Beve Leonard posted a note for Tom that says:
Praying that the surgery is progressing well!
On October 21, 2013...
Gail Puckett posted a note for Tom that says:
praying for you today my dear friend, God bless and keep you always
On October 21, 2013...
Keith Glover posted a note for Tom that says:
Praying for you this morning Tom!
On October 21, 2013...
Chris Demas posted a note for Tom that says:
Tom -
We are praying for you buddy.
Chris
On October 21, 2013...
Danny Lawson posted a note for Tom that says:
Tom, hang in there, you have your trust in the right One. I requested prayer for you yesterdayat church and I will continue to pray for your speedy recovery. Keep looking to God and He will see you through this. You will be out and about before you know it!
On October 21, 2013...
Will Huskisson posted a note for Tom that says:
I hope your surgery went well Uncle Tommy! I am praying for a quick recovery for you. Love Will
On October 20, 2013...
Tony Arnerich posted a note for Tom that says:
Good luck!
On October 20, 2013...
Leslie Holtzclaw posted a note for Tom that says:
Tom,
Love your journal entries. :) Itis wonderful to be at peace and in God's hands. Sending prayers your way! Leslie
On October 20, 2013...
Rebecca S posted a note for Tom that says:
Praying that all goes well tomorrow. Soon, the worst part will be over and you can start recovery.
On October 20, 2013...
Jim Jones posted a note for Tom that says:
Tom
You sound like a rock star with your entourage! I am so glad your family is with you. We look forward to the posts of your family the next few days. I know you are a man of deep faith and I trust as you do in a wonderful outcome. All the best tomorrow.
Thank you so much. God has been so faithful in putting every thing in his perfect order. I appreciate all your kind words of encouragement and affirmation. Family and friends like you are living examples of the love of God. God bless you.
On October 20, 2013...
Debra posted a note for Tom that says:
Praying for you throughout this week & next week that you will feel God's presence & He will give you only peace & calm that only He can give to you & your family who are with you. Praying for all the doctors, nurses & technicians involved in your surgery to be guided by God's hands for you to have a successful surgery. Praying for total healing of your body as you recover from the surgery. Please know you are covered in prayers & loved by me. Debra
Thank you so much. Those prayers are working right now and I know they will continue to be effective and answered. I really feel surrounded by God's love, comfort, and protection because of those prayers. He is faithful ! As I told many people earlier, I now know that things are already accomplished in heaven. They just have yet to be performed here on earth. I love you and as I told Lisa and Terri Ann, please give my Aunt Barbara a big hug and kiss for me. I love you all !
On October 20, 2013...
Jackie posted a note for Tom that says:
Good luck, praying for you,
Thank you so much for those prayers and for calling me this morning. I'm so happy that the car incident didn't cause damage to you or the other person. I love you too and please give Aunt Rose a big kiss and hug for me. I hope to see all my cousins soon.
On October 20, 2013...
Terri Ann posted a note for Tom that says:
Praying, praying, praying!
love you
Those prayers are working, working, working ! Thank you so much and keep those prayers coming ! I love you too. Give Aunt Tay a big kiss and hug for me.
On October 20, 2013...
Jim Jones posted a note for Tom that says:
Go get 'em, Tom. Nerves are fully understandable at this point. Once you get into the flow at the hospital and interact with folks that should help. Safe travels, my friend!
Thank you my friend and fellow traveler on this journey. You were absolutely correct about getting in the flow and interacting. God bless you for your encouragement to all of us and I pray that your walk on this journey continues in the same positive direction. I'll be keeping up with you.
On October 19, 2013...
Ernie A.S. posted a note for Tom that says:
Positive thoughts. You're going to do great.
Thank you. Your journal entries have made me smile on days when I needed it. Hope you continue to get better and better every day ! Keep us all smiling !
On October 19, 2013...
Denise Baldwin posted a note for Tom that says:
Tom, thanks so much for letting me know what's going on. It's funny because I had been thinking about you lately. I'll be keeping you in my prayers for a successful surgery and outcome.
Thank you for your prayers. I'm sorry I didn't let you and others know sooner but I know God communicated it to you sooner than me ! I'm looking forward to seeing you and Dave when you come up to Ashville. God is faithful and good all the time !
On October 19, 2013...
Renee Elrod posted a note for Tom that says:
Tom
Good Luck and I will be praying for you. I will going to Mission Hospital in Asheville for a cath on Monday and heart surgery on the 22nd for the same thing you are. I know there is a lot of different emotions with all this and I will pray for you and your family. Look forward to seeing your next posts
On October 19, 2013...
Bob Priest posted a note for Tom that says:
hey Tom you are in my prayers. Peace and blessings.....
Tom Huskisson Thank you Bob. I appreciate your prayers and they are very effective. Hope to see you soon !
On October 19, 2013...
