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Gloria Savannah-Austin  Stepping out into the light........establishing a presence here on this site. I may be here awhile.......no surgery date yet. Calming the angst and the fears, this helps. I think my biggest fears are they they will cut me open and stop my heart. Maybe it's me.....but I think that is where your soul lives and your essence of who you are. I don't take that lightly. It takes my breath away when I think about it all. Just trying to get comfortable with all of this- knowing one day in the future, not sure when, but I will be having major heart surgery.

Mary Myers  Gloria, Welcome to our amazing heart family!I had the same feelings about the surgeon stopping my heart. I eventually become comfortable with the idea. I am coming up on my one year anniversary for mitral valve replacement. I will be here if you need me. You can contact me by email if you have questions, fears, etc, that you might not want to post on the site. My email is kidsjunction@gmail.com

Healthy hugs from your new heart sister Mia in Michigan.

Mary K  Hi Gloria, I am three weeks out now from an aortic valve replacement and tricuspid valve repair. I had some of the same feelings as you and blogged here before my surgery. I consider the heart to be the tabernacle of my being.

A wise woman wrote to me before my surgery " It seems to me that the tabernacle of your being remains untouched as it is energetic, etheric, and also filled with, and made of, light. Perhaps this is why, when the physical part is repaired our being lives on and then heals well."

I am alive!!! I was dying before my surgery. I have an adopted part in my heart. We are getting to know each other. I am grateful.

Gail burns  Dr. Accola is repairing/replacing 2 valves on Thursday on my husband. Once you meet Dr. Accola, you are going to have a lot of your concerns lifted. He and his staff are warm ,caring people. Be encouraged!

Gloria Savannah-Austin  Oh My......you all are so awesome.......as I observed for a month or so the support and love flying across these pages and lots of wisdom....I feel so lucky to have landed here. Thanks so much for reaching out to me and making me feel welcome. I am looking forward to knowing each of you. My heart touches yours in a deep and profound way. I know you all get that. I am encouraged and feeling some peace today.....it comes in waves. I am grateful to have a voice and fighting spirit....you all will see me at my worst and best. One thing is for sure.....I am taking notes, soaking up everything I read here and feel empowered and seen by some real experts on hearts. That is you guys and gals. Without a doubt....I know I am in the right place. Will be ordering the 'Book' soon. Thanks again for all your support.