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Oliver
Eye Eye Chicken Pie,

Glad to hear that you are back home and feeling more orange than blue; Absolutely magic news; Weight gain will come with time tiger, little and often sounds like a great plan to me; I always got told off for grazing throughout the day but in your circumstances i thinks it will work well; Hope your family and the irrapressible Jk are in good health and great spirits;

Staying in a cool hostel that overlooks some snowy mountains and a beautiful bay; Went for a long walk to some NZ Fur Seal colonies; I love seals, they are just so lazy; They luxuriate in the sun and only the youngsters appear to frolick in the water; Still, laze away while the sun shines!

Miss you all loads, take care and oodles of love coming your way,

Hugs too!

oli
15 August 2006 - Kaikoru, South Island, NZ
Carrie Silvosa
Hi hun

How are you getting on now that you are home? hope you are taking it slow and remembering to take magnesium!!

Look forward to seeing soon hun

Lots of love
Carrie
xxx
15 August 2006 - UK
Kat
Hi Justine, I noticed there haven't been any updates on your progress for a while, and was just wondering how you're going? I hope everything's ok and your recovery is going well :) Lots of love and hope, Kat x
15 August 2006 - Near London, UK
Sal
Hi Justine; Read your last diary entry; Awww babe, you're allowed to be a bit emotional after everything that you've been through; And this set-back must feel like a bit of a kick in the teeth, when all you want to do is go home and start living your life normally again; Be patient honey, you'll get there, you know you will; Sending you lots of positive thoughts; xx
15 August 2006 - Exeter - Devon
Angela & Robin
Hi Justine, Hope the shingles are getting better as there are no updates; I will phone Gavin later;
We are looking forward to the wedding next year, very exciting you now have so much to plan for; Please give our love to Jon; Lots of love Angela & Robin xxx
15 August 2006 - Wimbledon
Angela Selwyn Barnett
Hi Justine, I spoke to Gavin, who told me about your Shingles; Hope you are feeling a bit brighter to-day? When's the wedding? Love to Jon; Love Angela and Brian and all xxx
14 August 2006 - London
paul nockolds
hi justine - not sure when you'll rad this but great to hear about the transplant and i look forward to seeing dancing once again;

take care as always
paul x
14 August 2006 - england
Linda and Chris
Dear Dudette,

Just checking again on updates, have been wondering how you've been, but guessing on the entry, it's been a bit tough - and hey, you're allowed those blue days;otherwise, how else are you going to enjoy those great days??? Anyways, i've been missing you loads and was seriously hoping you were able to go home last week, but hey, it's only another little short trek and you're almost there; Give us a tinkle soon so that we can bomb on round laden with happiness and hugs; thinking of you (and Jon) always;
14 August 2006 - UK
Craig fryer
Hi Justine,

saw JK at Chelmsford Beer Fest and told me you just been through your Minor Double Transplant;!!;he is a cheeky sod;Anyway just wanted to say high;got Married myself in June and off on Honeymoon soon;I'm sure you heard Esporta in Chelmsford got sold off so I moved on;

It's great to hear you are doing so well;For me it's your Total PMA and that great support you have with your Family;You and JK were meant for each other;Good luck and I promise I won't leave it a year to send the next Message;


TTFN;Craig;
14 August 2006 - Chelmsford,Essex
Oliver
Dear Justine,

Not sure of any news as the computer is showing no recent updates; I hope you are well but I thought you might like another poem; This one is a little different because it is not about you or nature, it is about your fiancee;

A legend in more than than his own lunchtime! by Oliver Renier Nash

There once was a boy called Johny Kohn
Someone to call a friend, fiancee or brother
A lad to count on, who would never abandon
you, whether you were kith,kin or another;

His exploits are known across the land
because his friends tell every soul they meet
about a boy called Jon, who takes in hand
a b'day YARD, guzzling it down is quite a feet

I oft hark to days at 7 Warwick square
Where I lived with Joff and Chris
Watching soccer, fireworks, BBQ's, friends to share
each weekend where nothing was ever amiss;

Yet having travelled far and wide,
Through dark valleys, across mountains high
I'm positive who I want by my side
Friends like Justine, Ange JK and Si;

Soon to return to the old essex haunt
To say hello to my old school friend
I'm looking forward to our next jaunt
a) So for now my love and like is all I can send;

or line b as a finisher

b)Beer in lion rouge & a game of pool to end;

Got to go as am very hungry; i saw my first Royal albatross on the ferry crossing to the South Island;They are truly humungous; I miss you loads and hope life is looking up; Send JK a hug from me;

Your mate

Nashy
14 August 2006 - Blenheim on the South Island, NZ
liz
hello just checking up on u! glad ur on the home straight now, its been a long while since that day i took u 2 theatre way back in feb! keep ur chin up and remain as brave and strong as u have always been!hope to see u soon x x
14 August 2006 - b east ward (at home enjoying maternity !)
Emily
heya chuck,

Sorry for the lack of communication this end, I have been back in HDU but am in a side room again now (yay!) and on the mend hopefully :)

I am not surprised that things are taking their toll emotionally now, it's a weird thing but it seems when things are at their toughest people appear to be able to hold it all together, it is after the worst is over that it hits you mentally and after all you have been through you are allowed to feel down; If it helps just remember this - a few weeks ago the only way was down, now with your precious gift of life, you can head onwards and upwards, episodes like this will hopefully only be blips, and you will be dancing out of that hospital and down the isle in no time!