Barb Brooks posted a note for Tom that says:
Hey Tom... We're all pulling for you, and know you'll do great! All the best to you!
Thank you so much. I appreciate your
kind words. You guys are great !
Tom
On October 19, 2013...
Gail Puckett posted a note for Tom that says:
Tom,
Just a short note to let you know you are in my prayers. I know that all will be well. love, grace and peace and God be with you my friend, we will be in prayer for you, especially on the day of your surgery. Do what you are told and remember you have family here at NeSCC that love and miss you. God bless
Tom Huskisson Thank you so much Gail. Your prayers are much appreciated and they are very effective. I look forward ... Read more
Tom Huskisson Thank you so much Gail. Your prayers are much appreciated and they are very effective. I look forward to being back with you all as soon as possible.
God bless you too.
On October 19, 2013...
jeff o posted a note for Tom that says:
Tom, since August I've had that feeling that someone was looking at me....it was you! Take care and wishing you all the best. You'll do great.
Yes, that was me ..... :-). Thanks so much. I wish you the best also and you take care too. Keep in touch !
On October 19, 2013...
Lynn ennis posted a note for Tom that says:
All the best to you Tom. I will follow your posts and send good wishes and thoughts. None of us signed up for this experience yet here we are! Everyone goes through it with courage and determination and so will you and I.
Thank you so much. I'll be following your posts also and I'm wishing the best for you also. We will go through this with courage and determination from a God that loves us and desires the best for us and who is faithful. My prayers are with you now and as you proceed along our shared journey,
On October 19, 2013...
Jim Jones posted a note for Tom that says:
Tom:
Safe travels. Hey look, your waiting is almost over! Glad you connected with Sidney. Joe K, NYC, will stop in and visit while I have my Nov. Mt. Sinai surgery. The HVJ community sure is supportive. I will be thinking of you. All the best, Tom.
Thank you so much. Yes, the time is almost here. I'm glad to hear Joe will be coming by to visit with you. The HVJ community is an absolute blessing. I'll be keeping you in my prayers and keeping up with you also.
On October 18, 2013...
Carol Jackson posted a note for Tom that says:
I will be thinking of you on Monday. I'm sure right now you have a sense of calm while the rest of the family is having trouble. I'm now on the other side of surgery, home 4 days and off pain meds for 2 days except for Tylenol and walking. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I will be following your progress. God is good
Thanks so much.Yes, I'm pretty calm although I do have moments. It is good to have people like you and the others on this site and loving family and friends that are there to lift me up. I'm so happy to hear that all is going well with you and I will continue to keep you in my prayers also. I appreciate your prayers. They are very effective. God is good and faithful always !
On October 17, 2013...
Alex Vigil posted a note for Tom that says:
Tom
Good luck next week. I had AVR at Duke by Dr Glower back in January. I flew from Denver, CO and it was a great experience at a top notch heart hospital. My friend is a surgeon and went to Harvard with a few of the cardiac surgeons at Duke. The best minds are there. Again good luck and my prayers are sent your way.
Thank you so much. I actually had Dr. Glower as a second consult but with my particulars , he recommended Dr Gaca or Dr. Hughes as they are doing more of this type of surgeries with my particulars . It is good to see that you are doing so well. I talked to SIdney Nash yesterday who also just had his surgery down at Duke two weeks ago.
This community is a blessing to those of us who are on this journey. I really appreciate your encouragement and prayers. They are very effective. My prayers are sent your way also.
On October 17, 2013...
J. Mike posted a note for Tom that says:
Tom,
I pray God will continually surround you with peace, comfort, and healing grace during this season.
You are a class act, sir, and I look forward to having you back with us at NE State soon.
Thank you so much for that prayer. It is already being effective and will continue to be as I move through this season.
Thank you for the kind words. I look forward to be able to return to work with people who bless me every day.
God bless you.
On October 17, 2013...
Cindy Christian posted a note for Tom that says:
Hey Tom,
Thanks so much for allowing me to have the opportunity to stay connected with you during and after your surgery! You are truly a genuine person and I'm very fortunate to call you my coworker and friend. Please know that you are in my prayers and will be missed as you recover!
Thank you for taking the time to stay connected. It is a blessing to be able to work with you also and to have you as a friend. I appreciate your prayers and I will miss you all too. I look forward to returning to work with people who are a blessing to me every day. God bless you.
Tom
On October 17, 2013...
Gail Puckett posted a note for Tom that says:
Tom,
Thanks for the message about the journal, I look forward to keeping up with my dear friend. Just remember "For I know the plans I have for you . . . " Jer 29:11 and "I will be found by you says the Lord . . . Jer 29:14. My prayers and thoughts are with you and I will be adding you to our church prayer list. Take good care of yourself, do what the doctor tells you and come back to us all well. We will miss you very much. I will be checking daily to see your progress. We are as close as a prayer. God bless you.
