Kimberly's Heart Valve Journal

Be One In A Million

February 28, 2013

Please take the pledge ( with me) & join the fight against heart disease.

http://millionhearts.hhs.gov/individuals.html

Thanks for taking the time to care.

Have a wonderful day

Kimberly

Today, we celebrate

February 12, 2013

Four years ago, (February 12th, 2009): my heart valve replacement surgery took place then I developed blockage. February 16th, 2009, I received a pace maker( second surgery) to help my heart function. A year later, June 23rd 2010, my third surgery took place: pace maker revision.

I give God all the honor & praise for healing my body.

I’m so grateful for my wonderful husband, beautiful children , family , Pastor & entire church family, Radical Love Family, Metro Atlanta American Heart Association Staff members, Mended Hearts Organization, medical staff , & host of amazing friends who continue to provide support & encouraging words.

Despite my health challenges, I will continue to trust God with my life & share my heart journey.

Thanks for caring

Have a great week

Kimberly

Sharing Community Information

February 2, 2013

During the month of February, events will take place throughout the country to promote heart awareness. The movement continues to help fund medical research. I give God all the honor & praise for providing me with the strength & courage to educate & empower the community.

I encourage everyone to know your risk factors, become your own health advocate, consult your physician & help someone along the way.

Please feel free to share the link with your family & friends

http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/ ( Healthy Heart Resources)

My journey continues….

Thanks for your support

Have a great day

Kimberly

National Wear Red Day, Friday, February 1st

January 29, 2013

National Wear Red Day, Friday, February 1st, 2013: Honoring Cardiac/Stroke patients & their families.

Please feel free to share the link below with your family, friends, neighbors, church family, co-workers etc…

The website will provide: information about the event, how you can donate to the worthy cause, free tools & resources etc…..

Donations help support medical research & promote community programs to help fight heart disease..

God healed me from heart valve replacement & two pace maker surgeries) , now I give back by sharing my heart testimony throughout the community.

Have a wonderful day

Kimberly

http://www.goredforwomen.org/wearredday/index.html
( National Wear Red Day website)

http://kagoodloe.wix.com/empowering-the-community?ref=nf
( link to my website)

Sharing Words Of Encouragement

December 23, 2012

“Miracles happen every day, because God is real….”

The night before my open-heart/valve replacement surgery I became overwhelmed with fear & frustration.

When the chaplain prayed with us in the front lobby of the hospital ( before the surgery), I released the negative emotions. God filled me with hope, peace, love & strength to face my surgical procedure.

After one open-heart & two pace maker surgeries plus coping with daily health challenges, I continue to lean on God for:everything.

Miracles happen every day because God is real. My life is living proof of his healing power.He receives all the honor & praise.



My goal for 2013..

I plan to reach more cardiac patients & their families by sharing my Inspirational Journal & heart testimony throughout the community.

I dedicate my heart story to ALL the survivors in the community who continue to keep moving forward.

( click the link “ MY HEART JOURNEY)
http://4wedobelieve.wordpress.com/2012/10/31/348/
or
( click the red icon on the left side of the page to read my Inspirational Journal)
http://kagoodloe.wix.com/empowering-the-community?ref=nf


Thanks so much for caring.

Have a beautiful day


Kimberly

MY JOURNEY: A STORY OF TRIUMPH & HEALING

November 6, 2012

Please click my website link or word press link below to read>
“My JOURNEY : A STORY OF TRIUMPH & HEALING” & feel free to share with your
family, church members, neighbors, co-workers & friends.

I dedicate my heart story to ALL the survivors in the community who continue to keep moving forward.

I give God all the honor & praise for what is taking place in my life.

http://kagoodloe.wix.com/empowering-the-community?ref=nf

(look for the red icon on the left side of the page)
( link to my inspirational website)


http://4wedobelieve.wordpress.com/2012/10/31/348/
( click the link “ MY HEART JOURNEY”)

Supporting One Another..

October 17, 2012

Sharing Words Of Encouragement….

When facing a health challenge…….

a) Pray & lean on God for everything
b) Discuss what is getting ready to take place with your family : they are part of the healing process.
c) At all times, offer your family the opportunity to express their feelings
d) Reach out to family, neighbors ,friends, church members ,etc. for support

I’m so grateful to God for blessing with a wonderful support system.

Despite my daily health challenges ( since February 12th, 2009; first surgery), I will continue to choose joy & thank God for blessing my beautiful family.

Keep Hoping, Trusting & Believing....