Stay strong, stay positive, and focus on heading onwards and upwards! xx
13 August 2006 - UK
JOHN AND KAREN BUNN(Shepperton)
Hello there,hope things are improving, don't get a bit pi--ed off! too many folks out here backing you;
Just think about the great things you will enjoy in life again; i;e paying for the first round of drinks when fully recovered!Besides, with a smile like yours and the determination you have you can almost see the winning post;take care;
12 August 2006 - Shepperton, england (44, TW17 0LB;)
Mark Shaw & Family
Hi Justine, I am so happy for you, Jon & the family you are doing so well and fighting the ups & down's; I have finaly managed to get a date to meet up with Gavin in a few week so will catch up with everything that has been happening in the past year;

You keep strong and a good cry always does a world of good; I read in your diary that you now have a wedding to plan - usually one of the most stressfull things in life but for you and Jon will be amazing as i am sure that at some stage you did not think this would happen! best of luck and my thoughts have been with you all along your fight;
11 August 2006 - at work in Aylesbury Buckinghamshire, UK
Oliver
Dear Justine of SmashingVille,

Sorry to hear you have been feeling blue but hope things pick up now you can mingle again; Any level of isolation sucks especailly for such a gregarious chipper winner like your'good'self; Hope JK's soothing tones and cheeky smile can put some colour back in your cheeks;

I've not been up to much except getting lost in the car; I could do with Mr Moorsey Jnr the mapreader, when he could not direct back home he always said "straight on" & threw the map book onto the back seat (funny thing was it normally worked);

I got stuck on a windy 95km dirt road where I needed to move small rocks, beep large cows and avoid fallen trees; It was a beautiful drive (saw some cool waterfalls) but scary because it was like driving on ice and I did not have much fuel! Schoolboy error;

Hope some sunny feelings start pouring back into the old think-tank;

Have a super smashing great Friday!

All my love, hugs, kissessss, luck and happy thoughts enroute tiger ;)

oli
11 August 2006 - Napier (Art Deco town) NZ
Ursie Benjafield
Nothing like a good cry when you've had an operation! I blame the anaesthetic and you must have had oodles of that -it's supposed to take ages to get out of the body; People who have had operations are also allowed to be a bit bad-tempered so make the most of that - you just have to guage to moment right not to overdo the bad temper and lose all sympathy; Won't it be fun when all this is behind you!
Love and best wishes
Ursie
10 August 2006 - Althorne Essex
Aubrey
Hu Justine, just stumbled across your site and was amazed; You are so strong and have coped far better than most in the face of adversity; Hope all is well, you are an inspiration to the t rest of us, keep smiling x x x
10 August 2006 - Sussex, England
Ange & Sarge
Hey Jus, just a quick one to say Hi and we are thinking of you; Keep up the good work - how amazing you are!
It's only 11 weeks until we get married - ohmygod! It's come around so quickly, we are both getting excited; Will see you soon - keep strong xxx
10 August 2006 - Sydney, Australia
Steve Ferkau
Hi Justine!

I’ve been following your journey since May when I stumbled across your site after reading a newspaper article about you… I felt your pain and frustration while you waited – And I felt the incredible joy when some beautiful person saved your life… And reading guestbook – it’s so easy to see that you’re surrounded by incredible love;

Justine – I’ve been in your shoes… I suffered with cystic fibrosis for 40 years and it damn near took me out the last five I suffered… I waited almost three years for my beautiful lungs and had four false alarms before a beautiful girl from Iowa, USA, saved my life on my fifth call in April, 2000 – Her name was Kari and she was incredibly precious;

I’m six years out of transplant – I lived for 40 years with crappy lungs, the last 3 struggling on oxygen 24/7 with someone pounding on my chest 8 hours every single day… Even though I’m six years out – This breathing stuff just blows my freaking mind every single day… As you recover – I hope you feel everything that I’ve felt over the past six years!

Justine – I read that you’re a little depressed… And that’s OK… Between the drugs and all you’ve been through in the past few months, you’ve been on an incredible emotional and physical roller coaster; You’re an incredible person – I know that… I’ve read an awful lot about you… And you’re surrounded by truly beautiful friends and family who love you so dearly; You made it through the scariest part; I’m so proud of you for getting through all of this – And for everything you’ve done to get to this point… Documenting your journey was so very inspirational – And will help so many people in the future;

You take care Justine… You be patient and get through all of this… I can’t wait to read about you doing things you love, and being amazed by the beautiful gift you’ve been given – I can’t wait until you break those lungs in and you’re breathing like me; I’ve been lucky enough to learn about the beautiful girl who saved my life – I can see her smile when I close my eyes… I hope someday you are lucky enough to know yours – But it really doesn’t matter because you don’t really need to know a face to know there is a hero in your life…

Love,

Steve Ferkau
Chicago, Illinois USA

p;s; Those chicks who jumped out of a plane for you TOTALLY ROCK!!!
10 August 2006 - Chicago, Illinois, USA (lungs from Iowa)
Gail
I was so happy to read that you got your transplant; I wish you the best;
10 August 2006 - North Carolina
ADAMISSIMO
GURL YAH IS ON DA MEND!!!!!1
9 August 2006 - LONDON
Ol
Dear Justine,

So glad to read your diary entry, I was becoming a little apprehensive; Wasn't sure if no news was good news or not;

Your entry was a winner and it proves your a normal (but super lovely of course) young lady who has up days as well as bad days;

Any prolonged period away from your home and especially one inside a hospital is always going to be a bummer; Yet as your last paragraph stated there is a whole world out there waiting for you to get out again and start having fun;

Miss you and Jakes as much as ever,

take care tiger,

All my luck and love

Oli
8 August 2006 - Gisbourne, NZ
Sanjay
Hi Justine, I came to Harefield yesterday (7/8/06) just for a checkup and popped round to say hello but you were not around; Later on I saw you and Jon walking in the car park looking all lovey dovey so decide not to disturb you guys; I continue to pray for you and I know you will be out soon;

I am back again on the 24th so if you are still in I will catch up with you then;

Ps:
Little Dhruv is doing well can you believe it, just like you he is a month old;

Lots of love;

