Melissa's Guestbook

Melissa, my friend, I\'m thinking about you anxiously awaiting word on how your surgery has gone. Before I knew you had this problem, I still will always wonder if picking up my couch had anything to speed up your surgery! Gosh, I hope not!!! I value your friendship and am looking forward to many more years of being your neighbor! My heart and thoughts are with you. <3 678-264-8585

Melissa, I have enjoyed catching up with you and your wonderful children on facebook. I was truely saddened to hear of the tough procedures you are facing. I will be praying for you and your family on this journey. I know what an amazingly strong woman you are, so\"Don\'t worry about anything;instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.\" Phillipians 4:6 I look forward to talking to you soon. Laurie Underwood

Melissa,, I was you 5 weeks ago. I kept thinking what if I don\'t make it and what will happen to my kids. I cried everyday and I couldn\'t stop the tears from coming. It was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. The day I left for Boston was the hardest because in my mind I looked at my kids like I would never see them again. In hind sight everyone said the waiting was the worst and I waited 4 months. I am glad to be here on the other side and you WILL get their to. I am here if you need to talk anytime. You can email me at mmdecarlo@hotmail.com. Hang in there Michelle DeCarlo

hi Melissa, I had the catheta thru my ... i don\'t remember. wow. they gave me some pretty wild drugs so even tho I was not fully conscious i was conscious to talk to the PA sitting at my head. Mine was clear and I had aortic stenosis also. The stenosis was life threatening so i was zapped thru tests and into surgery. Peg

Hi Melissa. I had the wrist catherization done last month and I must say its much better during recover to have it performed like this. Praying for you and the others waiting. Todd Breeden AVR 1-24-13

Hey Mama, I just want you to know that I love you and am hoping and praying for the best! You are such a strong and capable woman. You have taught me to be the same way. I know that you will be fine. There is no other option for you! You can do anything! If anything can be done, and if anyone can do it, IT IS YOU! I have never known you to doubt....and to be quite honest, the fact that you are is a little scary to me....I don\'t doubt you. I don\'t doubt that you will make it through everything just fine! Once this surgery is done, and you are back on your feet you will be a force to be reckoned with! Look out world! Melissa Cave is about to be even more strong and even more capable! Lets just hope that we can all keep up! I love you! Lunch date soon! Layna Oh, by the way...you really have no choice but to be fine :) You have three beautiful grand daughters who need their Sugar to spoil them! 143

Hi Melissa, I empathize completely with all that you are feeling. I found out last November that my mitral valve had become severe and needed to be repaired or replaced soon. Then came the questions regarding valve replacements if my valve cannot be repaired. This site has helped me immensely. I have cried; I have been angry; I have asked \"why me?\" All of these emotions are normal. Try and build a support system of family and friends. This will help. Please feel free to read my journal entries at Michelle Wanke. You will find that I am experiencing all of the same emotions as you. Remember you are not alone in this journey. Take care, Michelle W