September 30, 2012

Sharing Words Of Encouragement… Keep hoping, praying, trusting & believing..

Why I smile and choose joy?

God woke me up this morning.

I continue to have the desire & courage to share heart awareness throughout the community.

I BELIEVE in God’s healing power.

My loving husband, beautiful children, family, Pastor, Church Family, Radical Love Family , amazing neighbors & friends continue to provide support & encouraging words: part of my healing process.

I completed the Metro Atlanta Heart Walk. My third year participating in the event .

God continues to provide “ new” opportunities for me to help share my heart journey.

Despite my health condition ( 43 months coping with symptoms from 3 surgeries), I continue to press on; giving God all the honor & praise for what is taking place in my life.

Have a beautiful week

Kimberly

I Count It All Joy...

July 25, 2012

Hello. I hope all is well with you & our family.

After 41 months, I continue to experience symptoms from three surgeries.

Why do I choose Joy in the midst of my most recent health obstacle?

Because, I know without a doubt that God is a healer & my wonderful support system continues to provide support & encouraging words.

I'm standing on the promises of God because he is true to his word.

Thanks so much for caring.

Please click the link to follow my heart journey……
http://kagoodloe.wix.com/empowering-the-community?ref=nf



Have a lovely week



Kimberly

TH HEART ADVOCATE

May 22, 2012

“The Heart Advocate”


My goal is to connect with patients & their families facing health challenges all over the world. Please feel free to send suggestions to my e-mail address: theheartadvocate@comcast.net how I can share “ MY JOURNEY” through radio, television, print etc.: locally, nationally & worldwide.

Why I choose to share “ MY JOURNEY” with the community?
A) God healed me, now I give back by helping others.
B) Throughout our community allot of people are facing challenges on different levels.
C) To share my high& low moments.
D) I can personally connect with cardiac patients & their families because I’m a survivor ( 39 months) and they need to see & hear from a person who can relate to their health condition.
E) To help spread heart awareness throughout our community.
F) I’m offering a platform for those interested in following my progress to connect with me through my health blog, e-mail address theheartadvocate@comcast.net etc..
G) I’m committed to making a difference in the community.
By sending in suggestions how I can me reach my goal, ( sharing “MY JOURNEY” worldwide), many patients & their families ( throughout the community) will receive hope & encouragement.


Together, we can help patients & their families’ face their daily challenges with a positive outlook on life.

Have a beautiful week

Kimberly
“The Heart Advocate”
Please click the link below to view...my you tube video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcA79uoERRY

Reflections..

April 3, 2012

I would like to share the following message with anyone seeking encouragement today….


When we drove to the hospital ( 38 months ago), for my open heart surgery, I was afraid of what was getting ready to take place .

I had allot to think about, during the drive to the hospital : How long will I stay in the hospital, the time frame for my recovery period, coping with the transition etc..

I made up in my mind before the procedure, that I would pray to God for strength & courage to face the surgery. The hospital representative contacted the chaplain. He met us in the front lobby of the hospital & we began praying. After the prayer session, I’m happy to say that I was no longer afraid. For the first time , I began trusting God with my life: 100%.

After my procedure, someone asked me the following question: “ What are your plans?
my response: to share the good news about God’s healing power with the community & help cardiac patients & their families cope with the recovery process.

Mark 11:22-24 (NKJV)
22 So Jesus answered and said to them, “Have faith in God. 23 For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. 24 Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.

Matthew 9:22 (NKJV)
22 But Jesus turned around, and when He saw her He said, “Be of good cheer, daughter; your faith has made you well.” And the woman was made well from that hou
I know, without a doubt that God is a healer.

Despite whatever you may face: Never, never give up: your breakthrough is just around the corner.

Thanks for being part of my journey.

Have a beautiful day


Kimberly

I smile....

March 9, 2012

Hello. How are you/family?


I would like to share with you a few reasons why I smile……


A) Because God woke me up this morning.

B) After 37 months of recovery from 3 surgeries, I continue to maintain a positive outlook on life.

C) Despite my most recent health challenge which occurred a week ago, I remain encouraged.

D) God continues to send “ new” opportunities for me to share my story of survival.

E) God promised never to leave me alone. He IS true to his word.

F) My loving husband, beautiful son & daughter, family/relatives, Pastor, Church Family, Medical Staff, Radical Love Family & wonderful circle of amazing friends, continue to provide encouraging words.

