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Sharon Donovan, Author, Echo of a Raven, Touched by an Angel, The Claddagh Ring, Lasting Love, Mask Of The Betrayer, Her Biggest Fan also 'Charade Of Hearts' and 'Kiss Of Death' - starring 'Oliver'- Suspense, Intrigue, Inspirational Romance.
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6th January 2012
Sharon went through heart surgery yesterday, after problems with her heart pump which she had after her heart attack nearly eighteen months ago.
Miraculously, her heart was found to be strong enough now to be restarted. Our prayers have been answered, but please continue to send your prayers and messages for her progress and recovery. It will be a while before she is able to be at her computer again, but we know she'll be anxious to get back to wrting those wonderful romances.Latest update: 9th October 2010
Wheeee! See who's left a comment at the end of all the messages on her 'Get Well' post!
Welcome back Sharon, you've certainly been missed. We know it'll be a while before you can type as much as you'd like to, but even a few lines is great, and proof of your determination and the fact you're getting stronger every day. Go girl, go, we're all right behind you!
(I've removed some of the updates as there were quite a few of them, but I've kept the 'milestones' and it's wonderful that now Sharon can once more post to her blog herelf!) Lyn
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Latest update: 3rd October
Sharon's home again and telephoned me all the way across the pond this morning! She's feeling much better and getting stronger and able to read messages and emails on her computer, although she can't manage to type replies herself yet, but she wanted me to let you know how much all the wonderful messages, love and prayers have helped her, and that she really appreciates each and every one. She had a great time a her Book Release party at the Author Roast and Toast on Friday and having so many visitors stop by and join in the fun made her so happy! Lyn
24th September
Mary Beth reports: "Sharon was feeling better this afternoon (Thursday) The first thing she said to me was “my book comes out tomorrow!” She is very excited about this news...She is anxious to talk to everyone and continues to amaze us with her will and courage to get through this hurdle and continue her recovery."
Mary Beth says:Sharon is settled in her regular room back at Allegheny General. She was feeling very good yesterday – they are giving her stomach meds via IV and she was comfortable and had a better appetite. She was sitting up in her lounge chair and was very gabby and we had a nice visit. The drs. Have taken her off the blood thinner for a few days as they cannot do the scope test until her blood has thickened up a bit. They hope to do this test Monday to see what is going on in her stomach. The bleeding has stopped but they still want to do this test. Also she has some fluid in her lungs they want to drain. I believe this will also be Monday. Other than that her heart dr. was very pleased yesterday and said instead of sending her to another hospital again for the physical therapy she may even be able to go home for this and get a home therapist so we will look into these options next week. She does not want to go back to the last place, West Penn! She did not like them there and they did not treat her so nice! Her dr. agreed he would not send her back there! He is so very nice and wonderful bed side manner as well as a great surgeon.
27th August(From Mary Beth) I wanted to let you know that Sharon had a bit of a setback last night and got transferred back to her original hospital, Allegheny General, back in the ICU.
She had a very low sugar episode the night before (Weds) and yesterday was really feeling out of sorts and later in the day she got very sick to her stomach and was bringing up some blood so they wasted no time in getting her back to the ICU where her heart drs. Are. They are going to run some tests today to determine where the bleeding is coming from but did say this is not uncommon after this surgery and she is on blood thinner as well, so hopefully it is just a matter of adjusting some of her medications. She has also had stomach problems in the past which maybe contributing.
Keep the prayers going and I’ll go to see her this afternoon and get back with an update.
PS – Lyn I read her all the reviews you sent yesterday and boy did that perk her up even as sick as she was feeling.
18 comments:
A warm welcome for Cate Masters. Cate, Oliver and I are so thrilled to have you in the haunted mansion. Shall we toast the hairy hand with a chilling Bloody Mary?
Sounds perfect Sharon! Thanks so much for having me at the haunted mansion. I love the eerie atmosphere. And Oliver - well, he's stunning in any outfit (and even with a hairy hand, lol)!
Good morning Sharon, Cate and Oliver
What an eerie tale, Cate, and I loved the excerpt. I've been to Dartmoor (actually rode across it) but never heard that Degend!
What an intriguing video as well, really makes me want to read the book.
Looking forward to reading your short story too.
Thanks Lyn! I'd never heard the legend before I researched it. I wasn't sure why my sister-in-law was so frightened of the Hairy Hand, but now I know!
As usual Oliver, and his Lady Sharon present a magical post. Great excerpt, Cate. You're a master at storytelling.
Sharon and Oliver are amazing hosts, Mona. Thanks so much for your kind words!
Thanks Cate, such a sweetheart. Oliver and I love the spooky season of Halloween and all the chilling ghost tales make us SHUDDER!
Lyn, yes I'm sure you are familiar with many tales about the bridge and look forward to hearing them. Cate can spin a chiller, can't she just!
Blush, Mona, you are too sweet! I agree about our Cate being a master story teller. Cheers!
Cate darling, allow me to freshen your drink and stroke your lovely cheek with my hairy hand. GRIN
Kisses Lyn my lovely and a nice goblet of mead. Mona my sweet petite, a goblet of merllet if you give us a kiss. Wink.
Hello Sharon, Oliver, and Cate,
Ooooh, the hairy hand is creepy...but a very creative way to scare a sister!
Cate, congrats on another EPIC final! Well deserved as usual. Good luck!
Your hubby and his brother were mean! Your poor S-I-L.
But it does sound like something we would've done in our family. LOL!
This is the first time I've ever heard of the hairy hand. The things you share, woman!
Debra and Maria, the hairy hand is a creepy story! Hubby says there are variations on it, too - a miner whose hand was lopped off and travels around on its own (a la "Thing"). Either way, it's spooky! And yes, Maria, they were mean, but should have gotten points for creativity, lol.
Kisses Debra and Maria, have a Bloody Mary.
I think I'll skip the hairy hand thing. I don't like too much hair!
So me falling for a werewolf is highly unlikely! Hi Cate, good luck with your book and Happy Halloween!
Wonder why they call it Bloody Mary???
Oliver, even with a hairy hand, you're an amazing host.
Thanks so much for stopping by Mary! I don't think I want to know the story behind Bloody Marys, or I'd never drink one, lol.
Your book sounds really good. Love the cover. What a creepy tale. Would probably pee my pants if 2 hairy hands grabbed the wheel. LOL. Thanks for the extra treat of Love Bites.
Sue B
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