Robyn's Journal

Clare Auten  Wow. Robin I remember your journey so well and prayed for you everyday. So glad life is mostly normal for you. So good to see an update from you. Take care!

Rhonda Rawles  Wow, I do remember your story very well. Both you and I had very non traditional recoveries and extended hospital stays, only my hospital stay was about half of yours. I'm very fortunate to be here today and try to live every day remembering how blessed I am. It is good to share as others need to know that even though things can get very bad, there is life on the other side. So good to hear from you!

Pat Bluemel  I remember reading the updates from David back when, what an experience, so glad to read your update!

Barbara Laurie  Hi Robyn, I'm sorry I missed your story Heart sister!
What an ordeal! My husband Dave and I marvel, since my stay of 100 days was plenty for me!! I was sedated for over two weeks and I understand learning to move again, so very hard. I used to joke with my nurses and staff that I was a T-Rex since it was a week before I finally moved my arms, but only at the elbows.😄 Anyway YOU are a miracle! I find walking so very difficult, even in Cardiac Rehab I did my exercise sitting. I am on Oxygen 24/7 so getting around takes me a someone else to drag my bottle, until I'm stronger. My friend has committed to walking me twice a week, so that's a huge help. I never thought I'd be the one asking for so much help, it's humbling. All of your list is SO TRUE. I often would get a whiff of those eggs and weep with sorrow. I often went to sleep hungry, but I tried to remember, if my Dad ate in the Navy, on a Sub, in the 40's-60's then I can shovel down this stuff☄️😄It helped. Best Regards Robyn, thanks for your post! 💕🌿

Clare Auten  So good to hear from you. I think of you and David often. It sounds like you have made progress and have a positive outlook. You have my continued prayers.

Gerald Schaffer  Thanks for the update, I've been wondering how you have been doing. I'm sorry that some of your issues may be permanent. I hope some of your planned alternative treatments will help you.

Jason Lathrop  So wonderful to read your spirit and strength come through. We had our surgeries the same day and my wife and I followed your reversals and progress on this site closely. God bless you, Robyn. May you and David enjoy many wonderful days.

Tim Goff  Robyn, how great to hear from you and the fact that you have made such miraculous progress. Your will and strength, and that of David's is simply amazing. I am headed to Atlanta in a few weeks and while trip planning was thinking of you both.

Tammy Pilcher  Robyn, I am in awe of your strength. You and David are in my prayers for continued progress. God bless you both!

Eddie Patton  Great to get an update. I would say keep fighting but considering how far you have come no need, you are obviously a fighter by nature.

Robert Osmachenko  So happy for you, Robyn. I followed David's posts and several times it brought a tear to my eye. It was really intense.
I'm guessing it will take some time to re-balance after this event and glad you can talk about it and share.
I'm glad you are using "alternative therapies" as they are often called. I would like to hear more.
Take care with prayers aloft for you and David.

Shirley Turner  Dear Robyn I have only recently joined this wonderful community and I wanted to get to know you so I just caught up with all your posts during your very difficult journey. I am so pleased you are now doing well. I am very sorry this all happened to you and for you to come out the other side is nothing short of a miracle. Hugs Shirley

Enrique K  I wish you the best moving forward. Joining this community has been very encouraging and getting updates from everyone is what we all need to help each other. Take Care and keep up the progress.

Ginger Marine  Robin, glad to hear about you. I had a little complication (nothing like yours) but I feel sad that my daughters had to experience it. I wish I could undo that for them. They are both women of faith, but I wish they had not had to deal with it. However, now we are enjoying and savoring our time so much, and I am so thankful to everyone who encouraged and cheered them while I was recovering.

Elaine Cutri  It sounds like your are making great progress now. I'm newer to the group so I went back and read your journal. You and David have a wonderful love story. Hugs and prayers, Elaine

Patrick Kennedy  Robin, your consistent positive attitude, perseverance and general awesomeness has been an inspiration to me for months now. You are simply a badass!

Terrie Syvertsen  Wonderful to read about the catheter being removed! One less thing to take home with you(Ha?). Seriously great news and the thought of you and David packing up tomorrow is a sweet one. Can't wait for you to get settled in and continue your healing and recovery AT HOME! Prayers for a safe departure and
a gentle re-entry home. Happy for you both. Be well........

