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3949 days ago

Linda H and Elsie posted a note for Susan that says:

Hi Susan, Congrats on the first year coming up. Glad everything is now in working order and you are good to go. You sure have had quite a year. Keep doing good ...Read more

Hi Susan, Congrats on the first year coming up. Glad everything is now in working order and you are good to go. You sure have had quite a year. Keep doing good and don't forget HVJ. I still look around a little or help someone else out like Little Gabriel with the heart transplant. Keep doing good. Hugs

Susan Smith Amen!

Susan Smithgot a new guestbook post

3949 days ago

Carol Jackson posted a note for Susan that says:

Well Susan, you have been through a lot this past year but you are right- the Lord has been with you every step of The way. So glad you are doing well. We just ...Read more

Well Susan, you have been through a lot this past year but you are right- the Lord has been with you every step of The way. So glad you are doing well. We just returned from a trip to Israel where I truly felt God's presence as we walked the Sea of Galilee and Mt of Olives! God is good!

Lenore Mitchell Susan - you've been through a lot the past year, but your upbeat attitude is inspiring. I hope you'll ... Read more

Lenore Mitchell Susan - you've been through a lot the past year, but your upbeat attitude is inspiring. I hope you'll keep posting and let us know how you're doing. Enjoy that Florida sunshine!

Susan Smithgot a new guestbook post

3950 days ago

Gabi x posted a note for Susan that says:

Been wondering how you are my lovely Susan! Congratulations on the 12 month milestone, it has not been an easy ride for you! My addy is gabi41@bigpond.com ...Read more

Been wondering how you are my lovely Susan! Congratulations on the 12 month milestone, it has not been an easy ride for you! My addy is gabi41@bigpond.com if you wanna keep in touch!

Susan Smith Sure would like to. Thanks mine is sqs@earthlink.net

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3975 days ago

Gabi x posted a note for Susan that says:

Thinking of you Susan, you sound so much better than when I checked in on you last month. Lots of love and prayers dear Biddy!

Susan Smith The same back to you dear heart. Much love.

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3993 days ago

Terrie Syvertsen posted a note for Susan that says:

Hello Susan. I am sorry I didn't get in a Happy Birthday to you on your Birthday on the 22nd. I hope you had a good one and that as your healing continues so ...Read more

Hello Susan. I am sorry I didn't get in a Happy Birthday to you on your Birthday on the 22nd. I hope you had a good one and that as your healing continues so do all of those Birthdays. I hope you're making it through your treatments well. Both you and Gabi were two of the people I received support from from the beginning of my own journey here at HVS and I want you to know how instrumental you have been and continue to be with your zest for life, fighting spirit and Faith in helping myself and others face walking on this path. You helped me take on some of that "Attitude" necessary to make it through and when things get a little "sticky" I rarely miss thinking of your photos, the beauty that IS you and keep moving on! Continue to fight the fight and know my heart as well as others is with you gaining strength from all the love and prayers as your continue on! Please keep us posted.

Susan Smithgot a new guestbook post

4004 days ago

Gabi x posted a note for Susan that says:

Susan, Susan, Susan! I am shocked at this news, my darling biddy friend. This is such a lot to cope with, my mended heart goes out to you to help you through ...Read more

Susan, Susan, Susan! I am shocked at this news, my darling biddy friend. This is such a lot to cope with, my mended heart goes out to you to help you through this latest setback. Please let us know how things are going for you my lovely Susan.

Susan Smithgot a new guestbook post

4004 days ago

Jim Jones posted a note for Susan that says:

Well, Susan, you certainly have found a way to extend this heart valve journey now, haven't you! Losing weight, another surgery, radiation, I don't know what ...Read more

Well, Susan, you certainly have found a way to extend this heart valve journey now, haven't you! Losing weight, another surgery, radiation, I don't know what to say! You inspire me with your attitude. Keep it up, we are all behind you. Also, keep shopping, I believe it is a powerful form of aerobic exercise that you should fully commit to. All the very best to you as you face this head-on and put it behind you. So glad your heart and lungs are well. Keep moving forward.

Susan Smith Thanks JIm, 2014 was the "mother of all years" for me, at least medically. I had my first radiation ... Read more

Susan Smith Thanks JIm, 2014 was the "mother of all years" for me, at least medically. I had my first radiation therapy today and so far so good. How are you doing. Still running and if so how far? Tomorrow is my birthday and I am grateful for at least one more or more... All my best to you and Lise.

