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3132 days ago

Steve Farthing, Darlene Smith, Tina Maroon and 4 others reacted to this

I am still so incredibly thankful for second chances and while life is very normal, I try not to take that for granted from where I've been. This man is my ...Read more

I am still so incredibly thankful for second chances and while life is very normal, I try not to take that for granted from where I've been. This man is my best friend and soul mate and I could not imagine life without him.

You look great!! Very healthy

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3729 days ago

Kelly Weisgarber, Liz Burroughs, Kathleen F. reacted to this

Did anyone know about this jewelry by Unbroken Heart, can't believe I hadn't heard of it!

Liz Burroughs I love that!!

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3729 days ago

Whitney Nelson, Jim Kelly-Evans, Kelly Weisgarber and 2 others reacted to this

Most beautiful necklace ever! I will wear it with pride.

Jim Kelly-Evans very nice indeed!

Emily Rowley That's beautiful, where did you find the heart necklace from?

W. Carter Nice!

Wanda Mroz I'd love one... Where did you find it?

Rhonda Rawles He found it online at www.unbrokenheart.com

Wanda Mroz I found it! I got a cash gift for Christmas... I think I just found what I want to spend it on. Thi ... Read more

Wanda Mroz I found it! I got a cash gift for Christmas... I think I just found what I want to spend it on. This is so beautiful and signifies so beautifully what all of us have gone through! Thanks for sharing!

Kathleen F. Rhonda I love it! What a great gift! I hope your one-year anniversary of surgery is meaningful and ... Read more

Kathleen F. Rhonda I love it! What a great gift! I hope your one-year anniversary of surgery is meaningful and joyful - we made it!

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3821 days ago

Elaine Cutri, Mary K, Sandra Moore and 5 others reacted to this

Feeling amazing, walked across the Golden Gate Bridge 3.4 miles!!

Elaine Cutri Congratulations!

Bob M Outstanding! Keep smiling. Great idea! I will be in San Fran next May, and I'll make the same walk.

Tammy Pilcher Congratulations! Great photo too!

Daniel Spurgeon I'm quite glad to see you doing so well after the hiccups in the early days!

Shirley Turner Hi Rhonda what a great photo Hugs Shirley

Ruth Valenzuela How beautiful! I just read your journey through your whole experience and I'm amazed how well you ar ... Read more

Ruth Valenzuela How beautiful! I just read your journey through your whole experience and I'm amazed how well you are doing. You certainly inspired me!

Rhonda Rawles Thanks everyone! It has definitely been quite the journey but I am at 9 months and have never felt b ... Read more

Rhonda Rawles Thanks everyone! It has definitely been quite the journey but I am at 9 months and have never felt better in my life. Feeling so much more adventurous and enjoying life to the fullest!

Shirley Turner Hard times are tough but they make us appreciate the good times so much more.

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3821 days ago

Elaine Cutri, Mary K reacted to this

09/15 - California Trip

Bob M Love it!

Tammy Pilcher Rhonda, you look fantastic!

Shirley Turner Beautiful Lady

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3868 days ago

Gerald Schaffer, Janice Powell, Mary K and 1 other reacted to this

My birthday weekend celebration in Mt. Dora, riding on our boat. Oh how I love this man!

Tammy Pilcher Happy Birthday Rhonda! You look great! My Mom's family all live in the Mt. Dora, Eustis, Tavares ar ... Read more

Tammy Pilcher Happy Birthday Rhonda! You look great! My Mom's family all live in the Mt. Dora, Eustis, Tavares area. Great photo of y'all!! :-)

Meredith Bray It's my birthday weekend, too! We're just enjoying being outside after 3 straight weeks of rain. Ha ... Read more

Meredith Bray It's my birthday weekend, too! We're just enjoying being outside after 3 straight weeks of rain. Happy birthday!

Rhonda Rawles Thanks Tammy! Meredith I live in Lk. Alfred (central) Florida and so have had the same icky weather, ... Read more

Rhonda Rawles Thanks Tammy! Meredith I live in Lk. Alfred (central) Florida and so have had the same icky weather, nice to have a bit of sun finally!

Jeanette Davidson Beautiful and glowing!😊

Rhonda Rawles Thanks Jeanette, I feel amazingly better for sure!

