Thomas's Guestbook

Hi Tom, It's Kimberly St.Germaine-Durr from Cleveland Clinic ! I tried your contact information from your company email. It kept kicking me back. I was in Dallas and thought maybe my husband and I could catchup with you and your wife . I have to say I've been so worried that you weren't ok. I knew that you had some surgeries after CC. Anyways I was cleaning out my emails and came across this site that you sent me! Low and behold here you are!!! I'm so relieved and glad you are doing well!!! I know we only met briefly but your compassion fof what I was going through with my mom meant so much! To think back and realize you were a patient and not a loved one on the exit seminar . Here you are consoling me! It meant a lot and I want to thank you !!!! My mom had her follow up appt and did awesome! So proud of her !! Strong little Irishwoman!! The Drs in Syracuse NY were estatic on her procedural success!! Do you have to go for a 2 year check? We do , but haven't booked it yet! Were shooting for May when the weather is more predictable . Congratulations on your beautiful boy!!!! I have 3 ! They keep busy and out of trouble !!!!! I'm so very sorry about the loss of your mother !!! I can't even imagine !!! Know that our prayers are with you ! I'm do glad I saved this email !!! Made my morning that. You are doing good and running healthy !!! Touchbase when you can ! Here's my email again ambittennrg@gmail.com. I will be in Dallas again in September . Business is growing great ! Love being a part of something that is changing so many peoples lives in a positive way! Maybe we can connect then! All the best to you and your family! Sincerely, Kimberly

Hi Tom... I don't stop by the site often, but took a chance tonight and saw your post. First let me say congrats on your new bundle of joy. What a true blessing for your family! And please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your mother. I lost my mom to liver cancer in 2006, and my dad to breast cancer in 2007....and I miss them both everyday. My parents were always there supporting me through my many surgeries. When I had my OHS, I felt them both with me....I felt my moms presence @ my heart cath & TEE...(she knew I would be scared)...then I knew they were both with me as I waited in that hall in Cleveland waiting to be moved to the OR....I know that was a big reason I was so calm...that & my faith. Just like my parents have felt close....I know Tom, you will feel your Mom for the many milestones you will experience in your personal life...by yourself...and with your precious little family.......everyone needs a special angel.....and although you would much prefer she walk on earth with you.....you now will never be alone....as she guides you, comforts you, and rejoices with you.. Mom angels are just the best! :) May you find comfort in the memories.... Thinking of you..

Tom, For some reason, I have not been receiving your posts anymore. I just happened to run across your latest on the site, and I was truly sorry to read about your mom passing. It is very difficult to lose someone to cancer, and my heart goes out to you and your family. I was happy to read about your new addition though, and I hope he can help you through the grieving process. It sounds like your ticker is doing well if you are back to running. Glad to hear it! I\'m feeling much better since I started taking a beta blocker. Go back to Cleveland for a check up in mid October. Take care, and again, I\'m so sorry for your loss.

Tom, I am so very sorry to hear about your mom andher hard fought battle with cancer. She sounds like a wonderful lady. I too lost my mom when my kids were 5, 2 and 8 weeks - she had stage IV breast cancer - that was back in 1983 right after our twins were born. It has been 30 years and I still miss her so much. She too said it saddened her that she would not live to see her grandchildren grow up. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficut time. I am glad to hear that your foot has healed and you are running marathons again - that is great. It sounds like your new little guy is doing great as well. God always provides blessings when we are going through trials - your little blessing will bring you lots of joy in your sorrow. Your mom is smiling down on all of you from heaven:) Take care,

Tom: I am so, so sorry to hear you lost your mom. I can tell from your post what a wonderful person she was. What an example when you had to have your surgery. My condolences. My congratulations on the new addition to your family. That is wonderful news. And congratulations on your recovery. It is great reading about your racing. I have run and raced for 47 years .I know how meaningful running can be and how much fun it is. I have a mitral valve issue also. Surgery in November and then my hope is to be back racing sometime in 2014. Continued best wishes for your recovery, marathon plans and your family. All the best.

Hi Tom, I just went onto your page and saw your new pics - what a handsome baby boy! I can see you now at next years Cleveland 5K pushing little Thomas all the way to the finish line! Enjoy your lite guy - as you know they don\'t stay little for long. Take care and stay in touch. Denise K.

Hi Tom! Glad you were able to post a one year update! Sorry about your stress fracture...or bruise, whatever it is...but glad you persevered through the race! Good for you. It\'s great to reach that one year mark.... just think back for a minute to what we went through.... it\'s a sobering thought. I\'m so thankful for the information and support I found on this website and through people like you. Good luck to you and Natasha, (maybe you are having the baby right now!!!) and I wouldn\'t mention the \"full waddle\" mode to your wife, just tell her she\'s beautiful and you\'re proud of her!!! Take it from me, I\'m a labor and delivery nurse!!! Looking forward to pictures!!! Keep in touch! Holly P

Hi Tom, Congrats on the new baby and your busy job. It\'s nice to get lost in the hustle and bustle of living a full life eh? Also, that was a great accomplishment - finishing the half marathon. The big thing is that it wasn\'t your heart, slowing you down!!! I had to put off my half marathon until the end of this year due to my gout flaring up for a month (I\'ve had gout for years). Anyways, I read your earlier post, and yes, I\'m very overdue updating what\'s up with me. I\'ll do that this week!!! Warm Regards,

Hey Tom... Been watching for your post! :)... Denise & I were so hoping we could make it to Cleveland to cheer you on this year....but because of other obligations on both our parts...just couldn\'t swing it!.... but sure will try again for next year!! :) Congrats to you & your family on the new babyl... be sure to.keep us posted when the \"little\" one arrives... and great news about your business too.....sounds like everything is falling into place just as it should!... Continued good health, Tom...as you move forward towards year 2!!! :)