fiona(shars sister) posted a note for Rachel that says:
fantastic to see your own update, you have been a long time in our thoughts and we continue to support you x
On January 25, 2014...
Jackie posted a note for Rachel that says:
What a wonderful update from you Rachel , we have waited weeks for this! Prayers continue for you as you get better each day! Keep up the hard work!
Jackie USA
On January 25, 2014...
Rebecca MCKEOWN posted a note for Rachel that says:
Rachel thought I'd better explain who I am after all this time ! My mum is in your dads book group at xhurch , I was very ill 5 years ago after getting a life threatening infection. In my aortic valve which was an already donated hums tissue valve . I spent 5 months in hospital and eventually had the Ross proseedure performed in London . I am ok now apart from getting very tired but I am back at work as a housing manager and would love to become a friend if you are ok with that xxx I am 45 and have 2 sobs age 20 and 17 and has them both while I had a metal heart valve . I am married to Paul who is a soldier and he has 4 grown up daughter and 3 granddaughters
Love always
Rebecca
Xx
On January 25, 2014...
Brian W posted a note for Rachel that says:
Many stars for that update. We are all pulling for you, so happy to see the paragraph you wrote in. Keep up the great work.
With much prayer,
On January 25, 2014...
Peter Jackson posted a note for Rachel that says:
Peter here, friend of aunt Susan. It was an unexpected delight to read your own blog, Rach, but a joy to know you're strong enough and determined enough to do it!
No-one expects a daily message from you, but it's great to hear your news whenever it comes.
Reading through your guestbook messages reveals how much prayer has been made for your well-being and I'm encouraged by the faithfulness of all your friends and respondents. I continue my prayers for you daily.
With much love in Christ.
Pete
On January 25, 2014...
Martin and Helen Leefe posted a note for Rachel that says:
Go girl!!!!
Fantastic to hear from you directly and to see how far you have come so quickly. Not only are you more positive on a day to day basis but you, Lawson and your family can really look forward to planning for the future. This is the start of the rest of your life!!
Much love xxx
On January 25, 2014...
Chris Ward posted a note for Rachel that says:
Lovely to see your own post Rachel. It's fantastic to hear how well you're progressing. Keep at it girl.
On January 25, 2014...
Andrew xx posted a note for Rachel that says:
A post from herself!
What a great way to start a Saturday.
On January 25, 2014...
Karen Ridgway (mum to Adriana, two years on from AVR) posted a note for Rachel that says:
Wow how lovely to hear from you!!!
If I can remember correctly, pacing wires was one of the last things to go with Adriana. Keep making the amazing progress Rachel and I will keep saying a prayer of thanks. God Bless xxxx
On January 25, 2014...
Rebecca MCKEOWN posted a note for Rachel that says:
Amazing u have done an update well done Rachel, hope today is a good day and can't wait to hear the next bit I am so pleased and excited that you are getting back your independence and can't wait to see you in cramlington I hope it's very soon maybe you will go to ur mums to get looked after before going home ? I'm so glad you are on the road to recovery well done xxxx
On January 25, 2014...
Catherine Taylor xx posted a note for Rachel that says:
Ah how lovely to read an update from you Rach! You have worked incredibly hard and your determination shows. You should be so proud of how strong you and your family have and continue to be. Keep up the amazing hard work!
On January 24, 2014...
Rose Berl posted a note for Rachel that says:
Hello Rachel,
You don`t know me but I`ve been reading about you as I am a friend of your Aunt Susan`s ( she rented a flat in York after me which is how we met and we now live close to each other).
Rachel, I wish you good luck and well done putting up brave endurance to your difficult days.I hope your condition becomes ever more comfortable.
Rose
On January 24, 2014...
Phil & Sharon posted a note for Rachel that says:
What a joy it is to read your own blogg Rachel. It is great to know your are on the road to recovery. We send our love to you
On January 24, 2014...
Heather Leefe posted a note for Rachel that says:
The above message was sent on Saturday. For some reason I haven't been able to fathom, my laptop shows an incorrect time. I'll ask Uncle Simon if he can sort it out for me!
Grandma/Heather.
On January 24, 2014...
Tindall and Heather Leefe posted a note for Rachel that says:
We're sure that everyone, including the donor's family, will have been so glad to see your own very positive report on your progress, Rachel, in your Journal yesterday, Friday 24th Jan.
God bless you all, as we're sure He/She IS doing.
With love,
Grandpa/Tindall and Grandma/Heather.xxxx
On January 24, 2014...
Rebecca S. (Mitral valve replacement-Austin, Texas) posted a note for Rachel that says:
Rachel, we are so proud of you and so thankful to God that you got your heart transplant! We prayed so much for you for so long. Keep up the good work. You are doing so well.
On January 24, 2014...
Linda H AVR SC USA posted a note for Rachel that says:
Hi Rachel, It is so good to be hearing from you. You and your family are amazing. I'm so glad to hear you are doing so much better. Keep up the good work and you will get there very soon. Good luck in your recovery, God is good.
On January 24, 2014...
