7 posts tagged “virtual family”

Sammy is doing well and his folks are hanging in there. There are some post-op pics of Sammy up on Erika’s Flickr stream, all with him sitting up and noshing on goodies like juice and a popsicle. For the latest, as always, check Sammy’s HLHS blog and Erika’s Twitter feed. Keep up the good [...]

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Folks, please keep the good thoughts and prayers going. Eka posted this on Twitter but had no time and energy to post it here — [From http://www.twitter.com/erikarenee] “Exhausted. VERY hard seeing Sammy post-op. Harder than making it through surgery. Jay staying at hospital w/Sammy, I’m @ hotel for night.” So we need to keep the vibe [...]

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I do this occasionally so this shouldn’t come as any surprise. I’ve been a long-time reader of Eka’s (Erika’s) blog since even long before Samson (Sammy) was born in late February 2006; she, Sammy and Jay are my “virtual family” insofar as my family and close friends know them through my conversations. Anyway, Sammy’s heart [...]

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I’ve found that as my time gets stretched in more directions, it’s far easier to post short (maximum 140 characters) “tweets” on Twitter.com and avoid blogging altogether. I’m not saying it’s a good thing, but it is what it is. I’m making some great contacts, not just professionally but other moms and fellow geek [...]

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Sammy’s out of his heart cath procedure, is doing well and {drumroll} he’s an excellent candidate for the Fontan procedure! – Eka, Sammy’s mom, paraphrased from WonderBliss.com WOOT! Go Sammy! I think in addition to positive thoughts, we all ought to inhale a few extra breaths every hour as I’m sure Eka and Jay have been holding [...]

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Please join us in sending virtual hugs, positive energy and prayers this week to handsome little man, Sammy (Samson) and his parents, Eka (Erica) and Jay:Sammy was born with a severe congenital heart defect known as Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), and after two life-saving surgeries, is now proceeding to the next phase of his [...]

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Thanks to LinkedIn.com (my profile,) I have reconnected with several former co-workers, and can extend (in some cases, very belated) congratulations: To Darrin and his wife and their adult son: congratulations on your long, but no doubt immensely rewarding journey bringing Alison into your lives! She is precious! To Tim H., kudos on camping and enjoying the [...]

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