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3027 days ago

Joe Freeman posted a note for Lori that says:

Way to go Lori! Congratulations and may the Good Lord continue to Bless you and your family abundantly!

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3035 days ago

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Joseph Freeman posted a note for Lori that says:

Lori, May the Lord continue to Bless and heal you! You have been through so much and the Lord has given you the grace to persevere. He is not going to abandon ...Read more

Lori, May the Lord continue to Bless and heal you! You have been through so much and the Lord has given you the grace to persevere. He is not going to abandon you now or ever. He just loves you too much! I'll be praying for you and your family.

Lori Phillips Thank you so much! I appreciate prayers and inspiration thru God's word. ♡

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3040 days ago

Meg posted a note for Lori that says:

From one who knows, addiction to pain pills is a huge impediment to a successful recovery. Be clean before the heart process begins. You must!

Lori Phillips Meg! Clean? I'm clean, I just take pan meds for chronic pain. I've pared it down as much as I can. :( ... Read more

Lori Phillips Meg! Clean? I'm clean, I just take pan meds for chronic pain. I've pared it down as much as I can. :(

Lori Phillips P.S.- I am not an addict. 20 yrs ago I could not control exceeding the daily dosage OF A CERTAIN DRUG ... Read more

Lori Phillips P.S.- I am not an addict. 20 yrs ago I could not control exceeding the daily dosage OF A CERTAIN DRUG to way dangerous levels. My pain doctor experimented w/diff meds. NOW, I am not addicted. In fact, I'll forget to take it, but my pain reminds and I'll think "Dam I forgot my meds" I'm not obsessed w/them. They do not give me a "buzz" or take away my ability to think or be in reality, or make sleepy. Come to think of it, they're a "buzz kill" but they quell my pain. I've lowered my dosage, but not enough and not in time for my surgery.
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Praying!

Barbara Laurie I'm not surprised some anonymous user would say this, what a coward. Lori, you have been an amazing t ... Read more

Barbara Laurie I'm not surprised some anonymous user would say this, what a coward. Lori, you have been an amazing trouper doing great things to prep for surgery! God Bless💕

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3040 days ago

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Barbara Laurie posted a note for Lori that says:

Lori! Praying today was a good day, God Bless you💕❤️

Lori Phillips Thank you! They postponed it to May 10th! I pray that will be a good day, too! 😊

Barbara Laurie Lori,Tomorrow is your new day, my surgery was cancelled the day before my original date, and no one t ... Read more

Barbara Laurie Lori,Tomorrow is your new day, my surgery was cancelled the day before my original date, and no one told us!😄 So, tomorrow will be great. Don't let any hate tell you you needed to get "clean" off of your prescribed meds. Ridiculous! How cruel. Seriously, to live with chronic pain is no easy thing, and those who refuse to cooperate with doctors regarding pain management have given you and I and many others a bad name. You are a lovely lady who is being prayed for my many of us. Sorry I missed your surgery update, best prayers for tomorrow hon. 💕🌿

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3040 days ago

carol bodey posted a note for Lori that says:

Prayers going up for all. There are those angels every where! May you knowtheir watchful care.

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3041 days ago

Melissa Houser posted a note for Lori that says:

Prayers for a successful surgery and speedy recovery. I will be following you with surgery soon!

Petey Bello I will be praying for you Lori for a successful surgery & recovery. God Bless you!

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3041 days ago

Bob Gillespie posted a note for Lori that says:

Praying for you to have a a peace filled night tonight and successful surgery tomorrow.

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3042 days ago

Donnna posted a note for Lori that says:

I am so proud of you sissy! You will do great through this surgery. You are strong and amazing! I loved you more than you can ever know my love. We will see ...Read more

I am so proud of you sissy! You will do great through this surgery. You are strong and amazing! I loved you more than you can ever know my love. We will see you this afternoon. ISPOY! BIBLE ❤

Rose Madura Lori, I'm sure everything will go fine. Be thankful this is something that can be fixed. You are on ... Read more

Rose Madura Lori, I'm sure everything will go fine. Be thankful this is something that can be fixed. You are on your way to better health. Are you from Hamilton, Ohio? I was born there.

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3046 days ago

Chiew Kwooi Lee posted a note for Lori that says:

Hi Lori, I wish you all the best in your upcoming surgery. You are in good hands.

