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Connie grew up in Philadelphia and graduated from Great Valley High School. She went on to Millersville University where she studied psychology and met her husband, Steve. They have been married for 39 years and are the proud parents of four children and a grandson. They moved to Brentwood, TN 10 years ago and opened a family business called Nucci’s where Connie was the friendly face behind the counter until her illness forced her to stay at home. Connie eagerly looks forward to returning to good health, playing with her grandson and being active again in her community. Together, Connie and her family are committed to seeing her through this journey back to good health.
Transplants are lifesaving but financially draining. Even with insurance, Connie will have many uninsured transplant-related expenses such as: co-pays and deductibles, doctor visits, insurance premiums and the costly immunosuppressant medications that she will need to take for the rest of her life. The uncertain status of pre-existing condition health insurance is also a concern.
To help with the financial burden of Connie’s uninsured expenses, a fundraising campaign in her honor has been established with HelpHOPELive, a trusted nonprofit organization that has been providing community-based fundraising guidance to patients and their families for more than 30 years. All donations are tax deductible, and held by HelpHOPELive in the South-Atlantic Liver Transplant Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for transplant-related expenses only. Will you please consider making a contribution and click the DONATE NOW button?
Thank you for your prayers, support and generosity. Keep an eye on this campaign page as we will soon be planning some fundraising events and posting updates regularly.
Gratefully,
Donna Boone, family friend
615-218-6015
It's May 1, 2017 and my kidney/liver transplant was February 5, 2015, so it has been 2 years and 2 months. It was an adjustment for me as well as my family when I started participating in all the activities around the house. They had to re-adjust to not having to help me and also dealing with a "spunky" family member.
A lot has happened during those 2 years. I have become an active participant in life, my life. I have helped take care of my grandson for the past 6 years, but in these years after my transplant we are having alot of fun. I can take him on walks, to the park or pool, hold him and even pick him up if I want. I couldn't do this before. I am working fulltime with our county school district. I travel to the local schools that need help in the cafeteria. I love my job and the people I work with. It's a physical job but I am now able to do what is required of me.Being active makes me feel good about myself again. I also became a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant. I have the opportunity to meet with other women and help them feel good about themselves. It's fun and rewarding. My social life was very limited when I was so sick, but that has changed now.
I definetly believe that God gave me a second chance on life and I want to live it to the fullest. I appreciate everything that everyone did for me and try to be there for others. I think that this should be something that everyone tries to do. Don't wait until you have something happen to make changes. Life is precious so live it and love it now!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone. It has been 21 months since my transplants and I am feeling amazing. I am totally enjoying being healthy again after such a long period of time. Let me fill you in on what has been going on in my life. I have been helping care for my grandson, Cameron, since his birth, 6 years ago today. I can now keep up with him and have been enjoying taking to the playground, swimming (in the summer), and actually all over the place. He is such a joy. When he went to all day kindergarten this year I took a job with the school district, working in a high school cafeteria. I did this so I would be on his same schedule and could still watch him while my daughter, Erin, works. I love my job and the people I work with are so much fun. Just within the last 2 weeks I have become a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant. They have wonderful products and they are encouraging and supportive of women from all walks of life. They donate to cancer research and charities for prevention of domestic abuse. I actually have a website: www.marykay.com/clhovis, look me up! Any way I am excited about this new opportunity (as you can probably tell).
One thing that I am unfortunately having to face for 2017 is a major insurance change. My insurance company is dropping all market place insurance plans around the 3 major cities in Tennessee. My doctor's and hospital are in Nashville. I have been dropped and because I have a pre-existing condition, insurance will be even more expensive and I may need to change my medical support group. If you can find it in your heart to donate to help me out, I would appreciate it, if not, please keep me in your prayers.
God is great and life is good. May he bless you and your families this holiday season and the year ahead.
