Our A-Fib Positive Thought/Prayer Group: Coordinator Needed
At A-Fib.com we believe in healing through hope, belief, prayer—and in the power of positive thoughts. To support our A-Fib.com readers in seeking their cure (or best outcome), we offer the assistance of our dedicated A-Fib Positive Thought/Prayer Group. This support group is just an email away.
Once we receive your request for prayer or positive thoughts, we ask our group of volunteers to support you as requested.
I consider this work a call from God and a special vocation.
My First-Hand Experience with our Positive Thoughts/Prayer Group
Instead of just writing about this phenomenon, I experienced it myself when I asked the group for positive thoughts & prayers for the success of my upcoming intestinal surgery on March 28, 2018.
So may people emailed me such heartfelt support it brought tears to my eyes. It was very encouraging to know I wasn’t alone, that so many cared about me. Can’t thank you all enough! (BTW: My surgery was successful.)
Many Thanks to Our Coordinator
For years, Barbara Cogburn has coordinated our A-Fib Positive Thought/Prayer Group, but has recently stepped down. We can’t thank her enough for this service to others with A-Fib.
Think of how many people Barbara has helped over the years, who have benefited from her warm, understanding emails and encouragement.
We Need a New Coordinator
Could you take on the coordinator role of our Positive Thought/Prayer Group?
You can have a direct impact in the lives of other A-Fib patients and their families.
How it Works: A-Fib patients would email you with their requests. You would respond with encouragement and assurance of the group’s support. Then you’d email their request to our group of volunteers.
For the details of what’s involved, with questions, etc., contact me at ssryan@a-fib.com.
Share Your Insights! A-Fib.com Guest Contributors Welcome
There are many ways you can participate at A-Fib.com. You can join our Support Volunteers who offer others hope and encouragement; Join our Positive Thoughts/Prayer group to help those who believe in the healing power of hope, belief and prayer; Share your Personal A-Fib story to inspire others…
Or, be a contributor and write about a topic you’re passionate about.
A-Fib.com Guest Contributors Welcome


You don’t have to be an experienced or published writer. Just informed and passionate about a specific A-Fib topic or issue. Why not share your insights with our A-Fib.com readers? Get your byline and photo on our website. We welcome guest contributors!
All opinions are welcome. You don’t have to agree with the publisher’s point-of-view. For example, see the editorial by Ken Close, Editorial: A-Fib.com Bias in Coverage of Mini-Maze?
You can see examples of articles by other guest writers. Check out an article by Lyn Haye, Obesity in Young Women Doubles Chances of Developing A-Fib and a patient review by Frances Koepnick’s “Patient Review: AliveCor Heart Monitor for SmartPhones“.
Is This Your Time to Contribute to A-Fib.com?
Whatever you choose to write about, long or short, the length and style is up to you. We’ll support you all the way (and even supply graphics if needed.)
If you’re interested in being an A-Fib.com guest contributor or just have questions about it, send us an email. I encourage you to do it TODAY!
It Takes Time to Find the Right Treatment Plan for You: Learn all Your Options
A-Fib begets A-Fib. The longer you have A-Fib, the greater the risk of your A-Fib episodes becoming more frequent and longer, often leading to continuous A-Fib. (However, some people never progress to more serious A-Fib stages.)
Most Atrial Fibrillation patients should look beyond the typical antiarrhythmic drug therapy. These drugs don’t cure A-Fib but merely keep it at bay. According to Drs. Irina Savelieva and John Camm of St. George’s University of London:
“The plethora of antiarrhythmic drugs currently available for the treatment of A-Fib is a reflection that none is wholly satisfactory, each having limited efficacy combined with poor safety and tolerability.”
Educate Yourself: Learn All Your Options
Next, you can move on to the guidelines we’ve posted: Which of the A-Fib Treatment Options is Best for Me? You are then prepared to discuss these treatment options with your doctor. Keep in mind, this should be a ‘team effort’, a decision you and your doctor will make together.
Build a Support System: We Can Help
You are not alone. Many, many others with A-Fib have been where you are now and are ready to share their experiences and insights.
Our A-Fib Support Volunteers: Having someone you can turn to for advice, emotional support, and a sense of hope that you can be cured, may bring you peace of mind. Our support volunteers offer you one-to-one support through exchanging emails and sharing their stories. To learn more, go to our page A-Fib.com’s A-Fib Support Volunteers.
Positive Thoughts/Prayer Group: At A-Fib.com we believe in healing through hope, belief, prayer and in the power of positive thoughts. To learn more about our group and how to send in your request, go to our A-Fib.com Positive Thoughts/Prayer Group.
Build Your A-Fib Treatment Plan: Know All Your Options
Ronny, Our Newest A-Fib Support Volunteer—Not Cured—Yet!
We welcome Ronny Sullivan, a new A-Fib Support Volunteer, who’s from West Seattle, WA, USA. Our newest recruit is not cured and is still fighting to fix his A-Fib.
His history with Atrial Fibrillation spans 10-15 years and includes two failed ablations, a stroke, and several cardioversions. Along the way, he’s done extensive research about his condition.
“I know how scary A-Fib is at first, and how much mis-information is out there.