Tammy Pilcher  Praise the Lord! So happy you're almost home, Robyn! What a journey you've had, heart sister! You're a Superhero!! God bless you!

Nancy D  Prayers continue for you and David for renewed energy at home and complete recovery ahead!!! You are doing so fabulously!!!!!!!! Keep up the great progress!

Elaine Foster  Such good news! You are a warrior, and you inspire all of us. May our Heavenly Father continue to help you with everything you need.

Adam Pick  A big, huge, incredible, extraordinary, vast, expansive, wonderful, thankful, happy, appreciative and amazing sigh of..... relief. My thoughts and prayers continue with you and all those around you and David. Hallelujah!!

  Congratulations. You have been such an inspiration and a great teacher to us all. You taught us the true meaning of recovery. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Prayers to you for a safe trip home and for a full recovery as you begin the next chapter of your life.

Lora Lee Peterson  You go girl! You were just starting your journey when I found this site, and I waited for David's reports daily! I found your story to the greatest love story ever, and the greatest story with a never give up ring to it! Thank you for sharing such a personal journey!

Terry Shermeister   Hi Robyn, I'm the ZZ-Top guy and have followed you along the way. Thank God you have come so for and for your wonderful David. Two weeks after my MVR my son and I went to John Mellenkamp here in Madison. It was a great concert, but I was very tired. We parked the car about 4 blocks away and I remember how hard it was trying to walk be to the car. I'm so grateful that I'm regaining my strength and healing. What a summer huh!!! Hugs to you.

Cheryl Batzing  Robyn, you are so brave! I shed many tears myself...but you were so much braver than I was....and so glad God has carried you this far! Prayers for continued healing & going home.

Tim Goff  Great news Robyn! You are an inspiration to so many here and no doubt there at home also. I wish you continued progress and happiness.

Nancy D  Great news!!! You will do well, it will seem hard at first but there is nothing you and David can't figure out and work through!! You have made so many milestones, I have no doubt you will succeed at home!! Continue to rest some, and progress will be wonderful once home!! Keep on with the forward progress! Prayers continue for a full recovery!!

Rhonda Rawles  Whoo hoo! I know this is a bit scary for you but with each passing week you will become more and more comfortable with the new you.

Bob M  Yes, it is truly a miracle! God bless! Your recovery reminds me about my favorite verse from my favorite song from Kutless: "I've seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That's what faith can do."

Lora Lee Peterson  I am amazed at your progress. You are such an inspiration to all of us, and I'm so happy for you and David that you are able to go Home!!

Cheryl Batzing  So glad to hear our great news on going home, Robyn. You and David continue in my prayers for healing & recovery!

Cheryl Batzing  David and Robyn, continued prayers for you guys! Such great news Robyn is doing more and more for herself.

Clare Auten  Glad you are enjoying your fourth. So happy to hear that the new facility is working out. Can't wait to read the post about Robyn going home.

Nancy D  my prayers join the others, and continue as you both are such a source of inspiration, and Love!! Thanks for the update, I was just wondering about Robyn's progress. Praying for complete recovery! Going home will do the heart, mind and spirit a world of good!!

Eleanor R  That is the best thing ever, to be taught how to get in and out of the car, in preparation for going home. So glad you both are doing well, and will continue to thrive at home. Eleanor

Gerald Schaffer  So glad your kidneys are starting to respond. Hopefully your leg strength returns soon and you can become more mobile. Keep on fighting, you've done great so far.

Tim Goff  Thank you for the update. You are both continually in our thoughts and prayers. I've got some great reccomendations for restaurants in ATL when Robyn is ready. You both deserve a real treat!

  Wonderful progress, Robyn! I would be elated to have taken three steps, after all you've been through!
Sounds like they are keeping you extremely busy!
I remember not feeling rested until I got home.
I'm glad your more recent meals have been enjoyable for you.,
Awesome about your first shower & hair washing, tomorrow! Enjoy!
God is Good! Keep your positive attitude!

Tammy Pilcher  Robyn, I'm so happy you're doing so well! You are so strong and like Pamla and Lora Lee said, your positive attitude is an inspiration! God bless you!

Clare Auten  Busy is great and being tired because you worked hard will feel good too. Glad the food is better. It will feel great to wash your hair....yeah! Take care.