Thank you
This Friday, February 5th, is the celebration of my one year anniversary from receiving my transplants. It has been a very rich and blessed time for me. It has been like stepping back in time to when I was younger and healthy. I am able to do things that I hadn't been able to do in years. I am grateful to my family and friends who have helped me through the transition. It's funny, because it was actually a challenge for everyone, including myself to adjust to the changes. Mentally I was sharper and physically more able to "pitch in" once again. As I started to take on more activities and responsibilities I had to learn how to balance things again. I love my life and appreciate each and every day. It's amazing, once you go through something so life changing your prospective is different. Don't sweat the small stuff, and turn to
God for the big stuff.
Thank you everyone who has made a donation(s) for my cause, it is helping with the increasing cost of my health care. I really appreciate you.
Love life and be all you can be!!
I have just celebrated my 10 month anniversary for my transplants. I am feeling good and looking forward to a very, happy Christmas and a new year ahead. The past two holidays I had been hospitalized for complications due to my illness. It is going to be great to be home and with my family.
I recently learned what it means to have a compromised immune system. It started with a cold, quickly moved to acute bronchitis and landed me in the hospital in Lansdale, Pa for two days. My white blood cell count was so low that I needed intravenous antibiotics. This is something I will have to be careful about in the future. I've decided that online shopping for gifts looks very appealing!
Another area of concern will always be healthcare premiums. I was notified in October that my premiums were increasing by 40%, ouch!
I am in a position where I would appreciate some donations to my campaign to help offset these costs. I know everyone has personal concerns, but if it is in your heart and ability, I would really appreciate. Other than this, all is good.
I hope and pray that life is going great for all of you, my friends and family. Thank you for all your love and support. Have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year.
God is great and life is good.
Today is October 4th, and tomorrow will mark 8 months since my transplants. I have been feeling great. I am able to live my life again like I did before any of the illnesses began. I have a new perspective on life now after this experience. I am more appreciative of each day and the beauty around me, and I don't take it for granted. I love my family and friends more deeply and I am thankful for all of their love and support. I am thankful for every aspect of my experience and look forward to what each new day will bring and I don't worry or fret any challenges ahead. Will I some day slip back into old habits? maybe, but I hope my experience will be a continuous reminder of how blessed I am.
July 5th will mark my 5 month celebration of having transplant surgery. I have to say, I FEEL GREAT! God is so awesome and the world of medicine is so amazing. It was a group effort. The doctor's were professional and personal, my family was more supportive than I could ever have asked for, and all my friends, family and strangers prayers lifted me and gave me such peace through the whole process. It was actually a very good experience, and life changing in many ways. I appreciate every day and I am so thankful to the donor family for this gift. Please become a donor, and give someone in need the gift of life renewed. It only takes a check on your drivers license and a word to family and friends. If you don't know God and Jesus, get to know them, it can change and bless your life.
Today, May 5th, is my three month celebration for receiving new organs. I am feeling amazing!
The healing process is ongoing, but everything is functioning as it should be, and there are minimal aches and pains. It still awes me how this whole process occurred and continues to improve. I have been so blessed by all the thoughts and prayers I have been receiving from many, many people and groups. I have had such a "peace that passes understanding" this whole time and before. Thank you , thank you, thank you. I have had the opportunity to share my experience with others.
I thank God everyday for this renewed life. It is only by His hands that this has been made possible. I pray for many blessings, and peace for the donor family during their challenges and their gracious gifts.
My hopes and prayers go out to all who have received transplants or are waiting for their chance. If you haven't already done this, please become a donor by talking to family and friends and marking it on your license. So many people need a new chance at life and you can give it to them.
God is GREAT and Life is Good.
It has now been a little over six weeks since my transplants. I have been feeling good this whole time and each day is better than the last. I have been able to do more around the house as far as my routine tasks, such as: laundry, stripping and making the bed, dishes, dishwasher, and taking over my health and med management. It may seem like minor tasks, but this is more than I have been able to do for a long time. I am happy to be able to more mobile. We will be moving in the middle of April so I plan on doing some light packing and unpacking. Thank you to all you have been supportive through prayers, comments and donations.
