Alastair & Sue Smith posted a note for Rachel that says:
Hi Rachel
We've been receiving updates from your Dad. It's really good to hear you are doing so well - you are an amazing lady! Lots of love, & our prayers.
On February 2, 2014...
Karen Ridgway (mum to Adriana, two years on from AVR) posted a note for Rachel that says:
Lovely to hear you sounding so well Rachel. Wow, what a week you've had one way or another. You can see the finish line now and I so hope you can get home sooner than later.
Great news also for your sister - how fab that you will live so close. I know how close my girls are and what they mean to each other. There is no place like the NORTH!
Take your time and get stronger every day, God Bless xxxx
On February 1, 2014...
Martin and Helen posted a note for Rachel that says:
Hi Rach. How amazingly fast you're recovering! I remember walking the hospital corridor on a zimmer frame, then crutches and a single one after my back operation. Each time another ward or doorway was the next target.
Fantastic news about Vicki too. If Lawson's cooking is no good, you'll be able to pop next door for your tea.
Keep up the good work. You're an inspiration.
Love
On February 1, 2014...
Gabi x posted a note for Rachel that says:
Well look at you! What a show off you are with your 'house' props! Work it girl! We are all on your side and cheering you on. Best wishes to Vickie on her new appointment. Love to you all.
On February 1, 2014...
Ernie A.S. posted a note for Rachel that says:
AWESOME NEWS!!! Very proud of you and your family. Big hugs all around.
Your number one fan in L.A.----
On February 1, 2014...
Linda H AVR 9/19/12 SC USA posted a note for Rachel that says:
HI Rachel, What can I say except WOW, so happy to hear your good news and Vicki too. Its wonderful that things are looking up for you. Keep up all the good work. Still in my prayers and good luck to you and Vicki.
On February 1, 2014...
Simon and Karen posted a note for Rachel that says:
Good news all round. Glad to hear you're progressing so well. Love
On February 1, 2014...
Dan Post - WI posted a note for Rachel that says:
Rachel,
Great to hear the good news for you and Vicki. I hope all continues well for you and your wonderful family.
On February 1, 2014...
Susan Smith posted a note for Rachel that says:
Rachel, great to hear the good news for you and Vicki 😊😏. Keep on doing what you are doing. Life is truly precious and you are proving it. Love u all.
On February 1, 2014...
Brian Walsh posted a note for Rachel that says:
Fantastic news! I'm sure it feels great to know home is in your sites and certainly helps to have such a great workplace to support you.
I wanted to let you know, I'm organizing the HVJ race, no I don't think you'll be racing but I want to send you one of the shirts for the team. If you could check out my journal and complete the t-shirt link then just send me an email with an address to send it to I'll ship it to you as soon as I get them around mid summer.
Keep getting stronger and know that everyone is praying and continuing to pull for you.
On February 1, 2014...
Glenys posted a note for Rachel that says:
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful on every item!! God is continuing to answer prayer for all of you.
Don't worry about the strange words- some of us (like me!) do it all the time! Love to you all. xxx
On February 1, 2014...
rikkita posted a note for Rachel that says:
shells! amazing to see how far you've come my dear! if you are potentially out in a few weeks then ill come and see you after work - if not me and the girls will come and see you at wythenshaw! we are all so proud of you! love you lots xxxx
On February 1, 2014...
Paul R posted a note for Rachel that says:
Hi. Rach! Wonderful to see such a positive posting. The next three weeks will absolutely fly and the physio will get easier.
Looking forward to you graduating from "house" and preambulating withouth any need for that walking stick :-)
Keep up the good progress
On February 1, 2014...
Phil & Sharon posted a note for Rachel that says:
All sounds great news. Keep up the physio
Lots of love
On February 1, 2014...
Rebecca posted a note for Rachel that says:
Wow fantastic news I'm counting down to meeting for a coffee xx I hope you come to ur mums initially xx
On February 1, 2014...
Beckie mc posted a note for Rachel that says:
Hi Rachel, so happy to hear of today's good news and looking forward to having you back with us on the team :) you're doing amazing and hope to see you soon :) xxx
On February 1, 2014...
Beckie Mc posted a note for Rachel that says:
Hi Rachel, so happy to hear the good news in your update :) you're doing fantastic :) hope to see you soon xxx
On January 30, 2014...
Karen Ridgway (mum to Adriana, two years on from AVR) posted a note for Rachel that says:
Lovely to see your update Rachel. Glad your new heart is behaving itself but hoping the nausea and shaking ceases - and as for the hairiness, lol !
