{{{{{{{{{G-Marie and Adam}}}}}}}} Hope everything works out for you two.

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BeyondReality---MyNextMistake---future name TBD after my inevitable banning

Sending you, your family and especially your Adam love, light, blessings and good thoughts.

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The artist formerly known as AnalogHeart at our beloved TWOP
My dorky website: www.snarkypants.com
My woo-woo website: www.in2themystic.net

Adam sounds like such a positive, resilient guy, and that obviously speaks volumes about the way you raised him. Hang in there during this scary time, and know that there are people here who have you and your family in our thoughts.

I'm not good with words, so I don't know what to say except... *HUGS*

May God bless Adam, you and your family.

I tried not to cry as I read this, but I got all soggy (a la you know who). I hope Adam's surgery goes well and he has a speedy recovery.

Anne
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montiac712
aka squeeemish on TWOP / annearchy on LJ
DCFTMFW

I read your blog post, Marie, and was struck by your son's courage and pragmatism. Across the miles, my family will hold you in our thoughts and prayers as your family goes through this surgery and subsequent recovery. Adam sounds like a marvelous young man, and he's in good hands. Just remember, as others have said, to remember to nurture yourself through this time. Big hugs and prayers from Nova Scotia.

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Fallin' forever, behind that magic frakkin' rainbow. Or until DC puts out a new single. WN #1693

I often read blogs/comments from various sites but would always end up doing nothing about how I felt, you know, like pretend I didn't care until I read your story. Now, for the second time, I'm wondering if someday someone will come up to me and say "You raised a good son". And I tell you, you did. I know how hard it is for you to look strong when deep inside you're crumbling down. I also have a heart condition diagnosed in 2006, one reason for me to eventually decide to stop working for a while. I was at the height of my career then but I opted to give it up for my health. Everything's going well for me now and my 9-month old son and I pray that it will be the same for you and Adam. Stay strong and have faith. God bless...

G-Marie, thank you for sharing this and, in turn, letting us send positive thoughts and prayers your way, and Adam's way..

I know that as a mother we all want to prevent our children from ever hurting but sometimes it's just not possible. Your Adam sounds very brave and believe me when I tell you that he has already come to terms with whatever will happen next and he has prepared himself for it. I can tell by the way he said "Let's do it". I had a congenital heart defect that I had no symptoms for until I was 22 years old. After a couple of years of being in and out of the hospital, I was told about an experimental heart surgery that only 2 surgeons in this country could perform at the time. One was in New Jersey and one was in Michigan. They were both in my operating room. I was told that I might live up to another 3 years if I had the procedure done. That was as much as they could speculate because that was how long they had been doing it. I was 25 years old. My daughter was 9 months old at the time and I was willing to try anything not to leave her. My own mother was with me through everything and agonized over what I was going through even though I kept telling her that I was ready for it. This coming Tuesday September 23rd will be 17 years since my surgery. I went from not being expected to see 28 to living to be 42. My daughter is a Senior in high school and will be 18 in January. I was able to see her grow up because I took a chance. Anything is possible. Keep believing. God bless you and Adam.

G-Marie, you don't know me, but I lurk in the TWoP thread, which led me here to your blog to find out what was happening in your life. Then I read your beautiful entry, and well, firstly let me just congratulate you on raising such a courageous son. I am a mom as well, of 8-year-old and 2-year-old girls, and I cannot begin to imagine the turmoil you must be going through. I will pray that your son's pacemaker surgery is successful. God bless you and your whole family.

Nicole

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David Cook: My Drug and My Anti-Drug.

Wishing you and Adam well. I'll be keeping your family in my thoughts today.

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Jai_S (aka InDreams, LettingGo)

G-Marie,

Thank you for sharing yourself with us. Reading your openhearted blog made me cry. I am continually amazed at those who can overcome illnesses like your family has. Spending copious amounts of time in and around the hospital and the stress of waiting and wondering must be almost impossible to bear. I think I would have an ulcer or two. David (and the pants thread) is a good distraction - stress, wait, and wonder about something that 's not even close to being as important.

And let's say a small thanks for our current medical technology - 100 years ago, neither Adam would have survived.
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... Take me and I'm yours ... I only want you anymore (The Truth)
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Be strong, and know all of our prayers are with you. You know we'll be here, keep us posted. The best to you and your family.

Sending Adam (and you) lots of positive vibes for a healthy outcome! Your love for your son comes shining through!

--AheadofStraight
My banned name I miss the most and which lasted the least amt of time: YoFace

G-Marie your blog is beautiful. I admire you, your family and son Adam for your strength. As a mother, I cannot imagine the fortitude it takes to manage such a long term health crisis of a child. Your beautiful boy is a Hero, and you G-Marie, are one also. Long cyber hugs and good vibz are with you & Adam today and in the upcoming recovery period. Hope you can check in with us TWOPer Refugees for some laughter and camaraderie.

G-Marie -- What a beautiful story. I will be thinking of your family and keeping you in my prayers!!

Your son is a brave, brave young man and you are a strong and courageous mother. I wish your family the greatest luck. Thank you for sharing part of your life with us.