God Bless Lisa Inman

[Lisa Salberg]

It is with deep sadness that I write this posting. Lisa Inman passed away a few hours ago after having suffered complications related to rare and unexpected response to proper and necessary medication. Lisa underwent a myectomy last week and did very well during and immediately following the procedure. She was taken off of the vent and was telling the nurses not to worry about her so much she was fine. Some routine blood work showed some problems and it appears that she had a rare reaction called thrombocytopenia, a blood clotting issue. She passed away within a few days.

Richard sent word via a doctor that he was very appreciative of all of your support and so was Lisa. He also wanted everyone to know that this procedure was and is a good treatment option for many unfortunately in the words of Lisa sister “nature bats last”.

I know you all join me in offering condolences to Richard and his family. The HCM community has lost a bright star however we gained one more angel on our team.

[Linda]

Richard and all of Lisa's family and friends -

I'm so sorry to hear this news. We all join in offering our sincere sympathy and pray for strength and comfort for all as you move forward thru this most difficult time. Richard, I'm so glad you and Lisa's sister were able to be together and help one another at this time. Please let us know how you all are doing when you feel up to it. We know from Lisa's previous postings that her family has a very strong support system back home from family and friends, and for this, we are grateful.

Lisa Salberg - Thank you for all the strength and comfort you share with all of us. I know today is very difficult for you. We appreciate your sharing of this news with us in such a compassionate and timely way.

Linda

[Reenie]

I can't express my sadness over Lisa's passing. She was a great cheerleader and she will be sorely missed. Richard, you have my deepest condolences.

Reenie

[Cynaburst]

I am speechless.

I would like to express my greatest sympathy and condolences to Lisa's husband, Richard, her family, and the rest of us, her HCMA family. We are blessed by having known Lisa and being inspired by her upbeat manner. I hope that her spirit will continue to inspire us in our struggle against this relentless disease and its complications.

[Pam Alexson]

I join everyone else in expressing my sincerest sympathy to all of Lisa Inman's family and friends. Although I did not know Lisa personally it has felt like I did. I sit here in shock as we all must be feeling the same sadness in losing a friend: Lisa whom we have grown to know and care for through this HCM family.

May Lisa rest in Peace with the Lord and may the Inman family be comforted and find peace in this time of great saddness and loss.

Pam

[angall]

I too am in a state of shock. Lisa was doing so well. This was so unexpected.

I want to express my sincere sympathy to Richard, Lisa's family and friends.

I pray for peace for Lisa and strength for Richard and family.

We certainly will miss her.

[Sarah]

My most heartfelt condolences to Lisa's family. It is so hard to lose someone suddenly. I know Lisa will have let them know they are all welcome here if they ever need a shoulder.

I just did a little reading on thrombocytopenia and the drug-induced kind is very rare indeed.

best wishes to her family,

Sarah

[shirleymahoney]

Richard

Like Ester i'm in a state of shock, i'm crying as i write this she was such a wonderful lady and she will be missed by everyone one she has touched

Lisa thank you you for passing this along

Shirley

[cynthia]

My sincerest sympathy goes out to Richard and Lisa's family. My prayers are with them at this difficult time.

[Lisa Salberg]

I know this is hard for many of you - it is hard for me too. I am sure there will be many tears as people read this thread and remember Lisa Inman and her positive attitude and lovely smile.

I am sure we are all wondering WHY Lisa? Why Now? Why? I can only say that in the end we are all mortal and in the end only God knows why.

I take comfort in one thing...Lisa has now met Lori and I am sure they will watch over us all from today forward.

God please bless our dear friend. Rest in peace Lisa you will be missed, and never forgotten.

[Stuart Schwartz]

Richard,

So sorry to hear of Lisa’s passing. To you and your family we offer our sincerest sympathy.

Though we rarely get to meet each other (in person) on this message board, there is defiantly a family bond that few people understand. I never knew how strong that bond really is until today.

Stuart & Barbara

[Largehearted]

Richard.

I am so sorry that Lisa has died. I pray that in your grief and loss you and your family will experience peace. To that end I will pray.

Sincerely,

Leon

[Lisa Salberg]

I have just spoken to Richard. He has not made plans yet for services, when he does I will post them on the board as I know many of you have already sent me PM's requesting the information.

Also if you are interested in sending a card to Richard email Kelly at support@4hcm.org and she will email you his address. For obvious reasons I will not post his address on the message board.

