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Bills’ Secret Recipe for 2024 Revealed – Buffalo FAMbase — #BillsMafia

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When Kim Pegula suddenly fell ill and had to undergo a long and difficult rehabilitation process, many Buffalo Bills and Sabres fans mourned the loss of her significant presence as owner and president of both organizations. She was our shining star…and for many women…a role model for breaking glass ceilings.

As a fan of both teams, his sudden disappearance from public view was an emotional experience for me…and I suspect many of you reading this felt the same way.

Ms. Pegula…Kim…became a part of our collective hearts, especially for those of us from Western New York. She was one of us. She understood our pain. It was no secret that she worried constantly during games and was as emotional about the team as the rest of us are…because we are a different kind of fan.

Kim has become a different owner/manager. Her love for the people of WNY is undeniable. And we love her back with the same ferocity. It’s a relationship like no other between an owner and their fans.

After Kim’s medical crisis in 2022, many of us prayed, sent vibes, and waited to learn more about her condition. The Pegula family is rightfully protecting her privacy as she continues to progress through physical and occupational therapy. Kim is a testament to what can be accomplished when a person is motivated and has all the resources they need to reach their rehabilitation potential.

As a former rehabilitation counselor in another life, I have always wondered how and when we might see Ms. Pegula interacting with players and fans again. One of the obvious goals of rehabilitation is to restore as much function/engagement as before the medical event.

However, how this happens varies greatly. Mental rehabilitation is as important as physical recovery…and part of that process is assessing personality factors that can affect the rehabilitation process. It is important to understand how each person’s unique personality affects the recovery plan.

For example, in the case of Ms. Pegula, we all know from her previous public life how energized she was by the fans and residents of WNY. As president of the Bills and Sabres, she was the face of both franchises.

But Kim is also a big part of the heart and soul of our community…our BillsMafia family.

So I naturally wondered, over time, if we would be blessed again by her presence among us. The reason it resonated so much with me is that I can’t imagine a more motivating experience for Ms. Pegula than to reconnect with the public and the players, on whatever basis she chooses to do so.

This is not only a great opportunity for Kim to get all this love, it is also the BEST medicine to help her reach her mental and physical goals in rehab. I hope her appearance last week at Bills training camp is a sign of things to come.

If the Bills needed someone to look to for inspiration this season, look no further than Kim Pegula. Her presence alone is an inspiration to us all.

Editor’s Chat: You can also find me on Xwitter @RobynMundyWYO.

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