G) I look forward to sharing more stories of “ VICTORY” with the community,


My “Journey “ continues……


Have a beautiful day


Kimberly

Never, Never Give Up..

February 15, 2012

Sharing Words Of Encouragement…

Recently someone asked me : “What motivates you to keep moving forward, after everything you have been through ( 3 surgeries & daily health challenges) in three years?” My Faith in God, loving husband, beautiful children , family & circle of amazing Friends…

I know without a doubt that God is a healer. The purpose of my journey is to share what happened to me & to encourage the community to keep hoping, believing & trusting: never, never give up: despite what you may face on a daily basis.

Have a BEAUTIFUL day

Kimberly

My Journey....

February 12, 2012

Three years ago,( February 12th, 2009), I received a new heart valve. Four days later, I received a pace maker due to heart blockage. June 23rd, 2010, my third surgery took place: pace maker revision. I continue to experience health challenges on a daily basis. I made a decision in the hospital not to give up , accept what took place ( 3 surgeries in 36 months) and share the good news about my healing with the community. I give God all the honor & praise for what is taking place in my life. I’m so grateful for the support I continue to receive from my loving husband, beautiful children, family/relatives, Pastor Curney, First Lady Curney, & the entire church family, neighbors, medical staff, Radical Love Family, Margaret Winn Holt Elementary faculty & staff and a host of amazing friends.


Thanks for being part of my journey.


Have a lovely day

Today we celebrate my birthday! ( 45 years-old)

November 8, 2011

Hello. I hope all is well with you & your family.
Today we celebrate my birthday! ( 45 years-old).
Giving God all the honor & praise for what is taking place in my life.
I would like to thank my loving husband, beautiful children, parents, mother-in-law, sister ,brothers, family and relatives . medical staff, Pastor, entire Church Family, Pastoral Care, Radical Love Family, Diamond in the Rough Family, Winn Holt ( surrounding schools) Family, Mrs. Tracey Knight /Women Encouraged, Veronica Simon/ Mothers of Virtue, Mended Hearts, The American Heart Association, home town classmates & teachers , neighbors , Facebook Family & WONDERFUL friends for ALL of your support & encouraging words.

May God bless you & keep you in his care.

Kimberly

"Ask, Believe & Receive"

September 25, 2011

Hello. I hope all is well with you & your family.

I attended service this morning at New Calvary Missionary Baptist Church.: Guest Speaker: Rev. Benjamin Carroll Jr: Senior Pastor of the Greater Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in West Palm Beach Florida.

Sharing my notes from the sermon: "You can still press on, when you feel like giving up": "Seek God first". Stay strong in faith; God is with you" ."Reach Up, Look up & hold on to the promises of God". "

After 31 months and three surgeries , I face daily health challenges.

I will continue to Lean on God ( not man) for everything because I know he is TRUE to his word. I’m standing on the promises of God.


Have a beautiful week


Kimberly

Praising God for another day..

June 23, 2011

On June 23rd, 2010 ( a year ago), my third surgery took place: pace maker revision.

The purpose of testimony : to share how I face daily health challenges with a positive outlook on life. After my heart valve replacement & pace maker surgeries: which took place during the month of February 2009), I made a decision in the hospital to keep moving FORWARD: embrace my purpose: share the good news about God’s healing power.

Why do I choose to praise?

a)God healed me & continues to answer my prayers.

b) I have the strength to share my testimony

c) I continue to receive support from my loving husband, beautiful children, family/relatives, Pastor & Church Family, Radical Love Family, medical staff, & wonderful circle of friends.

d) My husband & I will celebrate our (18th) Wedding Anniversary on June 26th: TRUE blessing.


To my family & friends: No matter what you may face on a daily basis: keep hoping, praying, trusting & BELIEVING.

Psalm 115:1 NKJV
Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, But to Your name give glory, Because of Your mercy, Because of Your truth

Please feel free to read MY JOURNEY :
http://4wedobelieve.wordpress.com/2010/04/30/my-journey/


I give God ALL the honor & praise for all of my blessings.

HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY

Kimberly

Thankful For Another Day...

June 7, 2011

Hello. How are you?
When I look back over the past two years : Three surgeries, coping with health challenges on a daily basis and look at what’s happening now in my life: speaking at local health fairs & churches, writing a devotional book, visiting cardiac patients & their families at the hospital plus community service projects: I give God ALL the honor & praise. I faced life-changing experience (s) with the support from my loving husband, beautiful children, family/relatives, Pastor, Church Family, Medical Staff, Radical Love Family, wonderful neighbors & friends and will continue sharing my testimony with the community.
Seeking God: every day & focusing on my blessings instead of my daily health challenges, provides me with enough strength & courage to keep moving FORWARD: making a difference in the community.

