Duane Beeman posted a note for Terrie that says:
Terrie. Thank you for your encouraging words. I DO look at this as another night, another fight, another guy to beat up on !! I'm extremely glad they can fix it and I'm ready when the time comes. I'm not afraid. Just a bit apprehensive. A Marine used to look at me and say, "ain't nothin' to it, but to do it". He was right. Nothing to think about except those decisions I do have control over. All well.
Mary Myers posted a note for Terrie that says:
Hello my heart sister. I continue to enjoy reading your posts. I wish that my writing was like yours. You truly are an amazing writer. Thank you for sharing your gift of writing with our heart family. Write when you can. Love Mia
On January 10, 2015...
Robin posted a note for Terrie that says:
Hi Terrie,
Once again your writing has moved me to tears. Your honest, transparent posts are one of the things I like most about this site. Even though I will celebrate my 2 year "birthday" on Jan. 25th the body is still healing, living and processing all that happens on that remarkable day. And I love that we have a place where we can share whether we are starting our journey, or well along the way.
Thank you for sharing your gift and your thoughts and taking us all on your journey. May God continue your healing and teach you all that He has to unfold for you.
Your heart sister,
Robin
Terrie Syvertsen Hello Heart Sister Robin- Can't wait to be able to say it is my One Year Anniversary let alone Two! I ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Hello Heart Sister Robin- Can't wait to be able to say it is my One Year Anniversary let alone Two! I too am happy we have each other to share this journey with as it is a site where we all are able to share all of these experiences with and not be judged(very often anyway!) for what we are doing or our individual approaches to our treatments and/or individual perceptions. I am happy to share my journey as we all continue with our learning and healing times. Continue on with your great attitude and progress in healing! Thinking of you! Terrie
On December 25, 2014...
Mary (Mia) posted a note for Terrie that says:
Terrie, Merry Christmas to you and Gary.Hope you are both doing well. I finished rehab three weeks ago. All is going well. It is hard to believe that I am almost five weeks post op.
Have not heard from you in awhile my heart sister. Miss you!
Love,
Mary (Mia)
On December 25, 2014...
Mary (Mia) posted a note for Terrie that says:
Terrie, Merry Christmas to you and Gary.Hope you are both doing well. I finished rehab three weeks ago. All is going well. It is hard to believe that I am almost five weeks post op.
Have not heard from you in awhile my heart sister. Miss you!
Love,
Mary (Mia)
On December 10, 2014...
Daniel Spurgeon posted a note for Terrie that says:
Terrie, because the brunt of the storm will drift North of me and cover Tracy/Manteca, please forward it East so I will have good snowshoeing opportunities this winter in the Sierra!
On December 10, 2014...
Robin Szymanski posted a note for Terrie that says:
Hi Terrie,
Hope you are doing well and getting stronger every day. I have been watching the news and hearing the reports of the big storm that is supposed to hit northern CA. Hopefully it will not be to bad for you, and you and Hunter can continue your walks in the park. I am not sure just where your town is.
Stay warm. Stay dry and stay healthy. I will keep you all in my prayers.
your heart sister,
Robin
Terrie Syvertsen Hello Robin. Good to hear from you. Gary, Hunter, Kat and I are bracing for the storm that has just s ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Hello Robin. Good to hear from you. Gary, Hunter, Kat and I are bracing for the storm that has just started causing a bit of trouble due to some wind that is acting up here in Manteca. The worst is supposed to start up tomorrow so we shall see. I had to go out in the wind and cold today with Hunter and Kat to get a few things done in the back yard. Had to put inside the lawn ornamental things that the wind would have tossed down the street! It is nothing compared to many people all over the country. I have been sick for a couple of weeks and now on the end of it hopefully but thank you for asking! So no walks In the park for this lady and her furry friend! Manteca is in the Central Valley area of California. Hope this finds you well tonight. I am headed for bed in a few minutes. I will probably post a journal tomorrow as I haven't done one in awhile. You take care now. Bless all those out of surgery today and those going in tomorrow! Bless you all out there in the "heart" community as well.
On December 7, 2014...
Virginia (Ginger) French posted a note for Terrie that says:
Terrie, my sister of the heart,
I have been very concerned about the illness you and Gary have been suffering from. I don't want to interrupt your opportunities for rest and healing, but I will always be here for you. From the sound of the symptoms, having that on top of recovering from surgery and your rhythm problems makes me hurt inside for you.
Thank you for rallying for me even while you have felt so poorly. You are sometimes just too good to be true, but I know that is really a part of who you are.
Love always,
Ging
Hi Terrie, I did not know you were not feeling well! I hope you are on the mend and are ok.
Terrie Syvertsen Thank you Ginger, Christine and Joan. I have just had a bug and been doing too much. I am doing ok so ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Thank you Ginger, Christine and Joan. I have just had a bug and been doing too much. I am doing ok so no worry but I appreciate the thoughts. Hope you are all "Healing on yourselves today. We are having a storm here in Northern Calif. Be well, Terrie
On November 28, 2014...
Thank you Terrie for your sweet note. You are correct, it is important to be careful as I do not want any issues down the road. Thank you for the reminder. I have to post in my journal very soon. Tomorrow is exactly 2 months post op. Just chugging along here! Glad to hear you are doing well Terrie. 😊 thank you for caring about so many of us here!
On November 28, 2014...
Mary Myers posted a note for Terrie that says:
Terrie, My dear heart sister. I loved reading your post. I agree with everything that you wrote. When I read your posts your words always touch my heart. It sounds like you and Gary have had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Joe and I enjoyed our gathering with family yesterday. I also am so thankful for our precious heart family, and for my St. Jude tissue valve and all the research and studies that make it possible for all of us to have a new gift of life!
Looking forward to hearing everyones accomplishments in the months and years ahead. Please keep in touch. I have not been as active on the site, and will try my best to post more.
Thank you for taking time to share all the
things we should be thankful for.
Sending butterfly kisses and eskimo hugs to you and Gary. Love Mary (mia)
Anthony L. Copeland-Parker posted a note for Terrie that says:
Great note of Thanks. I had a lot of the same feeling yeaterday. I am also thankful for my X-on 21-19 artificial heart valve.
I appreciate your words of wisdom, encouragement and humor along the way. Have a fantastic 2015.
TCP
On November 26, 2014...
Robin posted a note for Terrie that says:
Hi Terrie!
I am so enjoying reading your post and so happy that your docs are sending you good reports. May you and yours have a happy and blessed Thanksgiving, and continued healing.
Blessings to all!
Your heart sister,
Robin S.
Terrie Syvertsen Thank you Robin and same to you and yours. I owe you a long response which I will get to tomorrow sin ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Thank you Robin and same to you and yours. I owe you a long response which I will get to tomorrow since I am planning to rest for half of it as I have been working on the house all day today painting the front room!
It is 7:30 p.m and I am headed for some hot soup and salad. Hope you are well and I will check in with you online after a good nights sleep. Terrie
On November 18, 2014...
Robin posted a note for Terrie that says:
Hi Terrie,
Hope you are progressing and doing well. I sent you an email at the address you sent to me. I hope you got it.
Blessings to you and a speedy recovery,
Robin
Terrie Syvertsen Hello there Robin! I don't think I got your email so please recheck to possibly resend? Address again ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Hello there Robin! I don't think I got your email so please recheck to possibly resend? Address again is: tsyvertsen1@sbcglobal.net! Check to make sure you added the 1 as some people forget it! Good to hear from you anyway and I will double check to see if I missed it! Love, Terrie
Terrie Syvertsen Robin! Just found your email so disregard the above post in response to you! Love, Terrie
On November 11, 2014...
Robin posted a note for Terrie that says:
Thank you Terrie for yet another beautiful post. One such as that can only come from a beautiful soul, and I am grateful for you and for this site as it bring people with like circumstances together. I pray for your continued healing and for a long and beautiful life. Thanks for the picts. How beautiful is the place where God has placed you!
Thank you Terrie for such a beautiful post. One such as that can only come from a beautiful soul. God has put you in a very beautiful place, and the pictures are just wonderful. I pray for your continued healing and also for your husband as he watches the miracle or you living out right before his eyes.
Healings and blessings be upon you
Robin
On November 4, 2014...
Robin posted a note for Terrie that says:
Hi Terrie!,
I always love your posts. So kind and so thoughtful. I haven't been on the site or even my computer for a while as life is just busy. I would up in the urgent care because I developed thrombophlebitis in my leg. Then my daughter went into labor 5 weeks early, and after being in and out of the hospital, delivered by emergency C-section our first grand child, a little boy. Mom and baby are both doing well and are now home and becoming a new family. Dad and mom are both tired as little Jacob has been feeding every two to three hours because he is so little and tires very quickly. We have been helping out as much as we can with the household things that just seem to keep pilling up.
I think about you often and pray that your recovery is progressing. I haven't heard if you have received the results of your monitor yet. I will keep it in my prayres that all will be well. I will try to get this posted to your guestbook. The last two that I have tried never posted.
Take care of yourself and don't push to hard to fast. Your complete healing will come.
Love and blessings to you all,
Robin
On October 29, 2014...
Tony posted a note for Terrie that says:
Great day for you. So happy to hear. Please post a picture of the mugs.
Thanks for sharing.
Tony
Terrie Syvertsen Hi Tony-I will post a photo of the mugs on Sat. Terrie
On October 25, 2014...