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3364 days ago

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Aunt Jeanette posted a note for Lori that says:

The reason you are at the Cleveland Clinic is it is the BEST! I'm pleased you like and are comfortable with the doctor/surgeon. That means you trust them. ...Read more

The reason you are at the Cleveland Clinic is it is the BEST! I'm pleased you like and are comfortable with the doctor/surgeon. That means you trust them. If it's determined at their level of care that the surgery is not needed at this time, then it's needed. Any type of surgery but especially this operation is very traumatic to your whole body. You have been spared Sweetheart. God has a plan for you. Sometimes we don't understand it because it wasn't our plan. Go home and give thanks. Today is a new day. You are blessed! Love ya!

Lori Phillips You are right, Aunt Jeanette. It was just so overwhelming to be diagnosed with a heart problem when I ... Read more

Lori Phillips You are right, Aunt Jeanette. It was just so overwhelming to be diagnosed with a heart problem when I had no symptoms. AND YET, I am sick. I try not to be greedy when I pray. I thank God that my health is not any worse as it could be. I thought maybe this surgery would be His answer. I am just trusting that God has a plan for me. The roller coaster that is open heart surgery [(OHS) < I learned that acronym 😊on this site] - is postponed until September.... or never! Hopping over to UB's site. Love you!

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3366 days ago

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Aunt Jeanette posted a note for Lori that says:

I'm so sorry your party was interrupted. Believe me, we know how that feels! We hope to reschedule our anniversary/birthday party in the Fall. But like I ...Read more

I'm so sorry your party was interrupted. Believe me, we know how that feels! We hope to reschedule our anniversary/birthday party in the Fall. But like I told UB, we'll have more to celebrate. He's doing great this weekend. Slept ALL night for the first time since diagnosis. We're at peace. Your party will have even more meaning later this summer. I'm glad you're at the clinic. You'll have a chance to catch your breath and meet everyone on staff. You are one day closer to being healed and feeling better. Sending Texas-size hugs and lots of kisses!! All our Love, The Caffertys in TX

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3369 days ago

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Resource Nurses posted a note for Lori that says:

Hi Lori - I am one of the Heart and Vascular Institute Resource Nurses at Cleveland Clinic - if you have any questions at all - we are here to help you - it ...Read more

Hi Lori - I am one of the Heart and Vascular Institute Resource Nurses at Cleveland Clinic - if you have any questions at all - we are here to help you - it sounds like you may have a few before your visit! You can call us at 866-289-6911(this goes to a voice mailbox but we call back within a business day), chat online with a nurse from our website www.clevelandclinic.org/heartnurse or send us an email heartcenter@ccf.org (put confidential in the subject line so it goes through our secure email) . Hope this helps.

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3374 days ago

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Aunt Jeanette posted a note for Lori that says:

So sorry to see all the flooding in Hamilton. San Antonio area has had its share. Our back yard is pretty soggy and the water got close to the back door twice ...Read more

So sorry to see all the flooding in Hamilton. San Antonio area has had its share. Our back yard is pretty soggy and the water got close to the back door twice in the past month. If you believe the meteorologists, we're past the bad part and sunny skies all next week. I think the cloudy skies can get us down so we really need to lift each other. Your best days are ahead! Let's get your surgery behind us and keep moving forward. Even though we're far away, we're holding your hand!! Love you, AJ

Lori Phillips Thank you Aunt Jeanette! I know you both are with me in spirit. I am so blessed to have so much famil ... Read more

Lori Phillips Thank you Aunt Jeanette! I know you both are with me in spirit. I am so blessed to have so much family and friends that will also be with me!
You know me and the pool gals were talking about Joel Osteen. How far away are you from their church?
Thank you for lifting my spirits. Boy UB is so awesome. I think you are too!.
♡ Love Infinity

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3376 days ago

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Jessica posted a note for Lori that says:

I love you, Momma! You're the strongest person I know, and everything is going go be okay! We will be right there with you 😊

Lori Phillips Oh my baby! Thank you SO much. I know you and Daddy will be there for me! And Travis 🤗 I love you ... Read more

Lori Phillips Oh my baby! Thank you SO much. I know you and Daddy will be there for me! And Travis 🤗 I love you! You keep each others spirits up while I'm in surgery! I've got the best hospital and the best heart surgeon! I'll be okay. 😉 ♡

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3376 days ago

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Linda T. posted a note for Lori that says:

Hi Lori, You are stronger than you know. You have come so far in your 'recovery' journey and this is just one more 'bump in the road' for you. You will do ...Read more

Hi Lori, You are stronger than you know. You have come so far in your 'recovery' journey and this is just one more 'bump in the road' for you. You will do this because you have so many who love you and are sending prayers. All of us from the pool will be checking in to keep up with your progress! Love ya girl.

