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Susan Friesen
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- Santa Maria, California
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Chat came and went, but will be back tomorrow.. 9/3!
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So proud of you, Bill.... You are such a role model for my two daughters with heart transplants. Every time I saw you at the games, you had the biggest smile.. and so friendly to us.
Are you still in touch with Ngoc?
wow, that's so cool you got to attend the World Games in AUS!
R.I,P MJ I will miss your music and your dancing- so will a few Billion others!
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- What is your city / state and country of residence?
- Santa Maria, California
- How are you touched by transplantation?
- I am a Relative of Someone with a Transplant
- Recipients: In this space, feel free to list those you are grateful to for receiving the Gift of LIfe:
- Two of my daughters received heart transplants. I've been privileged to meet one daughter's donor family.
- What is your principal transplant med(s)?
- Daughters-- prograf
- What is your hospital and, or doctor's name, city / state and country?
- UCLA, Dr. Juan Alejos, Los Angeles, CA
- What do you do for a living?
- stay-at-home mom, teacher, homeschool educator, writer
- About Me: Please use this space to tell the community about yourself and your unique experience with transplantation:
- Two of my daughters received heart transplants at age 6. The girls are three years apart. It's such a miracle they both got through that horrendous time and that donors kindly gave the gift of life.
- How did you find out about TransplantCafe.com?
- Team USA- S. Calif,
- What is your relationship status?
- In a Relationship
- My Personal (non-commercial) Website, Page, or Blog URL:
- http://susanfriesen.kensue.net/
Susan Friesen's Blog
THE INTERNET IS DEFINITELY A GLOBAL VILLAGE
I surfed the net this afternoon and came across a link to a Scottish radio broadcast http://www.leithfm.co.uk/listen/
The dj's started commenting about Michael Jackson and asked if any listeners had jokes about MJ. I thought that odd and decided to write the crew there. This is what I shared:
Hey, hey!! I happened onto your radio broadast.. lovin' it! I am from Santa Maria, home of the Michael Jackson child molestation trial. So! I'm wondering why you want Michael Jackson JOKES? Right now, let… Continue
The dj's started commenting about Michael Jackson and asked if any listeners had jokes about MJ. I thought that odd and decided to write the crew there. This is what I shared:
Hey, hey!! I happened onto your radio broadast.. lovin' it! I am from Santa Maria, home of the Michael Jackson child molestation trial. So! I'm wondering why you want Michael Jackson JOKES? Right now, let… Continue
Posted on July 4, 2009 at 4:17pm — 1 Comment
RIP Michael Jackson
"The Circus" many in my hometown, Santa Maria, California, called it: Michael Jackson's child molestation trial. My husband and I saw the string of news cameras and all the paparazzi from worldwide covering the MJ trial which took more than a month. Our All-American city became a mecca for looky-loos, media, sheriffs, more.
I homeschool three daughters. At the time they were pre-teens. I thought it would be educational to ride our bikes over to the courthouse one day to check-out the scene for… Continue
I homeschool three daughters. At the time they were pre-teens. I thought it would be educational to ride our bikes over to the courthouse one day to check-out the scene for… Continue
Posted on June 26, 2009 at 1:02pm — 1 Comment
PASSING ON..... FUNERAL MASS FOR 5 YEAR OLD JONATHAN DAVID BY SUSAN FRIESEN, JUNE 1, 2009
This morning, my oldest daughter, Shivan, 14, and I attended the funeral mass of a little 5 year old. Jonathan David Belmont was ejected from the vehicle his mom drove. He was placed on life support, then died. His organs and tissues helped save many lives.
