Monthly Archives: December 2009

Warmth on Cold Snowy Days

December 25th, 2009 - 6:00 am

As a life-long Minnesotan, I look forward to winter. No, I don’t like bitter, below zero temperatures, and I am definitely not a fan of shoveling anything more than a couple inches of snow. However, I do enjoy other aspects … Continue reading →

By Barbara Sorensen | Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | Comments (1)

The Excitement of Graduation

December 23rd, 2009 - 6:00 am

It’s always exciting to see someone graduate from school — whether it’s a high school graduate embarking on life or a college graduate who feels liberated from school and eager to start a new career. To me, the most exciting time is when … Continue reading →

By Jennifer Lineburg | Posted in Education, Human Resources | Leave a comment

Michigan heart patient counting blessings

December 18th, 2009 - 2:00 pm

This story was submitted by Ron Reffitt Jr. In this photo, I’m holding my first grandson, Blake, born this summer to my daughter, Jennifer, behind me, and her husband, Brandon. My sons, Cody and Ron, are on the other side … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays, Happy Heart

December 17th, 2009 - 6:00 am

Ah, the holidays ? a time when most people have added chaos in their lives. Between stressing over finances and the best gifts to buy, fighting traffic at the mall and packing the calendar with parties, it can be the complete opposite … Continue reading →

By Cynthia Nelson | Posted in Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Mayo Clinic — A place for hope

December 11th, 2009 - 6:00 am

My name is Walter Cannon, and I am 66 years old. When I was nine years old, I had an accident at school that lead to an infection that destroyed my left hip. The hip was fused at age 12. … Continue reading →

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Mike’s Mechanical Aortic Valve

December 1st, 2009 - 5:00 am

Editor’s Note: Mike from the Minneapolis area sent us this message on the day after Thanksgiving, as he wanted to share his gratitude for the care he received at Mayo Clinic earlier this year. His story is below; here are … Continue reading →

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