Good News!

I haven't posted very often and that's probably good news as things are moving along without any major problems.  Also, most of the good posts come from my family, especially my beautiful daughter, Jani and she has been more than busy moving into a new home in St. George.

Just a quick update.  Wait a minute! First I need to thank all of you, my friends, who have stayed in touch and helped in so many ways through this health challenge of mine.  It means everything and I am really blessed to have such great friends and family.....worth fighting for.  Every day is a gift.

I met with Dr. McKeller a few weeks ago and the news was good.  The lung is working fine and also the heart is able to function more freely.  The pericardial sac around the heart apparently has eased or something, allowing the heart to function better.  Music to my ears.  It did beg the question however as to why I am so fatigued and unable to sustain any effort without gasping for air.  Looking at my weight which has been dropping (117lbs) he said that's easy; you have very little muscle to perform the functions you're asking your body to do.  I had to admit, I haven't been eating enough.  I can see how someone can become anorexic as I have had little appetite.  They threatened to put me back in the hospital unless I start eating better and Thar's all I needed to hear!  I am know on a 2000 calories per day  with protein drinks and such.  This past week I have gained 5 lbs.  Not much, but at least it's going in the right direction and even feeling stronger.

Well, enough about me.  Hope all is well with you and I am always looking forward to seeing any of you whenever and often.  Until the next post.

Still Pushing Himself

Carter snapped this picture of Dad doing his morning push ups while they were in St. George last weekend. What a stud!