Rhonda Rawles  Sounds like a full day indeed which is what you need. You want a facility that will schedule your day pretty full to keep you moving forward and it sounds like they are doing just that. I have no doubt that your next post will have even more accomplishments to you have achieved. Keep up the great work!

Gerald Schaffer  Sounds like good news to me. From what you describe this place means business and will get you up and moving as well as doing what is needed to get you back home. Good luck with your next phase of recovery.

Tim Goff  Great to hear of your progress, it is inspiring! I hope all continues to move in the right direction.

  Hang in there, sounds like your new rehab will be helping you get back to where you need to be. Praying for comfort and peaceful sleep.

Barry Van Gemert  Robyn, you have been through a lot. Looking where you are today you are clearly on your way home. It may take longer than you want, but you are headed home.

Tammy Pilcher  Robyn, I'm so glad you are getting better and better! You are such an inspiration to everyone! I still say you are SuperWoman! God bless you!

Clare Auten  It won't be long before you will be washing your own hair at home! You and David have amazed and inspired many of us.

Rhonda Rawles  Steps in the right direction for sure. My best advice is to push yourself but find the balance without over doing it. By the time I made it to rehab I was anxious like you to go home and so I did whatever was asked and then some, resulting in a much shorter time there. The best part of rehab is feeling like you are contributing to the recovery process. Hope you get a hair wash soon, that alone will make you feel amazing I am sure!

Lewis Garlisi  Congratulations on your graduation! I agree with Rhonda and others above, challenge yourself only slightly. Patience is key (not that you haven't been very patient already). I had a setback when I tried to go back to work too soon. Get David to wash your hair :-).

Terrie Syvertsen  My Dear, Dear Heart Sister Robyn- You of all people have a right to not only feel but Sing the "Blues" as well. You and David have been thru many days of things beyond your control and thru it all taken it all each day, one day at a time...facing it all together. Always forward.
Even those of us who have gone through their/our surgeries and never had to deal (thanks be to God) with what you have had to go through, understand that none of these surgeries is a picnic nor can one be sure where the mind and heart will go in the days that follow...We all just come away knowing that challenges both big and small await us all after we roll back out those surgery doors.
You, dear Lady as you said yourself are making progress and Hooray for you as this is such a wonderful change and I pray for your progress each and every day as you move forward (Again, like many of us!)
It is good to hear too that the wound is smaller and healing.......It will take time. And patience. I know you have both.
You say you can sit on the edge of the bed by yourself. I remember shortly after my surgery how difficult it seemed to do the same thing and was sure I wouldn't be able to do it and was amazed that in a short time it grew to be less and less difficult. I in no way had to deal with this "feat" the way you have. The fact that you have been able to do this is such a remarkable
achievement. Each new thing that becomes easier is no less an achievement and I applaud you with all my heart because getting to this place for you must be much more difficult than the norm......... As for feeling the burden to David you make me cry but I understand as I remember my first mornings home trying to get up and out of bed with my husband gently putting his arms behind my shoulders as I cried for with every movement my 13 staples in my sternum pained me so I cursed like a drunken sailor yet he patiently counted to 3 each time and helped as Gary gently but forcefully push me up and into a standing position where it was easy to go from there to my destination( power chair/ restroom/ etc). As the days continued for a bit all I could do was wallow in how much help he seemed to have to give and I felt a portion of what you did in the burden dept. but with you and all you have been through, so many hours and so many days it must be horrible and hard not to feel you are at times a burden. But Robyn, I am and so is this entire community and probably Facebook(which I am not a member of) bare witness and have for weeks of one Special Man who showed nothing but Love, Faith and certainty that you were going to be ok, you were his priority, you his mission in life and nothing nor no one was going to keep you down. His waking moments were all "You". I am sure what little sleep he was getting was more about getting back to "You". The updates and his every intention was and is to honor "You" and your needs and to know he is there for "YOU"! so how in
God's name can you feel a burden when YOU ARE SO LOVED BY THIS MAN?
Please lay back or sit in a chair if you can and take a deep breath and relish in the fact that every effort you make in getting stronger, trying new things with your PT is bringing you one step, one day closer to getting well enough to go home with your partner in life where you will show him for the rest of your lives together just how much you appreciated...appreciate
all he is still doing to make your healing happen and your recovery as smooth from here on out as you can BOTH make it go. Remember Robyn that it is the TWO OF YOU who are responsible now in being PATIENT and Moving forward together to make you healthier and stronger so that one day you can get into a waiting vehicle that will direct you home to continue with your recovery. You are doing so well. Don't Doubt for one moment that every minute of each and every struggle you have faced or will face getting you out those doors to home isn't worth the price you have to pay.
And don't doubt that feeling yourself a burden on your husband at times will slow that energy down!
So it is ok to let the tears roll when they brim your eyes and need to be released but be gentle with your heart. Tears you weep today will dry up
and hopefully be replaced with the understanding that you are getting better and beginning to heal. With this healing brings you new strength and day by day I hope you will begin to feel it more and more. It will lighten the load and when you are with David let his love for you and him being by your side provide you with more strength until that love lifts you up even more...Please be very patient with each other and with each day and know that the entire community of heart brothers and heart sisters is with you every step of the way. (By the way you two I have a card I want to send to Robyn but I am not aware of any address so will you please let us know where we can send cards(or if someone already knows please pass it along to the community!) Thank you.
Take care now and know we are thinking of you and sending prayers.
Love, Terrie, Hunter and Kat