Best to all,
Lisa

[Eileen2345]

Oh dear God, I am in shock.

I can't believe she died.

I give my deepest condolences to the Inman family and especially to Richard.
I am so sorry this happened, I am in tears, I am so upset.

Lisa will be forever missed and never forgotten.
May God and the Angels give peace and comfort to the Inman family and may God bless Lisa. Heaven is a brigher place now.

With respect and love,
Eve

[vmcmahon]

Oh my gosh...I too am in complete shock! This was the last thing I expected to read.

My condolences to Richard and the rest of his and Lisa's family.

I will continue to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Lisa was an inspiration to many and she will definitely missed.

Sincerely,
Vinnie and Laura

[Midge Rollins]

Richard & family; My sympathy goes out to you and your family. It was with such sadness when I read of Lisa's death. Please know you are in our prayers.

[Debbie]

I, also am so shocked to hear the news of Lisa's passing.

I have been keeping up on her progress daily, although I haven't posted on the thread.

To Richard and Lisa's family and friends, I offer my deepest condolences. I am so sorry for the outcome of this.

May the Lord be with you all during this tragic time.

Words seem so meaningless at times like these. Please know they are heartfelt.

Debbie

[Bruce Schwartz]

Richard -
My heart goes out to you. The reality of Lisa's passing shook me as it no doubt did many on this board. My thoughts, prayers and sympathy are with you.
- Bruce

[felixdacat]

In Lisa’s last post she wrote “As the preschool "Going on a Bear Hunt" chant goes: Can’t go over it, can’t go under it, can’t get around it, I’ve got to go THROUGH IT.”
This is very similar to a metaphor I have often used for the reality that is our world.
In my view, life is a roller coaster ride. Once you’re strapped in and heading up the first hill, it doesn’t matter if the roller coaster is some amazing confluence of wood and steel that was thrown together by wind and happenstance, or a well designed and engineered product that has a specific purpose. You’re going for the ride buddy, and nothing is going to stop it.
A strong sense of logic, and perhaps an equal amount of faith tells us that the roller coaster was created and not put together at random.
That being true, then Lisa’s purpose in this world is over, and she has been called to a greater purpose in the next ‘ride’.
HCM equals empathy. Whether its Lisa Inman bravely letting Dr. Schaf do battle with her oh so wounded heart, or Shirley and Mary facing setback after setback, or the dark and joyous memories of Sharon Bates for Anthony or Lisa Salsberg for Lori, we each hold within us the understanding that it may be our bravery tested, our dreams shortened, our families with only memories.
Empathy equals love. I love my beautiful wife and the two wonderful children that I have been blessed with, but I also love Lisa S, Stuart, Jim, Sharon, Cynthia, Reenie, Burton and all the rest who have been given this challenge.
And Lisa Inman, my enlarged heart is warmer and stronger because of the courage you showed and the helpfulness you expressed.
Good luck with the new assignment, you did a fine job on these boards and on this world.

[mtlieb]

Richard and family,

Since hearing the news yesterday I've been struggling to find the right words to say to you, but perhaps there just aren't any. Lisa was a friend to all of us here, and we are very fortunate and proud to have gotten to know her so well. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Jim

[progers]

Dear Richard and Family,

I have just read this thread and am so deeply shocked and saddened. Like many others, I simply can't believe that she is gone. Please accept my deepest condolences. Nothing I can say will bring her back, but know that I and everyone of us on the HCMA boards are praying for her and you and all your family now.

Lisa was simply a wonderful person. We could all feel her wonderful spirit. She will be greatly missed by all of us, her friends, students and, of course, her family.

Paul

[Ad]

Well, this is most unexpected and sad news. I offer my condolances to Richard and family and hope they'll be able as time goes on to cope with the loss.

Ad

[Lisa Salberg]

From time to time I am struck by the power of this board and our HCM community, this is one of those times. The loss of Lisa Inman has struck a cord with all of us and the reality of HCM has come crashing down on many of us. However through it all there you all are offering support, comfort and kind words to help her family get through the sadness and cope with this tragic loss.

One word that seems to keep popping up is "unfair" and I would say I have to agree. In my conversation with Richard yesterday we spoke of the future and how we all must "focus on the future" and remember the past. We knew Lisa as a member of our HCM community but she was far more then simply a picture on a message board. Lisa was a teacher, she did her job well in so many ways, look how much she taught each of us. She was a wonderful friend to many and a loving wife to Richard.

