I was a part owner of a pharmacy and home health care business. I am now medically retired and am a Hospice Volunteer, Volunteer Hospital Chaplain, and TeleCare lay-minister with Faith Lutheran Church in Sun City, California. My physical duties are limited and I still tire easily but have found many ways I can still contribute to God, my community and fellowmen. I am happily married to my bride Kay of 22 years. Without God, Guardian Angels, dedicated doctors and medical staff and my wife, I don't think I would be alive today.
Miracles do happen.
The paramedics keep me alive until arrival at Rapid City Regional Hospital, where I underwent 7.5 hours of intensive surgery. My blood volume was replaced 8 times during surgery. C omplication ensued immediately after surgery. I learned later that I had a perforated colon at the same time. My lungs filled with fluid, I had an irregular heart beat, and was placed on a temporary pacemaker.