Jim Jones Happy, happy birthday, Susan! Here is to many more for all of us! Keep updating us on your progress. ... Read more

Jim Jones Happy, happy birthday, Susan! Here is to many more for all of us! Keep updating us on your progress. I am looking for good news for you in 2015. Hi and love from Lise (and me!). I continue to run. Ran two races this month. Both 5Ks. Placed in my age group - 3rd in one race and 2nd in the other. I train 5-6 days a week. You have a great week, my heart buddy.

Susan Smithgot a new guestbook post

4004 days ago

Linda H and Elsie posted a note for Susan that says:

Hi Susan, So sad to read this about you. You sure have been thru the mill, a lot more than a lot of us. I will keep you in my prayers. Glad your heart is doing ...Read more

Hi Susan, So sad to read this about you. You sure have been thru the mill, a lot more than a lot of us. I will keep you in my prayers. Glad your heart is doing good that will help you get thru all of this. God will take care of you just like he did when you had heart surgery. My best to you Love and hugs

Susan Smith Linda and Elsie, Bossie and I are really doing okay in spite of everything that has been going on. ... Read more

Susan Smith Linda and Elsie, Bossie and I are really doing okay in spite of everything that has been going on. I have been blessed with family and friends. I am back to work (part time) and I do feel good. I had the 1st radiation treatment today and I have 34 to go. I go see the surgeon for the last surgery next Tuesday and I believe I will be discharged and then no more doctors till March- wow!, Well except the cute radiation oncologist doctor. I guess I am not totally over the hill, cause he is attractive and has a great sense of humor. I do have to remember he is my sons age (53). Hope you are doing well too. Take care

Susan Smithgot a new guestbook post

4005 days ago

Terrie Syvertsen posted a note for Susan that says:

Hello Susan. Sorry to hear you are having so much to deal with but glad to hear your heart is doing well. This is a very good thing. I was wondering if you ...Read more

Hello Susan. Sorry to hear you are having so much to deal with but glad to hear your heart is doing well. This is a very good thing. I was wondering if you know where you will be on the day of your Birthday and if you would mind contacting me at my email address passing along an address where I can send you something? My email is: tsyvertsen1@sbcglobal.net. Continue to fight the fight and to heal! Sending all the positive healing energy and prayers one possible can!

Susan Smithgot a new guestbook post

4005 days ago

Carol Jackson posted a note for Susan that says:

Susan, Wow you've had quite a year! Your body has taken a beating! Hope things are better in 2015! Have fun shopping! I'm doing fine and had a good echo 13 ...Read more

Susan, Wow you've had quite a year! Your body has taken a beating! Hope things are better in 2015! Have fun shopping! I'm doing fine and had a good echo 13 months after my surgery. My mom had the new TAVR procedure in Dec. and did very well. Take care.

Susan Smith Carol I am so glad you and your Mom are doing well. I actually feel pretty good in spite of the radi ... Read more

Susan Smith Carol I am so glad you and your Mom are doing well. I actually feel pretty good in spite of the radiation therapy. Yes 2015 will be a much better year for me and my health. Take care

Susan Smithgot a new guestbook post

4045 days ago

Gabi x posted a note for Susan that says:

So shocked Susan to hear you are facing MORE surgery!! OMG! will def pray for your intention and swift recovery.

Susan Smithgot a new guestbook post

4083 days ago

Gabi x posted a note for Susan that says:

So this is why you have been very quite! This sucks that you have been struggling with all this stuff my dear friend. So sorry! Sending loving energy to ...Read more

So this is why you have been very quite! This sucks that you have been struggling with all this stuff my dear friend. So sorry! Sending loving energy to keep you in a positive and healing mode, get ready to accept a blessing! All love and prayers coming your way!

Susan Smith Thanks Gabi, Hope you are doing better than me.

Gabrielle Stinson Actually, I too am suffering a bit Susan! Bladder infection since Jan this year and now a case of th ... Read more

Gabrielle Stinson Actually, I too am suffering a bit Susan! Bladder infection since Jan this year and now a case of the Shingles! Yes bloody Shingles! So It is like 'Shingle bells, shingle bells, shingle all the way for this pissed off biddy! Keep in touch my dear friend. Love from Gabi x

Susan Smithgot a new guestbook post

4083 days ago

Carol Jackson posted a note for Susan that says:

Susan, glad to hear your heart is "ticking" along. Sorry to hear about all the other health issues. I will keep you in my prayers. I celebrated my 1 year anniversary ...Read more

Susan, glad to hear your heart is "ticking" along. Sorry to hear about all the other health issues. I will keep you in my prayers. I celebrated my 1 year anniversary on Oct . 8 and am doing great! Now I am helping my mom with her valve issues. She just had an angiogram and found no blockages. She is now on the list to have the TAVR procedure- replacement of aortic valve without OHS. Keep her in your prayers.