Robin posted a note for Terrie that says:
Hi Terrie,
Once again your post is spell binding and so very descriptive. I look forward to reading them. I was courious as to weather or not you have heard any information from your heart monitor test? Even though we have never met I feel a connection to you and other heart brothers and sisters.
I haven't written in a few weeks as I got a thrombophlebitis in my leg. Bad for me as I also have RSD, anemia, and a rash on my entire body that has gone on for 3 years. Then last week our daughter went into premature labor, and delivered our first grandchild, a boy, 5 weeks early by emergency C-section. God is so good and takes such good care of all of us. The baby is tiny, beautiful and healthy, our son-in-law and daughter are recovering and, well, life is full and busy.
And just like you and so many others I am still so grateful for those surgeons, doctors and nurses who gave me the chance to be alive to enjoy it all.
Thank for your wonderful posts. I pray that you get great news from your doctor.
Blessings,
Your heart sister,
Robin
Terrie Syvertsen Hello there Robin! How are things in Phoenix? We finally got a little rain today. I am glad you enjoy ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Hello there Robin! How are things in Phoenix? We finally got a little rain today. I am glad you enjoyed the post! Sorry to hear you are having trouble with thrombophlebitis in your leg. Is it deep vein or superficial
thrombosis? I hope it was the superficial. My Mom had a deep vein thrombosis, scary! One of the things I experienced(and didn't share) after my surgery was that both legs above the knee had a superficial thrombosis for over two weeks and it wasn't pleasant so I am hoping that yours is getting better. As to the question of my heart monitor. The cardiologist said nothing major to worry- things that can be treated. Thanks for asking. How is your "Wound" and did it ever heal? I haven't read any posts of yours recently and tried to contact you several times with posts(last being Oct. 7th. checking up on you after you sent some nice responses to my journal posts. I do appreciate them. I don't know what the RSD stands for? I also don't know that I read about your rash but this seems like a painful thing to deal with, especially for that length of time. How is it being treated and does it seem to be making any headway in healing? I also remember you posting of the "Vac" for your wound and have no idea if this has healed or you are still dealing with this too. You have been given an awful lot of things to deal with and I am sorry you continue to have to bare it all. Healing prayers to you that there is an end in sight and healing will begin earnestly.
Congratulations on the delivery of your First Grandchild! That is exciting news and very glad to hear also that your daughter and son-in-law are recovering from the early arrival of the "tiny" boy. Robin, I hope the Joy of the newest member of the Family will fill you up and send a message to your body to Hurry Up/Heal Up and make it possible to enjoy this tiny bundle of life. How happy you must be! When my grandson Justin was born I was one of the first to hold him and I can remember the baby smells, the freshness and softness of his skin as I pressed him close to my heart as if it were yesterday. The joy in my step-daughters eyes and her husband standing nearby with his Mom, so many grins, so much love and of course the proud "Papa" Gary who at 6'4" made the baby look like a tiny rubber doll. What a celebration of life. So glad for your daughter that the resulting C-section to bring him into the world was successful. Yes also for all of us to feel the grateful emotions upon making it through such complicated surgeries and what restoration of our Faith, renewal of our Hearts we share. While Life's Pathway sometimes takes us through unexpected twists and turns through it
all, LIFE IS GOOD. Robin, enjoy the little one and as you drink in the new baby smells(minus the diapers of course!) I hope your healing takes a turn for the better, a very large turn. I will be praying for you and hope to see postings in the near future telling us you are doing better. I think I gave this to you before but here is my email in case you want to get to me directly(tsyvertsen1@sbcglobal.net) You take care, enjoy the "Boy"!
On October 24, 2014...
Mary Myers posted a note for Terrie that says:
Dearest Terrie, Thank you for sharing these precious memories and badge of honor. I feel so thankful to have had a fantastic surgeon and cardiologist team. When I visited my surgeons office post.op. My surgeon (my hero) told me my heart would not take my life. I felt such relieve!!! He is the chief of cardiac surgery at Ernst Heart Center at Beaumont Hospital. His picture is displayed on a billboard along the freeway I75. Every time I pass the advertisement it makes me thankful and proud to have this gifted surgeon perform my mitral valve replacement. He is kind of handsome too!
I have a scar under my right breast. The surgery was less invasive. I will have this badger of honor always, just not many people will see it!
Each and everyone of our heart brothers and sisters should remember to be proud of their scars.
Continue to write as we all enjoy your reading everything you share with our heart family!
Love your heart sis, Mia
Eleanor R Terrie the Pirate, indeed! I imagine you have many more memories of a rambunctious childhood, scars ... Read more
Eleanor R Terrie the Pirate, indeed! I imagine you have many more memories of a rambunctious childhood, scars on knees and elbows for sure. I finally lost my childhood scar on my knee from the merry go round, which I used to love to spin, running full out then jumping up for the ride. Along with a few spills, and scared knees. I was a girlie girl but with a covert tomboy pigtailed streak. Came in handy. Thank you for your end of week story telling. Enjoy the weekend. Eleanor
Terrie Syvertsen Hello there my wonderful Heart Sisters! I am glad you enjoy the storytelling and love to read the res ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Hello there my wonderful Heart Sisters! I am glad you enjoy the storytelling and love to read the responses that tell me for just a little bit of time those Heart Brothers and Sisters who are maybe pre-op or even post-op have spent a little light hearted time maybe joining in with their own reminiscences of the places I have let my mind wander off to(and wander it does!). I am sure there are those that see one of my journal stories coming who ask themselves why I choose to use this space to do it but I will kindly say that my choices to story tell is to reach out and touch the heart at a time that someone out there needs to have a brief time to let their minds wander off in another direction and if I can touch a heart of my Heart Brothers or Sisters than I have accomplished my goal for the day! So thank you Sisters as I know from all the love, support and comfort you two(Eleanor, Mia and Ginger, Tony, Bob, Olga, Meredith, Susan, Geri, Kelly P, Mary, "M", Mr. Bland, Popeye, Maggie, Karen Pineda, and yes, more.....that it is all of you who lent your hearts to heal with mine and help me keep in touch with creativity while healing. Love to you all. Terrie (MY HEART IS FULL)
On October 20, 2014...
Tony C-P posted a note for Terrie that says:
Terrie
Sounds like you are well on your way to a full recovery. I will say that every now and then something out of the clear blue will remind you of what your body and mind has been through.
Take Care and enjoy each and every day
Tony
Terrie Syvertsen Tony-Yes, well on the way and it has thus far been a pretty surprising adventure to add to all of the ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Tony-Yes, well on the way and it has thus far been a pretty surprising adventure to add to all of the others in my life. Never expected to be at this age when I had the "valve job!" Never thought that the surgery would lead to some of the after effects that it did but thankful so far, manageable, survivable.
New awareness of the inner strength of my mind and spirit, of Faith, of the strength of my body to fight, to heal, to move on and on and hopefully, on.
Thankful for all of the people in my life that have come along for the ride and touched by being a part of their own journey's. The kindness and support will be engrained within my heart for all of the remainder of my days!
I will be especially touched by the stories of sustained faith, sheer will and determination to embrace our "zippers" and put in motion our life's
continuance with a positive attitude one foot in front of the other(running shoes laced and ready to go) such as you have shown. Tony, you have been and continue to be a shining example of how to face heart surgery and come out "a winner".
And yes, every now and then something will remind us of what our body has been through. At 9 wks. Post-surgery this is especially true for me this past week as my body put me in my place with such reminders and I am back on board showing it the respect it deserves!
Well, I am on my way with my cup of tea to try out a 30 minutes on the recumbent bike out in the garage where I will take in a movie(Today's is "Must Love Dogs" which will make me grin and laugh all through it as I forget the effort this will probably take, ha ha.
Take care and enjoy each and every day yourself!
As if you need reminding!
Terrie, Hunter and Kat!
On October 18, 2014...
Lilly Black posted a note for Terrie that says:
Thank you, Terrie! yes we are so lucky to be living here....enjoying the everlasting beauty of the Central Coast. Even during the drought, it is majestic. There are very few green rolling hills, maybe none remain....but the great pacific ocean goes on for many miles along the coast, as we watch the surfers, and the people walking on the shore. The ocean has a life of its own and we are mesmerized by its vastness. I love being near the ocean.....it gives me life and feeds my soul. Yes, we're lucky to be here. I see that you live in Manteca...we lived in Tracy for 7 years, 2004 to 2011 , and then came back here. We missed it so much! We did not enjoy Tracy however we like to think of it that we were sent there because it helped me discover my heart problems. I was fixed in 2007, and now am faced with planning a second surgery. I found a wonderful surgeon via the Bicuspid Aortic Foundation. I will have my surgery in Santa Monica at St. John's Health Center. Dr. Raissi performed a multitude of valve replacements, and has saved many peoples' lives to whom I have access to and they can describe their experience with him. He recommends the Bovine valve. I'm 63...so he doesn't recommend a mechanical, and this news made me ecstatic. Although I am still afraid of the surgery, I am now looking forward to it. I noticed that you also have a Bovine. Did your doctor tell you the approximate life of the valve? Did he tell how much mileage you will get out of the valve?
Lilly
Terrie Syvertsen Hello Lilly. Yes, the ocean has a life of its own and it is always giving back.
I was born in Oakland ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Hello Lilly. Yes, the ocean has a life of its own and it is always giving back.
