Glad to hear your surgery went well. We pray for a speedy recovery and wish you well.besides your family, I"m sure "Cowboy" misses you too!! Get well soon,your friends in Wisconsin,JOHN,Carrie,Tana,Mickey,and Jessica.

So pleased the surgery is over and anow you will be on your way to recovery. PLEASE take care of yourself and dont over do it....rest and be kind to your body..it has been through a big trauma. Love and blessings to you. Sharlene xx

Ooooo Missy, you little stuborn Mexican you.... Get your rest, and you don't need your phone!!!hahaha Glad to hear all the good news about surgery and glad to hear you STILL hve the will power of an ox (for lack of better analogy?!?) despite all the meds and your drug enduced coma haha. Lisa told me today about your need/want of your phone.... Kinda wish I'da got a text message about the fairies and unicorns you were hanging out w at the time haha IE: pain meds!!!!!! Your awesome and I'll see you in your mansion of a hospital room soon!!!! I love you Missy !!!!!
~~~~Alicia ~~~~~ (cousin)

Great to get an update on Michelle's surgery. It's really good news that her valve was able to be repaired. It's good that you all saw the sense of leaving Michelle and forcing her to rest. She's probably still wound pretty tight. She is in my thoughts and prayers. Cheryl, Ontario

Thank you for the update. I had read Michelle's entries leading up to surgery and it was obvious she was so stressed and afraid. Having a repair was good news. You'll have to hold her down so she rests. Keep posting.
Fran Zilko

Hi Michelle, It's Gina B.(I always refer to you as Michelle B) :) I hope your surgery went perfect and you are doing well in your recovery! I will check with your friend about dropping off some food. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Get well soon, girl! but don't do too much too soon!

Oops... ought to sign my name. Your fellow Okie's name is Kathy Jamison-Patnode. I have a journal here too.

Hello fellow Okie! I can totally relate to your fear - I have been having up & down moments. One minute I am excited because I am looking forward to being able to get back to my active life without getting short of breath; the next minute I am crying rivers because I am terrified.
Hang in there! I will be praying for you too! My surgery is Feb. 22nd. Good luck!

Hey Michelle, Just wanted you to know that I have been thinking of you and praying for you all day. I know that you will pull through this surgery just fine - you have too many people who love you, and too many memories left to make!

Love you!
Shannon H.

Michelle,
You are young and strong.
You gotta stay around because who will take of Robert?
Don't try to Cop Out on that.
What some people will do to get out of doing laundry and cooking.
Thanks for the kind words to my kids and about me.
We will see you soon, wild hair and all.
R'honda

Hi Michelle
As I write this you should now be in recovery and while it won't be Capt'n Bill's happy place just yet, it will be eventually. I pray you found that calm this morning we all talk about. You've been in my thoughts so I'm looking forward to hearing how you are doing. Cheryl, Ontario

Dear Michelle,
Just wanted to let u know how much I love n miss u... I have been prayin for u cuz, I know how scary it is for all concerned. But, just know that the Lord is your healer and He is with you. I pray for a speedy recovery and may He pour out His peace, love, n healing over u and your family, kids.. cant wait to recieve your emails to keep in touch or updated.. if there is anything that I can do plz, let me know: 405-651-4391. God bless and take care girl, just enter into His rest..in Jesus name I pray amen.. : > love, hugs n blessings n healing over u. xoxo

ur cuz-
kristina abernathy

Just heard about your surgury yesterday from Brett. My thought and prayers are with you. Bruce

Dear Michelle,
I am praying for you this morning and will be praying for you all day!! God is good and this has not caught Him by surprise. He made you, and the same hands that made you will also heal you! Your surgery will be successful!
There is a Psalm that I love that I wanted to share with you. Someone gave it to me before I had my cancer surgery: It's Psalm 112:7 - "He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord." We have nothing to fear because we trust in Him! I can't wait to see you!!
Love you tons!
