Guestbook of Beverly Simmons

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On August 16, 2010...

I can't beleive it has been six months! And of course I can't believe that you are 83! You don't look a day over 60! Yeah God for your healing and your ability to enjoy life. I am so happy for you.
Much love,
Mo. Lyn+

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On August 16, 2010...

Hi Bev
You've been one of my favorite heart valve people to follow. I remember after your surgery with your complications but you always bounced back and improved. Now, at 6 months you are doing so well. What a wonderful trip you must have had, something you wouldn't have been able to do before surgery? I hope you continue to enjoy life and drop a note every now and then to tell us what you're up to. I just finished rehab and am at the 5 month mark and doing well.
Fran

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On August 16, 2010...

what a wonderful update!!!
god bless you bev!!
miss and love you!
donna az

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On August 16, 2010...

Good Morning Sunshine!

Even though I see and chat with you weekly I as are many others I'm sure am so very grateful for you sharing your recovery on this site.

Your are a miracle and oh so loved.

Blessings, Nancy Kent

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On August 16, 2010...

Happy Monday to Bev, and thnx for this current up-date. Someone should arrange for you to be the Poster Girl (Lady?, Senior?) for Aortic Stenosis surgery. Your journal would inspire anyone with a valve problem who dreads the operation to repair it. You are amazing.

Love to you from Rita.........& Chuck, too.

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On July 4, 2010...

Hi to Bev from Chuck and Rita -
I hope this message goes through. Other emails I have sent did not, but you would know we are thinking about you anyway. I was having computer problems for several weeks.

Just have to send this one on Independence Day, because you have truly got your independence back. We are proud of you.

Love and hugs,always.

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On July 3, 2010...

Dear Bev,
You are a treasure. Your upbeat spirit is
indomitable.
Hugs and Kisses,
Your Emmanuel Home Group...

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On July 3, 2010...

happy 4th To You, Beverly
How wonderful to get your update. Still remember reading all the problems you had early on and how you overcame them. Sounds like life is good and it surely is. It's been 3+ months for me and am in rehab and getting a lot out of it. Wish I could meet someone who makes the bovine valves and then see how they're made. You're an oinker and I'm a mooer, guess we both should live on a farm somewhere.Stay healthy and drop a note every now and then and tell us of your latest escapades.
Fran

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On July 3, 2010...

Hi again. It's wonderful to get your periodic updates and to learn of your constant improvement and strength! We've had about 10 days of triple digit weather but this morning it was nice and cool (under 80 degrees) so I got in a nice walk about 9. Hugs to you and hope your 4th is a blast. Fondly, Vern

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On July 3, 2010...

Dear Bev,

How nice to hear such an interesting and upbeat report from you. I can imagine how you must have enjoyed visiting the company responsible for your heart valve.

Have a great 4th of July.

Love,
Janet Kitchen

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On June 18, 2010...

Beverly, I am so happy you are doing well. I know what you are saying about it being a month since you have been in the journals -- a sure sign you are doing better and getting busy and back to normal. The cardio-rehab is excellent and Richard has done well in it and ended up signing on there for just one more month to monitor his blood pressure a little.
Keep those aerobic classes up and it is good to hear you are doing so well.
Richard's Wife, Susan

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On June 16, 2010...

i am soooooo happy for you!! hugs and blessings from az, donna

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On June 16, 2010...

Wonderful to read your update. You are an inspiration to so many of us here on the HVJ site. Please post every now and then it's always wonderful to hear from you.
Fran

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On June 16, 2010...

Your courage is inspirational, Bev. You have suffered so much but have the amazing ability to move through the rough patches and go forth. I'm delighted to hear you can exercise again.
I'm having my challenges but nothing comparible so I appreciate your positive mind set. Keep up the good work!!
See you next week ~ Hugs, Anne

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On June 16, 2010...

