tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post864793974243236436..comments2023-03-26T02:06:31.449-06:00Comments on At Home with Pamela Clare: HealingPamela Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09308504469372100650noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-39053286928551583362014-08-03T13:56:56.124-06:002014-08-03T13:56:56.124-06:00Beautiful, Pamela! I knew that you would feel so m...Beautiful, Pamela! I knew that you would feel so much better when the drains were removed. So sorry about the seromas. Hopefully that will resolve soon. The chemo question is hard for your case. Prayers that you will make the best decision for you! Reconstruction can always be done later. I only had a unilateral mastectomy but I go bra less too in the house. My prosthesis is almost 3 lbs for just one side. That is a bugger for me! August 6th is the one year anniversary of my diagnosis. No lymph node involvement for me, luckily, & mine was DCIS in several quadrants. Mine was moderately aggressive. I am on exemestane for 5 to 10 years. So many different situations for each of us! You are right about the stress but you are sounding so great!!! Prayers for your continued healing, decision clarity, & joy in life's real beauty!!! God bless you on this journey!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04351386216637451916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-72314817935089447412014-07-10T17:49:36.709-06:002014-07-10T17:49:36.709-06:00Pamela, you are such an inspiration! I think the c...Pamela, you are such an inspiration! I think the cruelest thing you suffered was having to wait 45 days for surgery, that is inhumane. You certainly have big decisions to make, my prayers are with you every day. I will say that my Mom lived a long and happy life without breasts, didn't believe in prosthetics, so had pads similar to your argyle boobs! She was only in her late twenties when she had her first mastectomy. It's your body, and only you have the right to make that decision. <3. xoxoPat Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04981996686917416325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-72192335863370894332014-07-10T16:42:25.930-06:002014-07-10T16:42:25.930-06:00I'm do glad to hear you in good spirits and re...I'm do glad to hear you in good spirits and recovery. Just getting around after major surgery is intense. Prayers for you continued good health and the decisions on your plate regarding the breasts reconstruction and treatmentAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13164269285285491186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-62178625682486476332014-07-10T08:12:30.788-06:002014-07-10T08:12:30.788-06:00Everyday you are getting stronger both mentally an...Everyday you are getting stronger both mentally and physically. For future treatment go with in your heart it hasn't steered you wrong yet. .<br />We are so proud of how you are dealing with all you been through. You are a very strong woman. We will always be here to keep your spirits up and cheer you on.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17109208086470132570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-31308719118093026852014-07-10T06:10:23.137-06:002014-07-10T06:10:23.137-06:00Pamela, my prayers are with you and may God bless ...Pamela, my prayers are with you and may God bless you with a full recovery. From what I've just read above, I can tell that your starting to have a positive attitude and THAT is a very good thing. I can't imagine how hard this is for you as I myself have not had cancer. I pray for you to have all the<br />strength and love you need while you recover. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing with ALL of us.You are an inspiration to us and we all care deeply about you and what your going through..<br /><br />God grant me the serenity <br />to accept the things I cannot change; <br />courage to change the things I can;<br />and wisdom to know the difference.<br />AmenKathleen Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02016759603233601691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-15166519593199313772014-07-10T00:19:30.789-06:002014-07-10T00:19:30.789-06:00It makes my heart feel good to know you are in a m...It makes my heart feel good to know you are in a more positive frame of mind as well as taking more positive steps toward your future. You are someone women facing Cancer, of any type, can look to as an example of how it's done.<br />Thank you for sharing you experience with all of us. Just think, this blog and your Facebook posts could be responsible for saving one or more lives. How cool is that!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06787875580176150311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-52888918065007261232014-07-09T22:40:27.920-06:002014-07-09T22:40:27.920-06:00Love the blog update. I did not do one when I had...Love the blog update. I did not do one when I had my breast removed. But it shows that we are all survivors. Look forward to more of the blog.<br /><br />Wendy P.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204031280073114116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-63714019158870481832014-07-09T21:03:33.118-06:002014-07-09T21:03:33.118-06:00Congrats on the blessings you have received to spi...Congrats on the blessings you have received to spite your diagnosis (yes, I said "to spite"). You have found wisdom & insight. Stay strong and don't be afraid to ask for help if needed.<br />Thank you for sharing this.Shadowcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06110846659261094502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-17815079668862732652014-07-09T19:11:46.721-06:002014-07-09T19:11:46.721-06:00I'm so grateful that you are beginning to feel...I'm so grateful that you are beginning to feel joy again, and are feeling better both physically and emotionally. <br /><br />Thank you for the update. So many people are rooting for your health & happiness.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250972350798310498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-90919151310660217112014-07-09T17:58:19.223-06:002014-07-09T17:58:19.223-06:00Thank you so much for another wonderful, honest an...Thank you so much for another wonderful, honest and inspiring blog. I have been wondering how you are and the next steps for you. Your blog post made me smile, laugh out loud ("Then I decided to go bigger")and feel emotionally touched. Go the sexy tartan boobs, the only thing more interesting would be knitted ones! You have such a gift with language Pamela thankyou. Social media gets bagged a lot but it is amazing at also bringing people together and I was so pleased to see a blog up. I'm off for my regular mammogram today (although I am under 50). Don't expect anything untoward but you never know eh.. take care. you are amazing. WendyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06790374099489767977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-50013276641409925682014-07-09T16:48:15.569-06:002014-07-09T16:48:15.569-06:00Nancy, thank you so much for your prayers and for ...Nancy, thank you so much for your prayers and for your kind thoughts. They mean a lot to me. :-)<br /><br />I'm glad life has settled down to something more normal, too. I needed that! Pamela Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09308504469372100650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-55997938390072808262014-07-09T16:47:02.413-06:002014-07-09T16:47:02.413-06:00Thank you, GirlyGirlHoosier.