God Bless xxxx
On January 30, 2014...
Rebecca posted a note for Rachel that says:
Hi Rachel hope today's been good. I am so pleased that you are getting stronger and look forwRd to hearing the next bit , it really is lovely finding out how your day has been . Thinking of you all
Love
Rebecca xx
On January 29, 2014...
Gabi x posted a note for Rachel that says:
Thank you for your post Rach! I cant imagine how difficult it would be trying to get a bit of time to yourself to sit and type. Sorry about the nausea I suppose it is trial and error and better to get it sorted before you are discharged. Lots of love and good wishes for your continued recovery!
On January 29, 2014...
Ernie A.S. posted a note for Rachel that says:
Hey, I got a "shout-out". Woohoo! And GROG get mention. too. GROG understand unexpected emotions that rise up in reovery GROG have few times with unexpected tears and frustration. It all better in end. GROG revert back to Ernie.
I'm praying for you every day and I'm looking forward to seeing the journal entry when you say you're going home.I'm also looking forward to seeing a new picture of you with a big smile on your face after this ordeal. Big hugs to your and your family.
On January 29, 2014...
Phil batten posted a note for Rachel that says:
It's good to read your own update Rachel you seem to be on a steady road to recovery. Keep spoiling yourself on those lovely junkie macdonalds
On January 29, 2014...
Marcia posted a note for Rachel that says:
Rachel so glad your doing well your a fighter and nothing gets in your way.Keep up the good work.
On January 29, 2014...
Rebecca posted a note for Rachel that says:
Hi Rachel great to read today's update from you , I am so glad I haven't bored you with my messages I just want to be able to share things that may help and be your friend x when do you think u will be up to cramlington ? Will you go home with Lawson or will you go to ur parents for a while . I think that would be best in my experience it allowed me to build up strength ! It's funny one if the things I discovered at home was how on earth do you get to lie down in the bed without the up down button lol.lots of pillows I found abd a rolled up towel to cuddle helped to protect my scar x please keep in touch and I can't wait to see u xx
On January 29, 2014...
Lawson's Uncle Simon posted a note for Rachel that says:
Always a delight to read a "first hand" blog update, Rachel, and sorry to hear you're feeling rough. However, the progress since the transplant has obviously been tremendous. Looking forward to seeing you and Lawson before too long. with love.
On January 29, 2014...
Susan Smith posted a note for Rachel that says:
Rachel, keep up the good work and God bless the medical team that is taking care of you. A day at time at a time. Love u
On January 28, 2014...
Gabi x posted a note for Rachel that says:
Did you get to shower again today? I think a lovely hot shower is gr8 therapy and very healing.
On January 28, 2014...
Rebecca MCKEOWN posted a note for Rachel that says:
How did the biopsy go ? Xxxx
On January 28, 2014...
Andy binns xxx posted a note for Rachel that says:
Great news rachal love and best wiishesxx
On January 28, 2014...
Lise Jones posted a note for Rachel that says:
Absolutely terrific news to read! Keep looking forward -we continue to wish all the best for you all !!
On January 27, 2014...
Marie Mancini posted a note for Rachel that says:
Hi Rachel and Family,
So happy to read how well your doing. I'm glad for your family and that they can get more rest now. I know how good it must have felt to get your first shower after all this. I will also keep you in my prayers. Don't forget to give thanks to God for what he has done for you because He has more for you than you know. There is an account in the Bible of the ten lepers that came to Jesus seeking healing.It says that He told them to go wash in a pool or stream or something I don't remember right now and then to go show themselves to the priests,that was so the priests would see they were healed or cleaned of their leprosy. One leper noticed that he was healed of his disease as he was on his way. He was so happy and probably amazed that he had to turn around and go back to Jesus and thanked Him and Praised Him. Jesus spoke as people where around and said were there not ten that were healed, where are the other nine, but only this one has come back to give thanks unto God. Jesus said to him, "go thy way and be thou made whole". So he wasn't just healed to stop the leprosy, because he recognized what God had done for him and how this was going to change his life he was made whole from the leprosy as if he never had it. I hope this encourages you and others to seek God and recognize what He has done and give Him thanks and praise and seek Him for what He has for your life in Him. Blessings to all.
On January 27, 2014...
Nancy and Peter posted a note for Rachel that says:
Amazing progress! Hugs from the US!
On January 27, 2014...
Claire Percival and Family xxx posted a note for Rachel that says:
Hope you have had a good day today lovely and that you sleep well tonight, sweet dreams poppet love you lots
On January 27, 2014...