We waited about half an hour for the service to start in the large Catholic church (St. Louis de Montfort in Santa Maria, CA). A lady played the piano. I read a devotional which had words in English on one side, Spanish on the other. I enjoy… Continue
We waited about half an hour for the service to start in the large Catholic church (St. Louis de Montfort in Santa Maria, CA). A lady played the piano. I read a devotional which had words in English on one side, Spanish on the other. I enjoy… Continue
Posted on June 1, 2009 at 9:00pm — 1 Comment
WE ATTENDED THE FUNERAL OF A 5 YEAR OLD WHO DONATED TISSUES AND ORGANS
I must share a heart-rending story with you all. Today my daughters and I attended the funeral of a 5 year old boy, Jonathan David Belmont, of our hometown, Santa Maria, California. Jonathan's single mother, Cambria, took her autistic son to Disneyland. On the way home, the boy kept taking off his seat belt and jumping around. From what I read in "The Santa Maria Times," she became distracted by her son, and her vehicle drifted into a semitrailer and struck its wheels. Her vehicle hit the median… Continue
Posted on May 31, 2009 at 11:12pm — 2 Comments
NEWS of two heart transplant sisters-- Shivan and Lindsea and family
My two daughters with heart transplants continue to do well, thank God. They are now 8 years and 5 years post-transplant with no heart rejection episodes. I am thankful to UCLA Children's Hospital; Vandenberg Air Force Base pediatric staff; and, of course, the Lord for keeping the girls so healthy.
Shivan (heart tx Jan 29, 2001) turns 15 this summer. She can't wait to get her learner's permit and drive. She earned 4 medals in swimming at the U.S. Transplant Games last summer in Pittsburgh, PA (… Continue
Shivan (heart tx Jan 29, 2001) turns 15 this summer. She can't wait to get her learner's permit and drive. She earned 4 medals in swimming at the U.S. Transplant Games last summer in Pittsburgh, PA (… Continue
Posted on May 29, 2009 at 1:00pm —
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- At 3:20pm on October 21, 2009,
Chris B. said…
- Hi Susan. Thanks for the add. You, your family and your daughters must have incredible strength to have made it through all that. Quite a remarkable journey. I hope everyone is doing well.
- At 1:30pm on October 14, 2009,
Lili Feldman said…
- I got an e-m from TransplantCafe that you wanted to be friends. I don't see it, but please, yes, let's be friends!
- At 4:01am on June 27, 2009,
Brad shwidock said… - Wow.You and your girls have quite the story. I am thrilled that everyone is doing well. What were their diagnoses? It has been quite a ride for me. 20 years with autoimmune liver disease and now 6 months post transplant. We are truly blessed to have surgeons that are skilled enough to do what they do and people willing to donate life so others can live. I spread the word daily. Thanks for contacting me.
- At 1:37am on June 27, 2009,
Jen Lopez said… - hi ya Susan! so good to meet you at the Cafe. i can't believe all that you've gone through with both of your daughters. strength and determination run strong in both of your girls and you.
- At 12:21pm on June 3, 2009,
Juan Cruz said… - I'd be honored to be your friend and may God continue blessing your daughters..They will be in my prayers..
- At 2:24pm on May 7, 2009,
Michael W. French said… - We do, Susan. In fact 52% of our residents have joined our state's donor registry. While tissue transplants are preformed all over our state, organ transplants are typically preformed in Seattle or Spokane unless the patient chooses to relocate outside of our region.
- At 10:38am on December 31, 2008,
Claire Goudeau said… - Hope you are having a terrific birthday! Wishing you MANY MANY more!
Claire
- At 7:48pm on December 30, 2008,
Karen Weddick said… - Happy Happy Birthday Susan. A birthday is a celebration of life and living; hope you have a wonderful day; you deserve only the best that life can offer. A New Year's Eve baby huh, just couldn't wait a bit longer to be a New Year's Day Baby...LOL. Oh well, instead of being the first born you're one of the last...LOL. Yours always in the gift of life, living and love, Karen
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- At 2:10pm on December 30, 2008,
TransplantCafe.com said… - Hey SUSAN!! Happy BirthDAY!!
- At 10:12am on December 30, 2008,
Catherine J Geisen (Cathy) said… - Happy Birthday
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