Latest update as of Mar 12, 2026

  • From Paula:

    Update: The Pneumothorax looks like it may be healing itself without help. Chest xrays are done 2-3 times daily to check for progress. Doctors have confirmed a deviated septum possibly causing the chronic sinusitis called Diffuse Panbronchiolitis which was probably a long time infection which ended up in my lungs somehow and got worse over time. We are still waiting for biopsies to confirm or deny that theory. I will be consulting with ear nose and throat specialists today to give me a better idea on how to proceed with the deviated septum. Im still on the highest amount of oxygen and I'm in some pain from the bronchoscopy I had 2 days ago. Basically, my lungs hurt. Lol so I'm resting as much as the doctors let me in between their visits which is a lot of visits. And I'm hoping to get better soon so I can get home to my girls. Keep praying I'm not out of the woods yet.


About this fundraiser

During an unexpected hospitalization after several months of illness, Paula and her family are facing a difficult time none of them planned for. While she is away from her daughter's and focuses on fighting for answers toward her recovery, her husband Bob has remained by her side every moment, so he can support and advocate for her through this incredibly hard journey.

Unfortunately, situations like this bring overwhelming financial strain. Medical expenses, travel costs, missed work, meals, and everyday bills continue to add up while their entire focus is on her health and healing.

I am asking for help from anyone who feels led to support them during this time. Any contribution, big or small, will go directly toward medical expenses and helping ease the financial burden so her husband can continue staying by her side where he belongs.

If you’re unable to donate, sharing this message and keeping them in your thoughts and prayers means just as much. Thank you for surrounding this family with love, strength, and support during such an unexpected and challenging time.

Specific prayer request for answers after nearly a week and 2 hospital's working to find them, they still dont know what is causing her infection and still have no idea how much longer she will be hospitalized. 

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Serena Herring

Ruidoso Downs, NM, USA

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This fundraiser will directly support

Paula Egans

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