Sunday, May 31, 2009

Sunday - May 31st -


Susan writes... It's Beautiful Sunny Day!!!

First outing today is church 10:30am- we are going to "the immaculate conception" in Maplewood. Ken, (heart transplant recipient) who visited Frank in the hospital highly recommended we go there. Frank is looking forward to attending mass since his Miracle took place. We will be thinking of all of you in prayer.
6:45pm Hi Pernice Family, we heard (by Aunt Rosetta) we missed a great party, wish we could of been there.... congratulation Girl's!
Franks, Looks great, doesn't he? At this time he is just resting... as he give his secretary his numbers to post on his vital sign spreadsheet.... Love Us...

26 comments:

  1. Frank, You look great- soooo healthy. I'm so happy for you and your family, who gets to enjoy your company for many more years. Phil

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  2. Uncle Frank,

    Just got home from the road trip a couple days ago--3000 miles from LA to Big Sur to San Fran to Napa Valley to Yosemite to Moab, UT to Fort Collins and now finally KC!

    I'm glad I got a chance to talk with you on the phone a few times over the course of the last week, it was good hearing your voice--you sounded like a completely new person. Now I'm ready to hear a famous Uncle Frank joke.

    Its been good reading all the updates and comments people have left, one that has become blatantly clear: you are a special person with a huge network of support. I think I speak for everyone when I say NO ONE DESERVED A HEART MORE THAN YOU.

    It only makes sense to give the guy with a HUGE heart a new heart that can finally keep up.

    Love,
    Vincent

    PS. Don't worry about now being able to swim in your pool--I'll do enough swimmin in it for both of us!

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  3. Darlin' .....You Look Marvvveeelllooouuussss.....

    And Susan....Now that you're sporting that new look of "Eva"......You look Marvelous too !!!
    (ha ha ha)
    Love ya
    Concetta

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  4. Hi Frank
    Jimmy Bruscato called me today and said Holy Rosary Church has a story of your miracle in their church bulletin. He is saving it for you to see. I am anxious to read it myself. You look great in the photo just like you are kicking back relaxing. I am cleaning up the pig stye today since there are kids in and out and lots of food to cook. I will talk to you later. Love Johniann

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  5. Frank & Susan,
    Thought you might like to see what was in Holy Rosary's bulletin today:
    "A New Miracle!
    At our celebration of Our Lady of the Audience on Sunday May 17, 2009, 49 years old Frank Mascaro
    was a first time visitor. He has been treated for serious heart disease for 7 years. Three different
    defibrillators and various procedures failed and in December 2008 he was placed on the heart transplant
    list. In mid April he was moved on top of the list. Frank’s wife, his mother and his sister had
    come to the feast in the past. On Sunday May 17 they picked up Frank’s mother from the nursing
    home and the whole family attended the feast to Holy Rosary. During the homily I said, “This celebration
    in honor of O.L. of the Audience is not a relic of the past, but it is our opportunity to express
    our gratitude to our blessed Mother for the blessings and even miracles that she continues to shower on her devotees. Today’s record
    attendance at mass is the proof.” After mass there is a shower of rose petals over the statue of Our Lady and people catch those petals
    and take them home with devotion and they believe that they are the guarantee for another year of good health. Frank took a handful
    of rose petals and a medal of Our Lady and placed them in his walk-in closet to be a daily remembrance of the feast. On Tuesday,
    May 19, early afternoon Frank received a telephone call from his doctor in St. Louis to report immediately to the hospital that a new
    heart was available. Frank had a heart transplant late Tuesday night and is doing well. He believes this was a miracle and so do his
    mother, wife and family, his sister, the nurse, the social worker and many other people. I am sure that Frank and his family will attend
    the feast of Our Lady of the Audience every year as long as he lives with his family and lots of friends. Frank’s grandmother was a
    dear friend of Saveria and Tony Molle who brought this devotion from Sambuca, Sicily to Holy Rosary in the early 1900’s."
    Love,
    Stephanie

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  6. Frank -
    You look like a million bucks! It shows on your face how much the prayers have helped you through this journey in your life. Isn't it amaaaazing what prayers can do! Keep up the great attitude and you will get through it all.
    Love and prayers - Patti

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  7. Frank,
    Oh dear it was a great surprise to see that wonderful smile! you are a miracle! So glad that you and Sue are feeling comfy at the Residence INn and you can relax and just BE! WE missed you both at the Family Graduation Party on the Pernice side today..But the Buzz is how we all love this Blog and again Thank you Stephanie, and being able to be in touch. Well, you two enjoy try to relax and prayers are with you. Joe says hi.. Well you are one remarkable couple. take care
    Rozann:)

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  8. Susan -
    I forgot to mention -- You'll need a large
    stick to keep the women off of Frank.......

