkles have filled out....which is a bonus......but my cheeks make me look like a hamster after a 6 course dinner!😂 You look after yourself MaryA.

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MaryA_ in reply to Kendrew

Ha, ha, dinner was great today. The radiant died a couple of days ago, wait fo a replacement,hopefully it will be here tomorrow. Son has made it comfortable here and we can use everything else. Smart young man. Tomorrow I will drop down to 30 mg prednisone for PMR.

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Kendrew in reply to MaryA_

Wishing you a successful taper down to 30mg.🙂

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MaryA_ in reply to Kendrew

I will spend the cold winter here at my son’s and Hollys house. Hope to be able to cook some meals for them at some point!

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Kendrew in reply to MaryA_

I'm sure you'll do just that. You seem like a very determined lady.

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MaryA_ in reply to Kendrew

I am, like doing for the family and friends when I can.

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Kendrew in reply to MaryA_

Me too. I have to say MaryA....you look much younger than the age your profile says you are!!

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MaryA_ in reply to Kendrew

I am, but the high dose have me some puffiness, I’ll be back down to 3mg in a week!

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Kendrew in reply to MaryA_

👍👍👍

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MaryA_ in reply to Kendrew

4 children can always keep you young with a little humor mixed in!!🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️

Hello Mary, Are you in the US ? I'm UK. So tough for you with suffering cancer and PMR and a double whammy getting pneumonia too. Praying for you to make a complete recovery.

I wish you well in your journey.

Take great care of yourself and

sending good wishes

Anne

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MaryA_ in reply to

Thank you Anne, it’s still hard to be dependent on others.

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Yes, I agree, none of us like that, but sometimes it just can't be helped....we all need someone at some point in out lives. Just try and accept and go with the flow and try and stay de-stressed X

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Yes, that’s what I’m doing here in the USA, have everything we need but hot water for showers and heat. Dishwasher heats the water by electricity

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York54

Sending you good wishes Mary, you are having a tough time. I hope you improve soon. It must give you great comfort to have your family around you x❤️

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MaryA_ in reply to York54

I will make a comeback and I two people will come home from work to a meal made by me!

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MaryA_ in reply to York54

Yes, they keep moving, which is what I need now!

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MaryA_ in reply to York54

It sure is, my other children all live in south east USA. Miss my daughter, but talk almost every day.

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whitefishbay

Poor you. Take care and get well soon.

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MaryA_ in reply to whitefishbay

I am really blessed

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bunnymom

Hope the new year is a better one for you. It’s a blessing to have a compassionate family ❤️

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MaryA_ in reply to bunnymom

Thank you bunny mom. I am better each n every day!

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Jackoh

Hi Mary. You have an awful lot on your plate. So pleased you are with your loving family and you can all support each other. So good too that someone is house sitting your property. Take care do hope your cancer treatment goes well. Continue to keep in touch. X💐

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