I was born in Oakland, Ca. and could see the view of the Bay Bridge and San Francisco from standing out on the sidewalk and looking down the Hill. From an early age I developed a fear of travelling by car over the bridges certain that there were sea monsters the looks of dragons that did not release a fire from their nose and mouth but instead a steady stream of water which would of course send the cars on a wave of water over the side and into the ocean below.
Later in life it was one of my favorite things to take my nieces on the bus across the bridges and off in San Francisco(where of course I "Left my Heart" like Tony Bennett and we would take the cable cars over to fisherman's wharf for crab and fish and spend the day near the waters
edge. I have always been captivated by the ocean and all of its inhabitants! My nieces lived in Alameda, Ca. and we spent many days together as well as that was a favorite place for me to go alone. I would walk on many weekends from the sandy shore out into the water for what seemed like a mile before being able to lay out an swim a bit but the water was extremely salty and the small tiger sharks were always out their with me as even at that distance standing in the water the water only came up to my knees and the ground below was a sticky mass of muddy sand. There is nothing more beautiful to me than walking along the shores of the coast watching the sea birds dive and run along the shoreline. Watching the waves, an endless pleasure as each one follows the other and bubbles up between the rocks and caves
along the shore. Standing on the rocks and achieving a safe perch and waiting for the waves to crash over sending their cooling spray is like being in a wet heaven, the spray sticking to your clothes and face before retreating into the dark blue sea. The taste of salt in the air and in your mouth. No better place to be, eh? And the sunsets over the ocean? No better place to be nor sight to behold. Yes, I was blessed to be born in California between the ocean and the tall forests and parks.
Pardon my departure from the post as I wandered off in the past and let my fingers join me on the keyboard on the trip.
One of the greatest things in your favor while facing your valve surgery is that you have similar respect and love of the ocean as you will be able to carry many visualizations with you into surgery no doubt some with thoughts of your partner standing in a scene or two looking out into the vastness of the ocean as it will make the moment peaceful and calm.
Santa Monica is a wonderful place to be and what a spot to recover in.
In answer to your question about the life of the valve? I am wearing a Bovine tissue valve(technically described as a Pericardial heart valve made by the Sorin Group Canada Inc., Mitroflow Division and now carry
a card for identification purposes should I need any treatment which I find kind of cool.........Aren't I odd?!!! I have been told by my surgeon that it's life is 10 to 12 yrs. if all goes well within this 65 year old body of mine!
Of course I am in belief of the technology being so updated that when and if I live to need another change in valve it will be done less invasively! I was also told that the more active you are the more the chances are you may need another replacement possibly sooner but since the biggest thing I do at this time in my life will involve(after proper recovery time for the lovely heart of mine) swimming, some weekend kayaking, biking around the neighborhood and nearby bike paths(see my "bike photo" under Terrie Syvertsen as it is on the coast at the San Leandro Marina where Gary and I were married over 37 yrs. ago with 30 people in attendance and with the ocean for a backdrop. Next day great picnic in the same park, same view of the ocean!
Yes, we live in Manteca near Tracy mainly as the housing was within our financial means and timing was good with the market. Going over the mountains was out of our reach at the time but we are grateful for the
laid back agricultural feel of Manteca with its road side veggie and fruit stands and cultural diversity. I think it may be the retirement place unless fate takes us back up North to Redding and the Shasta Lake and Mountains which was our plan as we lived up there for 10 yrs.' up until 2009. I can see where you love the ocean how this or Tracy would be to
far off your horizon! I am happy for you that at this time of your life you are able to be surrounded with such beauty and have no doubt that after your surgery it will be one of the reasons you will heal well and fast!
I know it is only usual to be fearful of the surgery but I want you to know that the surgery will go quicker than you think and that you will be uncomfortable for the first few days but monitored so well for pain that it will be nothing you can't handle. I think you will also be the type of Woman who feels the gratitude of waking up and having a fresh start ahead of you such a reward that you will be up walking the halls of your hospital with great strength and focus. It won't be long either that you are sitting somewhere comfy looking out over your ocean views again which will fill you with such happiness the only thing to expect next is those beautiful walks along the sand! My wish is for you to be wheeled into surgery with the calmness of the sea in the early morning hours. I will along with this community of heart Brothers and Sisters wish your surgery to go smoothly and your recovery a progression of days that keep getting better and better. If you have any questions that you would feel better answered with and email I will be happy to give you quicker answers(chuckle) so I can be reached at: tsyvertsen1@sbcglobal. net. Take care and forgive my rambling on as we spent today putting up Halloween decorations outdoors and it was so much fun but the most time up and outdoors that I have had in the 8wks 4 days from my post-op!
On October 17, 2014...
margaret lloyd posted a note for Terrie that says:
Once again I'll tell you....write a book! You've got the gift Terrie.
Terrie Syvertsen Dear Maggie (Margaret Lloyd),
Only you can make me weep thick, great tears with your words.
From the ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Dear Maggie (Margaret Lloyd),
Only you can make me weep thick, great tears with your words.
From the day I walked into the workplace in the 70's where you were to become my supervisor until today, your friendship is one of the oldest and truest of my life. Your love and support has been so strong that I even offered up my husband if I didn't make it thru my heart surgery, that is how much I love you. Who would not want the two greatest friendships of my life to be together if I were to leave this earth as the thought of Gary being alone for one minute without someone to love would have broken me even in heaven!!! I must add that Gary prayed fervently for me to live as I had let him know of my intentions, chuckle.
Well Maggie your comment above about writing touches me as in
any book I would have to have you as one of it's character's since so much time in my life was spent having adventures with you and so much of my life was filled with the knowledge that you always had my back and I yours. Ours is a friendship that has stood the test of time. I am blessed for it. I am entertained to this day with memories of it.
Remember the things we did, risks we took. Remember the walking at the Lake Merritt in Oakland after work. The nights "knocking back a few" and walking home to our apartments within two blocks of the lake and each other where we detoured off into the Park at Fairyland and walked up onto the gazebo at 1:00a.m. and sang Barbara Streisand sogs at the top of our lungs" We laughed until we cried and the singing continued until a park ranger" Ranger Ronald" escorted us safely across the street and to our apts. We were fearless, unstoppable and filled with a joy and zest for life that I have memories that fill me.......Full. Remember the nights sitting on the fire escape talking until the wee hours of the morning while I either played my guitar or macramed sea shells into twine until it grew too dark and then it was great just looking up between the trees
listening to our favorite albums, my music flowing out the windows of my apt. or yours two flights up and out of yours? Star gazing and feeling free and unencumbered? So many times you were there to encourage and support me and my dreams. You were there for the dragons before there was a dragon slayer! It is our friendship that has helped me nurture the soul and feed the spirit to find the words and create worlds with imagination based many times on events that you were either part of or center of! As my Friend you are one of the kindest, loving people I know with great integrity and Faith. You have helped see me through so much and never hesitated all these years to help me follow my Heart.
And when my heart need extra loving, you helped guide it to where it
heeded to go and made sure the Man that holds it wasn't left alone to worry and for this love and support for Gary I will always be grateful.
The fact all three of us are and have been friends for so many years is
of great joy as well to both of us. We are looking to many years ahead
as the hair grows gray and the adventures seem a little less daring!
Thank you for your kindness and encouragement Maggie. I love you, dear Lady. I hope you are fast asleep with your Cat-Boy, and birds all lined up on their perches too and the bear, raccoons that visit your back porch are out there behaving themselves as the coolness of night blankets them. Night night, Terrie, Gary, Hunter and Kat
On October 13, 2014...
Geri posted a note for Terrie that says:
Hi Terrie,
I am so happy to hear from you, I tried writing you a few times but for some reason I wasn't able to access your Guestbook or Journal
I am doing fine, am enrolled in cardio rehab class, just some fitness machines that one normally uses, and they take your b.p. several times, I go three times a week at 915am.
Due to the Ibola virus I am not traveling to Hungary to visit my severely ill sisterinlaw and have also suggested to my boys not to travel transatlantic either, my trip is around 14 hours, theirs would be considerably longer, one from L.A., other from Denver; I hope I am wrong about this plague festering and wish the nutty crowd in charge would stop all flights in and out of those African countries, even the other African countries have sense and intelligence enough to prohibit passage from Liberia and Sierra Leone (?)
I remember years ago when I had serious illness of pneumonia, my husband vacated our bedroom, had the children greet me at the doorway, in other words quarantine me in my room, it took months for me to recover.
Wonderful to hear you are recovering so well, I also found happiness in ability to resume carrying laundry up and down the stairs, folding, etc., and when weather is warm I adore hanging clothes out to dry on deck, nothing compares to the fresh air smell when drying outdoors
Yesterday when returning from my walk I heard a loud noise from an airplane, looked up to the sky and saw an old airplane flying with a loud rumble, then following the airplane was a triangle of smaller planes in set formation, two triangles of probably 36 airplanes, a neighbor suddenly appeared and we knew we were witnessing a special site in military history, later in the evening I heard on the news that WWII celebration to honor the military was being held in Washington,D.C., so the airplanes were vintage WW11 airplanes, what a fabulous site to behold and remember when the country respected our military, I am so old I remember when WW11 ended.
Now I need to repair my copy machine, for some reason is not printing.
Thank you for writing and hopefully I will be able to access your site, Best wishes to you, Gary, Hunter and Kat
Terrie Syvertsen Geri- Hello Lady. Good to hear from you. You are not alone in not being able to get posts where they ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Geri- Hello Lady. Good to hear from you. You are not alone in not being able to get posts where they are intended to go but I give up and concentrate on writing my journal, writing to guest books and respond and keep my fingers crossed that the person received it.