Joe __  Thank you Robyn! I know you're confronting so much yourself and appreciate that you take the time out to encourage the rest of us too. Best wishes for your continued recovery.

Elaine Foster  I understand how you feel Robyn. I have always been very self-sufficient and helping others, so it was hard to receive and ask for help, but keep in mind that you would do the same for David and not want him to feel bad. We all "heart sisters and brothers" are cheering for you with each step toward home you are making. Picture a hometown basketball team, and the winning shot is made, how the crowd stands and cheers--thats all of us! So just concentrate on you and take it a day at a time. I'm not discounting the trouble you've been through, but try to look forward and reach out to the Lord who has brought you through. God Bless you

Eleanor R  You have come such a long way Robyn, I know it must seem endless to you, and you certainly want to be home, finally, but you are moving ahead steadily. No more steps back, everything now is ahead of you now. Soon you will be walking more, washing your own hair, and before you know it at home stirring up something to eat. It sounds like your rehab facility is really working you well, so you will be getting stronger and stronger soon. Keep up the good work. Eleanor

Nancy D  Praying with you that the love of our Lord, gives you the strength and stamina to do the work you need and give yourself the time you need to get stronger and better. It is your strong will to be better NOW, that will serve you well. We all had to start with baby steps and slower than we wanted graduate up. The progress you have made is inspiring, as are your posts of encouragement to others! Some days are better than others and you are allowed a down day- just know a brighter day awaits you tomorrow. In the mean time, rest, relax and know you will soon be back to your life you want, at home with your amazingly supportive husband! Be kind to yourself! Know many besides me are praying for your complete recovery! ((HUGS)) & +++++ Prayers!

Gerald Schaffer  Thanks for the update, I've been wondering how you've been doing. I can't imagine how difficult it's been for you but I find you to be an incredibly strong person and a real inspiration. You're probably frustrated because you want to do more and give your husband some much needed rest. I take that as a good sign that you're getting stronger and healthier. It's just that your body is a little bit behind your mind in the recovery. I pray that you get the comfort needed to deal with all that's going on and that you continue to gain the strength that you'll need to become even more independent. I have full confidence in your ability to rehab yourself based on the fights you've won so far. You're alive, you have a husband that loves you so much and though it's been a tough road you have a heart valve that's healthy. Though I don't know you at all other than what I've read about your surgery and recovery, that's enough for me to know you're special and nothing will stop you from recovering. Be patient with your progress and I'm sure that soon you will get better in leaps and bounds. Though at times you may not feel like it but you're a blessed person and I look forward to your encouraging me after my surgery on August 26.

Tammy Pilcher  Dear Robyn, it is completely understandable for you to have tearful days. You have been through so much more than most of us and survived. I had tearful times during my early recovery and my experience was a piece of cake compared to what you've been through. Take one day at a time. Focus on each small improvement instead of the things you can't quite do yet. You'll get there, because look how far you've come. Like Nancy said, be kind to yourself. I love what the therapist told you! He must be a very wise man! I'm keeping you in prayer for complete healing. Remember: Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.". God bless you! Hugs from me too!

