Ana Brusso Wow Civita, yes, itโs cold. ๐ฅถ thank you for sending such beautiful picture. You are my represent ... Read more
Ana Brusso Wow Civita, yes, itโs cold. ๐ฅถ thank you for sending such beautiful picture. You are my representative to all the countries you travel. Safe trip dear heart warrior ๐โค๏ธ๐๐ฅถ
Susan Lynn Love that you take us along, Civita! Dress warm and enjoy!!
Civita Fahey thank you both. I will share as long as I'm able. I found a quote in Stockholm that is perfect : Th ... Read more
Civita Fahey thank you both. I will share as long as I'm able. I found a quote in Stockholm that is perfect : The world is a book and he who stays at home , reads only one page. So, hopefully I can read as many pages as possible.
Ana Brusso Thatโs a great quote, I have a few pages on my book. You have a lot of pages on yours ๐
Hello heart brothers and sisters, just wanted my friends to know that my yearly echo was very good so another year down. I wanted to share some pictures of a trip I just took to Stockholm. Its a beautiful city, though it was frigid. But, as a child of the 70s I got to visit the ABBA musuem and had a fantastic time singing all the songs. I feel so blessed I can do this thanks to modern techonology and Grace of God. Best to all of you especially the class of 2017!
Ana Brusso Congratulations on another year and another trip. God bless you Civita, we love you โค๏ธ๐๐ฅฐ
christine blackway Great news about your echo. Thank you for the beautiful photos!
Marie Myers Congrats on your latest echo! I am still awaiting my resultsโฆLooks like you had a great trip!!
Rose Madura Congratulations on your Anniversary Civita. I'm with Ana, you are the traveler for us! โค๏ธโ๐ฉน ... Read more
Rose Madura Congratulations on your Anniversary Civita. I'm with Ana, you are the traveler for us! โค๏ธโ๐ฉน
David Rasmusson Itโs encouraging to see evidence of an active life! And such beautiful evidence!
Rita Savelis Lovely to hear that you are doing well Civita! Very cool to go to Stockholm!
Civita Fahey Thank you all. it was a beautiful city. Though we did walk all day in 10F weather, it was still beau ... Read more
Civita Fahey Thank you all. it was a beautiful city. Though we did walk all day in 10F weather, it was still beautiful. I also had a quick stop in London for a wedding which was out of this world. it was a palace that belonged to King Henry VIII and spectacular. I have been blessed as we all have. But, I think I will take a break for a few months and plan the next adventure. Susan, the ABBA museum is a must if you are an ABBA fan. I learned so many things about them that I didnt know and its really interactive so you can do fun things. I could have spent all day in there.
Civita Fahey David. yes life goes on as before after surgery.. I noticed you just had yours done. take your time ... Read more
Civita Fahey David. yes life goes on as before after surgery.. I noticed you just had yours done. take your time to heal and all will be well. Marie best of luck I'm sure yours is fine also. we are warriors.
Hi.. its been a while since I posted. I wanted to share some pictures of my trip to Turkey. Thankfully I was able to climb all these rocks in Capadoccia and all the hills in Instanbul with no issues. The only thing that stopped me was my fear of heights, though I did get on a hot air balloon and it was out of this world. I feel so blessed..
Susan Lynn Wow, Civita! What an amazing trip and spectacular photos to remember it!! There are great adventur... Read more
Susan Lynn Wow, Civita! What an amazing trip and spectacular photos to remember it!! There are great adventures after heart surgery!! Glad you're enjoying life!!
Klara ฤiฤiฤ Wow Civita this is magnificent!!! I am so happy for you! Pictures are wonderful, thank you.
Pamela Gregory So nice! Thanks for sharing. My husband and I went to Istanbul (and Greek Islands) for our honeymoon
Rose Madura Wow Civita! I'm so impressed. And so glad you are doing and feeling well.
Deena Elani Amazing photos. Surreal. Flash backs in time! And more importantly amazing health status to be abl ... Read more
Deena Elani Amazing photos. Surreal. Flash backs in time! And more importantly amazing health status to be able to do all that walking.
