MY BEAUTIFUL WIFE
Sad to report, that my wife, Carmen, age 65, passed away from
a massive heart attack on May 15, 2015. May God continue to bless
you ...Read more
MY BEAUTIFUL WIFE
Sad to report, that my wife, Carmen, age 65, passed away from
a massive heart attack on May 15, 2015. May God continue to bless
you all (Caregivers too) with health. Amen
Duane Beeman Julio: I have no words. I DO know that we share a love and concern for one another, and right now, ... Read more
Duane Beeman Julio: I have no words. I DO know that we share a love and concern for one another, and right now, just know that I truly and honestly hurt with you. Peace to you and your family from a broken heart in Michigan.
Linda Wiebe My prayers are with you and yours. I agree with Duane. linda
I am so sorry for your loss. How very sad. May the God of peace and comfort wrap you in His loving ar ... Read more
I am so sorry for your loss. How very sad. May the God of peace and comfort wrap you in His loving arms. God Bless You....
Rodrigo Ponce No words can ever express the sorrow and sadness that I feel for your loss.
Rodrigo Ponce No words can ever express the sorrow and sadness that I feel for your loss.
But know that I mourn with you.
May you find in God ease of mind and of soul and comfort
Eleanor R I am sorry for the loss of Carmen. I know you must have been a partner and advocate for her over the ... Read more
Eleanor R I am sorry for the loss of Carmen. I know you must have been a partner and advocate for her over the past six years. I also imagine how much you must miss her, but I hope your memories help you to feel her continued presence in your life. Best wishes to you. Eleanor
Nancy D Joining all here in prayers for her and your family that remain to hold her memories close. ((HUGS))
Tammy Pilcher Dear Julio, I am so sorry for your loss. I know Carmen had been through so much and you had taken su ... Read more
Tammy Pilcher Dear Julio, I am so sorry for your loss. I know Carmen had been through so much and you had taken such good care of her! It is evident in your posts that your faith is strong, so I believe you know she is now healed and has true peace. Father God will give you the comfort and peace that only He can give. Keeping you in my prayers. John 5:24
I understand that mitral valve stenosis is when the mitral valve does not open as wide as it should. If you have a tissue valve (say 5 years), with stenosis ...Read more
I understand that mitral valve stenosis is when the mitral valve does not open as wide as it should. If you have a tissue valve (say 5 years), with stenosis and murmur, what impact does it have on your quality of life?
Julio LaSalle Like to hear from others regarding mv stenosis. My wife's cardiologist does not seem overly concern a ... Read more
Julio LaSalle Like to hear from others regarding mv stenosis. My wife's cardiologist does not seem overly concern about it, but advised against strenuous exercise. I have her walking at her pace, without a problem.
Having to care for my wife, even years after surgery has not been easy. Making sure she gets her nutrition, some exercise, monitoring her INR, and attending ...Read more
Having to care for my wife, even years after surgery has not been easy. Making sure she gets her nutrition, some exercise, monitoring her INR, and attending medical follow-ups, sometimes leaves little time for anything else. Would like to know how other caregivers manage their time, and if they can share their own personal experiences whether pre-op or post-op.
I pray that my short story serves to comfort, inspire hope, and bring peace to the reader. Been married over 48 years, with 4 children, and 12 grandchildren, ...Read more
I pray that my short story serves to comfort, inspire hope, and bring peace to the reader. Been married over 48 years, with 4 children, and 12 grandchildren, I felt that my life almost came to an end in 2009. Surgeon advised that my wife had a severe mitral valve leak, but had a small percentage of a chance of leaving the table alive. Needless to say, I felt alone (despite having family members around)and decided to turn to God for help. In the natural, I do not understand how she survived, but now know, that we serve a "Super-Natural God", whose power is greater than any sickness. I know that He saved her because He loves her more than me, and wanted her to accomplish His purpose, to wit: to witness to others that God is still in the business of healing, if you believe that for Him, nothing is impossible. Healing is no longer of what God can do, but what you believe.
Terrie Syvertsen Thanks goes also to the power of your Love for your Wife.
