Jim & Debbie posted a note for Rachel that says:
Your fan club from Southern California couldn't be happier for you Rach. What an amazing family you have.
On January 21, 2014...
Laura posted a note for Rachel that says:
Rachel,
It's wonderful to see you doing so well! You've come so far! You and your family have been through so much. You are in our thoughts always. I look forward to your daily updates and pray for your continued recovery.
Best,
Laura
On January 21, 2014...
Joanne Harris posted a note for Rachel that says:
Best. Report. Yet!
On January 21, 2014...
Ernie A.S. posted a note for Rachel that says:
RACHEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RACH!
RACH!!
RACH!!!!!!!!
Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Go girl, go!!!!!!!!!
On January 21, 2014...
Rosemary and David Rowe posted a note for Rachel that says:
So thrilled to hear what is happening,
Praise God. Can we have a photo of Rachel soon, would be lovely to see
you Rachel. xxx
On January 21, 2014...
Sheena Ward posted a note for Rachel that says:
It is so wonderful to hear such positive things. Rachel - you are one amazing young woman! May you go from strength to strength. God bless you and keep you, this night and always.
Lots of love,
On January 21, 2014...
Brian Walsh posted a note for Rachel that says:
Amen!!! So great to read the last 2 updates. Been praying hard and will continue to do so. Rachel is a fighter and I look forward to hearing more direct from her as she continues to pull through this. Thank you so much for the regular updates by all of you. Continued prayers and support.
On January 21, 2014...
Paul R posted a note for Rachel that says:
Peter, what wonderful news... way to go Rach! Great to hear that you have moved to a more "normal" ward, I guess it's all relative, but either way absolutely positive dropping infections and lines along the way..... fantastic and lovely to hear. Keep up the good work, it all gets a little easier every day although at the time it may not feel like it :-)
On January 21, 2014...
Chris W posted a note for Rachel that says:
So much good news in one day! Praise God!
On January 21, 2014...
Jim Jones posted a note for Rachel that says:
Peter:
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! This is the best news I could have heard today! Rach, you go girl!
On January 21, 2014...
Dan Sinclair posted a note for Rachel that says:
After that update I hope Rachel soon gets to smile as big of a smile as she has put on all of our faces. Way to go Rachel, we are all pulling for you!
On January 21, 2014...
Emily xx posted a note for Rachel that says:
Wooooo! Go Rach! Was so good to see you again on Saturday and looking so much better than our previous visit! I know you're worrying so just to put your mind at rest... My toe is much better now and some of the nail has regrown... PHEW!
Looking forward to seeing you and Lawson again in a few weeks. Xxx
On January 21, 2014...
Rebecca MCKEOWN posted a note for Rachel that says:
Wow just checked ur journal as I do every night before I go to sleep and I'm so glad I did!! There it was today's wonderful news xx I'm so happy for you all and feel very sure this journey is going to be a good one with lots of new friendships ! Ours hopefully xx well now I've read ur update I can go to sleep happy and will check again in the morning as I always do
Night night sweet dreams prayer time becons
See you soon hopefully
Love
Rebecca xx
On January 21, 2014...
Rebecca MCKEOWN posted a note for Rachel that says:
I hope the results were good Rachel xx I'm off to bed now as I get tired still as I work full time but it's a small price to pay x hope to read your news when I wake up
Much love as always
Rebecca xxx
On January 21, 2014...
Paul R posted a note for Rachel that says:
Fantastic news Lawson, Rach keep up the good work.
On January 21, 2014...
C.Dooley posted a note for Rachel that says:
Awesome news Lawson!!!!!
Glad Rach is doing so well, I'm going to be in Manchester the weekend of the 31st Jan, was going to see if she's up for a visit from a cheeky Irishman. Text you closer to the time, see how she's doing and where she is. Let me know if she fancies it though. Much love to Rach, the family and to you! 👍😁
On January 20, 2014...