Sanjay
8 August 2006 - UK
Joyce
Hi Justine
Sorry to hear of your latest setback but as usual you pick yourself up and always look on the bright side; Good for you; Love Joyce xxx
8 August 2006 - Enfield
Chng Tong
Wishing you all the best and speedy recovery! With regards from my whole family;
8 August 2006 - Singapore
Tania
Chin up Lady forward on, you are my inspiration!xxx
8 August 2006 - Herts UK
S Yeung
Good luck! Stay positive and look ahead; My best wishes for a very speedy recovery;
8 August 2006 - Surrey, UK
Laura
Hello my lil jus! it was so nice to see you & jon on sunday;even if we were sat no where near each other;it was lovely to see you walking;wow i wanna be like that & get my transplant! oh and thanks for getting me into trouble with my mother she didn't shut up about it for ages,clinc was ok,still waiting to find out if i'm back on the active list or not boo hoo! but got to sort this throat problem out,lung function was down a bit but not loads so they are not worried;thank gowd! and plus i didn't get to see my favourite person i saw his registra so i was happy about that;but we all know how much i love the man!
hope you manange to get out soon of the hosp, and we must go shopping when ur fit enough to come to notts we can do some serious girlie shopping;
anyway take care my trouble
byeeeeeeeee
oh and p;s- feel sorry 4 u jon

ok i'm going allready
8 August 2006 - uk
Sylvia
Delighted to see your diary entry - was concerned there was no update for a few days; I guess you've been focussed on the transplant for so long, you don't really think past that and the fact that there are other setbacks along the way; But if you think how far you have come and the fact that you can now plan ahead I'm sure you will feel more positive; Also emotionally it's bound to be a roller coaster - you have been through such a lot; Keep smiling!
8 August 2006 - St Albans, Herts
Elaine
Hi Justine
Sorry to hear you are back on the ward again but also glad to read your diary and that you are keeping so upbeat; You have such a positive attitude that I know things can only get better; You are truly an inspiration and proof that a positive attitude can really make a difference; Hope it's not too long before you are enjoying another frappucino (or 2)

Love Elaine
XXXX
8 August 2006 - Bristol
Ursie Benjafield
Have been following your progress with bated breath and was a little bothered not to see any progress reports, so was really pleased to read your diary; You should not be surprised to be a little bit down sometimes - it might make you a little more normal and you can't be floating on the ceiling all the time; You just need to be a bit more patient (no pun intended!) because apart from the recovery itself, you have a lot of baggage to get rid of; You have just done something fairly death-defying and must expect a bit of reaction; Carry on getting well; Love from us both; Doug and Ursie
7 August 2006 - Althorne, Essex
Victor;
Hope your have a quick recovery and all the best of luck;I left you a voice message and will try to get in touch again; you are a brave and amazing person;God bless you;
7 August 2006 - London;
Alison Ager & Baby Evie (Ex Esporta)
Great to read that you are well on the way to a fantastic recovery; Keep strong, positive and happy;
7 August 2006 - South Ockendon, Essex
Karen Chin
From a fellow Lammie; I'm so pleased to hear how great you're doing; Your strength and courage has proven to me that you can conquer anything, and now with your new lungs, you can continue to be the strong and vibrant young woman that you once were before this horrible disease; I wish you all the best and most importantly, thank you for sharing your personal journey; Best wishes;
7 August 2006 - Palm Bay, Florida (USA)
Leila
HI hun
Just checking in on you to see how things are;

Jane said you liked the dvd so i was real pleased about that;

I'm now back at work fulltime in the solicitors - its my first day and i'm really enjoying ut so far; Really strange though without Izzy but i'm sure i'll get used to it; Its only down the road from me so i can go home at lunchtimes which is lovely;

Well i hope to see you soon!!!

Love to you and Joff

Leila, Ryan and Isobel xxxxx

7 August 2006 - bishops stortford
Oli
Dear Justine,

You have done something that Oasis, Robbie Williams, Take That and even Cliff Richards could not do - make it big in the states; The more I read your guestbook, the more I am beginning to realise how many new wellwishers / compadres you have on the other side of the pond; Not including the lovely Kingy though as she still counts as part of the Essex massif;

Not sure how things are but praying that all is well for you (& JK and the family of course);

Currently back in Thames picking up a few extra bits from my school; I am off to Gisbourne tomorrow but have got to check up on the weather as landslides/flooding & torrential rain seemed to have hads it effect on the NZ population (not for the better may I add); Had a close shave in the car today because some monkey overtook me on a bend! Really appreciated missing a head on by a few feet; Had to stop for a sandwich (elevenses - how very English) soon after to celebrate still being in one piece; I am an accident magnet in automibles even when I am driving like Miss Daisy!

Quite looking forward to the South Island where there are less poo drivers around;

Anyway I am off to bed as its 1am, been trying to watch England in the cricket but eyelids heavy must go to sle;

Only kidding; Take care my precious and all my thoughts are with you;

L O L

Ollie
7 August 2006 - Thames, NZ
Gracelle and Roslyn
Hi Justine what wonderful news, we're delighted; Hope you have a speedy recovery; I'm still at danceworks! Lots of love Gracelle and Roslyn
7 August 2006 - London
TJ
Hi, nice site, hope youre feeling well now; You are such a pillar of strength; Keep smiling you beautiful person;
7 August 2006 - Greece!
Oliver
Dear Justine,

Hope this Sunday has been a good day on the pain front; Not sure what the latest update is due to time difference;

Not been up to much as feeling under the weather;

Boat trip got cancelled due to rough waters, pretty glad really as it looked so scary out there; I don'te get sea sick but I am pretty sure I would have been had they said we were good to go!

