On August 11, 2012...
Thank you again for updating all of us. And I loved looking at the pictures. Great family. We miss you and look forward to your return to Lockwood. God is so good all the time. Rest easy and as my dad loved to say, "Easy does it; one day at a time."
Lois
On August 11, 2012...
Two thumbs up you guys!
On August 11, 2012...
We enjoy reading your updates Julia, and especially sending prayers of thanksgiving that all went so well for Charlie... Continued blessings for a fast and comfortable recovery... Take care and ALL WILL BE WELL....

Medee and Lu
On August 11, 2012...
So happy to hear the surgery was a success! I am sure the early infusion of cannoli is speeding his recovery. ;-)
Hang in there Julia and give our best to Charlie. Love, Paul & Rae
On August 11, 2012...
Charlie & Julia,
Lynn and I are extremely happy that all went well at the Cleveland Clinic and that you are on the road to recovery. Thank you, Julia, for all of your e-mails and journal updates. We really appreciate them. We had a wonderful time during your visit in 2010 and I am looking forward to the three of us playing some golf. Thanks again and God bless both of you and your family....
Warm regards,
Lynn and Dick
On August 11, 2012...
We are so happy that your surgery has gone so well!! Rah! Rah! to the Messineo team and all the prayers that have been said. Keep up the good work and listen to the doctors, we know you will after all you've been through. We will keep you, Julia and Doug in our prayers Love Mary and Steve
On August 11, 2012...
C.B.
Well hopefully the worst is behind you.

How do you like having the gout? Fun Hun. I've had it three times. Twice in my big right toe and once in my left hand. The hand was fun since I'm left handed. It was also misdiagnosed so I had it in my hand for a month.

So I guess you will be on 100% R & R. I'm guessing if you listen to the doctors you'll be out and about in no time, and listen to the little lady.

Give me a buzz when you feel up to it.

Rau
On August 11, 2012...
Thank you for the continuous updates. We are so glad that all is progressing well!

Love, Sheldon and Judy
On August 10, 2012...
Charlie: Follow your Doctor's Rehab Instructions to the letter.

Julia: Make him.

I know about this from personal experience! Rehab is vital!

Blessings! So happy it went well!

Steve in AZ

On August 10, 2012...
Way to go Charlie.
Hang in there Julia.
Praises to the Cleveland Clinic and their terrific staff.
Blessings on all the heart patients and their families. It's so good to have each other to depend on. And don't forget prayers of supplication AND Thanksgiving.
Inch by inch. Go team Messineo!
Lois
On August 10, 2012...
Charlie,
We are so glad that you are doing well. The latest update from Julia sounds really good. Try not to rush your recovery...there will be plenty of time to do that once you have completely recovered!! Keep it up!
Linda & Joe
On August 10, 2012...
Hi Charlie and Julia, That is amazing news getting out of ICU so fast. I know how hard it is Julia as I have been in your shoes as well with my daughter 3 years ago. You need to get your rest as well. Charlie will really be needing you very soon. The worse is over he is going down the other side of the mountain. Cant wait to see it myself. Charlie you keep up the good work, one day at a time, every day will be better than the last one. Good luck to all of you and prayers your way.
Getting there
Linda H
On August 10, 2012...
Dear Dad --- I am having a great time at camp. I hear from Precious and Peyton that all went well with your surgery. I send lots of licks and tail wags to the doctor and his team for taking such good care of you. My love to you and Mom -- get better soon.

Your girl Sophia
On August 10, 2012...
Charlie, Just talked with Tim and heard the great news! All the prayers and positive energy is working. But you are eating Meatloaf? Meatloaf.?Tell them you want spaghetti and meatballs, eggplant parm, and your Mom's braciole. Our thoughts and prayers are still with you and we are looking forward to seeing you soon. Love, Darryl and Eileen
On August 10, 2012...
We are very happy and delighted that all went well with the surgery. God is good! We will continue to pray for strenght and a speedy recovery.


