Glad my friend made it through his surgery.

Subject: I’m back home !!

Hey Folks,
I am finally back home as of 6 pm last night. Well not quite home, home but here with my 2 brothers who live a mile and a half from my home. The hospital people and others all thought it would be good for me to be with them for a couple of days to make sure everything is back to “normal”. I want to thank you all for all your thoughts and prayers.
Again I had an aortic valve replaced in my heart. This was done on Wed. after 12 noon – 3.5 hours. When they took me into operating room, everything is done by a team, I bet there were at least 12 medical people in the room all doing their necessary things. Once they started the anesthesia I absolutely don’t remember a thing. When I woke up didn’t feel that much difference. Had to lay flat for 4 or so hours.
However I was advised that they might have to also install a pacemaker to regulate heart rhythm. Sure enough by Wed eve about 11 pm my male nurse lead noticed things weren’t right as far as the read out on the main monitor and that’s when they decided I was going need the pacemaker. So on next day -Thursday after 12 noon they installed the pacemaker- a 2.5 hour surgery. They kept me till Sat eve before deciding I could leave. But believe me about 20 or so nurses, doctors were all involved in my care. I have nothing but respect and admiration for them. Don’t think I could do this !! But I am fine and feel well. Modern Medicine in out time. We are indeed blessed. Take care to you all !!

Charles (Chuck) Schlinke

What’s up with these storm?The ate all around except for actually being on our property.

A sad day today as I lost a standard hens today. She was not as active this week and I didn’t look into what the problem was. I found her near the run and brought her in for food and water, but all I got was her last breath. May she rest in peace.

Put in a couple more hours of staining. Done working for the day.

Saturday we worked on installing outside cameras. We did not like how it was turning out so I am going to buy some wireless outdoor cameras.

Sunday everyone mowed. Susan cut the fenced back yard, Mom cut by Minolia’s and Dad zipped around on the rider. I put the mower on the Kubota and hit the fence line as well as made a few walking paths.

Today I worked in the pond path. It will allow us to install the bog, plant on the hill, and install a waterfall. I also plan on installing a few benches.