Susan Smith posted a note for Rachel that says:
Oh! Rach, I am so very happy to read your post. God is shining his light on you as you are so special. Keep up the good work, it eventfully will become easier. Lots of love from across the pond.
On January 24, 2014...
Lori Sobrero posted a note for Rachel that says:
Hi Rach, so nice to hear from you!! Your family and Lawson have been so wonderful at keeping us up to date on your progress. I think you are one tough cookie after all you've been through. What you went through was not the norm for the procedure you had, so give yourself a HUGE pat on the back for overcoming such a huge endeavor. Lori from hood river Oregon, MV replaced in 2010 with ON-X mechanical. ❤❤
On January 24, 2014...
Travis -California posted a note for Rachel that says:
Great to see you posting for yourself! you're amazing!
On January 24, 2014...
Sandy Wummer. Pennsylvania, USA posted a note for Rachel that says:
so good to see you posting again. you may not know but people all over are praying for you. I have been as well. I had a complicated valve as well in May and got a severe endocarditis infection and the valve disintegrated, I had a second bigger surgery in august, with a few replacement parts. I can relate to your fear and sadness. but it does go away over time. I hated the chest tubes. I had 5. and i so agree about the pacer wires. I dont know why but I was afraid of those. I was lucky enough to get a lot of my 6 week treatments at home with nurses. I can also relate to feeling too weak to eat. You have come so far. I am sure God has a plan for your life, i am sure you realize how precious it really is. I know I had as much a spiritual journey with my heart surgeries as i did a physical journey. My future isnt certain. (no ones is). but i have learned through this to live today and cherish life. you continue to inspire me.
Jim Jones posted a note for Rachel that says:
Well, welcome back, my friend. It is SO GOOD to hear from you. Wonderful news on your progress! Keep er up, Rach. All my best!
On January 24, 2014...
Dan Sinclair posted a note for Rachel that says:
You are Amazing!
Your Family must be so proud, and I know your HVS family is.
On January 24, 2014...
jade posted a note for Rachel that says:
So good to hear from everyones little fighter. Ur the best hinny . Loadza loves xxxx
On January 24, 2014...
Sammy posted a note for Rachel that says:
Yes Mam! Lovely to see you updating :) Not surprised you're tired with all the effort you're putting in! Now get some sleep so you have the energy to put up with me tomorrow! Love you so much, Sammy xxx
On January 24, 2014...
Peter Jackson posted a note for Rachel that says:
I've been following your progress continually and rejoice at the recovery you are making, Rachel. As you gain in strength you'll be encouraged by every advance you make.
Thanks to Mum and Dad, Vicki and Lawson for their news about you each day. It's an epic journey! Well done and carry on!
God bless you and all who love and support you.
On January 23, 2014...
Karen Ridgway (mum to Adriana, two years on from AVR) posted a note for Rachel that says:
Lovely update Vicki. I think it is wise to concentrate more on looking forward now and catching up on all that family time you were all denied.
I will continue to pray for Rachel, and you all, and look forward to seeing Rachel's first post when she is ready.
Wishing you all a happy and healthy future. God Bless xxxx
On January 23, 2014...
Gabi x posted a note for Rachel that says:
Caroline & Peter you DO have smart and beautiful daughters, they are a credit to you both! Vickie you are making plans for your future involving change! All the very best for you Vickie you will be a star no matter what path you take! Lawson - so happy for you and Rachel to pick up where you left off. Puuuleeze all of you don't feel you have to report every single day. We know all is good now. Faith makes things possible not easy! I came across this saying and thought of you all. My love and blessings to you all.
On January 23, 2014...
Susan Smith posted a note for Rachel that says:
Vicki and family including Lawson, how wonderful to know how Rachel is improving. She can cook my breakfast any time. No I would love to cook her breakfast and the families too. Take a break,but know we will all watching for the next post. Love to all
On January 23, 2014...
Rebecca MCKEOWN posted a note for Rachel that says:
Sorry peter kept putting david as my dads called david and mums Vicki ! What a olonker I am apologies to you kind of u not to say I was wrong though xx
On January 23, 2014...
Jim Jones posted a note for Rachel that says:
Another good day! I sure am enjoying these posts. Thanks Vicki, Lawson, Peter and Caroline. You have sacrificed some sleep to keep us updated. Looking forward to the rock star posting her first entry! Best.
On January 23, 2014...
Rebecca MCKEOWN posted a note for Rachel that says:
Sorry should have said earlier THANK YOU SO MUCH to Caroline david Vicki and Lawson for keep us all updated as it has been a total honour to be allowed to be part of your lives since 10th November , I treasure the updates and am so glad everything has gone well and that the future looks good , in excited for you all and am proud to be a little part of this I hope you don't mind me writing in ur guest book do often I just wanted you to know that I was willing you to be strong and to fight every step of the way then to start smiling and filling your new hear with love xx
On January 23, 2014...