Bob,Mary & Lilliam
On August 10, 2012...
Julia...have tears in my eyes trying to read all you and Charlie are going thru...GLAD the surgery is over and now the recuperating can begin!! Sending hugs and love....Linda (and Carl, too!)...
On August 10, 2012...
Great news. Praise God.

Sandy & Frank
On August 10, 2012...
Hi Charlie and Julia and Doug,
So glad the surgery is over. We thought of you so many times yesterday while I was pruning and weeding in the yard and Jim was working on this very neglected house.
Thinking of you as always.
Love Suzanne and Jim
On August 10, 2012...
PTL!!! PTL!!! We are so happy for all of you. Take care of yourself - we all depend on you in the next few weeks. We love you both and thanks for the updates. Thanks to Doug and Beth. Lois and Laney
On August 10, 2012...
So happy all is going well. charlie, everyday will only be better than the last. love barbara and dave
On August 10, 2012...
Julia, you have done such a great job of keeping us informed and involved in the process. We are so glad that all went well and that the procedure is complete. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

Love, Sheldon and Judy
On August 9, 2012...
I'm so happy that Charlie is out of surgery and on his way to recovery! We are praying for him.

Warmest,

Lee Castro
On August 9, 2012...
Just read Charlie's story and am sending up prayers. Just being 8 days post op - I can say the recovery process is pretty amazing- not only to be matched by all the prayer warriors and supporters on this blog. Continued healing to you!
Mollie Renforth
On August 9, 2012...
Julia & Charlie- Happy to know all went well. Thinking about you all day - praying for a speedy recovery!

Petra
On August 9, 2012...
Julia&Charlie;
Very long day for you. Time to let go and rest, rest, and rest. Glad all went well. We continue to pray for a speedy recovery. Great place you are at....God be with you.
Jack Ann Mary
On August 9, 2012...
Happy to hear the good news. Tell Charlie not to eat to much bacon might not taste the same now lol. Hope he has a very speedy recovery. God is good.
Getting there
Linda H
On August 9, 2012...
Hey Jules and Charlie. I've been thinking of you today. So glad to hear the procedure is complete. Sounds like all went well. I'm praying for a speedy recovery. Soon the love of your life -- your best friend -- will be at your side a new man and feeling well. Take one day at a time and stay strong. God Bless you Jules, Charlie and Doug.
Jeannie (from Jersey)
On August 9, 2012...
love you charlie....we are so glad
On August 9, 2012...
Julia,

You did an eloquent job expressing strong, true emotions as you watched them take Charlie to surgery. You also have shown the strength you have to get him through this. Doug is a blessing. I Relived it with you. Stay strong,
Cly Denna
On August 9, 2012...
Thinking of you guys today. I will have surgery with Dr. Rosselli in about a month..

Wishing Charlie a quick recovery.

Natalie
On August 9, 2012...
Have been thinking of and praying for Charlie all day and hope all is going well. He is in good hands with Dr. Roselli!

God bless you both! Denise
On August 9, 2012...
The powerful prayer that will be said for Charlie during the next 30 days from UNITY,24/7,They have asked all of us to join in together.
"Charlie,you have the healing love of God flowing through YOU now, restoring energy and vitality."
Julia, we are all behind you, and Doug also!
Always, jocelyne
On August 9, 2012...
Hey Charlie and Julia, We just wanted you to know that we are with you in spirit and linked to you with prayer. Isaiah 40: 27-31 says " He gives strength to the weary, and increases the power of the weak, those who hope in the Lord,WILL renew their strength. They will soar on wings of eagles;they will run and Not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint" Through this operation God WILL strenthen you both physically and spiritually. You are our heros!! All our love, Don, Evelyn and David elba3@atmc.net
On August 9, 2012...
Charlie, Julia, & Doug...
Keeping you all close in prayer today as you climb the mountain together. I know you will feel God's presence as he holds your hands & is standing beside Dr Roselli, as they work together to give Charlie his 2nd chance!
If HE leads you to it....HE will lead you through it!
Connie T
On August 9, 2012...

C B & Julia :

Our thoughts and prayers are with
both of you. Quick recovery.