Such good news! Seems like you've had miracle after miracle. Know your positive attitude lends itself to the healing process.
Thanks for the update and I look forward to hhearing about the making of a pig valve :-)
Love, Nancy Kent

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On June 16, 2010...

You are are amazing! Looking forward to our bridge game on Monday - I also have some information on Nantucket. Love, Adeline

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On June 16, 2010...

You are so awesome! What a joy it is to know you.

Love, Mo. Lyn+

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On June 2, 2010...

Good Morning Bev - In your response to my post you mentioned you are doing work with Allaince for Aging Research and have an upcoming podcast. My wife Barbara is a Nurse Practitioner who specializes in Geriatrics. When is the podcast scheduled?

Good Luck!

Tom Schrage

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On May 26, 2010...

Yeah Bev, what a fast healer with that knee -heart valve must be doing the same! Glad to hear you are doing well - obviously cardio rehab will help too, I know Richard has gotten so much stronger and looking more like his old self (minus a few pounds that didn't hurt to see gone, I must say).
Richard's wife Susan

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On May 17, 2010...

Bravo! Keep on keeping on. So glad that the knee bounced back so quickly. You must have good genes.
We will all be so happy to have you back on campus when you are 100% again.
Char Oliva

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On May 17, 2010...

Bev, Bev, Bev,
Everything's coming it up roses!
Keep BLOOMING!!!
Love you,
Carolyn

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On May 13, 2010...

Hi Bev! My what good news. Keep up the good work and patience w/self. Blessings, Nancy Kent

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On May 13, 2010...

Hola from the land of Georgia peaches. The weather is absolutely heavenly and the kids and farm are wunderbar. So glad to get the news on what your knee accident was (hate to tellyou but the RH Symphony was the best yet!! I did something like that, leaning on the stone (crooked) fireplace and heard a snap and stiff and sore and then the famous bulge on the back of the knee. A long story short, Dr. S. said No arthoscopy, they'll runin it b ut suggested elastic support and a couple of other tricks and in a couple of months it was as good as new but I am very careful with it. Look forward to seeing you and Judy on the 18th, will check in when I get there. Love ya, Irene

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On May 12, 2010...

Wow what progress you are making! No more Coumadin. And it was so good to see you in church on Sunday without a walker! A sight for sore eyes. I will keep up the prayers . Soon you will be dancing in the aisles!

Love,

Mo. Lyn+

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On May 12, 2010...

Hi Dear One,
Thanks for the good news. You are a resiliant and courageous friend. I am sorry I haven't checked on you for a week - I myself have been inundated with the last hurrah of my work life - 3 seminars this week and one more next week. Lotsa planning, packing, unpacking, driving, talking, laughing, and making the most of my final stages of this wonderful career! I know you understand!

I

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On May 12, 2010...

Good afternoon
Thanks for checking in with me! Had a chest xray today and will see the cardio Monday and will learn what the status is of the remaining fluid in my lungs. Also want to get to the bottom of this nagging pain over my left shoulder blade. You, my dear are doing wonderful!! Glad your knee is healing well and know you will keep it that way.
Fran Z

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On May 5, 2010...

Dear Bev, Sorry to hear about your knee. Hope this is a short term problem. Elsie

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On May 5, 2010...

I know it's a pain (both literally and figuratively) but I am relieved that you didn't tear a ligament. I'll be praying for a quick recovery!

Love and hugs,

Mo. Lyn+

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On May 5, 2010...

Dear One,
What dreadful news! But what an indominitable spirt you have! What are your next steps - both literally and figuratively? What are your options for assisted care at this time? I am available on Friday, May 7th, if you need me.
Love, Adeline

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On May 5, 2010...

Beverly, I love your new picture - you sure look good. I haven't read the journals in a while but Richard keeps me informed. Your progress has been great and I hate to have to tell Richard of your little "knee setback" but that is hopefully all it is, a setback for now! Glad to see you are doing well.
Richard's Wife, Susan

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On May 5, 2010...