Virginia (Ginger) French  Bless you, Robyn! So delightful to have you able to post. Know that every one of us are lifting you up to the Almighty in prayer. The trials of this Earth are sometimes so seemingly overwhelming, yet we do come out stronger and more capable. I have been in the pit often and long enough with what I feel is a boulder pressing upon me - that one of my long time friends of many decades told me the other day that she was going to have a conversation with God and ask why my family was the closest thing on Earth that she has ever seen to Job. I certainly do not want to be Job, and know none of us envy his trials. But even Paul had the "thorn" in his side that God would not take away. So we survive and work to live another hopefully better day. Leaning on God for strength is the best I often can do.

If you look in my photos, there is a picture with my favorite verse:
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a strong mind. -- II Timothy 1:7

Know how much love and prayer envelop both you and your dear David, and that they will continue for a long time to come.

I wish you faith, strength, Joy, and the healing that comes from Him.

Love and hugs,
Ginger

Patrick Kennedy  Robyn, you are a hero to many here. You have the right to many teary days. It is hard to see the small steps forward. Keep your head up! We all believe in you!

Cheryl Batzing  Robyn....amen to all the comments above! You are a rock star already, dear! You've come through so much. One hour at a time....and prayers are with you heart sister!

  Robyn, you are strong. It is OK to feel the way you do. I am praying that you feel better today. I hear birds singing in the early morning darkness. So peaceful, I hope you feel peaceful today.

Terry Shermeister   Hi Robyn, it's been a while since I posted you, I'm the ZZ Top guy if you remember. I'm so glad you are getting better, and your humor is just as good as before. Take care, Terry

Rhonda Rawles  Robyn - It may hard to imagine now, but several weeks or months from now you will look back on this time and it will be hard to imagine. Like you I had major complications and spent about 6 weeks in the hospital with the last week on the rehab floor. When I look back on it now it is very surreal and with great pride for all I have overcome. Praying you are home soon where you can really start to recover. As for feeling like a burden, I found comfort knowing that if the tables were turned I would do the same for my spouse. Love conquers all!

Adam Pick  Hi Robyn, To clear out the "unread messages", simply click the "Mark as read" link. Fyi, it may take up to 5 minutes to clear out all the messages. I hope that helps! Adam

Mary Myers  Robyn, good to hear from you. Keep up your positive thoughts. You and David are an excellent example of true love....So happy your valve is working like a champ!!! God bless you and David as you continue on the journey to return to normal day life! Big hugs! I agree thanks go to Adam for writing his book, creating the site and for his continued dedication to his heart family!

Nancy D  You and your hero hubby David are and have been wonderful through all this. We had the easy part of praying for you both, and watching for updates!
It is probably better that you read the journal he shared with us. It helped me to know how to pray specifically for you and he both! I hope he felt the concern and prayers for you both! I know you will work hard to regain your strength, and hope you celebrate your mini milestones as they add up quicker than big ones! You have already made some major ones, and I hope all your progress is forward to home and complete recovery soon!! ((HUGS))

Rhonda Rawles  We have so much in common Robyn and your words above bring me back to where I was just a few short months ago. My hospital stay was about 5 weeks with the last week in rehab. For the first 3 weeks I too had no memory of what had taken place. The last memory I had was sitting in the waiting room of the hospital with my husband and two grown children. Like you I bypassed the whole "sternum pain" stage which was fine with me!

Rehab may seem to be going slowly but there will be days that you look back at how far you've come. It's a delicate balance to work as hard as you can without over doing it so you don't have a setback.

Your husband truly loves you beyond words and is most definitely a hero. It's so often that us women are traditionally the caretakers of our families so when a husband steps up as yours (and mine) did, it is something worth shouting about. There is nothing I can do to repay my husband enough as I truly believe he saved my life.

As for going back and reading through the details my advice is to wait. My family did not tell me any more than they needed to until several weeks after I was home. Of course I did peek at Facebook and read posts there which was very emotional to know what they were going through but it did not have all of the details of what had transpired. I'm a little over 5 months post op now and still ask questions.

Thinking of you and praying for you daily. Just now that better days are ahead. I just took a cruise to Alaska with my husband and feel better than ever. You will be there before you know it!

Gerald Schaffer  David did a great job. He probably saved your life a couple of times making sure the doctors did the right thing. I hope you don't have anymore setbacks and your strength comes back quickly.

