07/11/2026
4 weeks ago today (Saturday
) I surprised Sammy with a 200 mile motorcycle ride to start her Birthday weekend off. We watched church Sunday morning and after showering I felt like an elephant was sitting on my chest. Off to the emergency room in Chariton where they determined I was having a heart attack. After an ambulance ride to Des Moines...
My life as I had lived it changed instantly. Hours of tests and procedures just to find without bypass surgery I wasn't going to live.
4 weeks last Thursday a team of surgeons gave me another chance at life with GOD'S blessing I survived.
I actually spent a couple days in the shop this week supervising and slowly gaining my strength back each day.
I wouldn't wish the pain associated with this procedure on anyone. Looking forward to being able to walk without a walker, not have my legs wrapped every day, and able to sleep in a bed instead of a recliner.
I'm thankful for a second chance and you can bet I'm going to live like every minute is my last...GOD IS GREAT
WUB'S