We are all better people because we knew Lisa Inman. Thank you all for sharing your thought with the board in this online memorial service of sorts.

Peace to you all,
Lisa

[jmurray]

Richard and Family,

It has taken an entire day for me to be able to clear my eyes enough to post a note to you. I am just devastated by the news of Lisa's passing. I can not express in words how much she has meant to me as we both headed towards the challenge of surgery. I feel like I got to know her so well and she was such a pilar of strength for me. In the hospital I kept thinking "I need to get better and get out of here so I can email Lisa" I will miss her long heartfelt messages that she would send me. Life just does not seem fair sometimes. I will forever remember Lisa and my thoughts and prayers are with your family. Lisa Inman - my wonderful friend I will miss you!!!

Love John

[SharonBates]

Dear Richard & Family,
I want to express my deepest sympathies for your loss of our dear friend, supporter and wonderful communicator on this board. The HCMA, all the people that read and write on the board, and I will truly miss our friend Lisa Inman. You have been so blessed to have known her in the physical world, now our angels (Lori, Anthony, Matt, Carol and so many more) will be blessed to have her in the spiritual world.

May God give you comfort and peace during your sad time over the sudden loss of your dear one, Lisa. Each of us has been touched by her spirit, her sense of humor, her gracious words and all that she is and all that she has been. Peace to Lisa and to her family and friends left behind.

God Bless you and watch over you always,
Sharon

[dughr]

Wow. I am at work and having a very hard time getting the smallest thing done having read this this morning. We all who have gone through a myectomy have had to face the possibilities of a tragedy during this surgery and most of us are fortunate to have walked away with a better life. This is a sad day for the HCM family. I am reminded this surgery is not to be taken lightly. Maybe they have gotten better with it over the years but sometimes all the skill in the world is not enough.

My thoughts are with you and your family as are everyones, Richard.

Doug

[Heartmans Wife]

Richard and Family -

My deepest sympathies go out to you. You are in my prayers.

Ange

[Ronnie]

Lisa, may you Rest in Peace.

Richard, my deepest sympathies to you & your Family & Friends. May you find comfort in knowing Lisa was Loved by many.
My Prayers are with you.

[momataz_911]

To the Inman Family,


I am so sorry to hear about LIsa she was a bright and shining star and she still is. She is over all of us shining down on us. I feel that on here we are all just one big family and it hurts so bad when one of us don't make it.. It is sort of like losing a sister.

May God draw you Richard and the rest of your family closer to him and comfort you in this time of sorrow. Rest upon the Lord for peace and comfort...

May God Bless each and every one of you...


Christy D
momataz_911

[elmatt]

Richard, you and your family are in my prayers.

[ConnieM]

Richard
You have our deepest condlences and we will be praying for you and your family as you go through this very difficult time. We have only been here on this site a short time but have gotten to know you both through your posts . We will be eternally grateful for your thougtfulness.
Sincerely
John & Connie

[Tigger1]

I never met Lisa Inman in person, but like many on this board I feel like we've been friends for ever. I try to tell myself to never take things for granted, like friendship. Lisa will always be the first friend that I lost to this terrible illness, HCM.

Richard, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers...


Tigger1

[Dolly (Andrew's mom)]

What a shocking, and terribly saddening message. Lisa's family and friends will all be in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathies to them all.

[Rene' Koenig]

I am unbelievably saddened to hear of Lisa's passing. I will keep Richard and the entire family in my prayers at this very difficult time.

Rene'

[bryan]

Sending my deepest sympathies to the Inman family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

[Toogoofy317]

I am at a loss for words. It seems like yesterday she was wishing me happy birthday and letting me know all will be ok. Her kindness radiated to everyone she touched not only here but through the noble profession of teaching. My teachers have been my heros, It saddens me of the many young minds she has touched thatwill not have that beloved teacher to go back to to remind her what a great infulence she was.

Heartfelt prayers and thoughts to Richard and to all of those precious hearts she touched.

Mary S.

[heather]

Lisa was such an inspiration to us all! She will be missed! My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends!

[Laoshur]

Richard, Family, and Friends,

Please accept my deepest condolences in the loss of Lisa. Your family will be in our prayers. We will also pray for the children she taught as losing a teacher at such a young age is certain to be a great shock.

I was so sorry to hear this news this morning as I just got back from China for the summer.

Love and Prayers,
Rhoda

[Joyce Leinart]

Dear Richard, Family, and Friends,

You have been and continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Although Lisa no longer walks this earth, she has spread her wings and is soaring the heavens. May you be at Peace.