Lori Phillips Oh my! Linda! Thank you! I appreciated our talk on my last day at the pool. I do believe God brought ... Read more

Lori Phillips Oh my! Linda! Thank you! I appreciated our talk on my last day at the pool. I do believe God brought me to you and the others at the pool. I wouldn't have stayed if it was not for you strong, caring women. God brought me there to gain strength for this next journey. I am blessed to have so many loved ones, so many prayers. Love you, too. We'll keep you updated for sure! ♡ p.s. - look after Dan. He's worried me lately. ♡

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3384 days ago

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Donna posted a note for Lori that says:

To my best friend, my sis, my SS, you are strong and God has opened the doors for you to build your strength these last few years in preparation for this surgery. ...Read more

To my best friend, my sis, my SS, you are strong and God has opened the doors for you to build your strength these last few years in preparation for this surgery. He is watching over you. You will be fine and stronger! I know you will :) Love and Bible

Lori Phillips That's my Super Duper Sis! The one in the picture I posted! She is one of, if not the BEST cheerleade ... Read more

Lori Phillips That's my Super Duper Sis! The one in the picture I posted! She is one of, if not the BEST cheerleader I have. Thanks Sissy. Knowing you are by my side allays my monkey mind! You are one of the strongest women I've known and the smartest. As UB is lucky to have AJ, I am lucky to have you, Sissy 💖
...and of course the always amazing Jimmy. 💖 And Jess and Axle.💖 ALL my family and friends, (especially my pool gals & Dan) and Facebook Friends and those who are praying for me! Thank you! Bible SDS. 💖

Denise Campbell I'm jealous. I've always wished I had a sister. You're both very fortunate.

Lori Phillips Thank you! Yes, I am very blessed to have her. You know a friend of mine has 2 close friends. They re ... Read more

Lori Phillips Thank you! Yes, I am very blessed to have her. You know a friend of mine has 2 close friends. They refer to each other as sisters they're so close! I hope you have some support like that. You know there CAN be potential issues with sisters. For example she's thin and prettier than me! LoL! The green eyed monster of jealousy! Lol! We must fight it! Do you have any close friends, hubby or brothers Denise Campbell ?

Denise Campbell Yes I am blessed with good friends a brother two kids and a wonderful husband.

Lori Phillips All right! Good. 😉

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3385 days ago

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Aunt Jeanette posted a note for Lori that says:

I understand your concerns. You have been through so much and have prevailed. Your heart surgery will be no different. Yes you'll hurt but each day is easier. ...Read more

I understand your concerns. You have been through so much and have prevailed. Your heart surgery will be no different. Yes you'll hurt but each day is easier. Within days you will be up and around and within weeks feeling so much better. I felt no pain within me but the incision was uncomfortable. At times it would sting or burn and then itch. All the little nerve endings were healing. I tried to take advantage during my recovery, but UB saw right through me. He kicked my butt off to rehab and I was better for it. Renewed my confidence. I thought I was broken but far from it. I was stronger than I thought. You will be too. I love you!

Lori Phillips Thanks Aunt Jeanette! The worst thing is worrying about Jimmy and making sure he's not anxious and lo ... Read more

Lori Phillips Thanks Aunt Jeanette! The worst thing is worrying about Jimmy and making sure he's not anxious and lonely. He's already been through so much with me, his mother, work and worrying about Jess. And, yes, I'd be lying if I didn't say I was worried about pain. It's been my burden for so many years, I'm afraid I'm immune to any pain relieving medication. But I do have that inner strength call Jesus Christ who will deliver me one way or another through this journey.💖 Love to you Aunt Jeanette! UB is lucky to have you by his side! 😘

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3385 days ago

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Bill & Jeanettte Cafferty posted a note for Lori that says:

Hey Lori. Please know that we are in your corner, thinking of you and sending prayers your way daily. You are such a strong person. Your inner strength ...Read more

Hey Lori. Please know that we are in your corner, thinking of you and sending prayers your way daily. You are such a strong person. Your inner strength and never-ending positive attitude are key to your ultimate victory. We're confident that it will be successful and that you will recover quickly and feel much better as a result of it. Keep the faith. God bless you. UB & AJ

Lori Phillips Wow! That is so sweet! I generally do have a positive attitude, but left alone , my brain to its own ... Read more

Lori Phillips Wow! That is so sweet! I generally do have a positive attitude, but left alone , my brain to its own devices can let depression creep in! But I'm not going to let that happen because I have y'all and so many friends and family praying for me! UB, YOU are strong, positive, and have kept a good humor through your challenge. It would be disrespectful not to abide by that attitude during my challenge! UB RULES! LOL! Well, God does, but I was aiming for humor! Thank you so much for your encouraging words! Love you both!

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