Valerie Allen
Such a wonderful and uplifting note to all. Thank you, Mark.
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Diagnosis: Pulmonary Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation
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Mark Buttell
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2 years ago (December 20, 2023)
It's been quite a while since I have hopped on to see all
you heart Warriors! It has been a very busy past few months gearing up for our
annual Christmas Ring and Run event and also delivering to our recipients that
were chosen by our small town communities within... Read more.
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Adam Pick, Pamela Gregory and
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Deena Z
Merry Christmas, Mark.
Beautiful, inspiring post.
Pamela Gregory
❤️You are very inspiring!!! Merry Christmas
Rose Madura
Merry Christmas. Great post! 🎄
Ana Brusso
Great Post Mark, God bless you. Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year 2024❤️🙏👍🎊🎉👍
Jill Porter
You are an inspiration!!
Kathy Ozio
Beautiful! Merry Christmas!
Mark Buttell
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3 years ago (May 18, 2023)
Well, just a bit over a month since my double valve replacement. The worst thing I did was compare my previous surgery off of this one. Maybe age had a thing to do with my first three weeks post op? But when it truly came down to it I couldn't... Read more.
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Susan Lynn, Brady Busch and
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Glad to hear from you. Yes Mark, it is all about faith in a God that is always there for us. God bless you both ✝️🙏❤️
Amen!
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Beautiful photo! Sorry you and your daughter had to travel this road, but no doubt you served as inspirations for each other. No one can understand the journey of a heart warrior like another heart warrior! May you both enjoy a lifetime of good health! ❤️
Mark Buttell
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3 years ago (February 5, 2023)
Wanted to give a shout out to my daughter Rose. Two years ago I was able to coach her through all the unknowns of OHS. From echo's, caths, and ICU. Today she turns 19 and is surviving HCM surgery done at Mayo and is now going to college. Happy Birthday... Read more.
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Wow, Rose has been through a lot at such a young age...I bet she is stronger, braver and wiser than her peers because of this experience. She is a heart gladiator. I am wishing her all the best for her birthday ❤️
Oh Mark, you are a good dad. Rose is beautiful and so smart. Happy birthday Rose and good luck in your college experience. Congratulations and much success. God bless you both 🙏❤️🎂🎉🎊
Kara and Ana, I learned so much with this girl about what I knew very well about regarding the struggles and recovery aspect of OHS. IF I could trade one day in life with her it would have been that surgery date. I can certainly handle myself through this disease... Read more.
A beautiful young lady (and brave warrior) for my namesake! ❤️
That's exactly who I thought about Rose when I read Mark's story about his daughter and her name is Rose.
Mark, I appreciate your sentiments not only about your beautiful daughter but all the heart warriors on this site. I myself have gone through a second OHS in two and... Read more.
Wow! What a brave young woman. Wishing her all the best!
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