Susan Smith Will Do Carol. Thanks for your prayers too.

Susan Smithgot a new guestbook post

4091 days ago

Terrie Syvertsen posted a note for Susan that says:

Hello Susan. Terrie here. Wondering what you are up to and how your recovery is doing. Haven't seen any recent posts. Hope all is progressing and you are out ...Read more

Hello Susan. Terrie here. Wondering what you are up to and how your recovery is doing. Haven't seen any recent posts. Hope all is progressing and you are out there enjoying life...drop a post if you get some time it would be good hearing what you are up to! Thinking of you.

Susan Smithgot a new guestbook post

4116 days ago

Gabrielle Stinson posted a note for Susan that says:

You OK Suzie Q? Gabi x

Susan Smith Yup! Just tired of doctors and trying to stay out of the hospital.

Susan Smithgot a new guestbook post

4118 days ago

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Linda H and Elsie posted a note for Susan that says:

So happy to hear that you had a good time at the wedding. Sounds like it was beautiful. But finding a hole. My oh my. Well take care of that foot and watch ...Read more

So happy to hear that you had a good time at the wedding. Sounds like it was beautiful. But finding a hole. My oh my. Well take care of that foot and watch out for those holes.

Susan Smithgot a new guestbook post

4122 days ago

Carol Jackson posted a note for Susan that says:

Susan Glad you made it to your granddaughter's wedding, but sorry about you breaking a bone. What a bummer! I bet you are really getting tired of Dr. offices. ...Read more

Susan Glad you made it to your granddaughter's wedding, but sorry about you breaking a bone. What a bummer! I bet you are really getting tired of Dr. offices. Hang in there....

Susan Smith Yes, I am and because I can't drive for 6 weeks, I have had call in my family for help. My sister is ... Read more

Susan Smith Yes, I am and because I can't drive for 6 weeks, I have had call in my family for help. My sister is here till 10/7 and then my cousin is coming in on Oct. 7 till November 1st. They are my heros.

Susan Smithgot a new guestbook post

4122 days ago

Gabrielle Stinson posted a note for Susan that says:

Some people will do Anything for attention! And you know what? I aint sayin' nothin'!! Even though you gave me the biggest blast after my Zumba session! ...Read more

Some people will do Anything for attention! And you know what? I aint sayin' nothin'!! Even though you gave me the biggest blast after my Zumba session! Susan darling you are great, everyone just loves you - please just calm down a notch, enjoy your sister's company and heal your heel and heart!

Susan Smith Guess I am supposed to say "I am sorry for blasting you on the Zumba session. So here goes. I am ... Read more

Susan Smith Guess I am supposed to say "I am sorry for blasting you on the Zumba session. So here goes. I am sorry." What a mess I am. At least my heart is behaving and doing just fine. Wait till I go the cardiologist on a walker with a boot cast on my leg. LOL that is probably what he will do. Love u Gabi, you always make me smile.

Gabrielle Stinson Oh don't hold back with just the walker and boot cast! I am thinking neck brace, arm slings, oxygen ... Read more

Gabrielle Stinson Oh don't hold back with just the walker and boot cast! I am thinking neck brace, arm slings, oxygen tank and eye patch! If you have any removable teeth - leave 'em at home as well! Milk it for all its worth I say. Lemme know how that works for you ;-) X

Susan Smith I tried to milk it for all it was worth and I found out no one cares. LOL , Seriously how you doing ... Read more

Susan Smith I tried to milk it for all it was worth and I found out no one cares. LOL , Seriously how you doing with your afib? Is Xeralto treating you right? My leg will heal. Lots of Love Your ole biddy friend

Susan Smithgot a new guestbook post

4129 days ago

Linda H and Elsie posted a note for Susan that says:

Hi Susan, Good to hear that you are doing a lot better. When they removed the fluid in my lungs while in the hospital, he did not take all of it. Left just ...Read more

Hi Susan, Good to hear that you are doing a lot better. When they removed the fluid in my lungs while in the hospital, he did not take all of it. Left just a little said it was better that way. Hey have fun at the wedding a good time well deserved. Take care friend.

