Anna Jones posted a note for Steve that says:
Hi Steve,
I didn't know if you would receive this or not. Dr. Lawrie will be operating on me in June and I wanted to ask you a few questions if you wouldn't mind. If it would be alright, can you let me know how to contact you? Thank you.
Send me an email at skmayer@esmayer.com and I will forward my phone number to you.
On December 12, 2011...
Dear Jody and Steve,
This site has been such a pleasure to follow. Of course, the wonderful success of the surgery helps immensely. I am thankful that God had more for you
to do before you are with him.
Smiles...Pam and I are glad you are home. Try not to chase Jody around the house for a couple of days. It's not the same down at the ranch without you. See you soon. BC
Hey, Steve, We've been keeping up with you through your journal. Uncle Norm and I are ecstatic that you came through with flying colors. But I knew you would, because God takes care of His own!
Take it easy, and hope to see you soon.
Mary and I were thrilled to read that you are heading home today Steve! It sounds like you are bouncing back pretty well from the surgery trauma, but the best medicine is getting home to your bed, your family and your friends. Can't wait to hear the "war" stories once you are up to visiting. See you soon- Dick & Mary
Great news on your recovery and getting out of the hospital.
Have a safe trip home. We are getting some rain and Snow, but temp is above freezing right now.
We hope to see you soon.
Danny and Deby
Tommy and I have thought about you and Jody so much as you went through this surgery and journey. We have been watching your progress through your journal. Tommy saw Frankie and he also gave him an update. We are so glad to hear how well you are doing and that you will get to go home soon. Hope to see you and Jody back home real soon.
Tommy and Peggy
Glad that you might be headed home tomorrow! It amazes me how fast you can leave the hospital after major heart surgery. Be careful and count your blessings all the way home! XO, Deb
Wow, to think that you have had this major surgery, and may be out of the hospital in the next day or two: awesome!
You have checked with the doctor as to flying after this surgery? I'm sure it would be fine, but please double check!
So happy that all is going well!
Janice P
Way to go Steve! Glad you're up and about walking the halls and such. Jody don't feel too bad when John had his knee replaced in June we were in San Antonio, I turned my ringer off at night and he tried to call me! I guess we're in the "bad wives" club together"! But hey they can't complain too much right, at least we're getting our beauty sleep so we look good at the hospital for them!
Steve Mayer Peggy - Good idea! I think I'll delete the bad stuff before he sees it! J
On December 1, 2011...
Hey glad to hear everything is going well . I just now figured out how to do this, Belinda has been giving me updates. We will drink some Really Great wine when you get back. Steve W
Hey Smiley!!- Glad to hear the procedure went well. Janie and I have been keeping up through Garrett. Hope to see you soon, and best wishes for getting over the soreness ASAP!! Ron G.
Peggy and love hearing all the good news and that
Steve looks good. Yeah right. Sounds like something
Steve would say. Thank you for creating this journal. It is so good to have real-time information.
God is Good!!! So thankful for his faithfulness!! Glad to hear good reports! We are praying for continued healing and comfort!! I've got my prayer warriors on top of it:) Love you Uncle Steve!!!
Megan
Pam forwarded this journal to us. We want you and Jody to know that you are in our prayers: a prayer for your quick recovery, and a prayer for Jody's ability to be the patient, sweet, caregiver!
Hope to see both of you someday soon.
Love, Greg and Jane Swanson
Steve,
John & I are so glad to hear the surgery was a success! You're in great hands at Methodist in Houston! Praying for a speedy recovery! Thank you Jody for keeping us updated thru the blog!
Word is you made the Dr.'s keep you awake so you could tell them how to do it !? Have you tried putting yet? Glad and thankful that everything went as planned...we'll talk soon. BC
Hi Steve, Just wanted you to know that Lewis and I thought about you all day. So glad everything went so well. Hope you're not too sore and recover very quickly! We need you in Sonora on Dec. 20!! Take care.
Almost back to your normal self, huh? Well, we'll see how that goes!!!
Really, really glad to hear that all is going as expected, and maybe even better?
We'll be looking for you to stop on your way home, in a few days, and refill with Julie's Mexican food!
This Journal may be right up there with sliced bread?!
Take care, and we will see you soon.
Love, Bruce and Pam
Just a quick political update, for you: RP doesn't even know what the legal voting age is!!!!! Can you really see this guy as our President? I hope this doesn't cause your blood pressure to sky rocket!!
Hey Steve, mind the nurses and don't be googling their instructions to see if they are right. Look forward to striking the little white ball with you again. Greg Swanson
That's great news Jody. I know you will feel better once he gets out of ICU, but getting that kind of report from Dr. Lawrie is just what we wanted to hear. Get some rest girl, and give Mr. Steve a hug for us when you finally get to visit with him! Dick & Mary R.
Steve and Jody!
Just wanted to let you both know we're thinking of you! Many prayers headed your way! We'll be cheering for you in the Rockies!
Ali (Thad, Max and Fisch)
Fear not, for I am with you;
be not dismayed, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. — Isaiah 41:10
Sending good thoughts and prayers your way. I've read your journals and it looks like you are in very capable hands. I'm meeting with heart surgeon December 5th. and will have valve repair soon. God Bless and speedy recovery to you. I look forward to your updates. J. Kielbasa
It sounds like you are in good hands with this Dr. McCarthy. We will have you in our prayers. Assuming that the procedure goes smoothly, sounds like the recovery process may be the toughest part of this challenge. I have asked Doug Eakman to have plenty of tranquilizers in stock, both for you and for Jody! Dick & Mary R.
Hey Steve, Good Morning! It's Great to know you are in Good Hands and how you found your surgeon. May GOD Continue to Bless and Keep You and Your Family through this porcess in "JESUS NAME", Amen! You are in our Prayers. Tom T.
Smiley, (and Jo Dee)
Pam and I know that God's hands will be on Dr. Lawrie's hands as he whittles on your heart. My theory is that your putting issues have been a direct result of that floppy valve...so, only great things are ahead! We'll talk when you wake up.
Steve Mayer Bruce, you are in big trouble if my putting doesn't improve.
On November 28, 2011...
Steve...I know exactly how you feel...I was there just a couple months ago. This time is the worst. The surgery will go fine and you won't feel a thing. You will wake up in ICU and will be very happy...you made it! The pain is manageable and it gets much better very quickly. Just make sure to do all the walking and breathing exercises...it helps a lot. Next thing you know, you will be home feeling pretty good.
Good luck and we are praying for you. Take care...you will do just fine.
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I didn't know if you would receive this or not. Dr. Lawrie will be operating on me in June and I wanted to ask you a few questions if you wouldn't mind. If it would be alright, can you let me know how to contact you? Thank you.
Send me an email at skmayer@esmayer.com and I will forward my phone number to you.