Thank you so much for your prayers and the scripture. They are both very precious to me. I will be updating here as long as I can and then my wife and sister will take over when I'm not able, I will miss you all too and look forward to when I can return to work with people like you who bless me every day. God bless you also.
On October 16, 2013...
Mark Beaty posted a note for Tom that says:
Mr. Tom,
Be strong in the Lord my friend. You are a child of the Most High - don't be afraid, only trust Him.
Thanks so much. I followed you all the way and was glad to hear that you were able to return to work this week. I'm almost the same age as you ( will be 58 in December ). Wish my arteries were clear but that wasn't the case. I may call with some questions about your valve choice. Thanks again for being such an encouragement for me and many others here.
On October 15, 2013...
Sidney Nash posted a note for Tom that says:
Anytime you like to call is fine. Still trying to break out of rehab (mom & dad's) but they keep cooking and catering. Honestly, I am looking forward to returning to work. Having stitches out on 24th and follow up at Duke, so count on one visitor.
Ok. It was good to see your post today and see that you were doing so well. I will probably try to call you tomorrow morning since this was my last day at work this week and it sounds like youi had a full day. Take care my friend. I look forward to meeting you.
On October 15, 2013...
Kelly O'Briant posted a note for Tom that says:
I have been seeing Dr. Milano at Duke for sometime (...no surgery yet), though I see someone else at the moment since I don't live in NC anymore. Anyway, good place. Sending strength and well wishes for a speedy recovery. All the best Tom! You can do this!
Thanks so much. Dr Gaca will be my surgeon at Duke ( recommended by Dr. Glower ). I really appreciate your encouraging words that absolutely do give me the strength to move forward on this journey. They lift me up ! I'm praying for the best for your journey also. Keep in touch with us.
On October 15, 2013...
Carol Jackson posted a note for Tom that says:
Welcome Tom. I will be following you from now on. I just arrived home from my surgery last night at 11:30pm. You probably have been following my journal. this is such a great web site. you will do fine and I will keep you in my prayers.
It was good to see yesterday that you were getting to go home. Yes, I had been following your journal and praying for you and will continue to do so. This community is fantastic and a blessing to all of us. Keep us up to date on your progress and rest well at home.
On October 15, 2013...
Joe posted a note for Tom that says:
Hello Tom,
Wishing you the best during your surgery and the recovery process. Sending prayers your way as well. We are here for you and will continue to do our part. Now it is almost time for you to do yours. We won;t let you fall.
Thanks so much for being there for me and for your prayers. They are always effective and appreciated ! I'm praying for you and everyone else that no matter where you are in this journey that God's protection and direction is with you.He is faithful !
On October 15, 2013...
Sidney Nash posted a note for Tom that says:
Tommy, you got this. Best place in the Southeast. Best nurses and doctors.
You need to call me and I'll give you the straight scoop (all good!!) just some of the little things that might make you rest easier. 803 315-2572
Thanks and sorry I haven't called sooner. It was an answer to prayer when I saw your journal entry. I will try to call tomorrow. Is there any time that is more convenient for you ?
On October 14, 2013...
Lynn Ennis posted a note for Tom that says:
Hey Tom,
Welcome to the site! I have been around since June- finally having an AVR in 3 weeks. Wish it was sooner! Please share with us, we are all friends and help each other. No one knows what its like except another in the same shoes.
Tom Huskisson Thanks Lynn. It really helps tremendously to share with others on the same journey. I'll try to share ... Read more
Tom Huskisson Thanks Lynn. It really helps tremendously to share with others on the same journey. I'll try to share more as I move further down the trail.
On October 14, 2013...
Adam Pick posted a note for Tom that says:
Hey Tom,
Nice to hear you have transformed from a lurker to a participant.
Thanks so much. I really appreciate all that you have done for all of us in this community. It's much better being a participant ....... :-).
On October 14, 2013...
Jim Jones posted a note for Tom that says:
Tom
Welcome! Yes indeed, I think we all have gotten enormous value from the fellowship of everyone on the site. Without Adam none of this would have been possible. I am glad your waiting is almost over. I have 3 more weeks. Make sure to reach out if you have any questions before you head to your surgery. Everyone wants to help. All the best.
Thanks so much. I hope in the future we can work with Adam to make things even more interactive ( Google hangouts maybe ). Sharing with and encouraging each other is good medicine ! I wish the best for you as you move forward on the journey.
On October 14, 2013...
Jackie posted a note for Tom that says:
Good luck on your surgery, be sure to come back and share how it went.
Tom Huskisson Thank you so much Jackie. I will be posting more before the surgery and hopefully my wife and sister ... Read more
Tom Huskisson Thank you so much Jackie. I will be posting more before the surgery and hopefully my wife and sister will be be able to post when I am not able to. Have you had surgery yet or is in the future ?