Has not stopped raining for nearly two days & half so am hoping the sunshine will come tomorrow;

Take it easy my sweet,

ALl my love

Oliver
6 August 2006 - Pahia, Bay of Islands
annita
sorry to hear you are in pain justine;you are very brave ,
my best wishes for a speedy return to a 'normal' life
6 August 2006 - uk
Graeme Gibson
I was so pleased to see how far you've come! Congrats on a new lease on life, and may your new lungs bring all the hopes and dreams you deserve;

Reading about such successes really gives me a thrill and gives me hope for others;

Thank you for sharing your journey;
6 August 2006 - Seattle
Oliver
Dear Justine Le Movie Star,

Okay if chest pains are the problem I will think of only warm soothing remedies like hot honey and orange made by a loving ma,
a slurpy hot chocolate that melts as it goes down the old gullet,
tiger balm on a cold day to warm those aches away;

Really missing you my lovely and you are never far from my thoughts;

It is 11pm on Saturday night and it has been raining (literally bucketing down since 7am); I have driven with a studying buddy to the Bay of Islands; I would send you a picture but we got none as the cloud cover, mist and rain rather prevented the taking of any cool pictures;

I have just knocked up Hoki (a NZ fish) fillets in breadcrumbs and seasoning with a capsicum, carrot and lettuce salad; Not bad but I wish the hobs had dials on so you could tell when its really hot (as my ma always says you have to have the oil sizzling when cooking fish);

Will check on your progress tomorrow but pray that your pain is eased slightly;

Sleep well tiger and thinking of you as ever; Send my biy Jakesy a hug, wink and kiss from his old housemate;

All my luck, love and thoughts enroute,

Oliver
5 August 2006 - Bay of Islands, North Island, NZ
john
Had a problem with my Treo 700P and found your site; I owned a pharmacy specializing in transplant meds; (Check out the Second Wind organization - cool stuff;)
Anyway, wanted to let you know all the absolutely mind blowing miracles I was priveleged to witness;
Our office was in an apartment complex in St; Louis and many of the 2xLung pts; moved in there while they awaited "the call;"
They were always on O2 and usually in wheelchairs;
We were always so stoked to hear when they got the call;
Our very first patient WALKED into our office on day 7!!!
A year later, he was so plump (prednisone) and healthy looking I didn't even recognize him;
I'll pray for your speedy recovery;
TAKE YOUR MEDS!!!!
5 August 2006 - KCMO
Lynn
Hi Justine,
Sorry i have not been intouch for a while; I am sorry that you have had to go back to the ward, But knowing you I am sure that you are coping; I hope you are not struggling to much with the pain, but it must be so good to be able to breathe again;
I am just watching the eviction on Big Brother!! Mikey has just been evicted; and I think Nikki will be voted back in; I have really missed her;
The weather is a bit cooler now, I am quite relieved ,as it did make me struggle a bit; I used to love to lay in the sun, but never mind, at least i can still get about;
I hope you get to go home soon; Keep smiling as you always do Justine;
Lots of love x x x x
4 August 2006 - Huntingdon, Cambs
Den
Hi Justine,

Just wanted to say it was great to see you last weekend, you looked top dollar!

Hope you feel a bit better soon so you can get out and about again;

Love to you and Jon and have a good weekend;

Love
Den and Gav
xxx
4 August 2006 - London
Oliver
Hello Tiger,

I just wanted to wish you a merry Friday but was dismayed to read you were in any sort of discomfort; I think this call for a serious bout of PMA, I will think really hard about some totally painless (& enjoyable) situations; You never know when it might help;

How about being by a sizzling campfire with the aroma of marshmallows wafting by and the crackle of the wood in the air all around you;

The wind gusting against your glowing cheeks whilst Jakesy whispers sweet nothings into your ear as you look out over a radient sunset

Taking a bathe in a brook with butterflies floating overhead and diminutive birds serenading you with their early morning love songs,

joking around on a sea of soft cushions with the floor nowhere to be found, your favourite tunes in the background and dinner on the stove bubbling away!

I am sure you can think of happy painless times to ponder but I will keep thinking happy thoughts; I pray you have a good weekend and will be in touch;

All my luck, love and thoughts are your this Friday,

Oliver
4 August 2006 - Auckland, NZ
Ermie
We have been away so just dropped in to see how you are going; fantastic news about the transplant!!!! So pleased you wish has come true and that life will become more normal for you from now on; Hope the pain eases soon;
4 August 2006 - Perth Western Australia
Meredith Meagher
I have never met you but I truly hope that you will beat this; I have lost people in my life that were very dear to me and one of them is battling a different form of a rare liver cancer; I will pray for both of you;

The poet Jonn Donne said "No man is an island, entire of itself
every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main
if a clod be washed away by the sea,
Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were,
as well as if a manor of thy friends or of thine own were
any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind
and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls
it tolls for thee"

I hope you get well SOON;


4 August 2006 - USA
Janice Restorick
From a fellow lammie; I am so impressed with your strength and courage not just now, but in the last 2 years in and out of hospital;
So glad you got new lungs, and that your are recovering nicely; Let us know on the list how you are doing; Do you miss the oxygen??? :)
4 August 2006 - Port Stanley, Ontario,Canada
Gemma Sargent
Hi JJ!
Hang on in there girly, I know you are itching to get out of hospital & back to 'normal life' but these things unfortunately happen;
You & I both know you are a true fighter & will get through this last test, after all you've been through the worst so this is one more little hurdle which I know you can pass;
Just be motivated by the pub lunches & Frappuchino's!
Sad that I can't come to see you as I haven't had Chicken Pox but will be there like a shot as soon as you are clear!
Gotta go now but will leave a message agin soon;
Chin up hun!
Best wishes,
Gemma -x-
3 August 2006 - at work, london
Bruce and Carri-Anne
Hello Justina
Been reading your diary and it sounds like you've been major busy - getting out there and enjoying yourself as you always do; We are so happy for you; Thinking of you always;
Lotsa luff from Bruce and Carri-Anne
3 August 2006 - Pontyclun - Wales
Elaine Reeve
Hi Justine so pleased you are getting out and about and catching up with friends; Keep up the good work; I pray you will be free from the pain soon; God Bless xx Elaine
3 August 2006 - Grimsby North East Lincolnshire
Helena
Back in England so hadn't been able to check your site lately; What a surprise - not only out of hospital but enjoying a BBQ! You'll be the disco queen before you know it!! It's fantastic and must feel really strange after so long; I'm going to raise a glass to you and Jon and these first days of a lovely new life; David and I are SO SO happy for you; Love Helena x
3 August 2006 - Back in England
Rick
…just stopped by to read of your latest progress, and add, again, my best wishes for a speedy return to a 'normal' life; ;)
3 August 2006 - Delaware, USA
Luther & Shirley Roth
Hello Justine: Just a short note to let you know we are praying for you; Have sent your name to all my prayer warriors;
GOD bless; GOD IS IN CONTROL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2 August 2006 - Florida
Olivert
Dear Justine,