CSJV posted a note for Rachel that says:
Great news!! Keep it up!
On January 20, 2014...
Karen Ridgway (mum to Adriana, two years on from AVR) posted a note for Rachel that says:
Thanks for the wonderful update. It would seem you have YOUR RACHEL BACK. God is good.
Prayers will be said for positive biopsy results and that the sun will continue to shine on Rachel whose courage is an inspiration and also her brave family.
Thanks to those wonderful people who having been through so much are willing to give so much back. God Bless xxxx
On January 20, 2014...
Alex V posted a note for Rachel that says:
This is wonderful news, I will continue to read about Rachel's triumph and pray for her.
On January 20, 2014...
Rebecca S (Austin, Texas) posted a note for Rachel that says:
What wonderful news! We are all pulling for Rachel to go home and be strong and happy and healthy! God is so good!
On January 20, 2014...
Jackie posted a note for Rachel that says:
Wonderful news keep it up!
On January 20, 2014...
Melanie posted a note for Rachel that says:
Agh what wonderful upbeat news that is to hear Lawson. So glad your feeling better and able to see Rachel again.
Love to you both. Xx
On January 20, 2014...
Simon and Karen posted a note for Rachel that says:
Excellent news. Go girl!
On January 20, 2014...
Susan Smith posted a note for Rachel that says:
God is smiling on Rachel and so are we all. Keep it up you are our inspiration. Lots of love.
On January 20, 2014...
Jim Jones posted a note for Rachel that says:
Lawson
What wonderfully good news. This is so good to learn. I can not tell you how pleased I am. Hi to Rach and my best to you all!
On January 20, 2014...
Claire Percival and Family xxx posted a note for Rachel that says:
What a phenomenal update! Rachel, you have made my week! Thank you for doing so amazingly well, it is just simply incredible to hear that you are doing so very well, I am so very proud of you lovely lady and sooooo excited that you are moving onto a normal ward.....GO YOU!!!! Have a great nights sleep lovely, sweet dreams, cant wait to see you again soon
On January 20, 2014...
Peter W. posted a note for Rachel that says:
That's a fantastic update. That made my day reading that!
On January 20, 2014...
Glenysx posted a note for Rachel that says:
This is wonderful!! Thank you, God, for all you've done and are doing.
On January 20, 2014...
Phil & Sharon posted a note for Rachel that says:
Lawson, that was one of the best reads what a joy and what hope we have. Lot of love to you Rachel
On January 20, 2014...
Rebecca MCKEOWN posted a note for Rachel that says:
I am so delighted to read your update today and pray that soon rachel and I can be heart buddy's and share a coffee and cake xx Rachel well done for all your achievements in the last couple if days I am very proud you are doing so well and know that each day will have challenges but I'm sure you can rise to these smaller challenges as you have already achieved so much xxxx please when you are feeling up to it give me a text to say hi
Love
Rebecca MCKEOWN xxx
On January 20, 2014...
Marie Mancini posted a note for Rachel that says:
Hi Rachel and Family,
So glad for the answers of prayer for you all. Sorry your not getting much sleep, no one does in a hospital. So if you can have it, ask for something to help you sleep as some others suggested, because you have to get some sleep.It helped me once I could talk to ask. Also if your in pain when you have to get up in a chair or walk etc. ask for something for the pain cause that will help with your therapy.
Sometime some pain meds, help you eat because they make you feel better and some of them may make you hungry especially for foods that you like. So if your Doctors say it's ok do what you need to do to get better.
I also want to tell you to try this if it's sold in your area or maybe on line and your family could get them for you for you muscles. I didn't discover these until this past summer at our 7/11 stores .But I have found and bought a whole box on line.They are Met-Rx BIG100 COLOSSAL Meal Replacement 31gm protein bars.Mine are Chocolate Toasted Almond.I love these and I always ate Bananas and Rasins and Oatmeal and such even in Rehab. Then kept snacks in my room at home to get me started when I get up or if I'm hungry at night especially when I first came home cause I was still weak and short of breath etc.
