It's hard for ME to believe that it's been 10 years we've known each other and this has been going on. It seems to me that you've had a good active life... Read more
It's hard for ME to believe that it's been 10 years we've known each other and this has been going on. It seems to me that you've had a good active life all of this time and I'll be praying for ten more (at least).
Cheryl Walter posted a note for Rebecca that says:
Congratulations Rebecca! So good to hear everything is still working well with you, and so encouraging for me! I have almost reached my 8-year... Read more
Congratulations Rebecca! So good to hear everything is still working well with you, and so encouraging for me! I have almost reached my 8-year anniversary with my pig valve and pacemaker. My cardiologist told me at my last checkup that my follow-up procedure most probably will be done through my femoral artery, and that relieved me a lot. My pacemaker is controlling the upper chamber of my heart 100% and is working great. He said he doesn't know if it will need to be replaced at all. I am so lucky and so thankful to have a great doctor and nurse practitioner.
I hope you continue to improve, and when the times comes you will also be able to have the femoral artery surgery. I hear it's a breeze! Take care!
It was good to hear from you and know that life is going along well. When I drive by the Starbucks in Pville I think of our first meeting, we were funny.
I'm with you I don't care if my scar shows. I'm proud of it as it was the most scary thing I have ever went through (child birth was a piece of cake)
Gladyour ...Read more
I'm with you I don't care if my scar shows. I'm proud of it as it was the most scary thing I have ever went through (child birth was a piece of cake)
Gladyour doing well and enjoying retirement.
Cheryl Shute Walter posted a note for Rebecca that says:
Rebecca, I'm so happy that you have come through this life-changing surgery and can now enjoy the rest of your life. I know you are wondering what to do now ...Read more
Rebecca, I'm so happy that you have come through this life-changing surgery and can now enjoy the rest of your life. I know you are wondering what to do now that you have retired? Have you thought about volunteering at an animal shelter, or helping drive patients to/from their doctors appointments, volunteer at a non-profit thrift store? There are so many things you can do, and so many people/animals who can benefit from your help. I know you will find a new calling. Best of luck with your future!
By the way, I meet with my surgeon on Thursday. He was pleased with my echo, basically unchanged from 6 months ago, and has said I can probably wait another year or two for my surgery (unless I start having symptoms). So....I'm getting on with my life, too.... <3
Rebecca, so very nice to hear from you and find that you are doing great. Your are encouragement to all the patients and especially me. I am still pre-op ...Read more
Rebecca, so very nice to hear from you and find that you are doing great. Your are encouragement to all the patients and especially me. I am still pre-op and waiting. I believe my next visit to the cardio will produce needing test and then perhaps the surgeon. Even my PCP, who sees me every 6 months wants to see me after I see the cardio and so I see my cardio March 7 and the PCP March 12. Do keep us posted as you go forth. I was retired and then a part time job in a different area from my career job came along and I grabbed it. I love it and then I had been volunteering at a CareNet Pregnancy Service office and I expanded that to 2 times a week. Suddenly I am very busy. You will find your groove (??) without even realizing it, but the days can blurr together without the usual structure. Keep it up and keep us in the loop. God's blessing on you and yours
Rebecca Schneider Susan, Thanks for your update and the encouragement. I was thinking you had had your surgery alrea ... Read more
Rebecca Schneider Susan, Thanks for your update and the encouragement. I was thinking you had had your surgery already. I am thinking about the Crisis pregnancy center here for volunteering. Just need to take the steps. Not planning to work right now. My husband said I don't need to. Being a homemaker feels foreign though......feels like vacation right now.....except I am doing a lot of dishes and laundry and cleaning!
Keep me posted, too.
I probably won't post very often anymore.
Vicki (and Jeff) Lemon posted a note for Rebecca that says:
Hi Rebecca. We have been keeping up with your progress and praying for you all the way. My parents are retired and I think they are busier (and happier) than ...Read more
Hi Rebecca. We have been keeping up with your progress and praying for you all the way. My parents are retired and I think they are busier (and happier) than I have ever seen them. You'll do great!
Hope you can make it to our Open House next Saturday (the 18th), We would love to see you and meet your husband.
Congratulations on your retirement dear Rebecca. How about learning the Spanish you were interested in before? I took up teaching International Folk Dancing ...Read more
Congratulations on your retirement dear Rebecca. How about learning the Spanish you were interested in before? I took up teaching International Folk Dancing to older women when I retired. I did it for 10 years - I will get back to it I hope if I can figure a way to dance and call the next move. The AF makes me puffed so I will have to modify my style. All the very best to you whatever path you take.
Rebecca, I am retired, but find that I am working Part time and love it. I did real estate closing for title companies and for law firms for 30 years. Now ...Read more
Rebecca, I am retired, but find that I am working Part time and love it. I did real estate closing for title companies and for law firms for 30 years. Now I work for an insurance agency. Love it. I also volunteer at a care net pregnancy service. Love it too. Then in the mix is my love of photography. So you can see how busy retirement can be. Lol. Enjoy!
Carol Jackson posted a note for Rebecca that says:
Congrats on your upcoming retirement. You will love it. I was able to take early retirement from teaching a few years ago. I found plenty to do. Good luck!
Rebecca:
Retirement, good for you! I am sure you will find plenty of ways to fill your schedule once you leave your job.
I am glad you are feeling well. Now, ...Read more
Rebecca:
Retirement, good for you! I am sure you will find plenty of ways to fill your schedule once you leave your job.
I am glad you are feeling well. Now, with more available time, you can focus on what is most important to you.
Congrats!
Rebecca Schneider Thank you, Jim! I hope I find that place that's right for me.