Happy tuesday tiger? Hope you are having a reltaively comfortable day and the infections are another day down the line to being gone; Will have to check link to shingles as am painfully ignorant in most medical matters; You know me, a scaredy cat who is only too happy not to know much medical wise;

Also I have been wondering, who had the pleasure of hosting a BBQ which the splendid dancing queen could attend?

I had better go as the cinema is starting soon, will send the review in the next couple of days; Not sure my relations have internet so not sure I will have access for a couple of days;

Am back in Auckland and quite glad to be out of Thames after a month;

All my love and this rather cold, blustery winters day;
Oli

Note: Messager added by Webmaster and apologies for it being a day late due to technical problems;
2 August 2006 - Thames, New Zealand
randie mcbride
Hey Justine: This is randie; I am a professional musician; I play drums and percussion for Zakiya Hooker, the late Delta Blues great John Lee Hooker's daughter; I was diagnosed in 1992-93 with LAM; I still gig and travel; however,occasionally I pop blebs and have SOB; But I sing background while playing so that strenghtens my lungs and I work out 4 days a week; I have been praying for you for a long time and was overjoyed to hear that you finally received your transplant; May The Lord continue to Bless and heal you, Justine; love, randie mcbride
1 August 2006 - California
Marla
HI Justine,
I keep up on the writings; It is 100 degrees here in the Midwest USA; If I go out, I have to use 15 liters; Praying for complete healing; You are a role model for all of us LAM sisters;
1 August 2006 - St; Louis, Missouri
Lauren
Hi, Justine!

My friend Gordon in Indiana pointed me to your online home; You are a spunky gal, and I add my prayers to all of those from your family & friends for a safe & swift Journey of Recovery, and a Stupendous Result; I feel blessed to witness so much Love when I visit here; :o)
31 July 2006 - Atlanta, GA, USA
Kat
Hi Justine
So glad to hear you're out of hospital, and enjoying pubs and BBQs! It's good to hear you're on the mend and recovering well - I hope the pain and discomfort fades soon and you're able to do everything you want to! Loads of love, keep taking care of yourself! kat x
31 July 2006 - Near London, UK
Oliver
Dear BBQ queen,

So glad you've managed your first one of the summer; Bravo! Must have been a cool experience even if for a shorter time than you would have liked;

Pretty grim weather here at the moment but to be expected because its winter!

ANyway go to go to Doc's so will send you a note tomorrow; Miss you oodles, love and hugs enroute!

L O L

Oliver
31 July 2006 - Thames
Emma Harris
Hi Justine
I'm Emily's friend and have been following your progress for a few months now; It is SO fantastic to hear that you are out of hospital WOO HOOO!! I know you've still got some hard days ahead until you can feel totally healthy and pain-free again, but its brilliant to know that you will now get there and be able to enjoy every minute of it; Take care and lots of love xxxxxx
30 July 2006 - Wiltshire
Joyce
HI Justine Just got back from Switzerland and have just read your very good news about being out of hospital and going to the pub and the BBQ; Its absolutely fantastic; All my love Joyce xxx
30 July 2006 - Enfield
Elaine Reeve
Hi Justine I am so pleased for you that you have your new lungs and are actually leaving hospital; Hope everything continues to improve for you and the pain goes away; You certainly have been through it and I pray all goes well with you now; God Bless to you and the donors family for giving you this life-saving operation; Also to the brilliant surgeons, nurses and people at Harefields and your family and friends; Love Elaine xxx
30 July 2006 - Grimsby North East Lincolnshire
Gill Abbotts (Libby's mum)
Dear Justine
Well Done! So thrilled to hear you have escaped from Harefield and into the pubs! Libby keeps me up to date but thought another congratulatory message needed; Keep up the good work and remember its only up the ladder from now on; Luv Gill
30 July 2006 - Dartmouth Devon
Olivert
Dear Justine,

Happy Sunday my lovely; Nice to hear that pub food is on the menu and things are still looking better and better by the day; I have got to be fairly rapid today because only have a few minutes of time left and no extra change (as hostel lady got carted off to hospital for a dislocated knee!);

1) Who plays the US first Lady, Abbey Bartlet in the TV series The West Wing?
Stockard Channing
2) Which South American country has coastlines on both the Pacific & the Caribbean Sea?
Colombia
3) Who starred as Cassanova in the recent film about the legendary lover?
Heath Ledger
4) What is the Capital of Laos?
Vientiane
5) Which two colours featire on the flag of Indonesia?
Red & White
6)What is brontophobia a fear of of?
Thunder!
7)With whcih musical insturment is Nigel Kennedy associated with? (I put this one in for Flinty as my good friend needed to score at least one to boost his self confidence!! p;s; miss you Flinty!)
The Violin
8) Which city is furthest North: Berlin, London, Moscow or Paris?
Moscow
9) Which animal is associated with the South AFrican Rugby team?
Spingbok
10)In which STATE are the Strathbogie Ranges
Victoria

Hope you did well young lady and I prayMonday is magical, not too hot, not too cold but just A-okay!