So I still keep bananas and these bars and raisins and nuts in my room so I don't have to go down stairs feeling weak or maybe just because I have things to do first so I can eat something healthy and filling to get me started.This works for me so I thought I would share it with you. These bars also come in a few other flavors but these are the ones I really love and help me.I also buy a powdered chocolate whey protein drink I put in milk and try to drink each day cause I was protein deficient through the hospital and rehab and when I came home my hair was breaking off in the shower and when I combed it on the sink. I found out it was from the lack of protein in my body.It takes about 3 months before it will affect your hair so once I started drinking protein drinks everyday after a short time my hair started getting stronger and healthier. Well I hope you and others on here might be able to use some of these tips to help with your recovery. Lots of love and prayers to you Rachel, your family, and everyone here. Be Blessed.
On January 19, 2014...
Karen Ridgway (mum to Adriana, two years on from AVR) posted a note for Rachel that says:
Thanks for the update. Prayers answered then for sleep, appetite and a more positive day in all.
Special prayers then for today, for the biopsy and for good results. Prayers also for the infection.
Rachel, you are making amazing progress, keep it up. God Bless you all.
PS. Ranting is allowed and is good xxxx
On January 19, 2014...
Linda H AVR SC USA posted a note for Rachel that says:
What wonderful news. So glad Rachel is starting to coming around. The surgery can make you loose your appetite, it did me for a while. Glad she is sleeping better. Each day will get better. Keep doing all the good work Rachel. Gods speed. Hope Lawson is feeling better. Hugs
On January 19, 2014...
Jenn p posted a note for Rachel that says:
Way to go rach! I look forward every day to reading your updates, especially after u have had such a good day. Kept up all the good work. Each day seems to get easier for u
On January 19, 2014...
Tom in KC posted a note for Rachel that says:
I forgot to mention that the person (Carolyn Stone) who pointed me to this journal is a coworker in her 20's and she had her quad cuspid (extremely rare) replaced a little over a year ago.
I am so thankful to her and our coworker who connected us, for finding this site.
It really helps while getting prepared and sitting at home afterwords.
On January 19, 2014...
Gabi x posted a note for Rachel that says:
Well I am adding a huge WOW to Rachel's wow. I concede it is really and truly time to do a jog around the room now to rejoice and celebrate this amazing feat! Rach can walk and keep walking!! This is such hard work involving her sense of balance, coordination and focus and proves to all of us her determination to heal. Well done little Rach! Soon you will dance! Then we will hear you RO-AR! Like Katy Peri!!! Well done little one! Eat your porridge just like Goldilocks, and sleep tight and don't let them bed bugs bite! I feel so happy with this news. Thank you for your faithful updates Vickie dear.
On January 19, 2014...
Susan Smith posted a note for Rachel that says:
Vicki, how nice for you to be able to appreciate Rachel 's rant. yes, this is all positive. I will pray for a good out come and no rejection. Have a great rest of the day. Love to all.
On January 19, 2014...
Claire Percival and Family xxxxxxxx posted a note for Rachel that says:
Your message made me go all tingly Vicki thank you so much, it is so wonderful to hear that Rach has had such a fantastically positive day, good on you girl! I'm praying and hoping for another good nights sleep and a good day tomorrow full of good news, hunger and many more steps forward. Glad to hear Lawson is feeling better too. Lots of love to you all
On January 19, 2014...
Phil & Sharon posted a note for Rachel that says:
We are so encouraged by this recent update. Lots of love
On January 19, 2014...
Paul R posted a note for Rachel that says:
Way to go Rach! Great news and it's Ok to have a little attitude, helps to focus it on the recovery not against the family though :-). Wonderful to hear about those new steps along a well trodden recovery path.
On January 19, 2014...