I am very happy to hear also that you are busy with your rehab class and feel excited about getting back to my biking and lap swimming but the swimming will be awhile off! I am walking one mile for sure each morning just to get the kinks out and will be using my recumbent bike now as the outdoor bike will bug the sternum which has a click or two going on still. I am at 8 weeks wed. and will get my heart monitor off on Wed. so that I can mail it in after having worn it for 30 days. Will be very happy to hear the results and will go for my echocardiogram on November 28th! Excited to see the new valve at work.
I am very sorry to hear about your Sister Geri but I understand your reasoning in steering clear of flights right now.. My God what a wonderful event to witness with the vintage WWII airplanes. I live near a veterans' building and have made friends with a man (Matthew) who is suffering from PTSD and rents near us. He has a service dog named Murphy and just recently started school again to try and get back into a work force outside of the military. I have great respect for our military. My Dad served in the Army and Gary's Dad was in the Air Force. I have both their photos on the Family Wall area in Uniform and boy were they both handsome specimen's! As to trying to access my site lots of luck to you but please feel free to email me at:(tsyvertsen1@sbcglobal.net) and I will return an email quicker than you trying to get through here.
I have to run as it is bedtime and Gary and Hunter await.(Kat is already fast asleep outside in her bed on the patio where she stands sentry!
You take care and keep up the progress with your exercise! Love, Terrie
On October 13, 2014...
TCP posted a note for Terrie that says:
I feel your pain. More mental than physical I hope. I write my posts on my computer and then copy and paste to post. I then copy and paste from the site when I see something from others that I want to keep.
Keep you chin up
Tony
Terrie Syvertsen Hello Brother Tony! First big smile I have let out all day! It is almost bedtime so that tells you ho ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Hello Brother Tony! First big smile I have let out all day! It is almost bedtime so that tells you how many smiles were wasted! But I did have a long conversation with one of my heart sisters which helped me put things in a finer perspective. I think the mental part of recovery(especially since I tire more easily now that I have been OK'd to do more things is so new to me that I need to just work with it and push the negative aside.
Energy Is getting better. How about you? Some how I see you running in place even while sending off a post! I like the way you worked out your post issues. Luckily for me Being a typesetter and printer in the past I have such a love for the written word that I printed out all of my journals up to the point where the website went "wobbly" to me. The journals I want for my own keepsake leather bound journal are the one's I am missing now, guest books as well even though the posts, journals and guest books are not the quality of work we once enjoyed and many people have dropped out of the community or moved on so it is a matter of tracking them which isn't difficult. I am more frustrated like many others old to the site, than anything and once I am a little further along in my recovery I believe the mental dealings with the day to day irritations will be better faced! I hope you are having a nice evening and progress is continuing. You take care. Chin is up!
Terrie
On October 10, 2014...
Robin posted a note for Terrie that says:
Hi Terrie! It is a wonderful post as always. Be patient with your healing. It will happen in it's own time. You are doing the right things.
I loved seeing the pict. of you and Gary. I love being able to have a visual eye on the person I an talking to. You become more "real".
As for your question, Yes we do visit CA, we have family there.But we visit the southern area (north of San Diego).
Well, I hope you, Gary, Hunter and Kat have a wonderful weekend.
Stay well my heart sister,
Robin
Terrie Syvertsen Hi Robin. If you ever head down to San Diego let me know as you might pass right by us and we could m ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Hi Robin. If you ever head down to San Diego let me know as you might pass right by us and we could meet up for a bit before you continue heading South!
About the photo of Gary and I it says "its newest and it was meant for the photo section of my photo area where it is also posted. would love if Adam would just leave the small one in place and get rid of the large one as it looks like I just posted it and that I am doing quite well after heart surgery. Not even a scar and I am years younger! I like that photo too as we were visiting Burney Falls here in California and is the first time walking the paths that I felt shortness of breath and a heavy chest! The path to the falls goes on a downward slope and is just a breathtaking place to visit! Hope you are well!
On October 7, 2014...
Robin posted a note for Terrie that says:
Hi Terrie! It is always a delight to read your posts and go on your journies with you, Gary, Hunter and Kat. Even though I live in Phoenix, in the desert, I love it on that first morning when you walk outside and that little breath of cooler air hits you. Then you know that the unrelenting heat is easing, and doors and windows will be opening up again very soon. Even here you can still see some beautiful colors, and the sunsets are breath taking!
I know it is disappointing when you don't get to see your doctor. I had the same thing happen to me, but at that time, someone needed him more than I did. I must admit I am so glad that he was there when I needed him.
Do you still have your monitor and did Dr. Stranger have anything to say about it ? I hope and pray for you that it will all turn out well.
Congratulations on a great report. Remember that you still need time to rest and don't push to hard to fast.
God bless you and give you continued healing and strength.
Your heart sister,
Terrie Syvertsen Hello Robin. Good to hear from you! I am glad you enjoy my journeys! I like writing as like many othe ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Hello Robin. Good to hear from you! I am glad you enjoy my journeys! I like writing as like many others in our community we think sharing ourselves in the journals we write helps to ease the spirit and sometimes calm the weary souls of many who are happy to travel with us and hear about pieces of our lives and shared experiences as we make our way through our heart issues. I enjoy hearing from you as well and continue to be inspired by our Heart Family here that over the months have been so much support and source of strength for so many people. Bless you as well and all our Heart Brothers and Sisters!
On October 1, 2014...
Thanks Terrie for noticing my return. Had to use different name because I had to create a whole new journal and it wouldn't let me use Lynn cause it had already been used. I may not check in too often but wanted the option. I'm doing better but still seeing therapist and sorting out some issues that came up after this second OHS .... Especially increased anxiety... Like very bad. But still so glad to be alive !!! So glad all went well for you! Even then , it's a challenging recovery but better than the alternative :-) I did make sure you were alright after the surgery and thankfully we have this site to check on people when they check in! Take care!!
Terrie Syvertsen LE Of course I noticed your return. I missed you.
Glad things are looking up and your grand children ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen LE Of course I noticed your return. I missed you.
Glad things are looking up and your grand children are cute! I also have had anxiety at times with the recovery especially when I returned home and had to remind myself what to do and not do! Learned quick enough just like everyone said I would. Funny thing, felt like you never left the site but were out there dealing with things in your life. Glad you are back whether for short times or constant it is just good to know you are still taking your place in our community, right? I am looking forward to reading your posts. Terrie
Actually I never left the site completely cause I checked on certain people to make sure they got thr ... Read more
Actually I never left the site completely cause I checked on certain people to make sure they got through surgery. Thanks for that site to send a get well to Popeye at the hospital .. Did that! But I'm a little more willing to communicate again now :-) also, only have one grandson.. The little girl in the picture is adorable and a good soccer player but not mine :-) Rest well Terrie !
On October 1, 2014...
Robin posted a note for Terrie that says:
Thanks Terrie for the update. Are you still wearing the monitor? Be careful on your walks. It is good that there are people who check up on you. I pray your recovery continues and you get stronger each day.
Thanks again,
Robin
Terrie Syvertsen Hello Robin. Yes I am still wearing the monitor for another 15 days and then I turn it in and they wi ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Hello Robin. Yes I am still wearing the monitor for another 15 days and then I turn it in and they will evaluate further. I am very careful on my walks. I learned after running away from home at age 16 to be street smart in the streets of Oakland, Ca. and it is something that stays with you through out your life! Good thing as the park like all community park has it's share of drug deals(few but some) and homeless sleeping out at night during the summer months but not winter. Too cold and no bathrooms or shelter for punks to gather! Just feels good and safe due to the many neighbors that Gary and I have gotten to know well this past year and da half! Thank you for the prayers of recovery and I am getting stronger with the prayers, love and support from so many people especially the constant support from this community. I feel it deeply and believe me it means everything as well as the continued contacts during recovery. Take care now!
Terrie
On September 28, 2014...
Mary Myers posted a note for Terrie that says:
Terrie, I love your halloween tree. The pumpkin lites are so colorful and perfect. Have a great night! Butterfly hugs and kisses. Mia
Terrie Syvertsen Hello Mia. Missed seeing your posts. Glad to know you are still out there and progressing in your rec ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Hello Mia. Missed seeing your posts. Glad to know you are still out there and progressing in your recovery. Glad you are into rehab and would like to hear more about it! Have to run wash dishes! Be in touch soon! Love, Terrie
Mary Myers Missed you too! I will write more. Been pretty busy with work, rehab. I follow all the posts. I need ... Read more
Mary Myers Missed you too! I will write more. Been pretty busy with work, rehab. I follow all the posts. I need to update my journal. Don't work to hard. Love, Mia
On September 27, 2014...
Hi Terrie,
It is so late here...but I was just rereading your last post to me and I can not express how nice it all was to read. You have me pegged correctly, and I will remember your words to listen to my body and take it easy. Thank you for the reminder. :) I also want to thank you for your good wishes for me pre and post surgery - everything that included the new life I am so desperately working so hard to obtain -almost like catch up for me - lived a good life, but than realized there was a lot more to me and clear I needed to make some changes. And yes, I o hope and pray that I am off and running in several years in a career that I am looking forward to, and yes, the right man that will care for my girls as much as he does for me....may be asking for too much....but I will wait for the right one. I know he is out there. :) I hope you are having a great weekend, and your recovery is going well. Please keep me (us) posted. I always feel calmer after getting on this site. Also, my girls and I met with the priest today, and I felt honored to part of the Sacrament he was performing for us...I am in God's hands...he is in control.