Feeling a little rundown myself today but have Doc's tomorrow so will be right as rain in no time! The German Doctor in Thames is awesome

Love you lots,

Oli
30 July 2006 - Thames
Afridi
Dear Justine
I wish could do more for you than leaving a good will message here
30 July 2006 - Pakistan
Gyn
Hi Justine

You dont know me, I was given the link by my best friend who sadly didnt make it and passed to the angels in March this year; I have checked in on your site since and am absolutely overwhelmed that you have had the transplant and have left the bubble of Harefield! Well done you and all who are there for you - fantastic news; I know Julie will be looking down and be crying with happiness for you - she was a very special lady - as you seem to be yourself; Heres to onward and upwards; Take Care and Good luck xxxx
30 July 2006 - Guernsey
Alison
Hi Justine,

Just found your website; I wish I would have known about you when I was in England; I'm now back in Dallas, Texas, where I live;

I was in England visiting my father in Harefield hospital; The reason he's there is he went in on the 11th of June for a lung operation; A few days after his surgery, he caught the MRSA infection; We were called and told how ill my Dad was and that it was best we come over to see him;

We were there for about 2 weeks; Saw my Dad everyday; Did my best to keep him smiling, eating and drinking; They had to put my Dad on a filtering maching due to his kidneys starting to get stressed from the infection; Although, he did start to look better; This is what most of my relatives were telling me; He looked much worse before I jumped on a plane to come over; So things looked better in my mind;

The day before my husband and I had to come back, we met with the doctor to discuss my Dad's condition; He told us that my Dad actually digressed and hasn't gotten better; I was completely shocked! There was no way he could have not gotten better?


I ended up flying home next morning; But, was able to spend a very nice time with my Dad the night before; He and my husband sat there chatting about life and my Dad didn't look one bit sick; Not at all! It was an awful departure but a good chat with my Dad;

Long shorty short;sorry;

Flew home the next day and received a call from England the moment I pulled into my driveway; I was told my Father was going to have another surgery to remove some of the MRSA infection and drainage he had on the outer cavity of his left lung; What timing? I would of stayed the extra few days if I knew he was going in for another surgery; I was torn apart after that call;

Well, Dad went through surgery; Very successful one! They removed fluid and put in 3 drainage tubes near his left lung; Also, vacummed away the pus and infected areas; He was then moved into ICU;

My Dad has been in ICU for 8 days now; He'd become very depressed; Makes me sad; He's had several visitors;the most people I even seen at the hospital; Probably the same as you! But, the nights are very hard for my Dad;

Our phone rang this morning with some fantastic news!!!

We were told that they swabbed an area of the infected wound/incision area and the swab came back clear!! Very happy to hear that! They then checked some of the mucus he coughs up and did find some of the MRSA infection; They ran test of the strain and found an antibiotic that can get rid of the infection; They have moved him to Ward F (high dependency ward); My Dad is so thrilled; It's the best news for him to be out of ICU and moved to another ward!!

I just want to say Justine, I wish you the very best in health and a speedy recovery!! I pray for the MRSA to clear your body and get you back to your art, dancing;enjoying everything you love to do;

By the way, my Dad likes to paint as well; He is self-taught; Also enjoys playing the harmonica; He's a lovely man, acts like a kid; He's my pal! I'm am praying like crazy and I truly believe God has a plan for him to live his new life; You see, my Dad went in for a normal check up and they noticed a shadow in an x-ray; It was a shadow on his left lung; When he went in for his physical, he wasn't even feeling sick or anything; He was playing his harmonica, painting, enjoying life; Anyway, they went in and ran more test and discovered a small, pea-size, cancer in his lung; So, he went in on the 11th of June to have the cancer removed and 25% of his lung;

The surgery was a success and then a few days later, he contracted the MRSA infection; Cannot believe how it came to this; But, his surgeon "Mister Cooper" and all of the Harefield staff have been doing a terrific job; Great people!

Well, all for now; I believe I wrote a BOOK in your GUEST BOOK; Very sorry about that, it's just been very difficult being in the U;S; when my Dad is there in Harefield; Then, when I ran across your website I just had to wish you well!

Wish I could of known about you while I was at Harefield!

Take Care Justin! I know you'll come out strong!! Keep doing everything to get home!

love,

Alison
Dallas,TX
29 July 2006 - Dallas,TX
Dave & Kezza
Great to hear you are getting out and about, we hope the pain goes away soon;
keep smiling
29 July 2006 - (not as hot as UK) Sydney, Australia
Oliver Nash
Dear Justine of Sunnyville,

Smashing to hear you are being moved, you & JK must be DElighted! News worthy of the sun being abaze with golden rays (which funnily enough it is here in Thames today!);

Thanks for the positive thoughts my lovely, they must have flown over the water very well because I passed my teaching course with flying colours; As you can imagine I am rather cheery, chuffed and smiling non-stop today;

Send my love to Jk and the family, I hope everything keeps on progressing as it has been; You deserve a break or to my dear;

Have a super saturday and missing you as much as ever,

your mate,

Nashy
29 July 2006 - Thames, NZ, North Island
Bea
Hi Justine
I received a link to your guest book through an online computer help site;

As an RN who has worked in transplant untits I know how hard a struggle you have had to put up and wish you good health and happier days now you have received your donor organ;
Regards
Bea
29 July 2006 - Sydney Australia
Em (Kingy)
You go girl! I've been reading your webpage for updates everyday since I saw you at Christmas and am now sooooooooooo excited for you, having witnessed all your highs and lows; Take it easy and enjoy every second of your time and every inch of your space!
Em xx
28 July 2006 - Woods Hole, Cape Cod, USA (usually Dundee!)
Alison Ager (ex Esporta)
Justine, you are making a fantastic recovery all due to your positive upbeat nature - keep it up; You have done amazingly well and I am really pleased for you; Get to the pub ASAP !!
28 July 2006 - South Ockendon
Amy A; Brown
Hang in there and never give up! We are thinking of you over here in Kansas; Amy
28 July 2006 - Leawood, Kansas
Chris Lyne
Hello Justine

