Got home from hospital at 5pm. This site has pulled me through twice now. You people are amazing. Adam your work is lifesaving. Ok its time to really get ...Read more
Got home from hospital at 5pm. This site has pulled me through twice now. You people are amazing. Adam your work is lifesaving. Ok its time to really get to work! Smokies in April
GOD HAS A PLAN FOR ME! 2 open heart surgeries, 5 stents a bypass, brain hemorrhage and 2 strokes. Last Tuesday I had successful mital valve replacement surgery ...Read more
GOD HAS A PLAN FOR ME! 2 open heart surgeries, 5 stents a bypass, brain hemorrhage and 2 strokes. Last Tuesday I had successful mital valve replacement surgery and it was time to put me back together again i went into heart block (fatal systole). My heart rhythm would never recover enough to support life. That's when I met Mr. Pacemaker who will be with me for the rest of our lives. I have had a few curveballs thrown at me over the years as you can tell but I refuse to let these define me. BTW - my 4 legged best friend of 13 years passed on my surgery date. (Curveball) My wife is the most wonderful wife and advocate, She keeps me straight. God has a plan for me AND I WILL FIGURE IT OUT! Already plan on heading to the Trail in April 25. Keep moving!!!
Rose Madura Chris, I'm so sorry for all you have been through and then the death of your beautiful dog. I'm thank ... Read more
Rose Madura Chris, I'm so sorry for all you have been through and then the death of your beautiful dog. I'm thankful that you have a great wife to help you. God is in control. And yes, He has a plan for each of us.
Suzette Schear It’s hard when we don’t understand God plan. I was told my pastor these are the time when he is ... Read more
Suzette Schear It’s hard when we don’t understand God plan. I was told my pastor these are the time when he is the closest to us and we are supposed to learn lessons. Glad your wife was able to help. Sorry about your best friend.
Richard Munson Chris, you brought a tear to my eye. Actually more than one. You have been through a lot health wise ... Read more
Richard Munson Chris, you brought a tear to my eye. Actually more than one. You have been through a lot health wise and then losing your buddy on top of it all seems unfair. I can sympathize after losing my best girl soon after surgery and went into serious despair. Eventually we found a great puppy to help heal my grief and i am convinced she sent him to me as a final goodbye gesture. He will never take her place but he has wormed his way into our hearts. I wish you nothing but the best for the future.
Pamela Gregory I wish you all the best moving forward It is always the worst losing our furry faithful friends.
Marie Myers Wow, you have been through a lot of medical adventures! Hopefully you are done with medical stuff ! I ... Read more
Marie Myers Wow, you have been through a lot of medical adventures! Hopefully you are done with medical stuff ! I am so sorry about the loss of your dog. I know what a sad event that is…
Deena Z Chris, we have a saying here that when someone has gone through the extent of your physical and emoti ... Read more
Deena Z Chris, we have a saying here that when someone has gone through the extent of your physical and emotional heartaches, you are beyond a “heart warrior”, but are a “gladiator”. I really want for you to get much better. So sorry about your best friend. #you.have.been.tested. Enough!
Darrell Malone Keep on moving 👍🏻 and battling. You have a good attitude Chris. So sorry about your fur buddy. ... Read more
Darrell Malone Keep on moving 👍🏻 and battling. You have a good attitude Chris. So sorry about your fur buddy.
Grace Mason Oh my gosh, Chris, I'm so sorry to hear you lost your dear 4 legged friend, especially during this al ... Read more
Grace Mason Oh my gosh, Chris, I'm so sorry to hear you lost your dear 4 legged friend, especially during this already difficult period. Glad to hear you have a wonderful wife to help you through. You have faced many challenges...a testament to your strength. Wishing you well in your recovery moving forward. Wondering what is "the Trail" that you are looking forward to in April.
Susan Lynn Chris - You're clearly strong in your faith. You've been through so much and you're right - God ha... Read more
Susan Lynn Chris - You're clearly strong in your faith. You've been through so much and you're right - God has a plan. I'm so sorry to read about your dog's passing. It's never easy to part with our furry family members. Glad you have a wonderful supportive wife. OHS is definitely a team effort. Be well.
Chris Hall Grace I'll be heading to the Appalachian Trail when I'm ready. Great views of some of God's best wor ... Read more
Chris Hall Grace I'll be heading to the Appalachian Trail when I'm ready. Great views of some of God's best work. Keep moving
Grace Mason Ahh, yes. Great place to travel and a destination to look forward to.
Suzette Schear I’ve never been there but there but I listen to the stories on YouTube from the Appalachian story t ... Read more
Suzette Schear I’ve never been there but there but I listen to the stories on YouTube from the Appalachian story teller. Would love to see a photo when you go there.
Haven't checked in for awhile. 2 1/2 years since open heart mitral valve repair and a bypass and just did 53 miles in 4 days in the Smoky mountains. Not bad ...Read more
Haven't checked in for awhile. 2 1/2 years since open heart mitral valve repair and a bypass and just did 53 miles in 4 days in the Smoky mountains. Not bad for 69 yrs old. Remember everyone keep moving and LIVE!
Valerie Allen Thanks for the great update! I live near the Smokies and that’s pretty unimaginable!
DeLois Tweedy Congrats on 2 1/2 years! Sounds like you are doing very well. The pic is breathtaking! I go to the Sm ... Read more
DeLois Tweedy Congrats on 2 1/2 years! Sounds like you are doing very well. The pic is breathtaking! I go to the Smokies abt once a year - love it.
Rose Madura Wonderful update. I love the Smokies! One of my IHS goals was to climb Clingman's Dome and I did it! ... Read more
Rose Madura Wonderful update. I love the Smokies! One of my IHS goals was to climb Clingman's Dome and I did it!
Louise Moore Wow, hats off to you, Chris and enjoy that fresh mountain air! ...and yes, we must keep moving and L ... Read more
Louise Moore Wow, hats off to you, Chris and enjoy that fresh mountain air! ...and yes, we must keep moving and LIVE life to the fullest! Bravo, you!
Betsy Davenport Oh the Smokies! It's been years and I'm on the opposite coast now where the mountains are huge but yo ... Read more
Betsy Davenport Oh the Smokies! It's been years and I'm on the opposite coast now where the mountains are huge but yours are more to my liking. I grew up north of you and love the folded mountains. They evoke a very different feeling than these volcanic ones. I'll have to come back; your photo did it.
Ok its time to really get ...Read more
Ok its time to really get to work!
Smokies in April