Elaine Foster Looking great! Enjoy each new day! God is good.

Terrie Syvertsen Rhonda= You look the picture of health and happiness. This photo is
one that hopefully you framed for ... Read more

Terrie Syvertsen Rhonda= You look the picture of health and happiness. This photo is
one that hopefully you framed for a special place on the wall! Glad to see
you both outdoors enjoying life! Think of you often as you are one of the sites inspirations! Be well.

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4061 days ago

Tammi Gunwall, Linda Crawford, Kathleen F. and 1 other reacted to this

Momma is doing much better! She is in rehab now and is building up her strength so she can get back home. We are still waiting on her kidneys to improve some ...Read more

Momma is doing much better! She is in rehab now and is building up her strength so she can get back home. We are still waiting on her kidneys to improve some more, but she is turned around from a few weeks ago. This photo is from yesterday. We brought

Kimberly Biddick Thank you so much for the update!! I have been praying for Rhonda and am so happy to see her smiling ... Read more

Kimberly Biddick Thank you so much for the update!! I have been praying for Rhonda and am so happy to see her smiling. I hope that she gets to go home soon!!

Janet R Thanks for the update. I pray for Rhonda often. I want her to get to Hawaii.

Penny Prichard Thank goodness we have all been so worried. I'm ecstatic she's on her way to recovery

Daniel Spurgeon It's great to see Rhonda out in the sunshine. Looking at her you'd never know she had been through s ... Read more

Daniel Spurgeon It's great to see Rhonda out in the sunshine. Looking at her you'd never know she had been through such a recent challenge!

Bob M Rhonda, what an awesome smile that shows your inner self. God bless and rise up! I pray that your kid ... Read more

Bob M Rhonda, what an awesome smile that shows your inner self. God bless and rise up! I pray that your kidneys will continue to improve and that your heart surgery recovery will track toward peace.

Jim O'Brien Rhonda, what an awesome smile indeed! I've been wondering about how you were doing but know how it is ... Read more

Jim O'Brien Rhonda, what an awesome smile indeed! I've been wondering about how you were doing but know how it is sometimes finding the time to do make updates. I pray that your recovery is 'smooth sailing under a beautiful sky' from here on out.

Linda Crawford Rhonda, you go girl 😊

Jim Kelly-Evans That's good news. Best wishes, Rhonda!

Joseph Ballett Yes great new's!

Elaine Foster So happy to see your smiling face! Count me as one that has been praying and wondering how you were ... Read more

Elaine Foster So happy to see your smiling face! Count me as one that has been praying and wondering how you were also. God bless you.

That is definitely a sweet picture. Smiles on both faces.

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4001 days ago

Nov 2014 - One month before surgery.

Rhonda Rawlesposted a photo

4001 days ago

Tammi Gunwall, Ericka Carlson, Jennifer Anderson and 3 others reacted to this

03/15 - Three months post-op and 56 lbs. lighter!

Penny Prichard You look great

Patricia Garcia You look terrifc Rhonda

Lewis Garlisi Big congratulations on your progression! You've had a lot of obstacles to overcome. I must admit th ... Read more

Lewis Garlisi Big congratulations on your progression! You've had a lot of obstacles to overcome. I must admit that following your story just before my surgery a couple of months ago was difficult. You are tough. Best wishes for your continued success.

Rhonda Rawles Thanks everyone! Lewis - I was afraid of scaring others as I know going through this journey is scar ... Read more

Rhonda Rawles Thanks everyone! Lewis - I was afraid of scaring others as I know going through this journey is scary enough without reading bad outcomes. Although my road was rocky and it took me longer to get here, I am doing great now. The best part of it is I don't remember anything that happened. Literally I remember going to the hospital and checking in and then nothing for about 3 weeks. It was really much worse for my family who obviously was very aware of what was going on.

Janet R Rhonda, you have been through so much and congratulations on how you have progressed, glad to hear t ... Read more

Janet R Rhonda, you have been through so much and congratulations on how you have progressed, glad to hear that you are doing great now. You look awesome! Time to go to Hawaii :0)

Tim Goff Great Job Rhonda

Duane Beeman Outstanding

Robyn Tatu Thank you so much for posting this Rhonda. You look great. So inspiring!