Sincerely and with tears for your loss,
Joyce

[BlueDevil]

I am so sorry to hear about this, Richard. I didn't "talk" to Lisa much through the board, but she was one of the first to welcome me here and offered her kind words when I found out about the transplant.

I offer my condolence to you and your family during this difficult time.

-- Tim

[Lisa Salberg]

I have just spoken to Lisa's sister Lynn. She wanted to tell us that if she was told she needed a myectomy tomorrow she would have the Mayo team do it without hesitation. She is extremely thankful for the high quality of care her sister received. The complications that took Lisa away from us are very rare and all that could be done was done.

Lynn is an amazingly strong lady and I know you join me in sending our support to her during this difficult time. She advised me that emails could be sent to Lisa's email account for Richard as they shared the email address.


Best wishes,
Lisa

[JoAnna]

My deepest sympathy to Lisa's family and friends. Thank God we have this bond of HCMers to help us through these very hard times that are so diffucult to understand.
JoAnna

[michael obrien]

dear richard and family,I just spent sometime reading through lisa's past posts and was moved by what a warm caring person she was.I send you my condolences and pray that you be comforted during this difficult time. sincerely Mike OBrien

[PamR]

I too would like to send my prayers to Richard and the rest of Lisa's family and friends. I'm sure she is at peace- and equally sure she will be sorely missed by many.

[NoCrash]

My deepest sympathies and condolences to Lisa's family and her wonderful, caring community.

Rob Thomas

[Abbygirl2]

I have always feared coming here and finding we have lost a loved one. My heart is filled with great sadness with the loss of such a beautiful soul. Lisa will be missed but always remembered.
My condolences to Richard and their loved ones. May peace and happiness fill your hearts again.

Pam

[Janet McClure]

I was so moved by how her private school went out of their way for Lisa and her family. That shows what a wonderful person she was and how much she meant to her students and their families and school staff. I can only imagine how difficult this is for Richard and everyone who knew her. I have had their family on my mind since reading these posts. I know we don't understand why these things happen, but God can definitely see us through. My thoughts and prayers are with Lisa's family! Janet

[dancingcrane]

This is Lynn, Lisa's sister. I want to say the quality, both technical and personal, of the Mayo cardiac ICU was astonishing. One on one nursing, adjusting 20 medications every 10 minutes or so, watching over 5 computer monitors, everything sparkling clean and calm. An incision that was almost invisible - just a tiny dark line. Truly, if I were in the condition Lisa was in, I would have the same surgery with the same team, tomorrow. I always said "just don't let me die in a hospital, with all those tubes and stuff." This changed my mind. This was, in fact, a clean, safe, and supportive place and "those tubes" were saving lives all around us, and saved hers long enough to really give her body any chance it might have had, to turn around what seems like it was an auto-immune, like an allergic, reaction to a common and necessary drug. What happened had nothing to do with it being heart surgery! This could have happened adjusting a kneecap... The irony of it all.

Just like going out the door to work, the odds are good. But when you are the one-in-a-thousand, it's still a shock.

I live in the same town as Lisa and Richard, in Washington State, and was able to get to Lisa very fast and spend the last days with her and Richard. I'm so glad I did. She was not in pain, and was surrounded by love and blessings from a vast circle of caring friends. She was held and talked to and kept company. She's in a place of Light.

The warm and informative support of this virtual HCM community was hugely helpful to Lisa - she was just blown away by the personal caring and sharing that goes on here. Thank you all for your great support for my (younger!) sister, and keep up your spirits and your community.

Lisa's sister Lynn
(non obstructive but some indications I have the gene, will check again annually: glad to know you're all here if I need you some day)

[shirleymahoney]

Lynn

Even if you never need us God forbid Please come back and visit with us, Please give Richard a hug and have him return the hug from all of us here Lisa had a way of lighting up this board and it came through with her words she will surely be missed from everyone she had ever touched

Shirley

[Cynaburst]

Dear Lynn,

We are all so terribly saddened by the loss of Lisa. She was one of us, and we all feel like we have lost a dear friend. Please stay in touch. We would be honored to have you as a part of our community.