Cecilia

Hi fellow Oklahoman,
You have take yourself to a happy place. Stick the ipod in your ears, put your feet in the water and like the song says (the clean version) sit in the sand. You can bet those knots, (if tied correctly) will come losse and your boat will drift away to a releaxed and repaired new heart! You will do fine. My wife thinks giving bith is way worse!
happy boating
captain bill Tulsa & grand lake

Good morning cuz

You are a strong woman and a loving mother. I know that this will just bring everyone closer. I love you and will be praying for your speedy recovery. Peace be with you and your family. Much Love!! Wanda

Good Morning Sweet Girl
Honey, your girls will be fine. It is real learning experience for them. They will learn how precious life is and how dear loving Mothers are. It will give them an opportunity to take care of you for a change.
You are loved by many. My prayers are all
for you. Katherine

Hi Michelle,
Thinking of you today and sending calm and strong thoughts over the ocean! When you read this you'll be back in the land of the living with the biggest hurdle behind you. It is fantastic that you have a wonderful surgeon and that you trust him implicitly. My surgery is next Wednesday (metal valve)and I am getting to the stage where I am looking forward to it! You'll be a week in front of me so I can doggedly follow in your footsteps! Hang in there.
Warmest wishes
Penny (Scotland)

Hi Michelle

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.....hoping all be well and that you will soon be on the next phase-the road to recovery. Take care. Sharlene xx

Hi Michelle, just came across your journal and see your surgery is tomorrow. Will pray for you for an excellent surgery and recovery. Having a dear friend as your doctor has to be awesome!! Will wait for your next post op post which I assume one of your pretty daughters will do. Waiting for my March surgery,
Fran Zilko

This is so way cool!! I hope you will feel up to keeping us all imformed. I still think you should write a book about all your adventures. You, the doctors and your family will be in my prayers. Love ya, Pam

Hey girl, I'll be praying for you tomorrow at my bible study for speedy recovery and "your" obedience to doctors!! I know how tough you are, so this should be a walk in the park! Hang in there...see you soon. Penny

Hi Michelle
Take your I-Pod and a good book to try and get your mind on something else and leave yourself over to the good doctors. Before you know it you will be home and on the road to recovery. You will be in my prayers. Cheryl, Ontario

Michelle, This is a great way to do things for us, Now other than praying, being there for our girls, what can we do? I love you very much we have had so many good times, remember the time you, Angie, Myself & someone else went to Tulsa to a concert? it was a Christian one, I can`t remember who it was, what we were in, but we laughed so hard & had so much fun. You have always made things fun around you, we go back a long ways & we have a long future ahead. so just hang on GOD IS IN CONTROL, GIRL!!!
I LOVE YOU & AM PRAYING FOR YOU.
Aunt Judy

Hi Michelle,
Here's what you can do to relax. Buy a power ball ticket for tonight’s drawing, since this is your lucky week it will be the big winner. You will be so happy about winning; you will forget about the stress of surgery and it will be a smooth ride on choppy seas. You will be our prayers. I have my valve replacement scheduled for St. Patrick’s Day. How lucky is that?

Happy boating
Captain bill-Grand Lake-Tulsa

I love your positive attitude, wish you well and am praying for you Michelle!!! My prayer list is LONG these days with so many around including my son that need praying for... will be so relieved when everyone is better and RECOVERING! Take great care... see you SOON! Love and Prayers, Dawn M

Dear Friend Michelle, My thanks to you for this great way to keep your loved ones informed of your progress, feelings, and daily updates. I have already gained a lot of knowledge from your site, and though your fears are very understandable, I know God will be watching over you and taking care of you. I send all my love and prayers and will especially be praying Thursday. You are such a strong person, and you will get through this. Love and hugs, Karen Booth

Good Morning Sweet Friend, Thanks for sharing your experience with us. We who love you feel helpless but this keeps us attached and close to you. Kathy and I both love you so much. You are such a good person and you are going to make it thru
this. In God's hands.
Katherine

Hi Michelle,

Nice to meet you and thanks for sharing your story with us.

My thoughts and prayers are with you now and, especially, on Thursday!

Keep on tickin!
Adam Pick