Details of your website have been passed on to me today from Oliver Nash whom I met at Thames YH, New Zealand a couple of weeks ago;

Looking at your pictures of the Trent Park 10k, reminded me of several visits there over the years; I grew up in Whetstone, Borough of Barnet and my Parents spent several years in Potters Bar until they moved from there last year; I've been in NZ for 7 weeks, working here at the moment, but I don't know how long for;

When I met Oliver, he told me about your lung transplant; From listening to him and from looking at your website today, I get the impression that you are a very positive lady; This attitude will help you to get through the next few weeks and months of your treatment; As a nurse and having had a friend go theough treatment for breast cancer in 2004 (she also had an extremely positive attitude to the whole experience), I have seen many times how a bright attitude can help; It will not take away the diagnosis, the despair or the "why me", but it will help you to cope with the difficult times;

I wish you all the very best for a successful outcome to your treatment; Keep well and away from anyone with "bugs" (unless they're of the bunny kind!);

Take care and keep smiling,
Chris;
28 July 2006 - Hamilton, New Zealand
Sergio (MAxx)
Best Regards and I hope you will be better very soon; Lo mejor para ti y tu Familia (Webmaster translation of Spanish: "Best for you and the your Family")
27 July 2006 - La Paz - Bolivia
Sophie (Liz's not so little sister!)
Hi Justine,
Just a little note to say what GREAT news it is to hear that you're making such a superb recovery!!!
Liz has been keeping us all up to speed with your progress, so on behalf of myself and neil, Helen, Cookie, the Kids and Mrs N;
Congratulations, Keep up the good work!! Fantastic news!!!

Love to you and JK!!!!

All the best,

Sophie
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27 July 2006 - Braintree
Den
Hi Justine,

It is so great to read your diary and hear that you are coming along so well, I cant believe what a quick recovery you are making, all this talk of sitting in the sun, eating out and a possible trip to a pub sounds wonderful, and such a difference to how you were only a few weeks ago; I am truly chuffed to bits for you all; And you might finally be able to go home soon too, that is great news!!
It must feel so good to get out doors and have a full breath of fresh air with your new set of lungs;
And, because of you and all your hard work and excersize ive actually got my butt back to the gym so thank you for that!!

Take care and lots of love to you and Jon;

Den and Gav xxx

Ps; apologies If I am repeating myself, i typed another message but I think it got lost in cyberspace;!
27 July 2006 - London
Liz
Hi Justine,

Can't eat in the hospital canteen;Boo; Can eat in a pub;Horray! Great news that you've been out and about with no oxygen support, and to hear that you may be discharged soon is fab news; Lots of love to you and JK, Liz and Graham; xx
27 July 2006 - Harlow
Oliver
Eye Eye Chicken Pie,

How are you today; Your recent updates have filled me with joy, especially the one which included the word PUB! Cool;

I am so looking forward to cooking for you when I get back, it will be fantabulous! Johny K must be pleased with the amount of exercise you are doing; I will jjust keeping thinking PMA regarding those pesky infections;

I am rather happy ce soir as I have just finished my last teaching practise and it was a blast; The kids were not troublesome at all because the lesson was fun; The game I designed was tricky but they were so competitive it lasted nearly an hour instead of 50 minutes; I got marked down for timing but still got an A so happy as a 'fox in a chicken house'; I am still looking for those answer in my room as it is just piles of paper and toot (hope my ma isn't reading this!);

Well got to go and write some reports for tomorrow; Last days interviews and going through coursework then fingers crossed;

Miss you loads and even though you are a few kilometres away it always feels that you are right by my side; A very sunny thought to carry me through me days; Send hugs to Jakesy (tell him I wish I had been at that Bergkamp game recently, would have been a blast);

All my luck, love, hugs, kisses are winging over the water to YOU as silkily as a NZ Royal albatross inches from the surface of the sea, tasting the salt spray as it goes!
27 July 2006 - At my hostel (20;00 Thursday)
Petra
Hi Justine, I am soooo happy that you are doing so well;
I will call you soon and I hope that I can treat you at the health farm before I am going to Oman for 2 years in October;
Keep going sunshine, all our love to you and your family from Petra and family
26 July 2006 - Oxford
Sarah
Wow i cant beleive you will be home soon, it must be great news to hear;

Need to write to you and send some photos too, so will speak to you a bit more soon, hope you will be back at home by the time i get round to writing!
Take care and sending lots of hugs xx
26 July 2006 - Isle of Man
Kaz
Hey girl just think homeward bound soon! Great news on ur recovery - I'm sure thse infections will be gone soon enough! Am chuffed to bits for u! Take Care Keep up all ur gd work ur an inspiration! xx
26 July 2006 - Sunny Chelmsford
Carrie Silvosa
Morning Hun

Just a quick message to say Hi;

Your recovery is coming in leaps and bounds!!! fantastic!!

I bet you really enjoy getting about without the oxygen and starting work on your tan - remember our trips to bournemouth beach when you introduced me to leave in hair conditioner! and where we used to honk the horn when there was some tasty blokes walking along the streets!! ha ha that was a few years ago!!

Looking forward to seeing you very soon, I cant wait

lots of love
Carrie
xxx
26 July 2006 - uxbridge
Sal
Hi Justine, me again!

WOW! What can I say; Can't believe that you are making such a fast recovery; Hope those nasty infections are on they way now; Glad to hear that you've been exercising and have been wandering around the hospital grounds; What does it feel like for you not be be linked up to oxygen pipes anymore - must be very strange?

