I got the bug

[Guest guest]

Hi air-family: I just wanted to drop you a line to let you know that

I have been ill for the last several days and haven't been keeping up

with the Board too much. I have thought of you each daily and my

fingers burned to get on here and type and check on everyone else.

But, last Saturday, during our " blizzard " in Northeast Ohio, I became

violently ill with another round of pneumonia. I was fearful that

even " 911 " personnel wouldn't be able to get to me due to the

weather, and was able to wait out the storm until Sunday. On Sunday

I was admitted to the Cleveland Clinic for treatment. Following

antibiotic treatment, and a short course Prednisone, I am happy to

say I am finally feeling much better. I suppose my move and all that

I have been doing was just more than I should have been doing. My

sister was able to come in from Tennessee to help my mother take care

of Kaleb and to assist with my needs. She is staying with me this

week and leaving on Friday. I have been so thankful for her help.

My mother really needed the break too. Caregivers do so much for us,

and I wish I could give back to all those that are here for me. I

see my transplant coordinator at UPMC on Tuesday and will have more

news next week to report. Until then, I may not be doing much

posting, but I do re-read the posts I miss. If anyone would like, I

can also be reached through my personal email, which I check daily as

well. tdweimer@.... Also, I have posted my contact

information under " Members " , so I am only a phone call away. My

caregivers are well aware of my " air-family " and how much you all

mean to me.

My prayers are with all of you who need it. My thoughts go out to

those who need it. My heart is full for those that have given your

friendship to me. And, finally, welcome to all of the new members.

I look forward to our friendship too! I am glad you found this group.

God Bless,

Tina

IPF 04/07 PH 11/07 Ohio

[Guest guest]

sorry to hear about your illness Tina,

glad that your sister and mother are there for you,

what we do without our care givers? let us give them

huge hand for being what they are!

Hope you are feeling better now I will be praying for

you

Geeta

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[Guest guest]

Geeta,

Thank you for the kind words. It is so wonderful to look at my

message board and see that people are looking out for me. I do feel

so alone in my new place, but I am doing much better. My breathing

has much improved. My caregivers need extra special thanks for

putting up with me while on the Prednisone. I think it turns me into

a monster with harsh words at times. I must be very sensitive to the

effects of Prednisone, and I have learned that I must remind myself

to be kind. I hate the side effects, but I know that the Prednisone

will relieve the inflammation that settles in my lungs. Again, thank

you for your kindness and friendship.

God Bless,

Tina

IPF 04/07 PH 11/07 Ohio

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> sorry to hear about your illness Tina,

> glad that your sister and mother are there for you,

> what we do without our care givers? let us give them

> huge hand for being what they are!

> Hope you are feeling better now I will be praying for

> you

> Geeta

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