Ana Brusso Thank you for sharing your wonderful trip and experience with us Civita. I canโt believe you took a ... Read more
Ana Brusso Thank you for sharing your wonderful trip and experience with us Civita. I canโt believe you took a hot air balloon trip, you are fearless.
Grace Mason Gorgeous and amazing trip. I am impressed you did the hot air balloon with your fear of heights! Look ... Read more
Grace Mason Gorgeous and amazing trip. I am impressed you did the hot air balloon with your fear of heights! Looks out of this world.
Civita Fahey Funny thing was the hot air balloon didnt bother me at all. the basket came up to about chest height ... Read more
Civita Fahey Funny thing was the hot air balloon didnt bother me at all. the basket came up to about chest height so if you didnt want to look down you didnt have to. But, with all those beautiful balloons, I just kept looking out..
Happy Belated Easter and Passover to all my heart brothers and sisters.. Here is Cairo enjoying the beach while he can before it opens to the public. (Ipswich Mass)
Richard Munson What a beauty. Shadow is currently in surgery so we are in a waiting mode
Civita Fahey Hope all is well Richard. I'm sure Shadow will be fine.. Cairo had no issues with his sugery. Was run ... Read more
Civita Fahey Hope all is well Richard. I'm sure Shadow will be fine.. Cairo had no issues with his sugery. Was running crazy the next day!
Civita Fahey Thank you. He really is a perfectly colored German Shepard. He's a good boy, now 2 so somewhat calme ... Read more
Civita Fahey Thank you. He really is a perfectly colored German Shepard. He's a good boy, now 2 so somewhat calmer, but still has a lot of energy. We walk 2.5 miles a day together which helps me too!
Richard Munson Just got home, still groggy from anesthesia. Just curious what beach that is as my daughter lives rig ... Read more
Richard Munson Just got home, still groggy from anesthesia. Just curious what beach that is as my daughter lives right on the beach in beverly and it looked similar.
Patsy Stewart Happy Easter Monday! Cairo is beautiful! We have a 5 month old Australian~German shepherd and he is a ... Read more
Patsy Stewart Happy Easter Monday! Cairo is beautiful! We have a 5 month old Australian~German shepherd and he is absolutely FULL of energy. Looked out today, and he was digging up my rose bush....using both front paws and dirt flying everywhere!
Civita Fahey Richard its Little Neck in Ipswich.. He likes the rocks and runs through them. North Shore beaches a... Read more
Civita Fahey Richard its Little Neck in Ipswich.. He likes the rocks and runs through them. North Shore beaches all pretty much look the same.. Rocky!
Civita Fahey Patsy, they are full of energy.. Cairo dug up our sprinkler system!!! No matter how often my husban... Read more
Civita Fahey Patsy, they are full of energy.. Cairo dug up our sprinkler system!!! No matter how often my husband fills the holes he goes right to them.. He even tried pepper spray.. did nothing.. I guess our lawn will be dry.. I told my husband its either a dog, or a nice lawn, you made your choice.
Ana Brusso Living it up Civita, good for you. Merry Christmas and God bless you. ๐ ๐ผ๐๐โค๏ธ
Deena Elani Look at you; hard to believe that you had OHS!! Merry Christmas!
Patsy Stewart Merry Christmas, Civita!! You look so happy! Enjoy every minute of this holiday season! ~โค๏ธ๐๐ ... Read more
Patsy Stewart Merry Christmas, Civita!! You look so happy! Enjoy every minute of this holiday season! ~โค๏ธ๐๐๐ฆ๐
Rita Savelis Happy Christmas Civita. Enjoy the wine!
Civita Fahey Thank you all.. this was a spur of the moment girls trip with two of my best friends. Lots of laughs, ... Read more
Civita Fahey Thank you all.. this was a spur of the moment girls trip with two of my best friends. Lots of laughs, shopping and memories. Life is short we should enjoy it to the fullest. Merry Christmas to all my wonderful heart friends.