Luke: Chapter 1: 37 NKJV
For nothing is impossible with God.

Have a beautiful day

Kimberly

Why I Choose to Trust God with My Life?

May 19, 2011

May 20, 2011


Why I Choose to Trust God with My Life…

Hello. I hope all is well with you & your family.

Before my 3 surgeries, my faith level was ok.. but when I made a decision the morning of my heart valve replacement operation to REALLY trust God: 100% with my life that’s when the transformation began for
” MY JOURNEY”

Why I choose to trust God with my life?
a) God is true to his word.
b) He is loyal & faithful
c) He has ALL power in his hands
d) He continues to bless me: every day
e) He is healer, comforter, provider ,etc.


Matthew 9:21-22: NKJV

21 For she said to herself, “If only I may touch His garment, I shall be made well.” 22 But Jesus turned around, and when He saw her He said, “Be of good cheer, daughter; your faith has made you well.” And the woman was made well from that hour.


I thank God for what he has done for me in the past, for what is (currently) taking place in my life & the future plans God has in store for me.


Sharing Words of Encouragement: Despite whatever you may face on a daily basis: Never Give Up: keep pressing, pushing, hoping & BELIEVING. Nothing is too big for God.


Have a lovely weekend


Kimberly


link to my health blog ....

http://4wedobelieve.wordpress.com/

Faith, Family & Friends:The Key to My Recovery

April 27, 2011

http://4wedobelieve.wordpress.com/i-believe/

” I BELIEVE”


Hello.

I would like to share notes with you from my church ” BELIEVE” series.
Please feel free to share with your family & friends.
Have a lovely day
Kimberly


Hebrews 11: 1-12. ( reference verses):
“The Faith To BELIEVE” ( January 19th, 2011 : Bible Study)
“FAITH is an act of obedience. Faith sways in the direction of God. Faith requires me to do what God requires of me. Remain consistent in things of God.”

“FAITH will cause you to please God. We go through certain things for the sake of others.”

“FAITH will cause you to prepare for the move of God. Focus on pleasing God, not man
( every day). Our FAITH in God makes us righteous.”

“We must be willing to take the first step: ACT OF FAITH.”

“When you’re obedient to God, he will bless you. God blesses you to be a blessing to others.”

“FAITH will cause you to believe God in an impossible situation.”

” Faith brings new found strength to conceive.”

“Faith gives birth to things beyond your ability”

“FAITH will cause you to suffer for a GREATER plan.”

“FAITH causes you to be consistent.”

Keep Moving Forward

April 24, 2011

God healed me , now I give back by sharing “ MY JOURNEY”, speaking at local health fairs, writing my health blog, visiting cardiac patients & their families: Mended Hearts, providing community resources etc.. I encourage my family friends to place God first, trust him 100% & surround yourself with POSITIVE people: Nothing is too big for God.

Milestones I ‘ve reached since my three surgeries:

A) Joined Mended Hearts ( cardiac support group): January 2010
B) Participated in 2010; ATLANTA HEART WALK


Sharing Words Of Encouragement …..



Despite the circumstances we may face on a daily basis, place God first , trust him 100% and count your blessings. I’m so glad that I know for myself that God is healer, loyal, faithful, : He is TRUE to his word. I thank God for what he has done for me in the past, what he is doing for me right now & for what he has planned for me in the future.

CELEBRATE

April 8, 2011

Good morning. The purpose of my journal is to celebrate my recovery from three surgeries and to continue sharing updates to my family & friends re; my commitment to share the good news about God's healing power with the community & to empower & inspire cardiac patients & their families: Never Give up: Keep hoping, praying & believing.


Have a lovely day


Kimberly

Greetings...

April 6, 2011

I am a wife, mother, sister, friend & survivor. I experienced three surgeries in 26 months ( heart valve replacement & pace maker surgeries).


God has given me a second chance and I look forward to sharing the good news of my healing with the community. I’m committed to helping cardiac patients& their families cope with the recovery process. I enjoy serving the community

I could have given up at the hospital two years ago but I decided to trust God 100% & strive EVERY DAY to make a difference in the community.


Milestones I ‘ve reached since my three surgeries:

A) Joined Mended Hearts ( cardiac support group):
January 2010.

B) Participated in 2010; ATLANTA HEART WALK