Terrie Syvertsen Christine: Little story(yes here I go again!) When I was around 25 yrs. old an d several years out of ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Christine: Little story(yes here I go again!) When I was around 25 yrs. old an d several years out of a hurtful divorce(aren't they all?) I went into a new job making a fresh start feeling much as you do now. No expectations on my part just the hope of a better life, fresh start and new direction that would make me feel whole again. A little after a year went by and in through my office door walked this 6'4" Man who was hired to work on the dispatch maps outside of my office window. I learned he also was freshly divorced and over the next year became friends with him. One day, a little person came into the warehouse where I worked and her little blonde head and blue eyes regarded me
carefully as she stood on tip-toe obviously looking for her Father. When She gave me a name for whom she was searching I buzzed her through and She ran directly into the arms of her Father who picked her up like a little floating feather and twirled her in his arms. She spun around and pressed her little cheeks laughing up into his face and I saw their love. It was at that moment that I fell in love again. Nothing planned, nothing expected. Just fate. You see, for a number of medical reasons I was not able to have children and one of my greatest sorrows, and to date my only life regret was not to have been able to have a child with someone I loved. But you see, Life turned that all around for in those few moments and that one life encounter with this beautiful little girl, I was handed a great gift that wiped away all the pain of what might have been and brought me one of my life's greatest joys. A child to love and share my life with as a Step Parent and hopefully a friend She would be able to count on too. With her Dad the two of them became a part of my life and one of the most important ones to date. My point is Christine that life can be going one direction and we think we are on track and things happen to throw us off balance. If we are lucky, don't give up and have Faith the amazing thing is that the Universe has away of working lots of little Miracles just when you least expect it. With your Faith, your energy, the love you have for your Children, with your will to face new changes and not give up it is only a question of time that Christine Pitteli begins to see a series of miracles come into her life as well! More miracles like those of your daughters to continue to make you feel whole. (And yes, two of my miracles were my Gary and Kirstin for whose time in my life I will always feel blessed. And it is not asking too much to want a partner who will feel for you and your girls this wonderful kind of love. You are headed in the right direction by focusing on the heart issues, getting stronger and readying yourself for the recovery that will lead you and your girls to brighter and healthier tomorrows by continuing on being just who you all are today. Family.
I am having a great weekend and Gary has promised to take the trees outside to take a fresh photo to upload as in our move here to the new house in 2013 we mislaid some of our photo discs. So I should have a photo up tomorrow sometime of the trees. My recovery is continuing to go well and I have no complaints just the joy of progress one day at a time which you will discover for yourself soon! You take care of yourself and the girls and look forward as you dream tonight of all the good and uplifting things ahead. Terrie, Gary, Hunter and Kat
On September 26, 2014...
Hi Terrie! Yes, I have the recliners in place! I actually ordered two, one for upstairs and one for downstairs. Supposedly, they are brand new out of the box, although I will still put a sheet over them...and they are black leather plush looking recliners - I saw them on the website. They look comfortable. I can rent them each week and stop at any time. I thought that was a pretty good deal. Thank you for asking.
I had my pre op tests today, they were uneventful but I will write in my journal what happened during the day just to get it out. Your story about your room...sounds like something my oldest would do! The only thing is I would not have punished her...although I know that generation and my parents generation generally were so strict! I can see why you did that. That head should not have been in a little girl's room. I think you did the right thing! :)
Wow you will be six weeks out next week, you are so lucky. Are you happy with your progress so far?
I look forward to seeing those trees when they are ready....thank you for sharing them with me. It would be fun to do with my girls, and it is different, which I like.
I am getting overwhelmed and feel like I am not keeping up with everything before I leave, but trying to do my best. Thank you so much for being so supportive, I really do have a new life on the other side of all this that I am working towards. It started slowly in the last year, figuring things out... but I have a lot more to accomplish and will be a busy single mom...so having this surgery will be good in the end, so when I am pushing myself I will no longer have to worry about my aneurysm....I am looking forward to seeing if there will be a difference in the way I feel after my bicuspid aortic valve is repaired. There has to be a difference...Thinking of you and I hope you are doing well.
Terrie Syvertsen Hello again Christine. Great that you have the recliners as they will be in the right place at the ri ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Hello again Christine. Great that you have the recliners as they will be in the right place at the right time just as you need them. It is really important to know when you head home you will be able to make yourself comfortable. I found that walking(even if it is around the house due to weather, etc. was a great help to realign the body. Just don't overdue and let people help you every chance it is offered. People will be very good to you in the hospital and you will take on an attitude that you want to do anything and everything you can do to help them help you so you can get home ASAP! You will have the excitement remember of knowing that all the waiting is over and you will be headed home to your beautiful girls to help you recover. It is one of the best feeling you will experience. Knowing you are on the other side of this and headed home to pick out a recliner, ha.
You are right about the painted room and the deer. I do think it was a generation thing and the fact that my Dad loved to look up the stairs leading to the doorway of my room and see it hanging there. A Hunter/Guy thing. I was one of five kids and believe me we kept my parents on their toes.
Yes Christine, I am very happy with my progress and will look forward from week to week seeing the progress I am seeing and feeling. The body is an amazing thing. Can take all of these changes and bounce back. It is important that you take it a day at a time and not try to impress your girls how much you are able to do too soon! I think you are a go getter and you need to be good to yourself especially the first few weeks home and I assure you that you will be surprised at how well your body responds. It is important to find comfort and sleep even If they are short sleeps. You will learn to follow your bodies needs. I am looking for the "trees" and will post the photos soon(tonight)They aren't as good a job as I would have been able to do had I been feeling better when making them. I will probably make a cut out of Hunter and Kat
for Gary to cut out and we can put by the trees. Depends on how I do in the next 2 weeks.
You my dear Woman are going to do really well, I just know! I hope you are thinking of how much better it will feel not to have to worry any more and the freedom you will have to move on with all of your plans with "work" and spending time healing with the girls. They will be such inspiration for you. Christine, there will be things you think you have to get done before you leave but when you think about it I bet they can wait until you are home again.
Think of the possibilities once this is over with. How exciting to get out and find a job you will love going to and when on your feet and the Universe sees fit(you are a beautiful Woman so I see this happening soon) that you will find someone worthy to share your girls with you as a Family and Life will feel as Full as it can get!!!! This is my wish for you. A great, smooth and uncomplicated surgery, wonderful recovery and a clear road with opening doors to all life has to offer. And you will feel a difference in the way you feel after your repair. It may take a little time to realize it since your body will be busy repairing itself but you will see and feel the difference.
I am going to find the cd with my photos of the trees and have Gary get them on my photo space. You have a good weekend. Stay safe an be positive. The wait is almost over! Terrie
Thank you, Terrie. You are a very special person. i do not say that often. Lots of hugs to you. T ... Read more
Thank you, Terrie. You are a very special person. i do not say that often. Lots of hugs to you. Take your time with the trees.
On September 26, 2014...
Robin posted a note for Terrie that says:
Hi Terrie,
I am glad you posted as you did and let out how you feel. A lot of us on this heart journey are of the older class meaning the over 50 crowd. So here it goes, there used to be a saying that said "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". Although I do find the need for progress and change (as that is how we all have received our new heart parts), sometimes some things just need a little update and not a complete makeover. I to am very glad I fell onto this site even though I was 5 months into recovery when I did. I was able to express how I felt and ask questions of those who had already done this. It was and is still difficult as I have not as of yet discovered anyone who had ever done this without pain drugs, and has issues with wounds that don't heal. It is awe inspiring to know that we can help each other around the globe and encourage each heart brother or heart sister no matter what the heart diagnoses may be and no matter where they are on in their part of the journey. I want to thank you for being one of my heart sisters and for your awesome posts. You truly have a gift for writing and for taking us along on your journey, and as personal as this is, I am blessed to have been set on a path that runs beside yours! So God bless you my heart sister, may you sleep be sweet, your dreams be uplifting, and your body be strengthened and renewed every morning.
PS How are things with the monitor going?
Terrie Syvertsen Robin. Thank you for the post today as I value the opinion and feelings of others and I am pleased to ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Robin. Thank you for the post today as I value the opinion and feelings of others and I am pleased to know that you understood what I was saying. I felt better and will now move on concentrating on others as well as my own recovery. I am glad you are on a path that runs besides mine. None of us is alone on this journey and as it continues I will be better able to concentrate on the healing process. Love you too, value your opinion. Here is to your healing as well. Terrie
On September 26, 2014...
Oh my dear heart sister Terrie. I couldn't agree more. When I came here in early July, it was after 2 days of sitting all alone in tears because here in my life I got nothing more than ridicule about how I was feeling when I returned from my cardiologist. I don't have a support system at home so when I found this site and joined, I was immediately supported by loving and caring people (brothers and sisters). I immediately started to feel better and the loneliness subsided a bit and this was a place I rushed to upon returning from work each day. But it's not feeling that way at this point in time. I do what I can to keep in touch via email with those who are willing to be in touch via email. If not for that, I would be right back to that feeling I had during those two days of tears. Thank you to all of you who embraced me when I joined. I do not want to lose those connections. Terrie, I need to cut this short at the moment as I am due at the doctor's office in an hour but wanted to send a quick note to support you. I will email you a little later and catch up with you. Talk to you soon Terrie.