Rebecca MCKEOWN Ross procedure 5 years ago AVR x 4 posted a note for Rachel that says:
Apsolutely brilliant that you all feel that Rachel may be able to e mail or text herself soon , I really really hope that we can keep in touch Rachel as I always refer to you as my friend Rachel when I tell people how your doing when in at work so I'd love if we could meet for a coffee when ur at ur mums and text Facebook or e mail when u are able xx I'm going to struggle not hearing every day do I will have to pray for me now as I will miss this so much . Well done Rachel god is good and I'm also living proof that prayers work as when I was critically ill the churches near and far were praying for me every day too and it really helped me fight stronger to survive for my two sons so I could watch them grow up . I have since met and married my wonderful husband Paul and he too asks how you are every day xxx
Much love as always
Rebecca
Xxx
On January 23, 2014...
C.Dooley posted a note for Rachel that says:
Whoop whoop! Awesome news...thank you, Lawson and the rest of the family for your updates. So glad you guys can now start to sit back and let Rach slowly take things back in to her own hands. You have been an inspiration! 👍👍👍
On January 23, 2014...
Tom in Missouri posted a note for Rachel that says:
Just a wonderful update. Sounds like Rachel is making wonderful progress. Continued thoughts and prayers from your fellow heart surgery patients 'across the pond'.
On January 23, 2014...
Mandy M-M posted a note for Rachel that says:
Rachel its so lovely to hear that you are doing so well!
Lots of love.xx
On January 22, 2014...
Karen Ridgway (mum to Adriana, two years on from AVR) posted a note for Rachel that says:
Thanks for your 'mum' update.
Rachel has come so far and so soon and this is fantastic albeit very bewildering and strange for you all. Rachel has really made massive steps in her improvement and praying these will continue and the infection can be eradicated entirely.
It is easy to forget how difficult it can be for siblings to see their sister/brother going through so much. Just the weekend before Adriana's op we had moved Amelia, her younger sister by 18 months, into her accommodation at Leeds Uni. She visited Adriana in hospital after her op where she was faced with all the high tech equipment and all the setbacks and then had to adjust to 'normal' life without her family near, with all the worry and trying to deal with the transition of fitting into Uni life. It was also hard as parents to not 'be there' for our other daughter as much as we would have wanted. We all pulled through and it made us stronger in the end. Thinking of Vicki and hoping HER transition into whatever she is doing is uncomplicated and easy.
God Bless you all xxxx
On January 22, 2014...
Helen Hodge x posted a note for Rachel that says:
Fantastic news Caroline! - like everyone around the world I follow Rachel's progress daily.
love and best wishes from Claire and Jen too x
On January 22, 2014...
Ernie A.S. posted a note for Rachel that says:
YAY!!!!!!!! Great to hear good news.
Rachel's biggest fan in California---
On January 22, 2014...
pj posted a note for Rachel that says:
Such wonderful new! Rachel you are amazing and you have an incredible support system.
Love,
PJ
On January 22, 2014...
Jim Jones posted a note for Rachel that says:
Caroline
This is a continuation of wonderful news! I am so pleased for all of you. Rach, keep up the great work! We are cheering you on! All the best.
On January 22, 2014...
Claire Percival and Family xxxxxxxx posted a note for Rachel that says:
You are all truely inspirational and I am simply over the moon for you all and for Rachel's incredible progress, I'm so so glad that your beautiful little girl is coming back to you step by step, keep going Rach you are inspirational. Love you very much
On January 22, 2014...
Ellen Ridsdale posted a note for Rachel that says:
Rejoicing with you in the progress Rachel is making. God is very good and has heard our prayers.
On January 22, 2014...
Rebecca MCKEOWN posted a note for Rachel that says:
Sorry Rachel just wanted to say I'm sending oafs of hugs and I'm praying for you all every day and hope you are heading up north soon xxxxxxx
On January 22, 2014...
Glenys posted a note for Rachel that says:
WOW! And again-WOW!!!. Caroline, be sure to have the make-up somewhere handy-I'm sure Rachel will be looking for it before long! Peace, blessings and love to all of you.xx
On January 22, 2014...
Rebecca MCKEOWN posted a note for Rachel that says:
Brilliant news , thank you for today's update , the next thing we need to do is get the government to add people who have to take medication to stay alive to the list of people who get free tablets as patients like rachel and I do not fall into a category! I wrote to mrs thatcher years ago to ask her to add heart patients or people on medication needed to sustain a healthy life but was told it would cost too much to keep adding new catagories!!! In going to write again as it's unfair xx I can't wait to see you all
Love
Rebecca
Xx
On January 22, 2014...
Andy binns posted a note for Rachel that says:
Fantastic news its brilliant news love to you rachal and love and best wishes to peter and all the family xxx
On January 22, 2014...
Karen Ridgway (mum to Adriana, two years on from AVR) posted a note for Rachel that says:
Thanks for the 'dad' update. Rachel, you have done so amazingly well, you have turned that corner and are heading towards the finishing line.
God Bless you all xxxx
On January 21, 2014...
Linda H AVR SC USA posted a note for Rachel that says:
Rachel, such good news to hear. I just knew you could do it. Keep up the good work, you are well on the way. Miracles never cease. God is good. Lots of hugs,
On January 21, 2014...
Gabi x posted a note for Rachel that says:
Lovely! Just lovely, lovely, lovely!