Great new photo. Yep, we gotta be careful all the time. Ya know, you are one of the few people who looks the same as you did the day I met you. . . how many years ago? Sending you lots of love and hugs. Vern

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On May 5, 2010...

Hi Bev
You did such a great job recovering from your valve surgery I just know your will heal quickly also. Just remember to do all the things the doctor tells you to do.
Fran Z

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On May 5, 2010...

Please pray that I remember to be careful! Bev

I don't think that my praying will do any good. You need to limit your mid-day boozing! Jim

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On May 5, 2010...

Hi Bev,
Hoping that this little hiccup will not slow you down too much. Just keep getting better -slowly, but surely. Looking forward to seeing you back at OLLI.
Char O.

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On May 5, 2010...

Hi Bev, sure sorry about your knee owie.No football or soccer for awhile. Hope you mend quickly and are back amongst 'em real soon. Meanwhile, thoughts and prayers for you dear lady. Love, Nancy Kent

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On May 5, 2010...

hi bev,
so bummed to read about your knee!
wishing you a speedy recover from this set back.... hope it proves to be minor.
love from az, donna

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On May 5, 2010...

Adeline told us about your knee! These bodies of ours are tricky. I, too, have to watch every step because of neuropathy in my feet so now I'm going around leaning over like I'm 100 just to watch where I walk!!

Take good care. Use that walker and I'll use my cane when I need to.
Hugs, A

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On May 5, 2010...

So sorry Bev. Take care of the knee, stay happy, keep being our role model.
My best, Carolyn E.

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On April 30, 2010...

Hi Bev

You really are one amazing lady and from the number of messages I see you have here, very many others agree.

Cheryl, Ontario

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On April 29, 2010...

We had a great time at our get-together at Mimi's. May we have many others. It will
be great to see you back at the computer at
Olli.
And YES, YES, YES, treasure every day, hour, minute, and second. (Let's catch up to the techs and say NANOSECOND.)
Much love,
Carolyn

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On April 29, 2010...

You are an inspiration to all of us!
I love the way you have highlighted the treasures inherent in the simple joys of life. Thanks be to God, indeed.
Much love,
Fr. Rob

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On April 29, 2010...

Amen and amen! You know Joannie who had the surgery several weeks after you did came to Wednesday morning Eucharist and that was the first thing out of her mouth too...gratitude for one more day! It made me grateful for my own life even more!!

Love you bunches. Thanks for the uplifting reminder.

Mo. Lyn+

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On April 29, 2010...

You said it perfectly!!
Fran Z

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On April 29, 2010...

And you are part of God's plan to bring joy into my life. I am grateful for you. See you on Tuesday! Love, Adeline

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On April 29, 2010...

Hi Bev,

So good to see you yesterday. You look like a million bucks, as the saying goes! Don't forget to take a rest now and then so we can continue to enjoy your company.

Love,

Janet

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On April 29, 2010...

Hi Bev,

Thanks for a great review at WBC yesterday (thanks to Judy too). I'm so glad you are feeling good! You look great.

Carolyn E.

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On April 29, 2010...

Thanks so much for expressing your gratitude for your life today.
It's good indeed to be mindful of the simple gifts we may experience on a daily basis.
Love to you and blessings on your day.

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On April 26, 2010...

Hi Bevm

I just wanted you to know what an inspiration you are to all on this site. I guess if you did not have that tireless spirit to live life to the fullest, you would not have made it this far. You sound like an exciting woman with a real zest for life!
Theresa Callanan
Howell NJ

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On April 24, 2010...

Hey Bev! That is awesome that you are doing so well! Give Lucky a pet for me!
Kathy Jamison-Patnode

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On April 24, 2010...

Hi Bev,
You looked absolutely radiant today! Thanks for arranging such a lovely day for us. Don't get too ranbunctious now - please remember that you are still healing from the inside out!
Love,
Adeline

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