And I see that Guest Book messages still go directly into the News Feed so I hope this doesn't get lo ... Read more
And I see that Guest Book messages still go directly into the News Feed so I hope this doesn't get lost in the string of messages. I don't understand why the guest book needs to show up here but it does so hopefully Terrie will get a notification that it's here and not miss it.
Adam Pick Hi Karen, please see my comment just posted at Terrie's journal. Also, I could be wrong but I don't t ... Read more
Adam Pick Hi Karen, please see my comment just posted at Terrie's journal. Also, I could be wrong but I don't think that Terrie's privacy setting is set to "opt-out" of the News Feed. I think that is why her Journal and Guestbook is appearing here. I'll check on that.
Thank you Adam.
Terrie Syvertsen Adam. You are right. Terrie's privacy setting is not set to opt- out as She didn't want to opt-out. T ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Adam. You are right. Terrie's privacy setting is not set to opt- out as She didn't want to opt-out. Terrie is going to continue to post on guest book pages, write MY journals and hopefully help support the people and learn from the people I initially came on site to get the same things from. I will just have to reschedule and work around what is not working for me as I have been doing of late. By the way Adam, I fully understood as of our last phone conversation everything you pointed out on my journal to whose attention you asked Karen to see. Nothing new. You made yourself perfectly clear during our "chat" and I am sorry you felt the need to repeat yourself. The fact is this. You created a valuable site for people to go to and decided to make changes. I don't have a problem with change and I feel the exchanges between people with heart valve issues will benefit from the site one way or another. Have a good weekend. Terrie
On September 25, 2014...
Terrie, thanks for your comments on my journal! I take comfort in knowing I’m not the only bee-otch post-surgery. I still don’t feel well today and I am frustrated and disappointed, but whatever....
You asked about the wreath...I bought a grapevine wreath at Wallyworld and am using artificial leaves and such. My hubby is a very good detail painter and he’s offered to add some touches to the not-so-real looking gourds and pumpkins I gathered at the dollar store.
I’m not the ‘crafty sort’ but I try. I do sew very well, but when it comes to crafty things, I really would like a tutorial or a template to follow. I have a great fear of failure...
Take care, my heart friend. It’s raining here in Seattle, but unlike the rain CA gets, it’s a rather soft and pleasant rain.
Terrie Syvertsen Hello Mary. First off- I am so sorry that you had the ER in your day /evening yesterday but glad they ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Hello Mary. First off- I am so sorry that you had the ER in your day /evening yesterday but glad they know what it is and are treating you. My computer crashed along with all the electricity in the area last night so I wasn't able to respond yesterday evening. It is the pits to get out of sugery and feel like you are on the way back to good health just to have these monkey wrenches come flying out of nowhere! You take care of yourself and be patient as we will both get to a point where the surprises lessen and the road becomes more stable and rewarding! I said many prayers last night and couldn't sleep thinking about what your ER experience was for you and hoping you would get right back home. Keep in touch, if you want you can reach me @(tsyvertsen1@sbcglobal.net)Terrie
On September 24, 2014...
Robin posted a note for Terrie that says:
Hi Terrie! I have been praying for you too, It is so good to hear from you. I was starting to get concerned about you when we didn't hear from you for a few days. I know that you are wearing the heart moniter and I am praying that it all turns out well for you. Life sure is a precious and fragile mix that we are privileged to walk.
Because of the RSD that I have, the groin wound is still open. We keep an eye on it and keep it clean, and I am sure that in time it will heal.
I bet the fall colors are starting to come in where you live. It is amazing, but even here in the desert, where it is still over 100 outside, you can tell that fall is coming! The sun is not as intense, the cactus are starting to loose their blooms, the grass doesn't require as much water or mowing and the Aspen trees in Flagstaff are beginning to change color. What a beautiful time of year it is.
Well, I don't want to rattle on so I will close for now. Give Hunter a hug or a scratch behind the ears for me. I am so glad that I have had my dachshunds on this journey with me. And give Kat a pat on the head. Stay strong and get well soon!
Robin
Terrie Syvertsen Hello Robin. Good to hear back from you too. Don't worry about me and the heart monitor as we are now ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Hello Robin. Good to hear back from you too. Don't worry about me and the heart monitor as we are now buddies 'til the end! It is being used to see if it is just the SVT episodes I had prior to surgery that have nothing to do with my valve situation. I have meds for it and will have an ablation when the heart is strong and healthy again to see if it will stop. If not it can be controlled with meds. Everything else is going along ok! Incision looking like it is healing well also. Sorry about your wound and glad that it seems to be being taken care of properly and will hope it heals up for you as that isn't a pleasant area to have to work around now is it? I bet the desert area is beautiful this time(any time) of year! Yes we are getting some color in the trees and things are beginning to show autumn changes! We had rain yesterday for the first time in forever which helped the wildfires here in Calif. so it was a good day. I gave Hunter, Kat and Gary a scratch behind the ears for you, ha, ha. Funny thing, they all raised their back right legs and pounded the ground at the same time while being scratched! Yes, it is wonderful to have our wonderful pets with us on this journey as they tune into us and just have to look up at us to have us feel their concern and love for us. They were precious yesterday with the rain as Kat was right outside the patio door in her "hut" laying upside down and tapping at the glass to get Hunter's attention as he was laying with his nose against the glass watching her too. I sat taking a cat-nap at one point watching the two of them communicate with each other. I can't have her in the house as I am highly allergic to her fur. I can let her run in and out for brief visits but she is used to being outdoors and six other neighbors have her in and out of their houses and feed her as well so she is just happy as hell owning all of our attention. Two people have cut a hole in their garage window screens for her to get inside if she wants but she chooses to be with us the most, rain or shine. When you've got it, you've got it! Take care and be strong too. Be Well, Love, Terrie, Hunter, Kat
On September 17, 2014...
Robin Szymanski posted a note for Terrie that says:
Hi Terri,
I have been following your stories at a distance for some time. I love to read the stories about you and Gary, and of the journies of Hunter and Kat. Oh how they make me smile! Itoo am a heart sister. I had a very unexpected emergency aortic valve replacement 18 months ago. I was in surgery for 8 and 1/2 hours, 2 and 1/2 hours of that on life support. Because I have so many allergies I also had to take my journey with out pain meds. Not a path I would recommend, but I had an amazing team of doctors and nurses. I enjoy reading the stories of how the journey has been for the others of you out there. I hope you continue to post updates. You are a very talented writer and I do so love your very descriptive style of writing. It is as if you are taking us all on that walk with you, or on that journey around the yard. My thoughts and prayers will be with you over the next 30 days, and beyond. May your results be encouraging, your rest be peaceful, and your heart full of good things. If you want you can look up my journal too.
Rbin Szymanski
Terrie Syvertsen Good morning Heart Sister Robin. I just had a cup of tea this morning as I read your Journal. What a ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Good morning Heart Sister Robin. I just had a cup of tea this morning as I read your Journal. What a story you have and what a journey!!! I can't even imagine what it must have been like to be thrown into the "valve" arena like you were. It must have been so confusing and frightening. But like you mentioned about your amazing team of people who were there for you when you needed them to be at the most! A brilliant example of God and Universe working together with results that were clearly meant to be and yes, God only knows! Bless you dear Lady and I hope for you that you continue to have a journey with the best of health and happiness. I also hope you will continue to update and inform us of your experiences. If you want you can also reach me at(tsyvertsen1@sbcglobal.net)as I value privacy, greatly but enjoy being in touch on our community site as well. I appreciate your good thoughts and well wishes. This 30 days of wearing the monitor will go fast if I can keep from flushing the darn thing or leaving it hanging on a rose bush as the little wires are hanging in the weirdest of angles as I walk! You have a great day and I hope to hear from you again. Thank you also for the encouragement of my writings as I do write for the community that has supported me through my journey and become my Family. Love, Terrie, Hunter, Kat
On September 17, 2014...
Terrie, I want to thank you for your note. It actually made me cry, but in a good way. You understand, and that made me smile. Thank you for sending universal love and support our way. It has taken me close to a year to learn I have issues with receiving....and I happily accept your thoughts being sent my way. I also want to thank you for being proud of me. That means a lot. I will remember your post all the way to surgery. I loved hearing you have been married, second time around for 37 years! I hope to find (or he finds me)the right partner one day, if it is in the cards for me. A good husband is a gift, and worth waiting for. You both are so lucky to have found one another.
I am in pretty good physical shape, but than I read a post from a young man who was in really good shape and he was having a hard time with constant coughing, and I think a slight infection in his arm, and was experiencing a lot of anger. I just don't know what's coming my way. That is life, I suppose. I love the halloween trees...I have never seen one before. If you can, please post it, so I can see it. They sound interesting. I know it is not related to surgery, so I understand if you do not want to.
I am so happy to hear that 4 weeks post op you are feeling such a positive difference. That is a short time. I bet my heart will race while in the hospital..it did last time a couple of years ago in for minor surgery, but who knows, maybe it will behave this time. Thank you again for taking the time to send me a note, and I wish you a very good, continued recovery. I am looking forward to being on the other side of this. Take care. Christine
Terrie Syvertsen Christine- I think any crying "in a good way" is a good thing as it opens up the heart to receive pos ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Christine- I think any crying "in a good way" is a good thing as it opens up the heart to receive positive thoughts and energy as much as a warm smile does or the laughter of your children and how it reaches down into your soul!
