Eighth week post-surgery

Charlie is doing great. His appetite is up, although all he wants is italian and mexican food at restaurants. Sorry, mom! Charlie and Kevin walk briskly every day, accomplishing about one-two miles at a time. Cardiac rehab is going well and dad can accomplish more on that treadmill than most people do without heart surgery. I'm sure Charlie is a big encouragement to everyone around him. The fellow heart patients, respiratory rehab patients, and family members all receive a dose of "Burress" with each visit. The cardiologist told Charlie that everything was going so well that a follow-up appointment with the cardiologist would be in four to six months!

Thank you all for your continued prayers and support for mom and dad. God is good and saw Charlie through the entire ordeal.

Driving, 6 weeks post-surgery!

Charlie drove for the first time yesterday! Cardiac rehab was the destination. The drive actually went so well that he was going to attempt the stick shift convertible today??? He loved being behind the wheel but I advised an automatic shifter, to continue the chest wall healing.

Dad and mom continue to be encouraged by all of your love.

With spring right around the corner, the fresh, warm air will be a welcome renewal to our days!

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

- John 16:33

Cardiology visit

Charlie and Kevin with the grandkids in Colorado this past summer.

Dad saw the cardiologist today. He said that Charlie looks great for what he has been through! The cardiologist thought that dad's progress is good, but is still a bit concerned about some left over fluid in the left lung. I'm sure that more time will correct the problem.

Mom and dad are still very encouraged by everyone's constant support. Thank you for being there for them. It is so hard to be so far away. Thank goodness for computers and phones!