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Life with an LVAD while waiting for a heart transplant

This week, we're talking with Melanie Field, aka Mel, all the way from London, UK. Mel was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy at 28 while she was 4 months pregnant with her first daughter. Now, in her 40s, she has also lived through a cancer scare and hormonal troubles that have further weakened her heart. Despite so many challenges, Mel has made many happy memories while living with her LVAD. She continues to thrive while enjoying her family and friends. Join our Zoom meeting for more.
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Caring with a big loving heart

In this episode, we will talk with Jazmine and Tawana (respectively daughter and sister-in-law), who cared with a big loving heart for our dearly missed Evelyn Charrisse McRae.
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Life is to be lived and enjoyed to the fullest

"If you don't celebrate, then what's the point of living?"
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It is now Birthday Season…


It is Birthday Season, we suggest that you wear your favorite outfits and just be happy!



July is our Birthday Season. Big brother turned 6 three weeks ago and the Twins turned 2 last week. We are grateful and thankful to our International village, from Thionck Essyl (in Casamance) to Manantali (in Mali), Bamako, Dakar, Johannesburg, to Montserrat, Boston to Paris, and beyond... and of course, YOU. 2020 has been a particularly challenging year for everyone. We hope that everything gets better from here and onwards. [...]
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