If you read anything I have written in my journals or guest books you will learn how this community popped up into my life and the village of people who reached out with love and support entered into my life with no warning or expectations and somehow have become a very important part of my life Family and a large piece of who I am growing into as I continue on this path of mine. So please do except all thoughts that you can handle and the ones your heart can sort through that you feel will help you on your journey. People here are good people. They are your heart brothers and Sisters! As to not knowing what is coming your way, I already feel that you are intelligent and a spiritual enough Woman to know that the Universe will just keep teaching us as it has from our beginning and the Powers that BE will guide you and your Children along this Path to what is meant to be. I want you to Believe with all of that strength and beautiful heart filled with love that your time here is precious and will continue for many years to come. You have Two Beautiful and Special Magnets here on Earth who will keep you Centered and a Life where Dreams will come true and good things are coming!
As to being married a second time. First was one of those things forgotten but still a good life experience. Gary(my husband) was not sought after or expected. When I wasn't in search he kind of floated in under the radar and a friend turned into a friend and life partner. I hope when you are through having your heart mended you will soon after have your heart stolen by the right Man who will be there as the greatest friend you have every known and who will love your daughters as much as you do. This is my belief in the kindest of the Universe and in the Power that guides us through life. BELIEVE.
Oh yes about your heart racing. I have a thing called an SVT that had nothing to do with the aortic Stenosis which produced a quick heart beat as well and was brought under control with meds. I will have and ablation one day when my new mended heart and valve are strong enough to see if it will correct the problem. I want you to know that there is nothing that the surgeon and his/her team are not prepared for and you are the only focus for them at surgery time. They are equipped for all emergencies and you will hopefully have that same feeling as you look up into their smiling faces while being wheeled into your surgery.
As to my trees for Halloween we are getting them out to spruce them up and check the lights probably this weekend and I will be happy to share a photo. I think it would be a great project for you and your girls and a lot of fun for your yard decorations. I will try to post by the weekend! I have to go to bed now as we get up at 2:00a.m here for my husband to get ready for work.... Thanks for the well wishes. You take care now and I will enjoy hearing further from you and your girls!
Good night, Terrie
Tony C-P posted a note for Terrie that says:
very up lifting
Tony
Terrie Syvertsen Tony-Love it! Man of Few(but important Words! Thanks Terrie
On September 17, 2014...
Gigi Snowflake posted a note for Terrie that says:
Hi Terrie
wishing you best of luck with the heart monitor, I'm sure you feel more secure with it keeping track of your heart beats
gorgeous weather we are having in D.C. area low sixties, hope you aren't getting the L.A. three digit temps
just wanted you to know I am thinking of you and wishing you best of luck, I wasn't able to get on heart sister Ginger's blog for several days, maybe her computer is down
take care
Geri
Terrie Syvertsen Hello Ms. Snowflake! Yes, the monitor is making me feel more secure as I didn't want to be outside wa ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Hello Ms. Snowflake! Yes, the monitor is making me feel more secure as I didn't want to be outside walking in the park and having the episode I had last weekend without someone around. However, both Gary and I agree with the ER Dr. who felt that adding the med back to original level would get me back on track and so far so good. I will be very happy to see my favorite cardiologist on Friday to see what he thinks. I also had been given a few things that might have contributed like Lasix, mulitivitamin, iron pill that I stopped yesterday, the Lasix stopped the day of the ER visit. Might have added to the problem as I was getting dehydrated and didn't know it yet. So things are looking good, thank you very much. I am looking forward to the day when I will have an echo and be able to know how the new valve is working. Already see so many improvements. More air! Getting stronger! Weather here keeps going in the 90's and creeping up now and then so it is early up and early outside while the air is good and there is a slight breeze. Many people out walking their dogs in the early a.m. and in just a bit 6:45a.m I plan on joining them! You have a great week! Think of you often! Thanks for thinking of me too! Love you. Terrie, Hunter, Kat and Gary is on his way to San Jose this morning for a meeting!
On September 15, 2014...
Gabi x posted a note for Terrie that says:
Oh Terrie, that is just all too much! So sorry!
On September 15, 2014...
Geri posted a note for Terrie that says:
Hi Terrie
I dislike Facebook and do not use it, too much invasion into our privacy, I know many of my posts went off to cyber space, and prefer the old system, all one had to do is look at the community and post to that person.
Also every time I post I have to do the puzzle thingie, why? put the ice cream in the cone? Anyway I treasure all the loving caring heart sisters and brothers and will not give up reaching out to them, you have been a tremendous help in boosting my spirit.
I know you will keep positive and focus on how well you are doing, we government employees (retired) have incredible insurance coverage , wish everyone had the choices we have.
take care dear Terrie , talk to you later
p.s. I just read a wonderful John Grishan book A PAINTED HOUSE
Adam Pick Geri, you raise several great points which I will address in an upcoming post. But, real quick... So ... Read more
Adam Pick Geri, you raise several great points which I will address in an upcoming post. But, real quick... So you know, only non-logged in users of the website have to complete the 'puzzle-thingie' when posting a guestbook note. Fyi, that is called a Captcha. That Captcha is used to prevent spam. If we did not use the Captcha, our system would receive over 5,000 spam posts a day. Not fun, right? That said, if you would like to avoid having to complete the Captcha, I'd encourage you to login when submitting guestbook notes. Logged in users do not have to complete the Captcha. Does that make sense? Thanks for your patience as we continue to enhance the website so that it can better educate and empower patients with heart valve disease. Stay tuned. We are working on several more features to enhance the connections among the people in our community. Again, thanks for your patience. Keep on tickin! Adam
On September 15, 2014...
Geri posted a note for Terrie that says:
Dear Terrie
so sorry to hear of your recent setback, Thank God it was Saturday and Gary was with you to assist you
that radiology lady sounds like a real idiot, I recall having X-ray done first night in rehab hospital, 6th day post surgery, I didn't experience anything similar to your bad experience
I recall some accelerated heart beats lasting a short time and reported it to physicians while still at the hospital, they listened to my heart, did some tests said it was o.k., I assumed it was the new valve adjusting to the heart beat, etc.
sorry for the dark period, I think everyone, especially creative honest people such as you are have these periods, good that you talked to Ginger, our loving Heart Sister
best wishes and thinking kind thoughts of you, you will be fine I'm sure
Terrie Syvertsen Thanks Geri. Sweet post as usual! I know that they will get to the bottom of this and know also I am ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Thanks Geri. Sweet post as usual! I know that they will get to the bottom of this and know also I am not patient with some of the things I didn't expect with recovery and how I have to be patient with myself and not try to do too much. Yes, it was good that Gary was home as it was a quiet day with few neighbors out and about and I could only imagine sitting out like one of the sometimes homeless people half a day before being tripped over! Nothing creative in that way of thinking! Anyway to be honest I am also confused by the new changes in the way this site has changed and have lost contact that was much easier with the old format. I believe in change but so much changed so quickly that people we were following just got sort of lost in the shuffle. I realize we are all finding our way back to the people we are searching for but I feel bad as I know many posts I have made went off into cyber space since I returned home to recover so I will just have to decide what I want to do if it keeps up. I did not join Facebook for the same reasons I am uncomfortable with some of the changes here on site. I realized the need for change and what Adam is trying to keep his focus on and see the importance of having a site like the one we are using. So life goes on as does our recovery. I would like to say if you can't get in touch and want to (I may have given you this already. but in case: feel free to write me at: tsyvertsen1@sbcglobal.net) so we can keep in touch throughout the recovery. You take care Geri and keep on with your positiveness! Love, Terrie
On September 11, 2014...
Eleanor R posted a note for Terrie that says:
Hi, Terrie, just checking on you. I imagine you moving around your house and garden, with Hunter underfoot, lining up things to do. Isn't being Home Alone liberating in a sense? For me, it was almost like playing house, or being in your first apartment as an adult. "Really, is it just me home alone? Do they think I'm ready? I must be an adult then!" Erica went to work part time in my week 2 or 3, probably 4 as it was early August and she was running summer dance camps from 12 to 4. My nephew works for the federal govt. and he's gone from 7.30 to 5. He took off to stay with me the first week, "to manage the animals" in his word, and Erica was with me full time also the first and second week, then by week 3 I was partially home alone, and actually enjoyed it. I could test out what I could do (or not), without someone saying "Be careful!" or "Let me do that". I know you are a strong and independent woman, Terrie, much like me so I can see you testing the boundaries of what you can do. Your body will be your guide as to what you cannot do, and will tell you when it is time to rest. I've never napped during the day, but I certainly have learned to sit down more than before. I go for cardiac rehab orientation next week, and I imagine after that the real thing will start. Looking forward to it and dreading it at the same time (I'm not a big exercise fan lately, other than swimming and walking), but I know I need it and will be there. I am glad you take your cell phone on your walks, I too have learned to keep my close by, even at night as I promised Erica when she moved back to her apt. that I would call her if anything strange happened, which nothing has. My philosophy is that if we are prepared, then nothing too wrong can happen. If there are benches in your park, test them out. If there are none, then don't walk too far, steady movement for 30 mins but you are not in a race my girl. I know Gary's work was glad to have him back, and while he was ready for being with his work buddies, I know he was concerned the first few days, and will have appreciated your having the cell phone close at hand. A bit too hot in northern Virginia today for a walk, I will wait until the sun goes down a bit then walk the dog a couple of laps around the cul de sac. They are coming to retrieve the rented recliner today, so sad, I have slept so well in that, even better than in bed since I was sleeping on my back, and not rolling over all night to avoid hip twinges. "Get over yourself" I tell myself, so I've been back in bed for a couple of night now. If I really miss it, I will have to buy one, but wouldn't that be silly to not be able to sleep in a bed anymore? Very troublesome when traveling I would imagine!" Best wishes to you, hope you are healing well. Life is good at 9 weeks after surgery, with driving, walking, cooking, shopping, catching up with friends, and pretty much doing whatever I wish (except for the swimming and cutting grass, too much use of chest muscles, not yet, but coming soon I hope). Just know that I am thinking of you, and am proud of your progress and how you chose to handle the whole heart valve surgery journey. You are an inspiration to many of us, as is Gary. Love to you. Eleanor
Terrie Syvertsen Hello Eleanor. Thank your for the post above. I enjoyed hearing from you and the update you gave and ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Hello Eleanor. Thank your for the post above. I enjoyed hearing from you and the update you gave and what you had to think about what I might be up to.Made me smile! Sorry you are losing the recliner today since you seemed so comfortable! I am writing a journal entry in a moment that I want you to read, ok?! I am good. Please read it! Take care my recovery buddy! Love, Terrie
On September 9, 2014...