I am still not cured, but have had recent success with Betapace (sotalol) and deep breathing. I will have another ablation at some point, probably with Dr. Natale.”
Ronny has gone through a lot while seeking his A-Fib cure. He wants to help others who are also dealing with Atrial Fibrillation. He welcomes your email (ronnysullivan(at)yahoo.com) or you can phone him at (206) 396-7682 (Pacific time zone).
Our World-Wide Network of Volunteers
Our A-Fib Support Volunteers offer their support and hope through exchanging emails and sharing their stories. We invite you to learn more about our world-wide network and browse our list of volunteers. Go to A-Fib Support Volunteers.
Ronny: I’m glad to have you with us, and thanks for volunteering to help others with Atrial Fibrillation.
“Steve’s website provides a central resource to which we should all contribute with information about our own experiences where we think they can help others… .” Neville Greenwell, Perth, Western Australia
Encourage Another with A-Fib—Become an A-Fib Support Volunteer!
There are many ways you can participate at A-Fib.com. One important role is being an A-Fib Support Volunteer— someone who offers another A-Fib patient hope and encouragement.
Atrial Fibrillation changes your life. When diagnosed, it helps to talk with someone who has (or had) A-Fib. That’s the role of our A-Fib Support Volunteers—someone who has “been there” and is there for other patients. These volunteers have been helped along the way and want to return the favor.
We Offer One-to-One Support
We’re not like most A-Fib discussion groups and other online support groups. Our Volunteers offer one-to-one support and hope by exchanging emails, being a sounding board and sharing their own A-Fib story.
We are blessed to have many generous people from all corners of the globe who have volunteered to help others get through their A-Fib ordeal. Most A-Fib Support Volunteers are not medical personnel They are not paid. They come from widely different backgrounds.
Note: Not all Support Volunteers are ‘cured’ of their A-Fib, but have found the best outcome for themselves.
How About You? Want to be an A-Fib Support Volunteer?
You can help someone struggling with A-Fib, offer emotional support and encourage another patient to seek their cure.
If this interests you, browse the A-Fib Support Volunteers page and see my article: ‘Want to become a A-Fib Support Volunteer?’
A-Fib Positive Thoughts/Prayer Group: Another Support Group. To learn about our A-Fib Positive Thoughts/Prayer Group and how to send in your request, go to our A-Fib.com Positive Thoughts/Prayer Group.
Our Worldwide A-Fib Support Volunteers
When diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation, you have many questions. It helps to have someone who has “been there” and is there for you now. Our A-Fib Support Volunteers want to help and are just an email message away. (We are sad to announce that Nancy Thompson, who for many years volunteered as an excellent coordinator of the A-Fib Support Volunteers, passed away. We really miss her.)
This list of worldwide A-Fib Support Volunteers is arranged by geographical region. Note: substitute an “@” symbol for the “(at)”.
Read the special poem A-Fib’s Demise
by support volunteer, Emmett Finch, The Malibu Poet
WORLDWIDE
A-Fib Support Volunteers
WESTERN EUROPE


Ira L., Rome, Italy; (Fluent in English & Italian) E-mail: idl.sorbo(at)mclinknet.it (Experience in overcoming heart problems—heart attacks, pericarditis, cardiac asthma, bradycardia, tachycardia, PVCs & PACs, A-Fib [cured 2004], and pacemakers. He wears an ICD.) (see his personal experience story, #31: Living With a Pacemaker/ICD).
AUSTRALIA
Allan, Brisbane, Australia; Email: a-fibfriendallan(at)live.com.au
Ian B., Sydney, Australia; E-mail: vagalman(at)optusnet.com.au
Roy S., Adelaide, Australia; E-mail: roys1(at)tpg.com.au
Warren W., Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; E-mail: redolent(at)bigpond.com (see his personal experience story, #34: A-Fib Free After Two Ablations Down Under)
EASTERN CANADA
Mark G., Barrie, Ontario, Canada; E-mail: stoneabba007(at)gmail.com
WESTERN CANADA
Darrell B., Alberta, Canada; E-mail: bronc9239(at)hotmail.com
UNITED KINGDOM (ENGLAND)
David W., Norwich, Norfolk, England; E-mail: david(at)dandrhomesltd.co.uk
SOUTHERN AFRICA
Leon J., Johannesburg, Cape Town, South Africa; E-mail: leon(at)mbanet.co.za
SOUTHEAST ASIA


Lee A., Malaysia; E-mail: amirlee2(at)yahoo.com
Max J., Shanghai, China; E-mail: max.jussila(at)gmail.com (see his personal experience story, #34: “From Shanghai to Bordeaux—a very difficult case requiring two ablations”)
JAPAN
Susan H., Iwakuni, Japan; Email katmaii1(at)aol.com. Ablation at the Cleveland Clinic May 7, 2020.
“I began having symptoms of AFib just prior to moving to Japan in September 2019. I have always had PVCs and an “irritable” heart, and I think the stress and anxiety just pushed me over the edge. In April I flew back to the States to seek treatment and had an ablation at the Cleveland Clinic on May 7th. I’m back in Japan in quarantine right now. Still experiencing PVCs but otherwise well.”
For more information about our A-Fib Support Volunteers and how to volunteer, see my article: ‘Want to become a A-Fib Support Volunteer?’
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