hensylee
Well-known member
For my 1000th post, last night I penned what I thought was a tribute to VR - a walk back down memory lane from beginning to now, mentioning those who were here when I came in to those who have just arrived. I enjoyed writing it, and thanking all but am sorry to say you will never get to read it because my server disconnected as I was submitting! Once it is gone, can't be re-written the same way. But this is the gist of it.
After heart surgery, I found VR just by typing search "heart surgery".The door was open so I walked right in. It was the old site, but sounded so friendly and helpful. Didn't have a clue what valve replacement was and that wasn't what I had, but stuck around and listened. Janie, Robthatsme, Ben, Rain, our dear Zazzy, Gina, Bob were some of the less than 100 members. I figured all these folks could help me find some answers. Think the first answer I got was from Rob about 82mg aspirin instead of the big one. Soon Billy came along and was a new bright light. Billy and I were the only two on the site that didn't have valve surgery and we almost left as we thought we maybe didn't fit, remember that Billy? But our heart buddies talked it over with us and here we are, still. New members have come along from just everywhere - like Scottie, Gillian and Jessica and Jonathan.
Hank's dream has been realized, probably far beyond his original wishes, but thanks to him here is a site of nearly 400 members who have become acquainted because we care for each other. We are able to vent, encourage, support, hope and have a bit of levity. I can recall even an argument or two.
Usually all is good news, but not totally, i.e. Billy, Elisabeth and Christine Mayhew. But together we have held each other through cyberspace and hope we can help 'make it better' or at least bearable.
I have gained so much and if I have said something to even one person that helped, I am greatful. That's what we are about. I am glad I have had the pleasure of your company all this time. Thank you, Everybody. Ann (Hensylee)
After heart surgery, I found VR just by typing search "heart surgery".The door was open so I walked right in. It was the old site, but sounded so friendly and helpful. Didn't have a clue what valve replacement was and that wasn't what I had, but stuck around and listened. Janie, Robthatsme, Ben, Rain, our dear Zazzy, Gina, Bob were some of the less than 100 members. I figured all these folks could help me find some answers. Think the first answer I got was from Rob about 82mg aspirin instead of the big one. Soon Billy came along and was a new bright light. Billy and I were the only two on the site that didn't have valve surgery and we almost left as we thought we maybe didn't fit, remember that Billy? But our heart buddies talked it over with us and here we are, still. New members have come along from just everywhere - like Scottie, Gillian and Jessica and Jonathan.
Hank's dream has been realized, probably far beyond his original wishes, but thanks to him here is a site of nearly 400 members who have become acquainted because we care for each other. We are able to vent, encourage, support, hope and have a bit of levity. I can recall even an argument or two.
Usually all is good news, but not totally, i.e. Billy, Elisabeth and Christine Mayhew. But together we have held each other through cyberspace and hope we can help 'make it better' or at least bearable.
I have gained so much and if I have said something to even one person that helped, I am greatful. That's what we are about. I am glad I have had the pleasure of your company all this time. Thank you, Everybody. Ann (Hensylee)
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