Tammy Pilcher Rhonda, it is so good to see you doing so well after everything you've been through! We had a lot of ... Read more

Tammy Pilcher Rhonda, it is so good to see you doing so well after everything you've been through! We had a lot of prayers here going up for you! Take care heart sister!

Nancy D you look great and have overcome so very much!! Prayer continue as you continue to recover!

Tammi Gunwall I'm so glad to hear and see that you are doing well Rhonda! You look fantastic! :)

Bob M Outstanding! Great recovery! Take it easy heart sister.

Ericka Carlson Wow, the difference in your face says it all. I am proud of you Rhonda!

Linda Crawford Rhonda, I am so glad you are doing well -- and you look great!

Jennifer Anderson WOW! :D

Elaine Foster You look wonderful! So happy you are doing well. What a priviledge this site allows us to connect wi ... Read more

Elaine Foster You look wonderful! So happy you are doing well. What a priviledge this site allows us to connect with others and share our "hearts" and prayers with each other.

Terri Grimes It boggles my mind, all that you have been through. I needed to read your story and that of others to ... Read more

Terri Grimes It boggles my mind, all that you have been through. I needed to read your story and that of others to get it through my thick noggin how lucky I am to be recovering from the endocarditis in my own home. Your weight loss looks wonderful! Keep up the good work!

Kathleen F. Rhonda you look great, like you've kicked heart surgery's ass. What a winter we've had! Thinking o ... Read more

Kathleen F. Rhonda you look great, like you've kicked heart surgery's ass. What a winter we've had! Thinking of you and I hope all continues to go well for you.

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3943 days ago

Jeanette Davidson reacted to this

Sadly the only bear we saw on our trip to Alaska!

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3943 days ago

Eddie Patton, Jeanette Davidson reacted to this

Enjoyed a feast of Dungeness crab after riding in a float plane.

Rhonda Rawles

19 hours ago

Landed on a glacier after riding in a helicopter for the first time, definitely out of my comfort zone but such amazing views!

Rhonda Rawles

19 hours ago

This is what I pictured Alaska to look like, just beautiful. We got this photo riding on a train in Skagway, Alaska.

Rhonda Rawlesposted a photo

3912 days ago

Adam Pick, Sonny Abbasi and 1 other reacted to this

Family breakfast at Disney's Ft. Wilderness Campground, me with my beautiful daughter!

Lewis Garlisi Rhonda, everything about that photo is beautiful. Amazing how things can chanage in a few short mont ... Read more

Lewis Garlisi Rhonda, everything about that photo is beautiful. Amazing how things can chanage in a few short months.

Tammy Pilcher Rhonda, this post and photo make me want to go to Disney! You look great!! Beautiful daughter too! ... Read more

Tammy Pilcher Rhonda, this post and photo make me want to go to Disney! You look great!! Beautiful daughter too! God bless!

Rhonda Rawles Thanks, your both too sweet. We are fortunate and live just 20 minutes from Disney so maintain annu ... Read more

Rhonda Rawles Thanks, your both too sweet. We are fortunate and live just 20 minutes from Disney so maintain annual passes and have made some great family memories there for sure.

Bob M Great smiles!

Lewis Garlisi I'm about an hour away, but the crowds and the heat would make me sweat more than during my cardio re ... Read more

Lewis Garlisi I'm about an hour away, but the crowds and the heat would make me sweat more than during my cardio rehab sessions.

Terrie Syvertsen Rhonda-This photo is pure Love and Happiness!
You are both looking B E A U T I F U L!

Cheryl Batzing Rhonda....you look great, dear! And your daughter is beautiful. So glad to see how well you are heali ... Read more

Cheryl Batzing Rhonda....you look great, dear! And your daughter is beautiful. So glad to see how well you are healing and recovering! Blessings.

Rhonda Rawles This was an early morning breakfast so the heat wasn't too terrible. The only time to do theme parks ... Read more

Rhonda Rawles This was an early morning breakfast so the heat wasn't too terrible. The only time to do theme parks right now is early or late, middle of the day is awful. Thanks everyone for the compliments!

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