God is great and life is good!
God is great and life is good! Four and a half weeks ago, on Feb. 5th, I had a double transplant of a liver and kidney. I've been home since Feb. 13th..."there's no place like home". Steve and the kids have been so supportive and helpful. It's amazing the medical progress that has been made. I was out of bed and walking the halls the day after surgery and I felt good. The new organs began functioning almost immediately. The surgical teams are very pleased with how well my surgeries went and how well I am doing. I
I want to thank you all for the prayers that have given me peace, strengthened my faith and have helped with my healing and recovery. Our family continues to lift prayers up to the donor family during their grief and challenging times. What a gift and blessing their generosity has given me.
I am looking forward to full recovery and doing some travel to visit family and friends.
In His love.
Connie
Connie, we have been praying for you ever since we knew you were having health issues and were in need of a transplant. We are so thrilled to hear you are healing and experiencing good health! You are a special lady, and we care about you & your sweet family! We hope to see you all soon! ;0)
Stephanie & Adam Nitti
Hi Connie - I hope this note finds you continuing to heal and that you are in good spirits. I remember when you were at our reunion 2 years ago I had no idea that you were suffering from such a serious illness. Take care and sending you love and light.
Susan Waite Smith
HI Connie,
Love hearing how great you are doing. You are an inspiration! Our Prayers are with you for a full recovery. You must get back here to Philly for our next High School reunion!!
Barbara Bigford
Connie, All things are possible through Christ. I am reminded of this when I see your beautiful smiling face.
Chris Price
Hi Connie,
I hope that you continue to recover to full health. I remember you as far back as elementary school (Greentree). It's funny how we lose track of people after school but this is where the internet and particularly Facebook, have been so helpful in finding everyone. I always remember your loving care of your two brothers, Dan and Dave and it sure looks like your big heart has continued to grow. I wish you and your family well.
Susan Cook
Connie, God Bless You and the person who signed the Donor Card. This is such a wonderful gift to give someone! I'm so very happy for you and your family!
Anne Wise
I was surprised to hear this news but God and his healing power is amazing! It has been years since we have talked but I think of you all often . I have such fond memories of our college days. May God continue to bless you and your family. Love ya!
An old roomie, Jackie
Connie,
Fellow GVHS '73. My husband had a liver transplant in 2/15/2008. It was a wonderful thing. If you need to talk do not hesitate to contact me. I am originally from Johnson City TN! Sure do miss my mountains. I am in AZ now. It is a blessing to receive organs but also a great sadness to know how one got them. The best one can do is to live one's life to our best ability...no one can ask, or expect more. I pray for you all the best, Connie.
Abby Lynn (Pangle) Morley amorley55@msn.com
We continue to cover you in prayer for God's healing, His amazing peace as you rest in His arms, and His strength to continue to persevere through the difficult days.
Much love Kathy, Marty, Kelly, and Andrew (and Yoda too)
Connie and family, we are praying every night for you to grow stronger and healthier each day. We are so happy to hear that your surgery went well, and that you get your muscle strength back so you can play even more with your grandson. Hugs and Kisses to you all,
Kim Dabaldo and family
Sending love and prayers
❤️Rosemarie and Byron Stansfield
Hi Connie, we are so happy for you and we will continue to make you needs known..
Vince Falvo
What an awesome cause!!!!
We continue to pray for a speedy recovery
and great opportunities with your"new life"!
Lots of love from Lancaster and all of the Lively family!!!
Sending you hugs and keeping you in my daily prayers for a speedy recovery! Miles may separate us but all of "us cousins" keep one another close in our hearts! Love you!
Joyce
Make checks payable to:
Help Hope Live
Note in memo:
In honor of Connie Hovis
Mail to:
Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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