Civita Fahey with the background of Trulli houses ( indigenous to the Puglia region of italy on the adraiatic sea) ... Read more
Civita Fahey with the background of Trulli houses ( indigenous to the Puglia region of italy on the adraiatic sea)
Civita Fahey A Middle Age tower that is still standing in the city
Rose Madura Beautiful pictures Civita. Thanks for sharing.
Marie Myers Great pictures! That should cheer you upโฆI loved the โthen and nowโ picture.
Susan Lynn Spectacular trip and photos!! Thanks for sharing, Civita!
Kimberly Eisenhut So beautiful! Ive never been out of the country, so seeing others journeys makes it possible to live... Read more
Kimberly Eisenhut So beautiful! Ive never been out of the country, so seeing others journeys makes it possible to live vicariously through them :) Thank you for sharing
Patsy Stewart Beautiful photos! I think you cheered us all up!!
Deena Elani Beautiful. Sounds like you have two places to call home and escape to and from. Nice.
Susan Eckermann Thank you for sharing these photos. they are beautiful, Civita!
Ana Brusso Thank you for sharing these great memories with us and cheering us up. ๐๐
Greg Lewis Great photos! Thanks for showing them! The tower one is my favorite!
Civita Fahey thank you.. I took some many. Its' such a beautiful place.It had been 25 years since my last visit. ... Read more
Civita Fahey thank you.. I took some many. Its' such a beautiful place.It had been 25 years since my last visit. Even though Mass is my current home, the place you were born will always call you back. I'm lucky to have such beautiful places to call home.
Richard Munson What a beauty, he looks sad summer is waning like me. I bet he is providing you with the same joy tha ... Read more
Richard Munson What a beauty, he looks sad summer is waning like me. I bet he is providing you with the same joy that shadow is giving us.
Rose Madura Very beautiful dog Civita. I do like German Shepherds....
Civita Fahey Richard, I think he likes the Fall better.. I walk him 4 miles a day.. I hate the heat so he wasn't g ... Read more
Civita Fahey Richard, I think he likes the Fall better.. I walk him 4 miles a day.. I hate the heat so he wasn't getting his long walks on those hot days we had this summer. Plus as you know Sheperds like the cold. He is a love.. doing well with his training, though he's still a pup and will have his days. As they say, GSD are like T rexes until they are about 2 years old . That is very true, so still unpredictable. He missed me while I was on my 2 week trip to Italy.. He is pretty much attached at the hip right now. hahaha
so, thought I would post this. Two and half years after OHS, I'm doing some mitt work with the world welter weight champion who happens to work out at my gym..WOW talk about getting your heart rate up! I'm working on getting back to shape !
Barbara Wood :) Yay Civita! 2 1/2 years past is a wonderful place to be...I summitted Mt Washington a few months ... Read more
Barbara Wood :) Yay Civita! 2 1/2 years past is a wonderful place to be...I summitted Mt Washington a few months ago - first time in 4 years! Life after valve surgery is good!
So since we all
Post our scar selfies thought I would post my arm scar. Coming along nicely though its bigger than my scar from ohs! Had my post op yesterday and all is healed nicely! Thank God. Now to strengthen the arm and I can go back to my regular
Jennifer McInerney Looks really good Civita. Yet another badge of honour for surviving on this journey called life.
Civita Fahey Very true Jennifer.. hope you are feeling well!
Sommer Russell Oh wow! Are they long haired? My GS don't have coats like this. They are beautiful. How much do t ... Read more
Sommer Russell Oh wow! Are they long haired? My GS don't have coats like this. They are beautiful. How much do they weigh?
Civita Fahey I don't think they are considered long haired but they have longer hair..lol. its fun during change o ... Read more
Civita Fahey I don't think they are considered long haired but they have longer hair..lol. its fun during change of coat time.. !!
Rommel who is now 11 weights about 95 lbs and Ziva who is 7 and acts like a puppy weights about 65 lbs. they are related. Ziva is actually Rommel's aunt though he is older..