Rebecca, How wonderful to hear from you and find that you are doing great. It is a funny thing about retiring in that you suddenly become more busy than before. ...Read more
Rebecca, How wonderful to hear from you and find that you are doing great. It is a funny thing about retiring in that you suddenly become more busy than before. Congrats on this decision. The twists and turns of life are what keeps us going. I am still waiting, but expect things to get more exciting in the beginning of March, when I see my cardio again. Do drop us a line and let us know how you are doing and what fun you are having.
Rebecca Schneider Susan, thank you so much for the encouragement. I need to be busy and to feel its constructive busyne ... Read more
Rebecca Schneider Susan, thank you so much for the encouragement. I need to be busy and to feel its constructive busyness. We will see how it goes.
Belinda Kuhrt posted a note for Rebecca that says:
Hey Roomie, have not seen a blog on a while. Hope you are doing OK. Wish you were going to Costa Rica with me. Only Randy and Anne are coming from Austin. Will ...Read more
Hey Roomie, have not seen a blog on a while. Hope you are doing OK. Wish you were going to Costa Rica with me. Only Randy and Anne are coming from Austin. Will miss you! Praying for you!
Rebecca these life changing decision are tough but you have already made the biggest one with the valve surgery and a long healthy life. So this decision ...Read more
Rebecca these life changing decision are tough but you have already made the biggest one with the valve surgery and a long healthy life. So this decision will be just fine. I personally have to work in order to pay the bills. Fortunately my job is not very stressful. My career job was stressful and I did it for 30 years. Be blessed and change direction as you continue to heal.
Rebecca Schneider Susan, thanks so much for caring and encouraging. I have gotten lazy or something and have not been p ... Read more
Rebecca Schneider Susan, thanks so much for caring and encouraging. I have gotten lazy or something and have not been posting or responding much. I think it's the job and decision weighing on me so. But now the decision is made. There is a sense of freedom.....although bittersweet.
I feel I am letting down a lot of people.....mostly doctors and nurses and some special patients and parents. Though For me, this is the best decision.......leaving the job.
Merry Christmas to you and yours. God bless!
Rebecca
So pleased you are doing well. Sorry to hear about your job. At this point in our lives we just want a work environment that is positive. Sometimes ...Read more
Rebecca
So pleased you are doing well. Sorry to hear about your job. At this point in our lives we just want a work environment that is positive. Sometimes that is just not possible. I wish you success as you plan the next step in your work life. All the best this holiday season!
Rebecca Schneider Oh Jim, you have been so good to write and encourage me. I am grateful for that. I'm sorry I have not ... Read more
Rebecca Schneider Oh Jim, you have been so good to write and encourage me. I am grateful for that. I'm sorry I have not done a good job keeping up with you and the others. I have made some friends through this website. It is awesome.
I will be Ok. My health and sanity are important. I will have time to explore and "test the waters" of the world outside nursing. I have done this more than 20 years. God bless my sweet husband for being willing to support me financially in this. We have been maintaining 2 entire households since we got married, but now we are down to one. So, it's now feasible for me.
I hope you have a blessed Christmas! You have done so well. It's awesome!
Hi Rebecca, I have been wondering how you were going at work! Easy peasy now girlfriend! Enjoy your w.e. and Thanksgiving. (We Aussies don't celebrate Thanksgiving ...Read more
Hi Rebecca, I have been wondering how you were going at work! Easy peasy now girlfriend! Enjoy your w.e. and Thanksgiving. (We Aussies don't celebrate Thanksgiving but I think it is a lovely idea!)
Well, my friend, that is a good report. I could not be happier for you. What a long way you have come! Congratulations, Rebecca.
I like the idea of the gym ...Read more
Well, my friend, that is a good report. I could not be happier for you. What a long way you have come! Congratulations, Rebecca.
I like the idea of the gym adding to your physical job exercise. I will also workout after rehab to rebuild my body.
Happy thanksgiving to you!
Carol Jackson posted a note for Rebecca that says:
I am praying for Rachael and her family too. I started crying last night when i read about her condition. Yes, God is in control. I continue to be her prayer ...Read more
I am praying for Rachael and her family too. I started crying last night when i read about her condition. Yes, God is in control. I continue to be her prayer warrior. About 2 years ago I remember that we lost a young patient on this community site. It was so sad.
Glad to hear you are back to work and doing so well.
Hey Rebecca
We celebrate together and we suffer together. Rachel helps each of us place our own challenges in perspective. how did you make out at work this ...Read more
Hey Rebecca
We celebrate together and we suffer together. Rachel helps each of us place our own challenges in perspective. how did you make out at work this week? That was a tough challanges for any one of us - re-entry into the workplace. Thinking of you.
OK Rebecca you got through your first full week! Now you can kick back over the weekend. You can only get better from now on. I so know how you feel when ...Read more
OK Rebecca you got through your first full week! Now you can kick back over the weekend. You can only get better from now on. I so know how you feel when Rachel is having such a hard time of it. But we can only offer our prayers and support and live our own lives the very best way we can. It is comforting to me that the rest of us at least are all ok.
Rebecca you are doing great. I guess the 1/2 days are okay, but what you do in that half day can be too much if you are not careful. Rest and go, rest and ...Read more
Rebecca you are doing great. I guess the 1/2 days are okay, but what you do in that half day can be too much if you are not careful. Rest and go, rest and go. You will be fine. Don't get discouraged.
Dr. Luis Castro is a world-renowned heart valve surgeon that has performed thousands of heart valve operations that include minimally-invasive techniques.
I am from: Austin, Texas