Joaquim Cimoes Dear Julio, thank you for sharing your history with us. I am a mom of a little boy with aortic stenos ... Read more
Joaquim Cimoes Dear Julio, thank you for sharing your history with us. I am a mom of a little boy with aortic stenosis and I know about the great love of God with us.
Julio LaSalle Hi Renata,
Glad to hear that you are a believer. You know God loves children so much that He spoke ab ... Read more
Julio LaSalle Hi Renata,
Glad to hear that you are a believer. You know God loves children so much that He spoke about a little child in Matthew 18:2-6. We are so bless to have them. Keep the faith and stay in prayer.
Elaine Foster What an inspiration you are! I have a loving husband of 39 years, who has been wonderful to me throu ... Read more
Elaine Foster What an inspiration you are! I have a loving husband of 39 years, who has been wonderful to me through all this. We are believers and God has been so good to us.
John Noriega Thank you Julio...a big AMEN! Onward & Upward!
I am so glad that I came across your website. To know that there are others out there who have made this journey, whether as a patient or caregiver. As a caregiver ...Read more
I am so glad that I came across your website. To know that there are others out there who have made this journey, whether as a patient or caregiver. As a caregiver to my wife( she has had 4 open heart surgeries), I am moved by your patient stories. It is never easy to see the one you love suffer so much, but I thank God that He has given me the strength to not only care for her, but to keep a positive attitude. I pray that the Lord continues to bless (with health) all patients, and their respective caregivers.
Patricia Garcia HI Julio, likewise to your wife I have had multiple heart surgeries. I have lived with MVP since I w ... Read more
Patricia Garcia HI Julio, likewise to your wife I have had multiple heart surgeries. I have lived with MVP since I was 10, but had it repaired when I was 30. The repaired valve calcified over with scar tissue and I developed Mitral Valve Stenosis (severe). Had that replaced with a porcine valve in 2007. That did not last either, so on Monday I will be having my 3rd OHS to replace my MV with a mechanical valve. I did not want to be on blood thinners all of my life at the time of my replacement and I was told that the valve would last around 16 years. How is your wife doing after earning those stripes. I know she is a strong women to go through this that many times.
Bob M Amen! God bless and rise up for patients and caregivers!
Julio LaSalle Hi Patricia,
She has gone through a lot of ups and downs. Her aortic valve (mechanical) has never bee ... Read more
Julio LaSalle Hi Patricia,
She has gone through a lot of ups and downs. Her aortic valve (mechanical) has never been an issue. Regulating warfarin is not easy, but you learn to work with it. Her mitral valve was repaired in 2005, but started to leak, and was replaced that year. In 2007, it started leaking again, and to make matters worse, she acquired an infection at the base of the valve, and had to go through it again, until 2009, when a top surgeon replaced the valve with a tissue valve. Aside from bouts of endocarditis, she is doing a lot better. Can't get her to jog yet, but she does walk without a problem. Stay in faith, and remember, one touch of God's favor, can over-ride any medical report. We serve a super-natural God. His power is greater than any sickness. Choose to believe.
Patricia Garcia Thank-you Juilio for sharing that information. Yes...God is great and we are all in his hands throug ... Read more
Patricia Garcia Thank-you Juilio for sharing that information. Yes...God is great and we are all in his hands through these tough times.
Julio LaSalle I inadvertently did not see that you are scheduled for Jan 12th. Be strong and stay in faith. God is ... Read more
Julio LaSalle I inadvertently did not see that you are scheduled for Jan 12th. Be strong and stay in faith. God is on your side and if you believe, God will not only get you through this, but will bless you with health and long life.
Patricia Garcia Thank-you Julio, I do believe that God is with me and with all of us. I am ready to get this done an ... Read more
Patricia Garcia Thank-you Julio, I do believe that God is with me and with all of us. I am ready to get this done and get on with my life.
I am from: Cliffside Park, NJ
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But know that I mourn wi ... Read more
But know that I mourn with you.
May you find in God ease of mind and of soul and comfort