    Lova ya...
    "Candy"......

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  9. hey frank, you look pretty good for an ol' fart. we were on the boat this weekend and I happened to think of the time we were at party cove and you had to go to the bathroom............remember? hahahahahahha

    have a great day
    doug

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  10. Hi Frank and Susan:

    It is your cousin Julie and man, do you look great Frank, just sitting there so relaxed. (Susan, I want to see a picture like that of you, too). I spent this beautiful, sunny day at a variety of sports activities with the kids; baseball, field hockey, and soccer. I even had my own field hockey game and can't help thinking how lucky I am to be able to play (even though I am stiff and sore right now!) and I how grateful I am that you will soon be able to do sports and other activities that you love again. Anyway, keep up the good work of recovery and know that the Guay's have you in their hearts, minds, and prayers.

    Love, Julie

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  11. How nice to see the picture of you today! Unbelievable progress! Sorry I haven't been able to come down to see you, but the childrens soccer is all over now. Keep up the hard work and I will continue to keep you in my prayers!
    John Batliner

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  12. Hello Frank/Susan
    Hope you guys had a good day and hope you both have a great evening.......Frank -- You look Marvelous Darling.....
    Love
    Concetta

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  13. Wow, you sure dont look like you just had heart surgery!!!!! I cant believe how fantastic you look. I dont know susan the way he looks it might be hard to keep up with him. Just think how he is gonna be a couple more weeks. Keep it up. Chow Carla

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  14. Amazing is the word of the year for Frank. Everyday I look forward to the udates so thank you to all who have helped you with this site and Susan, Chris from Dr. Jackson's office said Hi. I told him the only way I found such a great back doctor was thru you and Dawn so of course I shared the miracle Frank received. Your new picture Frank is worth more than a thousand words!

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  15. Frank -- you look GREAT!!! Love the picture!
    Kathleen & Anthony
    p.s. Aunt Marie says she can't wait to see you!

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  16. Dang guy. You look awesome as always. I saw your Aunt Bevie yesterday at church. I am helping "all" try to talk her into a laptop. May need your help...prayers are still coming. God is good to us all! Love, Susie

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  17. Good Afternoon Frank/Susan
    Hope you guys are having a great day.
    Frank -- Keep up your great spirit...I'm still
    praying for you, Susan and the boys.
    Love ya
    Concetta

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  18. Johniann, thanks for the update on the article at Holy Rosary. I googled it and it's on the web version as well - holyrosarykc.org. Love to all, Susie

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  19. Frank & Susan
    I am so glad that things are going well. Frank you look fabulous. Take care of yourself!! Can't wait to see you both soon!! I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

    Stephanie Jones

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  20. Hello Frank and Susan:
    Been a busy day in court so very little down time to check on you! Hope you two are still enjoying your new diggs! Probably great to just go to the fridge and grab something to snak on or drink.. Keep up the Miraculous work Frank! That smile looked Marvelous! Prayers are still with you and Susan. And tell Carl John we love his Blog too!
    see you later

    Rozann: )

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  21. Wow! You look great Frank! We are so happy to see your smiling face. We love you both!
    Anthony and Shannon

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  22. It's so good to see that smile of yours! Praise the Lord for what He has done in this situation! Rest up and take a deep breath...finally!

    Love, Marisa, Nathan & Ava

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  23. Frank you look Great Oh that was said.Then Frank you look real great.
    For you friend.

    Life is not about us at all,
    When We grow up sometimes we fall,
    We can get up like my friend Frank did,
    And be filled with life like when we were a kid,
    You have Susan your Angle on earth,
    You family and friends prayers have mighty worth,
    So smile so big that is your Way,
    I'll talk to you another Day.

    God Bless you Frank and Susan

    Sal

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  24. Frankie you look AWESOME!!!!! Miss Molly can't WAIT to see you! We are all so proud of you...keep up the good work! We love you :)
    -Mindy

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  25. Leslie Pernice CampbellJune 2, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    Frank I cant believe it! You look awesome! By looking at you and would never know you had a heart transplant. Stay positive that is the key to healthy living. You and Susan are such a strong couple! You guys can make it through anything! Take Care

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