Susan Smith Thanks Linda and Elsie. I planned to have fun.

Susan Smithgot a new guestbook post

4130 days ago

Terrie Syvertsen posted a note for Susan that says:

Hello Susan. I am glad to read that you are back online and doing so well. I wrote several times but with the new changes in format have had trouble picking ...Read more

Hello Susan. I am glad to read that you are back online and doing so well. I wrote several times but with the new changes in format have had trouble picking up with some of the group I began and went thru surgery with. So bottom line it is really good to know how you are doing. I hope you have a really good time at the upcoming Wedding and very happy you will have some exciting times with your Family. You take are and if you ever want to connect off the site you are welcomed to get in touch with me at:(tsyvertsen1@sbcglobal.net) Take care Terrie

Susan Smithgot a new guestbook post

4130 days ago

Gary posted a note for Susan that says:

Hi Susan was concerned with no post, glad to hear you are on the mend. Hang in there I am 6 months out and finally fully recovered, it's a long road but when ...Read more

Hi Susan was concerned with no post, glad to hear you are on the mend. Hang in there I am 6 months out and finally fully recovered, it's a long road but when you consider the alternative it's not so bad.

Susan Smith That is for sure. My doctor says 6 months is time frame for healing.

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4130 days ago

Julia Hsu posted a note for Susan that says:

Susan, it's good to hear from you. Glad that things are better, especially the fluid in your lung. Adam revented the webside, but a ome of us "old timers" ...Read more

Susan, it's good to hear from you. Glad that things are better, especially the fluid in your lung. Adam revented the webside, but a ome of us "old timers" are still around. Take care, Julia Hsu

Susan Smith Thanks Julia. It sure looked different. Are you doing well?

Julia Hsu Yes, I am doing well. Today is my 4 month anniversary. I feel much more normal than at 3 months.

Susan Smithgot a new guestbook post

4131 days ago

Gabi x posted a note for Susan that says:

Yah Susan you're back!!! Welcome! Glad you have surfaced out of your shell and that you are doing well. I don't much like change, and am a bit impatient ...Read more

Yah Susan you're back!!! Welcome! Glad you have surfaced out of your shell and that you are doing well. I don't much like change, and am a bit impatient with the new format here! Showing my age a bit as I know older people don't like change! Just lovely to have you back and very interested in the wedding of the year! You are gunna shine!

Susan Smith Dear Gabi, I am back and like you said. Us older folks don't like change, but I guess I will get use ... Read more

Susan Smith Dear Gabi, I am back and like you said. Us older folks don't like change, but I guess I will get used to it. Missed you.

Terrie Syvertsen Susan. Age has nothing to do with it silly. The site changed and we have to do our best to keep up wi ... Read more

Terrie Syvertsen Susan. Age has nothing to do with it silly. The site changed and we have to do our best to keep up with the changes to keep in touch with each other. Gabi and I aren't going to lose you,ha ha. Really hope you have a great time at the wedding and keep updating us! Time is moving quickly and the healing continues! You take care! Love, Terrie

Susan Smithgot a new guestbook post

4131 days ago

Carol Jackson posted a note for Susan that says:

Susan, Glad to hear you are doing so well. Wow...losing 73 pounds! That's great! Enjoy your grandchild's wedding. Time marches on. I'm coming up to my 1st ...Read more

Susan, Glad to hear you are doing so well. Wow...losing 73 pounds! That's great! Enjoy your grandchild's wedding. Time marches on. I'm coming up to my 1st year anniversary on Oct. 8. Take care.

Susan Smith Congrats on the 1 year anniversary. Time does march on whether we want it or not. I guess I wouldn' ... Read more

Susan Smith Congrats on the 1 year anniversary. Time does march on whether we want it or not. I guess I wouldn't have it any other way. Ernie just celebrated his 1 year anniversary. Take care.

Susan Smithgot a new guestbook post

4135 days ago

Ruth Valenzuela posted a note for Susan that says:

Susan: Hope you are doing better and your lung capacity has improved. It's been a while since I've heard anything about you, so I'm a bit concerned. I ...Read more

Susan: Hope you are doing better and your lung capacity has improved. It's been a while since I've heard anything about you, so I'm a bit concerned. I don't always post on here but I read what different people post and ensure prayers for all that need it. It really is a beautiful blessing to have this group of people to relate to. Much prayer for you! Ruth Valenzuela

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