Jim has inspired me for two reasons. First, Jim is using Heart Valve Journals in a way I never imagined. Not only is Jim connecting with patients online. But, he is actually meeting them in person… in the hospital! Yes, you read that right!<\/p>\n
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\nJim Smith with Jeff Shebovsky at
\nMount Sinai Medical Center in New York City<\/p>\n
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Above, you will see Jim with Jeff Shebovsky<\/a>, who just underwent surgery at Mount Sinai for a bicuspid aortic valve<\/a>. Seeing the smiling faces of these two guys actually brought tears to the top of my eyelids. I never, ever, ever imagined that this little website would evolve to a point where patients could enter a hospital knowing that their “online buddies” would be there… waiting for them… encouraging them… smiling with them in pictures that are immediately posted for the world to see.<\/p>\n Secondly, Jim has inspired me because of his “Top 10 Heart Song List”.\u00a0 So you know, I am a music fanatic. I love all types of music – from classical to jazz to reggae to\u00a0 country to good ole’ rock. That said, I keenly watched Jim’s journal as he posted songs that alluded to the wonder and power of the human heart.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In case you missed it, here are Jim’s top ten heart songs:<\/p>\n 10. Piece Of My Heart by Janis Joplin FYI, U2 is one of my favorite bands. Great job to Jim for placing a U2 song on the list!!!<\/p>\n I encourage you to visit Jim’s journal<\/a> to learn more about him and his surgery.\u00a0 And, if you feel like it, leave him an encouraging comment at Jim’s Guestbook<\/a>.<\/p>\n Needless to say, my thoughts and prayers are with Jim as he prepares for surgery tomorrow!<\/p>\n Keep on tickin’ Jim!
\n9. Achy Breaky Heart by Billy Ray Cyrus
\n8. Don’t Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee
\n7. Heart Of Gold by Neil Young
\n6. You Gotta Have Heart by The Damn Yankees
\n5. Deep In The Heart Of Texas by Perry Como
\n4. How Can You Mend A Broken Heart by The Bee Gees
\n3. If I Only Had A Heart by The Tin Man from The Wizard of Oz
\n2. In A Little While by U2
\n1. My Heart Will Go On by Celine Deon<\/p>\n
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