Eleanor R  You truly are lucky Robyn to have had the care that David made sure you got, and provided himself. I agree that you don't need to read it all right now, just look forward now and receive greetings and blessings. In the future, when you are strong and back to "normal" you can then see what a journey you were on, and you will see how many of us patients walked that path with you, through David's words. We are all so blessed, and so happy to have you "back". Keep on healing, love that now it seems slow to you, you are right, you are so ready for things to move quickly now. Best wishes. Eleanor

Gerald Schaffer  Another good sign. I'm looking forward to Robyn's thoughts on her recovery. Just think about how far she has come in the past week. Hopefully the recovery is smooth sailing from now on.

Tammy Pilcher  So happy for Robyn! Continued prayers and best wishes! David, you've been amazing keeping us updated with all you've had going on! Thank you! God bless y'all!

Lewis Garlisi  Dsvid, thank you for your consistent job keeping everyone posted. You did an incredible job. Looking forward to some good news regarding Robyn's recovery.

Cheryl Batzing  David, you have been a great blessing to get to know, and see your beautiful heart of love and support for Robyn. Will continue to lift you up in my prayers for your support for Robyn, and can't wait to see how her health improves!

Eleanor R  Thank you for taking such good care of Robyn and of us through your posts. We have been with you on your journeys, and celebrate the happy outcome. Best wishes to you both, Eleanor.

Rhonda Rawles  This is great David, you've done amazing at keeping us updated. I have followed closely and checked every day on Robyn's progress and will continue to pray for her daily until she is home. Take care and God bless you!

Jim O'Brien  I'm so happy for Robyn and you, David. Both of you have gone through so much and here she is finally on the road to recovery. Take it one day at a time Robyn, your strength will get better and better. Best wishes and prayers for you both.

Gerald Schaffer  A little bit of progress each day is great. I'm sure things will be progressing much faster as she regains her strength. Keep up the good work, walking is probably not far away.

Clare Auten  I bet David is happy to see you well enough to keep him hopping. Hoping you continue to make steady progress.

Terrie Syvertsen  Hello Robyn- Happy for your Progress and that things are falling into place with the tube out, getting to wheel into the "shower" tomorrow and that you are enjoying the ice chips! I am sorry that you had to experience all that you did up until this point and look forward to reading more as you progress! Take care!

Nancy D  Robyn you enjoy those ice chips...and the cherry popcicles are awesome too!! ;-) I am so happy to see you feeling well enough to post! Prayers continue for you in your steady forward progress you are now accomplishing!!! Hang in there! You have come so far!!! ((HUGS))

Lora Lee Peterson  So wonderful to "hear" you! When I came on this sight, you were not able to tell your story, and now you can. You and David are such an inspiration!

Eddie Patton  Wow great. I can only hope to have your strength when my day comes. Robyn you have my utmost respect. You are truly an inspiration.

Clare Auten  Great news. Hope you have beautiful weather for that trip outside. However, I bet Robyn won't care about the weather.

Clare Auten  David, you and Robin have been through so much. You are using all your focus and energy on her. It will come back. Take care.

Terry Shermeister   To David and Robyn: One must trust that God will take care of all and that soon you both will be resting at home. Prayers and blessings

Tammy Pilcher  Yay Robyn!!! It is sooooo good to hear from you!! I felt the same way about my hair! My husband became a great hairdresser during my early recovery! I'm so happy to hear of your progress! You are a Superwoman!! Continued prayers for you and David! God bless y'all!

Janet R  Dear Robyn, It is so wonderful to hear from you. The hair washing is one of the best things. Continued prayers for your recovery. You are on our prayer list at church.

Terrie Syvertsen  Short note back...to Robyn and David! Hello and great you are posting yourself Lady! Hope you get your hair washed soon as that is such a great feeling, is it not? You have such beautiful hair, too, so I imagine it isn't an easy task for you! You keep on getting better Heart Sister! Terrie, Hunter and Kat!

Rhonda Rawles  At first the shower caps felt heavenly and then after a few weeks of that I felt the same way. You will feel like a new woman when you get to take your first real shower! You will be supervised I'm sure but still, it will feel amazing.

Clare Auten  I am so happy for you. A hair wash or shower would feel great I am sure. David has done such a wonderful job of keeping us updated and taking care of you. You are one lucky lady. Take care!