[jmurray]

Lynn,

Thank you so much for your posting. I'm glad you got a chance to see how amazing everyone at Mayo is. I had my surgery just two weeks before my friend Lisa and I could not tell her enough about how great everyone there was. The night before her surgery she emailed me and told me that "everyone" at Mayo said hello and were glad I was home doing well. The hospital, just like this community, seemed kind of like a family. I'm happy you were able to be at Mayo those last few days especially for Richard. Please continue to keep in touch. Lisa was a ray of light and is someone I will never forget.

John

[progers]

Dear Lynn,

Thank you so much for taking the time to send us a message at this very, very hard time for you and your family. I'm sure you can tell by all the messages that we have been deeply affected by Lisa's death. She just had a way of connecting with us here and felt like a friend. Its so tragic to think that someone who had so much to give is now gone. But please keep faith that Lisa is not gone. She has only moved on to somewhere else. Like you say, she is in a place of light now.

The universe is infinately more myserious than any one of us could ever possibly imagine and I believe that our souls, consciousness, awareness - or what ever you want to call it - continue on.

Love and prayers to you, Richard and your family.

Paul

[Pam Alexson]

Lynn,

Like the others have said , thank you for taking time during this time of your terrible pain and grief to share with us. I have a little sister and can not imagine what life would be without her. Lisa will be terribly missed in life by so very many people. It is a rare gift she had of one person touching the hearts of so many. I can only imagine the important jobs that God has in mind for her. She will forever be remembered here.

May peace be with you and may your heart and the hearts of all Lisa's loved ones feel the healing powers that love and time can bring.

Pam

[Linda]

Lynn, Thank you so much for sharing with us during this very difficult time. I am so relieved to know that Richard and Lisa had you, as family support during those trying hours. Our family is well acquainted with the Mayo ICU Team and the support from the hospital and surrounding community. However, even they cannot replace that support that comes from family sharing the 24hr vigil.

Please stay in touch and give our best to Richard and the rest of the family and friends.

Linda

[Donna]

I am just so sorry for the loss of Lisa. She had the best way of looking at things. My thought and heart go out to her family.

Lynn, Thank you so much for you letter. I know it could not have been easy to do. I would like to thank you for being so conserned for any one of us on the message forum that may have had second thoughts about having this same surgery. Your letter will go a long way in helping a lot of people make the choice to get the surgery that will give them hope for a better life. This just goes to show us that Lisa and you have the same loving spirit and goodness.

[Eileen2345]

Dear Lynn,

Thank you for posting to us. It means so much to us.

Lisa was a member of our family here. She will never be forgotten and she will always be remembered as a kind, thoughtful, brave and wonderful person.

Lisa's support and kindness was very appreciated by all.
We will miss her, I certainly miss her.

Heaven is a brighter place now.
God bless Lisa.

With respect and love,
Eve

[ConnieM]

Thanks Lynn for the note. It is good to read that. We are going to Mayo on July 19 for a myectomy.
John & Connie

[angall]

Hi Lynn

I know how difficult it is to put into words your thoughts right after losing someone you love. Please know that Lisa will remain a part of this community thru her kind words and support for many of us.

Thank you for posting your thoughts about the Mayo Clinic. I'm sure this is reassuring to so many people.

Lisa was such a special person to many people. You can tell by the posts here that we liked Lisa very much and most of us never met her in person. She left us with a very positive impression and will be missed by us in this community.

Take care

[Reenie]

Lynn, I want to thank you for your note and thoughts. You can tell we all loved Lisa. She was a true teacher at heart, as well as a great cheerleader. I understand that this must have been very difficult for you to write and send to us. Know that you, Richard, and your entire family have my prayers through this tough time.

Reenie

[Lisa Salberg]

Lynn,

You are a very special person, I know this because of our conversation and by the posting you placed here. It is clear that you and Lisa had a great deal in common. You are in our thoughts and prayers, as is Richard. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts it means a great deal to so many.

warmest regards,
Lisa

[Midge Rollins]

Lynn, thank you so much for your note regarding the tragic loss of Lisa. You have my sincere sympathy. Also thank you for the reassuring words regarding Mayo Clinic. As a long time patient there I know how kind they are and that they too felt a personal loss. I am keeping you and your family in my prayers at this difficult time.

[mtlieb]

Lynn,

Thank you so much for posting. We are all so very sorry for your loss, as Lisa had become a great friend to everyone here on the board. It means a great deal that you are able to let everyone know how wonderful the folks in Rochester are, despite the tragic circumstances surrounding Lisa's death. You are doing great work in her memory and I know that Lisa would want everyone to know what great care she recieved at Mayo.

Please take care,

Jim