Hi everyone,
 Haven't had a chance to get on the site for quite some time.  Today has been one year since Mark had his 1st bypass surgery done at Stanford by Dr. Steinberg.  I remember very vividly when after hours of gut wrenching waiting, Dr. Steinberg came out with his prominent gait.  He approached my wife Lisa and I and said "Everything went well and Mark behaved himself."  I had a hard time getting to sleep last night just thinking of what my son has endured this past year and a half.  And thinking of all the wonderful people that we have met that have the disease or that help treat the disease.
 Mark still has his days with headaches and dizziness and some other odd stuff.  But he goes to work everyday and is living a full and active life.  He is my Hero.  Thanks to all of you for all the support and back at you all.
                         Ron and Lisa Rowland

Hey Mark, Ron & Lisa!

Kudos to Mark for doing so well!  And to you, Ron & Lisa, for enduring along with him!  

It's funny that you just posted tonight, as I think of you all often, and am glad to know that you all are doing well.  

If possible, perhaps you all could make the Princeton, NJ gathering?  I think we'd all love to see you.

Please PM me when you get a chance.

Lots of hugs and best wishes,
Trina

Dear Ron, Lisa and Mark,

That one-year marker is HUGE!  I remember how we felt when Tara (well, all of us!) reached that milestone.  It feels GREAT, doesn't it?  Just kinda puts the whole experience that much farther behind us [smiley=sayyes.gif].

I don't hear Dr. Steinberg using that wonderfully endearing phrase "He/she behaved himself/herself" much anymore.  I think we'll have to convince him to bring it back!

As I've said before, I look back at our personal experience, and it still seems somewhat surreal.  In some respects, it's hard to believe we've all come this far.  At any rate, I'm with you - EVERYONE going through MM surgery is my hero!

Big hugs to all of you,
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Jill, Campbell and the California girlfriend (Tara)

Hi Ron, Lisa and Mark,

Long time no talk to! Where have you been?  [smiley=laugh.gif]

I have been wondering how you all are doing. I still remember our first meeting at Stanford when Mark was there for his check up and Kevin was beginning the journey. You were the first MM family we met. So there is another first. Mark making that one year milestone has to be a great feeling and especially with only some slight symptoms. Way to Go Mark! [smiley=thumbsup.gif] Keep up the good work!! Balloons, Confetti and fireworks for Mark's one year anniversary! [smiley=sayyes.gif] [smiley=shore.gif]

Ron, I still remember you coming into the ICU and taking a picture of me and Kevin and the ICU nurse Robert. Everytime I look at that picture I think of you and Lisa and Mark. I also remember how you and Lisa sat with me during Kevin's surgeries. I really miss you guys! [smiley=heart.gif]

In retrospect, we have all been through a lot this past year and have had to endure things we never could have imagined. I believe we are stronger and better for the experience. After what Kevin went through, we have a saying "Any day above ground is a good day". Believe me when I say it keeps us humble.

I would really like to see you guys again. Perhaps we can work something out to hookup. Kevin and I are preparing to return to Stanford in the next month for check up. So you know the routine [smiley=laugh.gif]

Keep in touch and PM me when you get the chance.

Hugs [smiley=hug.gif]

Lore





   

 

Congratulations!  I'm exactly one year further along!  My 2 year anniversary of my second surgery was the same day!  First year was extremely exciting!!!  Way to go!

Ron, Lisa, & Mark:

I am so happy for you guys.  You know that Shane and I love you guys and we are so happy that Mark is doing ok and is back into the swing of things again.  Mark is my little brother, you know.  You all are very special to us and I hope we get to see you all soon.  We'll give you a call soon.

Michelle & Shane

[glb]Happy 1st Year Anniversary Mark![/glb]

Hi Mark,

I wanted to wish you a very Happy 1 year anniversary!  Congrats!  I'm at my 7th month post-op right now...so I'm hoping that I'll be just as active and up on my feet as you are at my 1 year mark too... Congrats to your family, Ron & Lisa, too for their tremendous support!  [smiley=hug.gif]

Take care,
Shan

[glb]Happy 2nd Anniversary Shari ![/glb]

Congrats Shari!  You continue to be an inspiration to us all!  Thank you for all your support you've given me!

Take care,
Shan

Congratulations!!!!

I remember Tylers first anniversary. It seemed so surreal.