Laura Metrano  Well hello there!! So great to hear from you... lot of people waiting for your post! You and your husband make a great team. Wishing you both many good days ahead!
btw... my new favorite product is 'Tony & Guy Dry Shampoo' (don't think brand matters). As good as it felt to wash my own hair, it was exhausting! This stuff really works and it's easy :)

Gerald Schaffer  Good to hear directly from you now, nothing against David. You are a remarkable person to be able to fight through everything you have.

Judith Collins  God bless both of you. I was only in the hospital 7 days and I was ready to get out. I hope everything goes well from now on.

Nancy D  Saying a few thank you prayers for all of the wonderful progress she has made with your great care!!! I know the progress at times will be slower than she or you want, but remember it takes time for those of us who had minor speed bumps along the road, and she has had a lot to deal with. Remind her to be ever so gentle and patient with herself!! It will happen, I know this as I see improvements even now at 9 months out!!!

Rhonda Rawles  They all sound like great goals to have! I can totally relate to the private bathroom time, this was probably number one in my book too! Take care, continuing to pray for her daily!

Terrie Syvertsen  David and Robyn...Sounds like things are moving right along! I hope you know how great it is for all of us at the heart community to hear these recent updates of the progress being made and the continued excellent care all are giving to Robyn, especially by you. Many Heart Brothers and Heart Sisters are smiling tonight just knowing the most recent updates are heading you both closer to "Home". Love and hugs, Terrie, Hunter and Kat

Eleanor R  It sounds like she is now firmly on the recovery path. Just being strong and brave enough to think about getting out of there is a good sign. Her list of things to do sounds just right. Best wishes to both of you! Eleanor

Cheryl Batzing  so glad to hear or Robyn's progress! Continuing to pray for her full recovery, and for your continued patience & stamina. You guys both are my heroes!

Terrie Syvertsen  Robyn and David, Throw in the popcorn and it seems like Gary and I were doing the same thing last night at 10PM last night! (Watching TV) Gary left at 5:30 this morning to golf leaving Hunter, Kat and I waving at the door. It is beautiful although light gray outside here in California and the grey and white neighbors cat is on the porch teasing Kat and Hunter through the storm door screen. I am going to throw on some clothes and join one of my neighbors for a walk this morning before things get hot! I want Robyn to think of the days ahead where She and you both will check out the morning skies and say to yourselves......Let's take a walk. You can hold hands and feel the early morning breeze on your face. Maybe one of the family pets will want to go too? I can't wait for you to heal up, Woman! It is so good you are having a chance to eat "real food".
If you like fish, see if they have baked salmon as it is one of the favorite things I had at the hospital and it is easy to get little bites that to me went down smoothly. Little tiny bites cut with a fork were easy on the stomach too which I hope you are able to enjoy soon. Your Slumber Party sounded like a great idea even if sleeping on his chair made David into a pretzel by morning it will have been worth it. If you have a chance David or Robyn, please send us your address so that we all here in the community can send y'all a card or two?! Others have asked the same and we would appreciate it! So looking forward to hearing how you are doing and I think the two of you are absolutely wonderful and know your love for each other will continue to get you through all of this that you are experiencing. Time to move forward......slowly....one gorgeous God given day at a time. Love to you from many, many heart brothers and sisters. I am off to catch up with my neighbors walking the park! Bless you both and all of the many Heart Creatures that today is a wonderful day! Looking forward to another update!

Nancy D  Been away from the site here but continue to hold you both close in prayers! Happy to read this update......keep on doing great !!

Sandy Davis  That is great! Glad is all going good. When you have time can you post her new address, I have a card I would like to send.

Ann Keating  So glad the move went well and Robyn is moving in the right direction. Thank you for the updates. So many of us are pulling for Robyn and you, too!

Terrie Syvertsen  Robyn and David- As I was riding my bike in the gentle wind and sunshine I had a moment of thinking of you both and the recent move you have made and felt joy for you both so that this giant grin lit up my face and I couldn't get it to leave all the way around the Park for quite some time!
That be me.....the grinning fool doing circles round the park. One day in the future I hope this to be the case for you and David! Fresh air and sunshine as you begin your rehab once you get yourselves home. So for now, one day at a time and progression in health and healing. Take care you two and Robyn, Heart SIster, love and prayers will continue until and after you are HOME! Be patient....it will come! Bless you Both and all those taking care to help you get "better".