Final Update

This will be my final planned blog update.

After flying to Knoxville three weeks ago to visit my family, I returned to almost non-stop preparations for fall semester at Luther College. My duties as head of the voice area required much of me both mentally and physically. But, I was up to the task. Now I begin the second full week of teaching lessons and attending concerts and recitals. I have resumed my three mile walk most days and have been working in my yard each weekend.

There have been several times recently when I was eating or doing something else routine, and it would suddenly hit me that I was doing something routine--not thinking about my digestion, my energy level, my abdomen. It is so amazing to me that I feel so good now.

Next week I will celebrate my 57th birthday. I hope never to take for granted one single minute of life given back to me. I am so grateful for the excellent medical care of the Mayo system, Dr. Farnell and his associates, Dr. Dougan in Decorah, and the nursing staff at St. Mary's. There can never be enough gratitude expressed to my family and friends for their care and support. God bless you all.

Soli Deo Gloria!