Just a brief update on Tuesday, October 20th. I will have surgery to either repair or replace a defective heart valve tomorrow morning. Otherwise, my heart checked out fine via various other tests yesterday. Thanks for everyone’s best wishes and prayers. My prognosis is good, and I hope to post again this coming weekend. I will photograph and review the varius birdfeeders I use, and why …
Till then.
Sending positive thoughts and prayers for full recovery.. Judy Drew
Best wishes with your surgery. Hopefully the repair or replacement will give you increased stamina and energy.
I always look forward to your posts and thank you for all your efforts. I often forward your beautiful photos with others.
Rich and Molly, all the best for your surgery and recovery. Your 365 days of birds is a highlight each day. Your adventures will continue, with just this brief pause for repair.
thanks for the update! we’re sending all our best to you on the wings of all the birds in the northland. we’re thinking of you and molly each and every day
Well Partner, this is only a temporary glitch that you will get through with flying colors. Can’t wait to see you back on your birding extravaganzas that we all enjoy and appreciate so much! Hugs!
Looking forward to see your recommendations for bird feeding, and certainly glad to hear that you’re doing well.
A zillion prayers going out for your speedy & complete recovery, Mr. Bird Man 📷🕊🌲
best wishes for a speedy recovery! I’ve heard of such great outcomes for your type of mitral valve replacement and you’ll be out and about the woods and wilds again soon (with an anchor on your tail to hold you back a bit, I hope! LOL!)
Sending our best wishes and prayers for a successful surgery and speedy recovery ❣️
I wish you well. I so enjoy your glimpses of the North. <3
Glad things are going better with a plan! Scariest time is the unknown..take care of yourself,
Judy Drew
Thanks for the update! Sending prayers for good surgical outcome and smooth recovery! Take care! ❤️
Thank you for posting an update on your health. We are all thinking about you at this time.
Stay strong. Prayers for a successful surgery and speedy recovery. May thoughts of the owls waiting to be seen keep your spirits up.
Praying for you and your medical team for a smooth surgery and recovery. Looking forward to hearing from you again.
Be well. I am looking forward to your future posts. Thank you for sharing your life.
Richard, your 2020 has been a trial at best. And through it all you have graced us with your photographs and stories. Thank you again, and all the best healthcare and healing to you.
Prayers for a speedy recovery 🙏🏻
Here’s to a speedy recovery! I love your blog, I’m from Long Grove IA and daydream of heading to your neck of the woods to bird with you. You see the most awesome birds, your love of the outdoors shows in all your photos and blogging. Wish you the best, Tammy from Long Grove Iowa!
Thanks Tammy! My Dad grew up in Lake View, Iowa which is about one hour west of Fort Dodge. Still have lots of relatives in that town.
For anyone from Iowa who birds, search via Facebook for Don Poggensee who lives in Ida Grove. He is a great gentleman and knows his birds. In the winter he finds Northern Saw-whets with ease.