Rebecca Mckeown posted a note for Rachel that says:
Hope today's biopsy went well and that you are managing to eat some yummy foods xxx praying for you all the time as well as just constantly wondering how you are x keep up the good work and know you are thought of by lots of us xxx
Love to all xxx
On January 27, 2014...
Ernesto A.S. posted a note for Rachel that says:
RACHEL!!!!!!!!! Sending mucho love-o your way. Got everything on my body crossed (and some parts that shouldn't be crossed) in hopes of a good result from the biopsy. Glad you've been getting tubes removed and you're eating better. Eat good protein for healing. Mucho huggos!
You're biggest fan in L.A.----
On January 27, 2014...
Glenys posted a note for Rachel that says:
Hi Rachel, Hope today goes well, and you get the results you need. Will be praying for you.
Hope ypur mum and dad had a restful time away.
On January 27, 2014...
Karen Ridgway (mum to Adriana, two years on from AVR) posted a note for Rachel that says:
Great news. Prayers for good biopsy result and less problems with antibiotic line. Definitely more pizza eating required and then hopefully NG tube can go! God Bless xxxx
On January 26, 2014...
Rebecca MCKEOWN posted a note for Rachel that says:
Good morning xx I will of ourse be praying for you to have a good result from your biopsy as well as it going ok for you xxxx I pray the nasi gastric tube can come out too xxx love toy you all
Rebecca
On January 26, 2014...
Susan Smith posted a note for Rachel that says:
Rachel, praying for a good outcome tomorrow. Rest well and lots of love to all.
On January 26, 2014...
Gabi x posted a note for Rachel that says:
Lots of love right back atchya Vickie! Sending heaps so you all take as much as you want!
On January 26, 2014...
PJ posted a note for Rachel that says:
Dear Rachel,
It's wonderful to hear that you are doing better and even posting your own updates. You are so brave. Best wishes for continued courage & strength. May you get stronger & healthier with each passing day. Good luck with the biopsy results.
On January 26, 2014...
Martin and Helen posted a note for Rachel that says:
All fingers, paws and hooves ccrossed here for tomorrow's results.
Much love
On January 26, 2014...
Paul R posted a note for Rachel that says:
Rach, absolutely fantastic to read your first post in a while. great to see that you are now really on the mend and starting to move a little quicker everyday. all the very best with the tests tomorrow.
Vicki, thanks for the update, hopefully now you too can get some well deserved rest.
speak soon!
On January 26, 2014...
Heather St.Pierre posted a note for Rachel that says:
Rachel ,
It's so wonderful to hear how good you are doing! I am positive the biopsy will be good news as well! After all you are one amazingly tough lady!!
Heather
On January 26, 2014...
Claire Percival and Family xxxxxxxx posted a note for Rachel that says:
it is rather fabulous to see you post on here Rach, "rather fabulous" doesnt quite cut it.....no words do really, you and your family's positivity and strength make my day every single day. You are outstanding Rachel and I am so incredibly proud of you for each and every amazing leap you are making towards recovery. Keep bounding girl, I cant wait to see you soon love you lots and lots
On January 26, 2014...
Rebecca MCKEOWN posted a note for Rachel that says:
Hi Rachel, just wanted to say hope your day has been a good one and that you are feeling much stronger and hopefully feeling a sense of achievement as you are doing brilliantly . I know what it's like to recover from heart surgery so I know you are doing really really well , hope to hear from you soon
Much love
From
Rebecca xx
On January 26, 2014...
Andy binns xxx posted a note for Rachel that says:
God bless you rachal you are amazing young lady so brave i pray for you every day love to peter and all the family too love to you all .
On January 25, 2014...
from Gabi x with love! posted a note for Rachel that says:
Hello little darling! Welcome back! We are all so relieved and grateful to have you back with us. You are working massively hard to write your post with all you have going on and all you are expected to do! Enjoy them ZZZZ's when you can!
On January 25, 2014...
Kevin Woodard posted a note for Rachel that says:
It is wonderful to see you posting again! It has been too long! Just wanted to say that you have shown us all what true courage and strength is! I want to wish you all the best going forward and hope you are able to go home soon. Keep up the good fight! God Bless!
On January 25, 2014...
Rebecca MCKEOWN posted a note for Rachel that says:
Great to hear from you Rachel keep up the great work can't wait to hear from u x hope you got my be brave pebble p
We've been receiving updates from your Dad. It's really good to hear you are doing so well - you are an amazing lady! Lots of love, & our prayers.