Sommer Russell They are absolutely beautiful. I thought Rommel looked like a big boy! When I married my husband wa ... Read more
Sommer Russell They are absolutely beautiful. I thought Rommel looked like a big boy! When I married my husband way back when, he had a beautiful GS and she became my greatest companion (slightly even ahead of my husband, LOL). She lived to be 15 years old. It took 9 years before I could bring myself to own another GS. They are such a very special breed.
Civita Fahey I know I feel like they are almost human sometimes. they are such good companions, loving, faithfuly, ... Read more
Civita Fahey I know I feel like they are almost human sometimes. they are such good companions, loving, faithfuly, smart.. I never had a dog growing up and my husband always had shepards ( being a police officer, its almost a given haha) and we got one when our kids were small. Jace lived to be 10 but he was really big, but a gentle giant.. when he passed, I thought my husband was going to lose it..and we got Rommel.. then 4 years later we decided he needed a friend and Ziva came into our lives.. She has such a personality.. needs to be the center of attention all the time, while Rommel just sits back and is happy just to be near us.. I say that these are my last dogs, but, I know that I will end up with another shepherd at some point in time..
Mark Jaycox Civita, I just read your story and we have very similar paths only I have not had the surgery yet. I ... Read more
Mark Jaycox Civita, I just read your story and we have very similar paths only I have not had the surgery yet. I too am going to choose tissue over mechanical for the exact reasons you did. What type of tissue valve did you go with? Please keep me posted.
Claire Kreger-Boaz Oh, they are beautiful!! My Ruby (a GS) is such a loyal love! She's going to be so worried about me a ... Read more
Claire Kreger-Boaz Oh, they are beautiful!! My Ruby (a GS) is such a loyal love! She's going to be so worried about me after the surgery. Did your dogs want to be near you after? I feel like Ruby might be too worried. I love GS so much!
Civita Fahey Claire, they stuck right by me.. as I sat in my chair they were right there with me. they are the bes ... Read more
Civita Fahey Claire, they stuck right by me.. as I sat in my chair they were right there with me. they are the best.
Your Ruby will be your best friend.
Met up with Marie Meyers On her visit to Boston. Such a sweet lady and lovely heart sister. Marie Iโll see in October on your next visit hopefully
Susan Lynn That's wonderful!!! Two beautiful women!
Anna Jones What a lovely picture. I hope you both had a wonderful visit. It's so nice that a friendship is bei ... Read more
Anna Jones What a lovely picture. I hope you both had a wonderful visit. It's so nice that a friendship is being forged through this site.
Marjorie Murphy You both look fabulous. Wouldn't suspect you have both had OHS
Chris Purvis Looking good you 2! Love me some Boston!
Marie Myers Was great meeting you, Civita! I am really enjoying my time off up here in Massachusetts.
LINDA ROBERTS Great picture! Thank you, Civita, for being so helpful and communicative to me when I reached out to ... Read more
LINDA ROBERTS Great picture! Thank you, Civita, for being so helpful and communicative to me when I reached out to you before starting my own journal. You were such a help to me. Hope to meet you in person one day and will be calling as the nerves start to get bad approaching surgery.
Catie B How great that you two were able to meet and visit! Woo hoo!
My sisters and I giving the blessing at Gillette ( our maiden name was Lombardi- like the trophy hahaha). I'm in the middle!
Chris Purvis Great picture! Me and my wife visited in December of 2016 and watched the Rams play the Patriots. Our ... Read more
Chris Purvis Great picture! Me and my wife visited in December of 2016 and watched the Rams play the Patriots. Our sons name is Brady...
Civita Fahey Awesome Chris.. my sisters and I make a yearly trip on AFC championship Saturday to make sure we wish ... Read more
Civita Fahey Awesome Chris.. my sisters and I make a yearly trip on AFC championship Saturday to make sure we wish them luck.. didnt work this year :-(. I'm a huge fan! Brady is the GOAT! Best of luck on your surgery.. let me know if you have any questions I'd be happy to talk on the phone.. civita
HI Cathy Zuber. Not sure I did this right but Wanted to show you my Attic Window Wicked Witch quilt I pieced and quilted myself.. have to bind it! Happy Halloween!