Blimey, at the rate you'll be dancing again very soon!

Keep up the good work;

Sal xx
26 July 2006 - Exeter - Devon
Oli
Dear Justine of momentus'ville,

Good to hear you have taken another great stride down the road to recovery; Keep the goo dnews coming my dear because it is proving truly inspirational; A frosty morning seems as warm as a summers day!

I wrote some Haiku in classs today for a creative lesson so here goes,

High altitute:

A swinging tree
despite the wind, mountain
high, crucial for life

Autumn Floats:

create a new world
red, yellow, orange, rustle
flutter to their death

Moonlit shadows:
cicada's zither
the rainforest blooming,
predators lurking

Hmmhh Food:
Autumns appetite
Baked sweet potato steaming
in frozen air, temptation

Your mornings:

dew on the grass
early rays of sunshine
happiness is here

Okay I have got to go and do loads of homework; I have three troublesome schoolkids tomorrow (so my lesson is filled with games, games and games - obviously with vocab & grammar hidden in them!)

Miss you loads and you are never far from my thoughts my lovely,

L O L

oliver
26 July 2006 - Class (Wednesday 18;00pm) NZ
LaQuesta
Hello Justine! I am so happy that you finally received those new lungs; You are an inspiration to me; I am so glad that you had a chance to finally email me back and I hope to continue to talk to you more as you are able; I am hoping to be relisted in the near future; As I have said before, you give me great hope! Stay strong!

LaQuesta
26 July 2006 - Virginia Beach, VA USA
James Sargent
Hi Just,

Just a quick note to say Hi and let you know how great it is to hear you've been out and about and enjoying a bit of sun;
It must be such a liberating feeling to be free of those tubes and able to breath more easily;
I can't wait to catch up with you and Jon in October/November;

Love Sarge
26 July 2006 - Rainy Sydney, Australia
neil and helena cowan
hi justine
we are so glad you are doing so well! You won't remember us but we are your cousins from Manchester; All our love to you and your family and wish you all the best for your wedding and future life for you both! xx
25 July 2006 - Manchester
Antonio
Justine,
I´m thilled by your great advances, I hope you manage to leave the hospitall soon;
I just want to say something about your last diary entry;
Nobody died for you, it was his/her time, but managed to give a gift for life or mybe more than one, and, your time has not come yet, thats why you received that wonderful gift, because you stuill need to shine more;

Fogive my horrible english;
25 July 2006 - Mexico
Clair Hemmington - Fellow lammie
Go girl!! I can't believe you climbed a flight of stairs - that is just fantastic and outside without O2 - wonderful; Reading all that you can now do without huffing and puffing is a delight, I'm smiling just thinking about it; Keep it up; lots of love xxx
25 July 2006 - Brentwood, Essex
John Taylor
Just keep planning your next move;
Keep trying until you start to enjoy it,
then you will find you have no need to try;
25 July 2006 - Grantham, Lincolnshire, UK;
Gemma Sargent
Hi Girly!
Every time I check your progress & raed your diary I am nothing short of inspired & amazed at your wonderful attitude & progress; Once a fighter, always a fighter;
I am looking forward to the days that you & I can go running together, (yes I am still a nutter & train every day)maybe we could do the London Marathon, that sounds like a good challenge to me! Waddaya say?
Anyways, just wanted to touch base; Let me know whan you are back at you folks place & I 'll be the first one there;
Always your pal,
Gemma -x-
25 July 2006 - Victoria, London at work :-(
Lynn
Hi Justine,
Glad to hear your doing so well, nothing seems to stop you; Sorry I havent sent you a message for a few days, I have been struggling with the heat as everyone is!!!
I hope things are looking up for you, and its so good to hear that you might be home soon; You seem to be making good progress, and I am so proud of you as is everyone who has been following your progress; You go girl; I do not believe that anything will stop you now!!!!
Love and hugs
Lynn x x x
25 July 2006 - Huntingdon, Cambs
Ben
im an avid palm os guy;came across your site through one of your brother pda forum; just want to wish you a wonderful day;take care always
25 July 2006 - LA California
oli
Dear Justine,

I hope today is another positive day on your road to recovery; Quite intrigued as to whats been keeping you so busy but I will just have to wait with baited breath like you other loyal readers;

Got to be quick today as I am on a quick lunch break before observing one of my colleagues teach at a school nearby; I hope the rain holds off because I forgot my brolly, oops!

I am on cloud nine at the moment because your recovery seems to be gathering steam; Keep up the exercises tiger and have a fantabulous Tuesday;

Thinking of you my dear and the boy Jakesy!

All my luck and love,

Oli

p;s, I haven't fogotten about the answers to the quiz but I never seem to remember to bring them to school with me; Sorry!
25 July 2006 - In class at Thames, NZ
Ange
Hi Jus, great to hear you are powering on in your recovery - go girl! It's less than three months until our wedding now, so not long until we see you! We booked our honeymoon to Prgaue yesterday which should be fun - I'm looking forward to having 5 weeks off work! Bring it on; Keep your chin up love - you are doing great! Looking forward to catching up with you and JK;
Love Ange
25 July 2006 - Sydney, Australia
Rosemary & Freddie
Hi Justine; We are Mark's Mum and Step-Dad from Bury St; Edmunds; We have kept a close eye on your progress and are delighted that you are improving each day; Mark has told you that Rosemary has endured two knee replacements in the last three months and is coming along fine, like yourself; Saw Mark at the weekend and he was very excited about your progress; All our love and best wishes;
24 July 2006 - Bury St; Edmunds, Suffolk
Tara Parker
Great to hear about the transplant; You always maintain that sense of humour; With celebs a plenty in the clubs, I dont suppose its too long before a cameo role can be found, or did you want a lead? Anyway, you take care;
Love Tara
x
24 July 2006 - UK
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