Isn't it beauti...Thank you, GirlyGirlHoosier. <br /><br />Isn't it beautiful! I was amazed. I didn't know much about him before we went, so it was all a terrific revelation for me.<br /><br />Thanks for the good wishes. :-)<br /><br />Pamela Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09308504469372100650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-25585512215047156272014-07-09T16:45:46.920-06:002014-07-09T16:45:46.920-06:00Thanks, Kristin!
I worry that these blog posts w...Thanks, Kristin! <br /><br />I worry that these blog posts will be boring or seem self-absorbed. I'm just doing my best trying to get through all of this and make sense of it. <3Pamela Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09308504469372100650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-4665462369515509462014-07-09T16:44:24.688-06:002014-07-09T16:44:24.688-06:00I'm so sorry, Bowen, dear! I apologize. I need...I'm so sorry, Bowen, dear! I apologize. I need to get my terminology in line. I was afraid I'd written the wrong thing. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing that about your mother. You've told me before, but I'd forgotten. I hope she's doing better now. She's such a sweet person.<br /><br />Love you. XOPamela Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09308504469372100650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-15087765974241482042014-07-09T16:10:48.604-06:002014-07-09T16:10:48.604-06:00I've been wondering how you were doing. I'...I've been wondering how you were doing. I'm so glad to hear that you're getting your energy back and that your recovery, though tough, is going well. I can definitely relate to what you said about writing sucking up time that you used to devote to community involvement and outdoor activities. I vow to do better too! <br />Wishing you the very best,<br />Margaret Margaret Malloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03678907309648867417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-69779568930506346732014-07-09T15:53:01.914-06:002014-07-09T15:53:01.914-06:00Thanks for sharing your journey. Praying and think...Thanks for sharing your journey. Praying and thinking about you every day. So glad you're beginning to have some happiness again.<br />Love,<br />NancyNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04933250173592617576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-50701620291114911152014-07-09T15:42:21.059-06:002014-07-09T15:42:21.059-06:00Glad to know that you're feeling good enough t...Glad to know that you're feeling good enough to get out and enjoy yourself!! That Chully [sp] glass in the garden is glorious.. I saw a similar exhibit at Cheekwood in TN.. didn't get to see it lit at night. <br />Keep up the good healing!!<br />I'm just a fan but have been thinking about you !! girlygirlhoosier52https://www.blogger.com/profile/12253919063849062372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-6404240273120870392014-07-09T15:39:31.054-06:002014-07-09T15:39:31.054-06:00I...am not a cross dresser. I am a drag queen.......I...am not a cross dresser. I am a drag queen.....And I won't be bothered if you decide to become a silicone sister and keep those new Ta-Tas! <br /><br />On a serious note. I saw my mother go through Chemo. She survived four of the six intended treatments before it disabled her immune system to near death. She is still with us, but has suffered "chemo brain" and has horrible memory issues that started just after the treatments. It is a personal journey and everyone reacts differently. Know specifically what drugs they'll use and do your research...as I know you will. :) Fortunately you are a self-empowered woman and are handling this with an openness and honesty that will help others on the same path. LOVE you muchly my dear friend!justnoldhookerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08341601546926158914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-380804126407618372014-07-09T15:31:32.383-06:002014-07-09T15:31:32.383-06:00So happy to get a blog update. I can't believe...So happy to get a blog update. I can't believe it's already been 5 weeks! I know many of us keep tabs on you in the I-team group, but these are so personal. Always thinking of you, Pamela! <3 *hugs*<br /><br />Kristin P.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com