Barbara Wood Oh that's very cool Civita! I love that 3 d effect- like looking through a bunch of little boxes!
Civita Fahey thanks Barbara..they call it attic window.. Its supposed to look like you are looking at her through ... Read more
Civita Fahey thanks Barbara..they call it attic window.. Its supposed to look like you are looking at her through a window..
Jennifer McInerney I quilt as well. That is fabulous. Im super impressed. Working on Canada 150 birthday quilt right ... Read more
Jennifer McInerney I quilt as well. That is fabulous. Im super impressed. Working on Canada 150 birthday quilt right now. Will share pictures when done
Amy Steele Very impressive! You did a fabulous job!!!
Civita Fahey Thank you.. Yes Jennifer, please post! Is that the red and white one from SewVery Easy on Youtube? I ... Read more
Civita Fahey Thank you.. Yes Jennifer, please post! Is that the red and white one from SewVery Easy on Youtube? I saw one just yesterday!
Cathy Zuber Cavita, Great quilt!! I haven't ever tried attic windows.....I'm working on a charity baby quilt... ... Read more
Cathy Zuber Cavita, Great quilt!! I haven't ever tried attic windows.....I'm working on a charity baby quilt....and Jennifer, I also want to see the Canada quilt!
Civita Fahey
Thanks Cathy, my first attempt.. the worst part is the cutting of the panel making sure I didn't cut ... Read more
Civita Fahey
Thanks Cathy, my first attempt.. the worst part is the cutting of the panel making sure I didn't cut her face off lol
Betty Sullivan Sorge Wow - impressive!!! I tried CROCHETING and am ready to toss the stupid yarn๐ซ๐ซ๐ซ!!! Your quil ... Read more
Betty Sullivan Sorge Wow - impressive!!! I tried CROCHETING and am ready to toss the stupid yarn๐ซ๐ซ๐ซ!!! Your quilt is a work of ART!
Civita Fahey Thank you very much.. its a passion of mine..
Jennifer McInerney Hi Civita, the quilt is called Oh Canada and is by Shania Sunga Designs. It's a lot of applique but I ... Read more
Jennifer McInerney Hi Civita, the quilt is called Oh Canada and is by Shania Sunga Designs. It's a lot of applique but I'm loving it. It's for my husband's birthday. I took up quilting last year and I love doing it.
Civita Fahey The one I saw was pieced and it was red and white with maple leafs. It was really pretty.. Being a bi ... Read more
Civita Fahey The one I saw was pieced and it was red and white with maple leafs. It was really pretty.. Being a big hockey fan, I can pretty much sing the Canadian National anthem as well as the US one! its a big joke with my sister who also is a hockey fan that we could pass for Canadians if they asked us to sing the anthem. hahaha.. Ive been quilting for about 15 years.. I love it.. I just got a long arm quilter for my birthday in July and thats quite a learning curve.. but, I've done ok.. after the initial fear.. post your finished project can't wait to see it and Happy Birthday Cananda!
Laura Jacobs Your quilt is beautiful Civita!!! I have never seen an attic window quilt before. Very clever!!!
New Boston with skyscrapers and Old Boston , you can see the golden cupola of the State house. did you know that not every state can have a golden dome on their state house? Only ones who had presidents born there.. You learn something new every day!
We call this the Salt and Pepper Bridge..with the Zakem Bunker Hill Bridge in the background with the Red line trains (Transit system) going through..
Debby Morgeson Great pictures! Thanks for sharing. Glad you're feeling well enough to get out and about. Very en ... Read more
Debby Morgeson Great pictures! Thanks for sharing. Glad you're feeling well enough to get out and about. Very encouraging for the rest of us that had OHS after you. ๐