Rebecca MCKEOWN posted a note for Rachel that says:
Just wanted to say thank you to david Caroline Vicki and Lawson too as the daily update is the first thing I look at in the morning and the last thing I read at night just incase there is some news I count you all as good friends and look forward to meeting up with you all she you are all back up in cramlington and that day will be di great I often think if the donor family and how brave and kind they were and if they could know if the joy they have given I am sure they would have peace x please keep the updates coming and love to you all especially Rachel obviously as she is the one who is needing the special thoughts xxx
On January 19, 2014...
Karen Ridgway (mum to Adriana, two years on from AVR) posted a note for Rachel that says:
Thanks again for the update. Lovely, lovely news. Praying the corner is well and truly turned and that Rachel can enjoy some long, peaceful sleep.
Prayers also for Lawson for a speedy recovery.
God Bless xxxx
On January 19, 2014...
Rebecca MCKEOWN posted a note for Rachel that says:
Hi Rachel . So happy you got a good nights sleep apologies if I make a spelling mistake sometimes I won't have my glasses on those times , I remember my dad having to go on a shopping mission down kings road in London where my op was as I wanted a crime brûlée , that's what dads do ! , what a star he was ......all because like you I didn't want to eat ! I'm back to normal weight etc now so hopefully you will realise that life will get back to a new normal , never the same one but not necessarily a bad one . Just a new normal for you xxxxxx I can't wait to see you soon I hope
Love as always
Rebecca xxx
On January 19, 2014...
fiona(shars sister) posted a note for Rachel that says:
it's great to hear such positive news it must hearten you all, slowly slowly wins the race x
On January 18, 2014...
Ann Jackson posted a note for Rachel that says:
Rachel,
Hearing about your recovery is awesome and just what we've all been praying for. Slow and steady wins the race so don't try to rush it, just do what you feel like doing, and keep up the good work!!
You are a real inspiration to so many people. Will be praying as you continue to recover.
Also thank you for sharing your wonderful family and Lawson with us.
Love to all,
On January 18, 2014...
Claire Percival and Family xxxxxxxx posted a note for Rachel that says:
So glad you have had a better day today lovely one and I hope you get a jolly good nights sleep tonight and have lovely refreshing dreams, hope you feel better soon too Lawson. Love to you all and big big hugs
On January 18, 2014...
Jim Jones posted a note for Rachel that says:
Good news, Vicki! I am so glad that Rach had a better day today. I hope she is sleeping as I type this. Rach, keep up the good work - so glad you were able to eat a bit and get some sleep last night. I hope tomorrow brings more improvements! Best.
On January 18, 2014...
Gabi x posted a note for Rachel that says:
Poor Lawson, I suppose something has to give sometime. You know I think on some level Lawson knows that Rach will be OK now and he can give in to a cold and feeling a bit off! The rest of you need to take care of yourselves and one another to ward of any nasties! Please give Rachel my love and congratulations for getting this far and may she also take it easy and be a bit kinder to herself.
On January 18, 2014...
Carol Jackson posted a note for Rachel that says:
So glad to hear you are doing so great! Prayers continue. It's been 3 months since my surgery and doing great. You have a lot to look forward to.....
On January 18, 2014...
Revecxa MCKEOWN posted a note for Rachel that says:
Hi Rachel , I remember having to accept a sleeping tablet a few tea as I was frightened to go to sleep for a while , my psychologist told me to imagine a circle in my head and to try and cleary thoughts then every time a thought entered my head I had to picture pushing the thought out of the. It le and had to repeat that until I could just have a relaxed head with no bad thoughts coming in which they had been doing as each time I shut my eyes I relived things bit with the help of the psychologist things started to get better and even now I use his teachings as I can still relive things if I smell a certain smell or start talking about my last op so what you are going through sounds really normal and I'm sure things will fall into place slowly I really do x pi can wait to give you a cuddle xxxx
Much love
Rebecca xxx