Ginger posted a note for Terrie that says:
Terrie, My Dear Sister,
Just in case you have not heard it, I want to say to you how extremely proud I am of you and of all you have accomplished since you and I met in May. That may seem like a very short time, but there has been so much packed into it that it feels much longer. I have seen you grow in so many ways. You have made some very difficult decisions, most with your heart's best interest in mind. You have kept a number of different kinds of medical professionals from throwing you off track -- using tact and assertiveness to stay with your goals. The most extreme example I can think of is two different kinds of doctors who did not have expertise in the area of immediate need trying to take your time and divert you from seeing a professional who was, indeed, an expert in the area of concern. You phoned, called, wrote e-mails, but the main thing is that despite major efforts to the contrary you kept your focus on what was the next step in getting to heart valve surgery. Then when another professional set up a schedule for what she wanted to do for you (which would have paid her handily but put you at risk) you asked the definitive question. "If I follow your plan, when will this work be finished?" Astonishingly, although she knew you had surgery scheduled in the end of August, her time table would not have had you prepared until September 12!!! Say what??? I am proud that your ability to speak up for yourself and manage your own affairs when those who should have had your best interests at heart did not appear to became so noticeable that, on an office visit, one of the physicians in the mix came out and said, "Terrie, you have changed!"
And I am also proud of the way you spent so much time these past months following everyone on this website enough to pick up people in real trouble and get them the help they needed. You have been a tremendous source of positive energy and encouragement -- a huge change from where you were when I first met you on this site.
Now you need to use your energy to focus on recuperating yourself, and I think you are doing a great job of trying to care for yourself without overdoing it. Our bodies, and I am certainly echoing the voices of many others, tell us when to stop. We need to listen and follow them.
I am so proud of you, proud to be your Heart Sister, and am looking forward to a future that has you in it!
With great love,
Terrie Syvertsen Ginger-Sister! I am honored by your extremely kind and special words from you to me in the above pos ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Ginger-Sister! I am honored by your extremely kind and special words from you to me in the above post. I got so emotional that I couldn't respond back and just now read it again thinking tonight might be easier in making a response that would equal your expression of obvious love and support. I want you to know that you have been instrumental in my making it as far as I have and together we will see brighter healthier days and you will get help with the vertigo and be able to go into a better place with your recovery than you are able to now. Please keep the faith and hear everyone who loves you and is with you as we continue on this journey that we all know is often times not easy. In you I have found a Friend. In you I have adopted a Sister for Life.
Love and hugs and prayers for a better day tomorrow and prayers for you to have a great sleep tonight! Love, Terrie
Virginia (Ginger) French Bless you, my special Sister! You are the best! Hope to get in touch today (Thursday)! Ging
On September 6, 2014...
Virginia (Ginger) French posted a note for Terrie that says:
How great it is to know you have been home for two weeks, the staples are gone, and that sweet big guy Gary has taken so much of his time to pour out his love making sure you have the best experience and care possible, and in his spare time cleaned the house and kept all of us, your Heart Family, up to date. My sister is home and running circles around this kid, who wilts in the heat of the dog days of August in Oz.
Just know, woman, how very much you are loved! When we connected in May I knew right away it was something special. Looking forward to the Ice Cream Celebration once the vast majority, Olga included, are well into healing. And I know there will always be others coming along who need just as we did, and that we will be there for them as best we can.
Sleep with sweet dreams...I am asking God to send the Angels, and the Sandman, too!
Love always, Ging
Terrie Syvertsen Thanks Ginger, nice post! Gary is the Sandman! We will have to have him present at the "Big Ice Cream ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Thanks Ginger, nice post! Gary is the Sandman! We will have to have him present at the "Big Ice Cream Event"! Love you my Friend and Heart Sister.
Love to all the Heart Sisters and Brothers as well.
Terrie, Gary, Hunter and Kat ZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!
On September 6, 2014...
Virginia (Ginger) French posted a note for Terrie that says:
Love to my sis! Let me know what you think, please...
And hugs for Gary and even Hunter and Kat!
Soon,
Ging
On September 6, 2014...
Geri posted a note for Terrie that says:
Dear Terrie, I adored your email and want you to know I have sent several emails to you but they "disappear" maybe the computer analysts group is the Ocare same company from Canada where folks were not able to access the Ocare system!
I always loved to watch Snowflakes falling especially the first of the season, being from cold upstate NY we had snow for almost half a year; then living in D.C. , Virginia area we hardly get snow, so do miss it, I always associate the snowflake as a pure form of life and the millions of intricate patterns that only nature can design for us, like flowers which we all cherish
I am feeling better each day and waiting for my rehab heart classes to start, don't know why I haven't heard front the hospital
My sisterinlaw in Budapest is possibly dying from liver cancer, she is a retired Rhuematologist so realizes the dire condition she is in; does not want chemo, she has access to various doctors, she wants me to visit but I need more time to recover, I was there last October staying with her
We heart patients are indeed lucky and blessed by God for a simple/complicated fix in a sense, a new valve, a repaired valve, not some horrible disease or cancer attacking our body
I was happy to hear about your devoted lover Gary and also Hunter caring for their cherished Terrie , I was partly alone except for son #2 for 5 days, but always felt my darling husband's spirit guiding me and the wonderful loving notes from my heart sisters and brothers
hope this message gets thru
best
Geri gigi419@verizon.net
On September 5, 2014...
Ginger posted a note for Terrie that says:
Terr ie,
Wrote you a long note with a greeting to Clean and Fluffy Gary, a comment about using Eleanor's 8 week post as positive encouragement, and a message to Olga that she remains in our prayers and will do fine.
Then a note about Autumn taking more independent steps with her birthday coming up.
Gave a sign off. Put name on. Up came some stuff about dragging the correct plug into the outlet. For Pete's sake! Then a long wait and some computer gibberish, so came back to see if you got my note and find it is not here! Sorry!
Terrie Syvertsen Ginger. I am sorry to hear you did just what I did today. Got down and wrote for 40 minutes trying t ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Ginger. I am sorry to hear you did just what I did today. Got down and wrote for 40 minutes trying to catch up with people just like you tried to do with me only to find the stupid dragging security thing blah blah and lose the entire post. As it is tough sitting after surgery for those precious moments trying to get back in touch with people I am really frustrated. Have no idea where my post went either. I am now going to go to each individuals guestbook pages and post directly to them which is what I spent all afternoon doing. I am concerned that people we have been I touch with from the start of our journey up until now when we really want to keep this connection going are getting lost In the shuffle. I am sorry I missed your words as I have come accustomed to the positive reinforcement of our bonding thru this site only to seemingly keep losing contact at the drop of a hat. What began as such a simple support group has turned into a confused series of updates and changes. I hope we will all be able to work thru this and regain some sense of order in our community. Love you Ginger and everyone out there we are trying to connect with. Terrie
On September 4, 2014...
Robin posted a note for Terrie that says:
HI Terrie!
Hope this note finds you improving and getting stronger every day. You are being covered in prayer.
Get well soon sweet heart sister,
Terrie Syvertsen Hi. Robin? Could you tell me who you are so that I might read your story or journal and thank you cor ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Hi. Robin? Could you tell me who you are so that I might read your story or journal and thank you correctly for your well wishes and prayers? Terrie
On September 3, 2014...
rszymanski@eldoradops.com posted a note for Terrie that says:
Well done Terri! Way to go! Hope your sleep tonight is deep and restful.
god bless you my heart sister.
Terrie Syvertsen Hello and Thanks. Slept well last night, grateful for every minute. Getting better every day. Don't r ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Hello and Thanks. Slept well last night, grateful for every minute. Getting better every day. Don't recognize who I am thanking?! Who are you?! and are you a post or pre surgery heart sister? Terrie
On September 3, 2014...
Gabi x posted a note for Terrie that says:
Well done Terrie! I hope now you are only a magnet to love and blessings!
Terrie Syvertsen Hello Gabi! Thanks for the good thoughts. Hope you are also doing well. Thinking of you too! Love, Te ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Hello Gabi! Thanks for the good thoughts. Hope you are also doing well. Thinking of you too! Love, Terrie
Terrie Syvertsen Gabi, I sent you a post on your guest book. Did you get it? Terrie