Being a heart transplant candidate not only changes the story that I thought I’d be telling—it also pushes up the timeline on the tale. While most memoir writers wait until they’ve completed most of...
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Special Father’s Day Announcement
Happy Father’s Day to the super daddies! Obviously, one day is not enough to honour how special we are… [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”79″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] It’s another...
Thank You For Welcoming Our Twins
Des and I would like to thank you all for your warm welcome to our twin boys. We appreciate your kind words and best wishes. The Twins The boys are doing and growing well… Now wearing 9 months old...
May 2018 Letter
2018 Cardiomyopathy conference in Boston The days are getting longer and the temperature is rising. Though spring is only beginning, Boston’s weather feels like summer. May started off with some...
May 2018 News And Updates
Like daddy, like son – see our shoes :). Welcome to May… I hope you are well and in good spirit. Thank you for keeping in touch. Things have been going well. We’re grateful. Please read below to see...
Boston Heart Walk – Call To Support
I hope you are ready to enjoy spring. My team and I are already looking beyond to the fall. I’m writing you to let you know that again I will be participating in the Boston Heart Walk (September...
HEART OF A GIANT FOUNDATION NAMED AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION’S EMPOWERED TO SERVE AMBASSADOR
We are delighted that the American Heart Association has announced the Heart of Giant Foundation (HGF) for the third year in a raw EmPOWERED to Serve Community Ambassador. In Early 2022, HGF...
Showering With My LVAD
Living with the LVAD involves a lot of precautions, such as safety at home, staying active, and being more stringent on hygiene matters (washing hands often, brushing teeth, showering, or regularly...
Happy Holidays From The HG Family
Desirée and our son – reading a photo book about the Serengeti ecosystem. Hi Friends: I hope this particular message finds you extremely well – in good spirits and enjoying your families during...
Avoiding The Cold And The Flu
CDC Article – Get a Flu Shot to Protect Your Heart and Your Health Flu is still around. The flu virus can leave one feeling weak and unwell. I would have a harder time fighting off viruses...
LEND A HELPING HAND THIS GIVING SEASON
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! As we celebrate the season with gratitude, let us not forget about our brothers and sisters struggling with compromised health. Almost 1,000 deaths arise daily from hypertension and...
Episode 1 – With Melany – Heart Failure or Heart Disco?
Receiving a heart disease diagnosis throws you into a winding journey of information. Suddenly there’s a lot to catch up on, and while this can seem daunting at first, you start to find a rhythm as...