Health

I feel a little better today but I am kind of wobbly. It wont take much to knock me down. It was nice to be home and out of the hospital. At least I did not have to have any blood drawn, or ivs to take or get fussed over because I dont eat enough. The nurses meant well but they always wanted me to finish my food and I just could not. I ate pretty good for me but I had no appetitie and was not hungry. It is almost as hard to force yourself to try to eat when you dont want to eat as it is to overeat. the nursese watched like a hawk what I ate and drank every minute. They even told my wife to bring in anything she thought I would eat. The good thing is I am almost back to my goal of 199. I weighted 203 this morning and I probably have fluid on me. The dogs were all happy to see me back. The big dogs had to sleep with me and the little dogs are already spoiled. I had to hold them when I sat on the couch as they would whine but when you held them they would get quiet. We have all 11 babies in the living room with me now. I am stuck at home. I cant drive for a month or go back to work for 6 weeks so I just sit here with the puppies. I think I am one of the unluckiest persons in the world or you can look at it as I am one of the luckiest persons in the world. Since April 2005 I have faced death three times and won but the odds are not with me. I guess God is not ready for me yet. When I had my ulcer last year they thought I was a goner. When I had the gall bladder they thought me number was up too. This time they were sure I was gone too. I guess these dual chamber pacemaker dont give you troulble after a week or so and it is almost unheard of for the pacemakers to punck a hole in your heart. They install a couplel of million pacemaker in people with no problems and I had to be one of the anonomilies who had a major problem. I dont know of God is picking on me or just trying to make me stronger. He sure thinks I am stronger than I think I am. These last two times I asked God to take me home as I was just so sick and I knew the road back would be very hard. God would not take me so I guess i just have to get better but it sure is hard this time. Having your chest cracked takes a whole lot out of you. I guess I am happy to be alive and kicking though as I could be six foot under by now. Hope everyone is ok

David Pesonally speaking. Not that I dont think you deserve to be with the Lord. I am just glad that he has choosen not to take you right now. Relax and take it easy. Enjoy all the puppies. Reach out to us if you need to vent, talk, pray whatever. We are all here for you!! God Bless Melissa

Good morning David, I don't do a lot of posting but I just wanted to say to you to be encouraged and that when we are weak, we are yet strong in God. I had a Quadruple Bypass back on June 23, 1998 and I can truly sympathize with you about having your chest cracked open, but you will be fine and God is with you, so just rest and relax this too shall past, God bless! Barb T. in KC.

I say ONE OF THE LUCKIEST!!! First off, you live in BRANSON for gosh sake!! ;) Second, even tho you have well had your share of problems, you have also found good people to care for you and you have/are recovering from them all. No, life isn't perfect yet, but then again, perfect would be boring! Be blessed in that you still get to play with puppies and look out at the beautiful Ozark Mountains and be glad you are there for one more day. AND all you have been through will make it easier on the next person who has your symptoms. That's what my dad always said.....and they have a BOOK on all HIS complications!! (but that was so very many years ago...we aren't going to get into that, are we!! lol) Blessings, David. Heal well. Be well. Deb

David Iam glad you're doing so much better.....Im not a firm believer in Luck...Iam positive that it was by the grace of God.....We all were praying for you....There is a purpose for everything in life.....Iam glad you're ok now...I'll continue to pray for you.................Craig Lee

Lets just thank God that you are with us for how ever long he has planned for you. Evidently there is something else you are suppose to do man. I cant wait to meet such a blessed man. Jan

David, I'm so glad you're still with us. You will be an inspiration to us all when we finally get to meet you. God is good and he's been good to you, believe it or not. He has a plan for you and he works things out in his own way and time. Blessings on you and those tiny puppies. Lana

David, I don't know you but I am sure pulling for You. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. My husband has a lot of heart and renal problems so I know what is going on. Hang in there! Sheila

David, I have had two open heart surgeries,the last on 10/21/04. It is natural to go thru a bit of depression or ride the emotional roller coaster. The doctor actually warned my family it would happen and it did. It helped me just to know that it was a normal phase of being post-op from heart surgery. As for those puppies...I get so much joy from my little dog. He is part beagle and part heeler with one blue eye and one brown eye. He is the funniest looking thing but he makes my day- everyday. He loves me with all of my scars and chub and stretch marks and follows me from room to room. I believe that GOD doesn't put just people in your life but he puts animals there too ,to give you unconditional love. My dog makes me feel needed because he depends on me for so much.As my kids get older-12,13 & 16 it's nice to have a "baby" who isn't going to outgrow me. I too think GOD must think I have the strength of Superwoman because I have been thru so many trials but I wouldn't go back and change a thing because each turn in that bumpy road has brought me to where I am right now-talking and supporting you.We really do end up where we should although GOD definatley believes in taking the scenic route sometimes. This too shall pass-I promise. Lean on us-we are here and so happy to be here for you-anytime. You are in my prayers and I am selfishly overjoyed that GOD isn't ready for you just yet. Much love, Dannielle