Don & Linda .
On August 9, 2012...
Charlie, Julia and Doug...you are all in my prayers today as Charlies hits the summit of his mountain and starts the slide down the other side. You are absolutely where you need to be. I had AVR there in March by Dr. Gillinov and it was practically a non-event for me. Could not have asked for better. You are prepared, you are ready and you have God on your side. I know you've been through A LOT, but I think your "luck" has changed...I mean, think about it...if you had been anywhere other than CCF...would you have had access to a DENTIST and problem solved? I doubt it. Anyway, I have had computer issues for what seems like forever now, not always able to navigate the site, so I took this chance to let you guys know I have you in my prayers. Stay strong...the climb is almost over!
God bless!
Linda Dixon, AVR 3/13/12
(might be easier for me, if you want to respond to use my email.)
lindathetiger@yahoo.com
On August 9, 2012...
Prayers to all of you today. It eill be a GOOD day. Cly Denna
On August 9, 2012...
Wanna piggy-back on Thomas. I remembered Thomas telling me this so when Norb was in ICU and about to be assigned a room I learned it was to be J61-24. Sooooo I go over to see and it was on the side that ONLY lets you see 4walls. I went to the nurses station and begved for a room eitn big windows oberlooking the frony and they moved him.. good. thingsonce he was there 14is fays
On August 8, 2012...
Good luck Charlie and Julia! Your wonderful attitude will help so much in recovery! It is impressive to see how far you've progressed these past few months with all the medical challenges. So happy to hear you have finally made it to your base camp and ready to climb the mountain.

I am sure you have read this from previous posts, but just in case, make sure you request a window room after you step down from the ICU. The views are great!

-Thomas H.
Mitral Valve Repair with MAZE, CCF, 5.17.12
On August 8, 2012...
Charlie and Julia,
Thank you for including us in this grand challenge and adventure. You are in good hands all the way around. Our prayers are with you and looking forward to seeing you back here in Lockwood. Take care and feel the love from so many. Lois and Laney
On August 8, 2012...
Charlie, my thoughts and prayers will be with you tomorrow. You can do this! It won't be easy, but take it one day at a time, and sometimes one hour at a time, and you can do it! Soon you'll be on the other side of this huge mountain you've been climbing. You have a great support system and that makes a huge difference.
Holly P
On August 8, 2012...
Thank you so much for the beautiful and inspirational card.... God does put people in our lives to help us along the way...
Thanks for being there for us...

Offering our prayers tomorrow for Charlie... ALL WILL BE WELL..

Medee and Lu
On August 8, 2012...
You are in my thoughts and prayers on your countdown to surgery tomorrow.

Take care and God bless!

Denise K
On August 8, 2012...
Charlie

Hope everything went well today. We are praying for you and Julia. Looking forward to seeing you back in NC soon.
Charla and Larry
On August 8, 2012...
Chaz!

How could you be in better hands? Your Docs, your Julia, and your God! Winning combination!

Starting the "prayer thing" right now, and eagerly anticipating all the great news tomorrow!

Hope you guys find time to come here this winter...lots of golf courses in my neighborhood!

Blessings!

Steve
On August 8, 2012...
When I was there as an outpatient WiFi was easy to access.

Hope all goes well, will be thinking of you.

...Vicki D. (HVJ)
On August 8, 2012...
Charlie & Julia;
We have been thinking about you guys often since you left Lockwood. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you complete this journey and return to us in good health.
We know God will be with you tomorrow. We look forward to many good times a head. Please let as know if there is ANYTHING we can do to help, in any way.

Your Friends, Jack, Ann Mary, Precious, and Peyton
On August 8, 2012...
Julia and Charlie,Our thoughts and prayers are with you. both.


Debbie and Harold
On August 8, 2012...
Our prayers and live with you tonight and tomorrow
Frank & Trish
On August 8, 2012...
Julie, Charlie & Doug -

My thoughts and prayers are with you. You are in great hands with Dr. Roselli and the Cleveland Clinic.

I have known Eric for over 20 years. We went to college at the University of Michigan together.

He is an incredibly warm and caring human being. If you get a chance, please let him know that I say, "Hi!".

Keep on tickin!
Adam Pick
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